September 2016


 
2016 Air Conditioning LIVE (ACL) in Austin, TX



Join us in Austin, Texas on October 27th-28th as TACCA hosts, Air Conditioning Live (ACL) 2016 at the Renaissance Hotel Austin in the Arboretum. 
 
ACL 2016 will include Educational Breakouts
(counts toward TDLR ACR 8 Hours Continuing Education), Legislative Reception that includes a great Silent Auction, Networking and the chance to meet Vendors who specialize in HVAC contracting equipment and services.
 
$115 - TACCA Member contractors
$150 - Industry Partner contractors
 


Schedule
    Thursday - October 27th     Friday - October 28t h                                
  Noon  -  Registration                       8:00  -    Continental Breakfast 
   1:30  -     Break-Outs                       8:30  -     Break-Outs 
   3:30  -     Break-Outs                     10:30  -    Break-Outs
   6:00  -     Reception                          Noon  -  Lunch 
                                                                     1:30  -     Break Outs


Thank You to Our Sponsors!
                                  



               

BREAKOUTS - current listing of speakers
     
Q&A with the TDLR:
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Compliance Department
What are some of the most common citations the Texas Department of Licensing issues, including citations for both licensed and un-licensed companies?  Find out the answer to these questions and more, plus a valuable Q&A with TDLR staff. 

Workforce Development Round-Table
What is on the horizon for Workforce Development to better address the shortage of technicians within the Texas marketplace?  How is the state of Texas implementing new programs and looking at innovative ways to keep our industry staffed?  What do YOU, as a contractor, see and a value tool in helping this ongoing issue?  
 
Airflow Fundamentals
Chris Van Rite, M&M Manufacturing
Airflow, it could be one of the most overlooked aspects to a healthy HVAC system.  Find out why airflow is so critical to the system and how state and national standards are changing the airflow dynamic.  Receive a free DUCTULATOR with the presentation and more importantly, gain a better understanding of how you can grow your business through proper airflow.
 
Hiring and Your Business...What you Need to Know !
Federated Insurance
We all think we have the answers when it comes to hiring employees.  We, of course, are great at reading people and knowing who to hire and who to stay away from.  Is that really true?  How well do you understand the hiring process and what plan do you have in place to better equip your company and stay away from the lawyers in the process.
 
What Keeps You Up At Night, A Seminar for Business Owners
Chris Adams, Northwest Mutual
Whether you are a "one-man shop," or a large corporation, you need to have a financial strategy that can help lead your company forward for success.  Learn the tips from small, medium and large sized companies that can help you obtain the financial structure and soundness needed to compete in today's changing marketplace and economy.
 
Technical Tips from an Expert!
James Bowman, RectorSeal
In today's marketplace, contractors need tools and techniques to differentiate themselves from the competition.  James Bowman can help, with technical tips including compressor start up, line sets and getting the most out of your customer service.

Ways to Maximize Effective Collections for Your Business
Alex Marcopolos, TSI 
Learn how to develop effective internal strategies for collecting money from past due customers.  Discover innovative ways to help staff learn what to say to customers in order to motivate them to pay and better understand what options and tools are available to address overdue accounts.  Also learn when and how to use those options and stay compliant with all State and Federal laws. 

Addressing the Six Key Areas of Capital Accumulation and Protection
Sarah Marcopolos, New York Life 
Gain a stronger understanding of Income Protection, Capital Risk, Income Tax, Asset Protection, Retirement Planning and Estate Planning.  If you fail to adequately address just one of these key areas you could suffer significant losses.  Learn how to overcome these challenges to better protect your business. 


 







2016 TACCA Greater Austin 
Golf Scramble


Join us on on Thursday, October 6th for our annual Golf Scramble at a new location, the Star Ranch Golf Course, 2500 FM 685, Hutto, TX 78634.

Registration starts at 7am
Shotgun start at 8am

Sponsorships are available.

