Attendees gathered to be taught and interact with the business at PHCC CONNECT 2024

October 2024 – Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Nationwide Affiliation (PHCC) not too long ago hosted CONNECT 2024 from October 7-10, the place forward-focused plumbing and HVAC contractors got here collectively for an attractive expertise. This yr’s theme, “Genuine Connections,” highlighted the significance of constructing belief and fostering relationships throughout the business.

The occasion featured a packed schedule crammed with greater than 20 training classes and a number of networking alternatives, allowed members to achieve useful insights, share finest practices and create lasting connections throughout the plumbing and HVAC business. A complete of 24 plumbing and HVAC apprentices from throughout the nation took half within the competitors, and the winners have been Logan Cunningham, plumbing, and Dane Gonser, HVAC.

The 2024 Colonel George D. Scott Award was introduced to Keith Bienvenu of Bienvenu Brothers, recognizing his years of service and devotion to the affiliation and the business. This award honors these whose efforts have considerably benefited different plumbing, heating, and cooling contractors.

At CONNECT, 94-year-old James Lindsey of Lindsey Brothers Plumbing and Heating in Norfolk, Virginia, was acknowledged for his contributions to PHCC and the business. Beginning his plumbing profession at 16, he based his personal enterprise, which can rejoice its sixtieth anniversary in 2026.

“CONNECT is a robust reminder of how important our connections are on this business,” mentioned Joe Cornetta, PHCC Nationwide President. “By coming collectively, we not solely share data but in addition strengthen the muse for our future success within the plumbing and HVAC industries.”

Save the date for subsequent yr’s convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan, scheduled for October 27-30 on the DeVos Place and Amway Grand Plaza. Don’t miss the chance to proceed constructing connections and enhancing what you are promoting.

For extra data on future occasions, go to phccweb.org/CONNECT. Thanks to our 2024 CONNECT sponsors for his or her assist.