is your company ahead of the game or STILL STRUGGLING TO keep up?  

Having (and getting the most out of) the latest technologies and devices for managing data, responding to client requests and seamless communication with employees will help your company stay ahead of your competition. That's what MCAA's 2014 Mid-Year Conference (June 23-25, Indianapolis, IN) is all about.  Day 1 is all about technology and communication resources and you'll learn:

• What technologies and communications tools are in place now and what's coming down the line;
• How to manage data more efficiently and confidently through the "cloud;"
• Construction solutions that use free web-based services and mobile applications;
• How to bring your office with you in tablets, iPads and smartphones;
• Keeping in touch with your office, suppliers and customers while in the field; and
• Avoiding productivity losses by knowing how and when to text, e-mail, Tweet, "cc" or "Reply All." 

MCAA's leaders are bringing themselves and their teams-because it's that important to get an edge, so plan to join them. Register now at http://www.mcaa.org/education/mcaa/midyear.

MCAA INVITES YOU TO EXPAND OUR MAILING, NEWSLETTER LISTS TO BETTER SERVE YOU

MCAA would like to reach more of your employees with news and information about recent events, legislative and regulatory developments, upcoming conferences and meetings and products and services.  If you would like to add your employees to our lists for the weekly National Update and/or our monthly mailings, please contact Jan Grillo (jgrillo@mcaa.org).

MSCA/PCA PLUMBING 101 LUNCH AND LEARN NOW AVAILABLE

MSCA and PCA just released its latest Lunch and Learn template for Plumbing 101, an introduction to plumbing basics for building owners and managers. Go to www.msca.org to access the presentation.  A Lunch and Learn is a PowerPoint presentation that you can offer to customers and prospects on an HVACR or plumbing topic. The presentation can be customized with your company's logo, and includes talking points for each slide. The programs are a total of 45 minutes in length, including an introduction, 20-30 minute presentation, and time for questions and networking. It is suggested that lunch be provided to invitees during the presentation-hence the name "Lunch and Learn." Visit the MSCA website atwww.msca.org to access all available Lunch and Learn templates, which are free to MSCA and PCA members as a benefit of membership.

SHARE YOUR MANAGEMENT IDEA, LIFT UP YOUR INDUSTRY

President John F. Kennedy once said, "A rising tide lifts all boats."  An innovative management idea that helped your company overcome a problem or obstacle in the office or in the field and then achieve its success could help others and create a tide of growth and prosperity for our industry. The E. Robert Kent Award for Management Innovation, one of MCAA's most distinguished honors, is the means by which you can share your idea and, therefore, help to "lift all boats." Named for an industry icon who believed strongly that the best ideas should be shared, the E.  Robert Kent Awardbrings to light proven management innovations that can help companies throughout our industry overcome growth-hindering business challenges. The winner will be announced at the 2015 MCAA convention in Maui, HI.  Nominations are now open for the 2014 E. Robert Kent Award.  Go to http://www.mcaa.org/awards/erobertkent/ for more information and the downloadable form.