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Nicole Krawcke: Technology and trends to watch in 2023

Don’t miss out on these opportunities to position your business for success in the new year.
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Nicole Krawcke
December 12, 2022
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Does anybody else feel like 2022 just flew right by, or is it just me? It seems too early for Christmas decorations and music — just a few short weeks ago, Michigan was still having 70-degree weather! But ‘tis the season!


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Sonnhalter receives largest donation in 13 years for its Habitat for Humanity initiative

November 21, 2022
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Sonnhalter, a communications firm marketing to the professional tradesman in the construction, industrial and MRO markets, received more than $40,000 worth of donations from Supply Smart to benefit the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity.


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Viega helps girls step outside the box by supporting Tools & Tiaras

November 21, 2022
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This year, Tools & Tiaras hosted an event in recognition of the 10th anniversary of International Day of the Girl, which was adopted in 2011 by a United Nations General Assembly resolution.


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Nicole Krawcke: Recruiting the next skilled trades workforce

Plumbing industry uniquely suited to offer environmental impact that Gen Z and millenials want.
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Nicole Krawcke
November 11, 2022
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As I write this month’s column, I’m attending Plumbing Manufacturer’s International annual Manufacturing Success conference in Louisville, Kentucky. PMI has done a great job with its programming content this year, especially with keynote presenter Andrew Winston, a corporate environmental strategist and author, who discussed how today’s companies are now expected to take a stand against the world’s social and environmental problems — and in doing so, earn a profit.


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Garrett Wilson: Promoting technology in the plumbing field

Attract the next generation of plumbers and new customers by highlighting new tech.
Garrett Wilson
November 9, 2022
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As anyone in the profession knows, the plumbing industry is rapidly changing. Demand for plumbing services is reaching unprecedented levels, but so too is competition.


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Teaching the trades

Maria Dezenberg: Teaching the trades

Are you a good candidate?
Maria Dezenberg
October 11, 2022
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We have all heard the axiom — “those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.” That is so far from the truth when it comes to the trades. In fact, in order to teach the trades, most instructors need to have at least a few years of actual work experience.


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Michael Copp: Contractors must change their narratives to instill a sense of hope, mutual trust and loyalty

You are dealers in hope!
Michael Copp
September 8, 2022
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You are a dealer in hope when you give your customer a sense of optimism by anticipating their fear, tackling their needs while offering great value and meeting their concerns on their terms.


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Dan Holohan: Making mistakes

It’s just what I do
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Dan Holohan
August 1, 2022
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Some years ago, a wholesaler hired me to do a seminar in a New England hotel for about 100 of his contractor customers. After the seminar, the owner of the company invited me and a bunch of his employees out for a nice dinner. There were about 15 of us.


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Mike Schade, vice president of Human Resources for Johnson Controls, Building Solutions North America.

PM Profile: Johnson Controls invests in workforce development

Manufacturer agrees to fund $15M over the span of five years, supporting trades programs in community colleges.
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Nicole Krawcke
July 26, 2022
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Johnson Controls celebrated National Skilled Trades Day by confirming a second cohort of schools receiving funding as part of its Community College Partnership Program. Last year, Johnson Controls agreed to fund $15 million over the span of five years to help support the community college’s HVAC, fire, security and digital academic programs.


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SkillsUSA competition returns in-person in a new location

July 22, 2022
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The competition took place during the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, held June 22-23 in Atlanta.


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