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The AHR Expo only comes once a year. So, while in Chicago, make sure you introduce yourself to as many people as you can, ask as many questions as humanly possible, and soak up the information like a sponge.

The following remarks were made regarding the “How Do We Attract the Next Generation of HVAC?” article by Jen Anesi.

Why shouldn’t the tree huggers get just as big of a kick seeing their furnaces get installed as they do seeing a Prius on the lot? It is time for the industry to start making money off the bleeding heart liberals in this country.

In order to bring more people into the trade and produce more technicians, what should the industry do?

The time has come to move on. So, after 29 ½ years at BNP Media and exactly 30 years in the HVACR industry, I will be retiring as of Feb. 15, 2015.

The following remarks were made regarding the “A Mid-year Update on HVAC Refrigerants” article by Peter Powell.

It’s the small things that mean the most. So, however you celebrate the holidays this year, be sure to hang on to that spirit of giving into 2015 and beyond.

Andy Heinze, distribution channel development manager, Sporlan Division of Parker Hannifin, discusses Sporlan’s new refrigeration system training center. 

Contractors who survived the great recession need to change their mindsets. Business leaders needed to hunker down to get through the tough times but now they must enjoy the reward — a good and growing economy.

David Richardson, curriculum developer and trainer at the National Comfort Institute (NCI) and The NEWS’ Duct Dynasty columnist, discusses the numerous benefits of duct renovation and how contractors can add it to their list of services.