Have you ever found yourself at a loss when trying to understand, attract, or retain Gen Y customers or co-workers? Generation Y, a.k.a. Millennials, are generally defined as those born between 1980 and 2000. They’re the techie kids, who some think only care about smartphones, hash tags, mobile apps, and constant change.
Robert Allen is the vice president of the Johnstone Supply branch in Sacramento, Calif., as well as sister stores in Modesto and Stockton, Calif., and Sparks, Nev. He started his HVAC career as an HVAC technician. During his years in the field, Allen ran into what he called, “the compressor burnout from hell.” That was his description of an inoperative two-ton package residential air conditioner. Allen’s task was to bring this compressor back to life. The question was, “Could he do it?”
The fiscal cliff has been avoided but there are new pieces of legislation that small business owners should be aware of. What has been passed and what does it mean for your business?
The 2013 NAW board of directors has been elected and Patrick Larmon, president and CEO of Bunzl Distribution USA Inc., was named as its chairman. What other highlights came from the meeting’s special speakers about the economy, leadership, and the political arena?
The HVAC industry flooded the Lone Star state of Texas for the 65th annual International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition. How many people attended and what were some of the show’s highlights?
Solar Supply Inc. in Harlingen, Texas, along with Make-A-Wish® and Luxaire® provided nine-year-old Christian, who suffers with leukemia, his prehistoric wish. What did he get to do?
Keith VanderVennet, currently the senior vice president of Wolseley Canada, is returning to Ferguson, Wolseley’s U.S. operations, in the role of senior vice president of sales. When will this upcoming change take effect?
Danfoss has acquired full ownership of the joint venture company Danfoss Turbocor, in which Danfoss has had a 50 percent owner’s share since 2004. What will this acquisition do for the company?
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