Sponsors Help PHCC Offer Strong Program, Education At CONNECT 2010

FALLS CHURCH, VA. -- Thanks to the generous contributions of its major event partners, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association hopes to present a strong, comprehensive program at the Oct. 27-30 CONNECT 2010 (www.connect.org) in Las Vegas.

“PHCC’s CONNECT 2010 will offer contractors, manufacturers and service providers top-tier education and networking experiences,” said PHCC President Skip Pfeffer. “We could not provide this level of programming without the assistance of our event partners, and are extremely grateful for their commitment to contractor success.”

Contractor education presented by well-known industry experts includes a variety of topics that are applicable to both the new construction and service segments of the industry. They include E-Marketing, BIM, Lean Construction, water- and energy- efficient technology, breaking into new markets and financial management. The opening and closing keynote speakers will offer broad-picture perspectives, real-life scenarios and lessons learned to help contractors achieve success.

CONNECT 2010 Partners are: Diamond - Bradford White Corp., Federated Insurance, InSinkErator, Kohler Co.; Platinum – Delta Faucet Co., Viega; Gold - Hammond Valve, PHCC Educational Foundation, Reed Manufacturing, WinWholesale; Silver – NIBCO, and Bronze – Elkay.

“We know that the best p-h-c contractors in the industry will be in Las Vegas this October, particularly since our Quality Service Contractors will be co-locating with our event,” said Pfeffer. “CONNECT 2010 will offer the industry’s most powerful ideas, latest products and technologies and most profitable network. Our major partners have distinguished themselves as key players in helping PHCC bring 2010’s best investment for growth to our members and showcase exhibitors.”

Additional information about the CONNECT 2010 program or sponsorships is available at www.phccweb.org/connect or by calling 800/533-7694.