So why did these utility conglomerates decide to invest in the fragmented PHC business in the first place? And what changed in later years to convince them to divest their mechanical contracting firms?
Personal and business growth was the focus of a two-day Nexstar workshop March 24-25 on Hilton Head Island, S.C. “A Future of Choice” was the first Owners' Spotlight Series presented by the group. The purpose was to give business owners tools and resources to navigate the highways of life - growing business and personal wealth in order to transition to retirement.
With housing starts beginning to slow down, home remodeling is becoming more popular. It's estimated that homeowners spent $210 billion on residential remodeling last year, a 5.8 percent increase from 2004.
It all started with a conversation. A conversation between Dan Holohan, hydronics guy extraordinaire, and Judy Garber, executive administrator of the National Association of Oil Heat Service Managers. A conversation about how to help people in need get heat for the winter.
Transforming a business from “good to great,” working with family members in a business, recruiting and hiring people, succession planning, selling a business, retirement planning, personal finances - all were topics discussed at the Quality Service Contractors' latest Power Meeting held Feb. 23-25, St. Pete Beach, Fla., where retirement and la dolce vita may have crossed some members' minds.