 

SAVE 8 cents/gal
 





TACCA Greater Houston Welcomes  our New Members!

Crossway Mechanical, LLC
Tomball, TX

Reliable AC
Houston, TX

Space City Mechanical, Inc.
Houston, TX

The Training Center of Air Conditioning & Heating
Houston, TX

 2016 Golf Tournament & October Membership Meeting

Join us on Tuesday, October 18th at Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club, 23230 Meadowbrook Farms Club Drive, Katy, TX, 77494.

Registration begins at 11AM with a shotgun start at 1PM

The Meeting and Dinner starts at 5:30PM.
Speaker Shannon Noble & Todd McAlister


Upcoming Education Seminars
 
Tune a Tech Heating School
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 from 8am to 12pm at Carrier Enterprise


NATE AC & Core Prep Seminar and Exam
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 4pm to 8pm
and Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 5pm to 9pm at Goodman


  




 
HR SEMINAR - Wednesday, October 12, 1:00- 4:00P
Changes are Coming to How You Pay Your Employees-Are You Ready?
No Charge for TACCA-GSA Members
Presented by Cyndi Mergele, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Senior Director, Human Resources Consulting RSM US LLP
Space is Limited - Register Now!
 
 
 
MEMBER MIXER - Wednesday, October 19, 5:30 - 8:00P
Celebrate Oktoberfest! Drinks & Appetizers
Free for Members - RSVP Required
 
Brickhouse Tavern + Tap
1011 N Loop 1604 E
San Antonio, TX 78232
 
  
 


Finding quality technicians and quality people is a struggle many HVAC companies face every day.  Our affiliate partner Retail Ready can help contractors with a veteran based workforce.  Roland Arrisola, Vice President of HVAC Operation for Stan's Heating and Air Conditioning says it best... " Since the graduates are all Military Veterans you have respectful, top notch, wanting to learn graduates."  Contact Kelly Heinold with Retail Ready at 469-301-2333 or [email protected] for more information.









Catch a Membership Meeting Around the State
 
Greater Austin
Chapter Event:
October 6th
Golf Tournament
Star Ranch
8:00 am shotgun start
 
Greater Houston
Chapter Meeting:
Speaker:  TACCA Legislative Counsel - Shannon Noble
John Lain - TDLR
Tuesday, October 18th
Social Hour: 5:30pm
Meeting:  6:30pm
Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club - Katy
 
 
Greater San Antonio
Chapter Event:
Member Mixer
Thursday, October 20th
Start Time:  5:30 pm
End Time: 8:00 pm
Brickhouse Tavern
1011 N Loop 1604 E
  
High Plains
Chapter Meeting:
Wednesday, October 12th
 
North Texas
Chapter Event:
Thursday, October 20th
2016 Golf Tournament
 
South Plains
Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, October 19th
The Training Center
11:30 AM

 
TACCA Members Receive FREE Classroom Continuing Education!
 
HVAC:  Getting It Right (#14969)

OCTOBER
10/1/2016 Denton - 
Super 8 Denton

10/8/2016 Rio Grande/
Harlingen - Hampton Inn

10/15/2016 Austin - Wingate by Wyndam

10/15/2016 DFW - Hurst - Hilton Inn and Suites
 
10/22/2016 Houston - Century Supply 
 
10/22/2016 DFW - Burleson - Hampton Inn & Suites
 
10/22/2016 Corpus Christi - Holiday Inn Airport
 
10/27 & 28/2016 Austin - Renaissance Hotel
ACL - Air Conditioning Live

NOVEMBER
11/05/2016 San Antonio - 
Hilton Garden Inn

11/05/2016 Waco - Hampton Inn North

11/12/2016 DFW - Hurst - Hampton Inn and Suites

11/12/2016 Houston - Century Supply 

11/19/2016 DFW - Burleson - Hampton Inn and Suites

11/19/2016 Lufkin - Best Western Crown Colony



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