Your News for December 7, 2015

Join Us at the Orlando Grande Lakes resort for MCAA 2016!

Is Your Business and Personal Life in Balance?

If you're not sure, then plan to stop by two sessions led by John Spence - "Awesomely Simple: Six Strategies for Building a Successful Company" and "Strategies for Balancing a Successful Life" - at MCAA 2016 (March 20-24, Orlando, FL). During the first session, Spence will share insights from his book, "Awesomely Simple," about the core fundamentals of business success and how you can implement them in your company. He will provide valuable tips on: setting a clear and compelling vision for your company; effective leadership and communication; building a high-performance team; delivering superior customer service; and more. During his second session, he will help you examine all facets of your life and create a specific, clear and focused plan that will lead you to a more balanced and successful personal and business life. These are just two of several sessions and events at MCAA 2016 that are designed to help you improve your overall life experience, so register now while awesome rooms are still available.

Registration is Open for MCAA's 2016 ALI-Graduates (ALI-G) Program

For the past few years, graduates of MCAA's flagship leadership program - the Advanced Leadership Institute (ALI) - have been asking MCAA "what's next?" The answer is the ALI-G, the Advanced Leadership Institute - Graduates program. ALI-G is a three-day, high-intensity experience that builds on what ALI graduates learned and experienced at Babson and will enable them to experience new concepts, practices, and feedback methods to become even more effective leaders! The ALI-G is open to ALI Graduates only and is strictly limited to 30 attendees to ensure the exclusivity and individual attention this program is designed to provide. Graduates should watch their email for their individual ALI-G invitations.

Does this program sound intriguing and something you really want to attend, but you're not an ALI graduate? Watch this space in next week's National Update for news about applying for ALI 16.

Learn About the Affordable Care Act Reporting Requirements

If you have questions about the reporting and notice requirements mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), then plan to participate in a webinar presented by MCAA and the Groom Law Group on December 9, 12:00 p.m. You will learn about your obligations to your employees at all levels and to the Internal Revenue Service. Topics to be covered include:

How to determine if your company is subject to the ACA employer mandate, and if so when.
Who counts as a full-time employee?
If your company is subject to the employer mandate, what are the penalties that could apply?
What special rules apply to employers that participate in a Taft-Hartley health plan?
Which of the new IRS reporting requirements are the obligation of the employer - and how much of that burden can be shared by the multiemployer health and welfare plan?

This webinar is free as a membership benefit to MCAA and MSCA members.

Enhance Profitability with the Sales Leadership Symposium

Leadership always starts at the top, so your service sales team's success starts with the sales leader. MSCA is offering the Sales Leadership Symposium - the first of its kind in the industry - on January 26-27, 2016, in Phoenix, AZ. During this two-day program designed exclusively for sales leaders in the HVACR and plumbing service industry, attendees will learn additional tools from in-the-field experts who help drive revenue growth, improve profitability, enhance team productivity, and ensure employee retention. Completion of this program is also required by sales leaders who are interested in having team members participate in the Sales Masters program. Space is limited.

There's Even More to Like About the Safety Directors' Conference

If you or your safety director haven't yet registered for MCAA's Safety Directors' Conference (January 26-28 in Tempe, AZ), the benefits and value that this annual event offers may just convince you to sign up now. The conference is an excellent resource for all the latest information about safety regulations and practices to keep your employees safe from accidents and injuries while working on a jobsite. The keynote speaker is Daniel Rodriguez - decorated combat veteran and football star. An exhibit of the latest safety technologies, equipment and software is featured. There are topical breakout sessions, workshops and educational sessions on the latest OSHA developments and other safety-related information. Industry safety directors from across the country attend this conference every year, adding to the networking opportunities. In addition, two pre-conference courses will be available to enhance your CPR training and knowledge - the CPR/AED course and the CPR/AED Instructors Update Course. And, if you register before the end of this month, you'll get the special MCAA room rate. Don't miss out on this much-anticipated event.

Safe Radio Transmission Video Released

MCAA announces a new safety training video to help protect mechanical service technicians from the hazards associated with radio frequency radiation (RF) emitted by rooftop telecommunications antennas. Safe Transmission: RF Awareness for Mechanical Service provides a credible source of information on the topic. The fast-paced training video: highlights potential rooftop RF exposures; describes the best safe work practices; and presents other protective measures for situations where standard safe work practices may not provide enough protection. The video is free to MCAA and MSCA members as a benefit of membership. To access the video, go to Apple's App Store or the Android Play Store and search for "MCAA Video." Download the app, then enter your MCAA Members-Only password when prompted. OR download the video by clicking on the link below.

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Why Are Turnover Meetings So Important?

Read MCAA's latest Management Methods Bulletin to find out. Turnover Meetings - Estimating/Sales to Project Management (JM 15) explains the purpose and importance of turnover meetings, who should attend, when the meetings should take place and why, what topics should be covered and tips for ensuring their optimum productivity. Helpful meeting planning sheets are also included. Management Methods Bulletins are free to MCAA and MSCA members as a benefit of membership.

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