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| MCAA National Update for January 9, 2012 |
CELEBRATE YOUR SUCCESS AT
MCAA 2012
 This past year presented many challenges to our industry, but contractors, manufacturers, service providers and others found ways to either take them on or work around them to achieve success. You and your employees who helped your company through the tough months deserve a reward for your hard work; a trip to Walt Disney World® and MCAA 2012 (March 18-22) is a great way to acknowledge all of your contributions to your company's profitability and growth. Our excellent line-up of educational offerings will give you new ideas for: business expansion; reducing costly labor and productivity inefficiencies on the jobsite; making better use of new communications channels to promote your business and manage your personnel; and organizing projects more effectively for greater profitability. Take a look at our detailed Planning Guide and then register at www.mcaa.org/mcaa2012.
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MCAA ANNOUNCES 2012 STUDENT INTERNSHIP GRANTS
Once again, MCAA's Career Development Committee is making available Student Internship Grants with funding provided by the Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF). MCAA members who hire student interns may qualify for one $1,200 grant to help them offset the intern's salary. The student(s) gain experience working in our industry and their employer benefits from the student's fresh perspective, knowledge about new technologies and much more. It's a win-win for everyone. If you've already lined up one or more interns for this summer or you're beginning your search, consider applying for a grant. Applications are due May 15. To find out more, go to www.mcaa.org/careers/grants/ to download the information. Please contact Ann Mattheis (amattheis@mcaa.org) with any questions. |
MCAA/CNA SAFETY AWARDS PROGRAM OPENS
Our annual Safety Awards Program has been enhanced for 2012 is up and ready to help you show off your company's exceptional safety program. MCAA and CNA Insurance are co-sponsoring the program to recognize contractor members that have achieved excellence in managing safe operations throughout their business. If your program meets the eligibility requirements for a safety award, you will automatically receive a safety awards application electronically. Completed applications are due to MCAA no later than February 17, 2012. Please note that this program is free as a benefit of MCAA membership. Go to www.mcaa.org/safetyawards for more information and the online form for submission of your 2011 safety statistics. Contact Pete Chaney with questions (pchaney@mcaa.org). |
YOUR SERVICE SUPERVISORS DESERVE THE BEST AND GET IT AT MSCA's GROWING AND DEVELOPING SERVICE SUPERVISORS PROGRAM
Your service supervisors have great technical skills, but their leadership and management capabilities may need some fine-turning. And, we have just the program to give them that training. MSCA's Growing and Developing Service Supervisors program (February 8-10, 2012, Ft. Lauderdale, FL), an intensive two-day training program, is designed to give your service field supervisors, and your company, an edge in today's tough market. Taught by Kevin Dougherty, well-known for his field experience and engaging presentation style, this program addresses proven training methods in: leadership, coaching, planning, time management, communication, motivational techniques and many more. The registration fee covers program materials, meals and the workbook. For more information and to register, go to http://www.mcaa.org/education/msca/superservice/. |
RESOLVE TO GET A SEAT IN ALI COURSE 12 IN 2012!
 As you compile your list of resolutions for 2012, make sure you include applying to MCAA's Advanced Leadership Institute (ALI) for a seat for yourself or your top executives in Course 12 (September 30 - October 5 and November 11 - 16, 2012). Your peers from across our industry and around the U.S. and Canada are doing the same because they know that ALI delivers an exceptional educational program that will help industry leaders meet current and future market challenges. Recent graduates have responded enthusiastically to the updated and refined course curriculum featuring a new and very challenging case study, the opportunity to interact and network with other industry leaders while acquiring the leadership and strategic planning skills that are critical for steering contracting firms through the ups and downs of the marketplace. Space is limited and applications are flowing in, so be sure you get yours in as well. Find out more about the ALI program at http://www.mcaa.org/ali and then contact Dennis Langley (dlangley@mcaa.org) for an e-application. |
MCA OF CONNECTICUT CONTRIBUTES TO MCERF
The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF) recently received a generous pledge of $5,000 and a first payment on that pledge from the MCA of Connecticut. Continuing support from MCAA members enables the Foundation to continue funding exceptional education and research programs that keep our industry growing and improving. The MCERF Board of Trustees greatly appreciates the contribution from the MCA of Connecticut. To find out more about MCERF programs and activities or to make a contribution, visit www.mcerf.org or contact Dennis Langley (dlangley@mcaa.org). |
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