PHCC-National Association has been helping PHC contractors reach goals for 117 years. When you join PHCC-National Association, you join a diverse group of contractors. Our members operate large, medium and small companies. They perform work in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional projects; maintain union and open-shops; and engage in maintenance, remodeling and service and repair.

They represent many fields in the PHC industry: air conditioning, heating-warm air, backflow, plumbing, process-piping, refrigeration, fire sprinkler, sheet metal and ventilation. No matter what your specialty, you'll find a PHCC-National Association member company that's like yours. In fact, we offer several enhanced service groups developed to meet the special needs of segments of our membership. They include Quality Service Contractors, comprised of service and repair contractors; the Union-Affiliated Contractors, composed of union contractor members; the Construction Contractors' Alliance, connect larger plumbing-heating-cooling construction contractors; and the HVAC Task Force, representing hvac contractors members.

The tree symbolizes the unity of our federation; local chapters are the roots, national is the canopy overhead, and state chapters are the trunk that joins it all together!

When you join PHCC-National Association, you become part of a federation, made up of state and local associations and the national association in suburban Washington, D.C. The federation structure serves your local, state and national needs.

PHCC-National Association membership is an investment in your company's future. Read on and learn what PHCC-National Association can offer you, and make the investment in your future today!

Through the PHCC-National Association Educational Foundation, p-h-c contractors have access to research and training materials designed to teach them business management skills. We accomplish this with training tools like seminars, video tapes, university courses, audio tapes and workbooks. There are also leader-guide workbooks so you can train your employees.

By using our business management programs, you'll learn how to:

• Enhance your company's image
• Understand financial statements
• Become the prime contractor on remodeling jobs
• Manage your overhead costs
• Plan for the continuation of your business
• Advertise effectively
• Manage projects
• Develop a marketing plan

• Handle customer complaints
• Use the telephone properly
• Sell your products and services
• Communicate effectively with customers
• Convey your company's image

The tree symbolizes the unity of our federation. Local chapters are the roots, national is the canopy overhead, and state chapters are the trunk that joins it all together!

PHCC-National Association members regularly receive a "Connection" newsletter filled with government relations news, updates on industry events and business tips. Discounts on PHCC-National Association educational publications are also offered monthly.

PHCC-National Association trade shows offer members another opportunity to get information. At North American Exposition (NEX) (held during even-numbered years) and the PHCC-National Association "TechShow" (held during odd-numbered years), we bring together hundreds of industry manufacturers and wholesalers under one roof so you can see the latest products and learn the newest techniques.

The PHCC-National Association Annual Convention is the premier gathering for the entire PHCC federation. Join other contractors and learn what they do to compete with the super-stores, handle negative customers and recruit good technicians. Every year, contractors from across the U.S. gather to learn new ideas, see old friends, make new friends, and conduct the business of the Association. The PHCC-National Association Annual Convention is your forum to become involved in shaping the future of your association and your industry.

PHCC-National Association represents its members at all levels of government. At the National level, our government relations staff constantly monitors legislation and regulations that affect p-h-c contractors. Regular bulletins and faxes alert our members of important issues and upcoming votes in Congress. The association also works with other industry-related associations so PHCC members are up to date on the entire construction industry. As your "Washington-based office," we are only a toll- free phone call (800-533-7694) away between you and the answers you seek.

State and local PHCC associations are watch-dogs, too. Want to know which legislators support p-h-c contractors? Need information on state licensing laws or unfair utility competition? The PHCC association in your state is the place to look.

Local chapters work in the same manner, only on local issues. Have a problem with your local plumbing board? Need a question answered regarding a construction ordinance? Local chapters can help.

You can't afford to miss these opportunities. Call us today for more membership information. (800)533-7694