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The Benefits of Being Involved

By Nicole Krawcke
March 13, 2015

Not too long ago, I had a reader reach out to me asking for some business management contacts in HVAC. I had to stop for a moment – usually, I’m the one asking for contacts. But this person wanted my recommendations. I’m not going to lie, it felt pretty good.

While replying, an interview with another gentleman came to mind. We were having a conversation about ACCA’s annual convention at the time and he said, “The companies I consider successful, I continue to see at tradeshows, conventions, and things like that. The ones I hear complaining and struggling the most, I never see attending anything like the ACCA convention.”

That conviction just stuck with me. If you’re not already involved in a member organization such as ACCA, Nexstar Network, or Success Group International, you should be. All three groups are great examples of organizations that offer its membership support in key areas like business management, training, and much more. More importantly, they also hold events each year where members can interact and meet other contractors and learn first-hand what works and what doesn’t work.

I’ve had the opportunity to speak with members of each group, and every single one of them could talk forever about ways their membership has helped them succeed. Member organizations are a great resource, and if you’re not making use of them, you could be missing out. 

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KEYWORDS: ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America) HVACR associations Nexstar Network

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Nicole Krawcke is Web Editor for The NEWS. She joined BNP Media in 2014 and most recently served as Business Management Editor of The NEWS. She can be contacted at 248-244-6475 or nicolekrawcke@achrnews.com. Nicole is responsible for posting online exclusive content, including Extra Edition, Breaking News, Manufacturer Reports, and more; producing The NEWS' multiple eNewsletters; and contributing to the print edition. She has eight plus years of writing and editing experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Michigan State University.

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