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Educational Program Announced for PHCC CONNECT 2024

More than 20 educational sessions will cover finance, business management, legislation, regulations, marketing and more.
Aug. 15, 2024
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. – August 2024 – The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) reported today the educational programming  for its CONNECT 2024 event October 7-10 in Birmingham, Alabama. With over 20 education sessions, CONNECT will cover relevant topics like finance, business management, legislation, regulatory issues, influencer marketing, sales and marketing strategies and the latest in AI technologies.

In addition to its strong emphasis on education, CONNECT 2024 will feature a tradeshow with a multitude of exhibitors, as well as specific technology, knowledge, and podcast hubs around the tradeshow floor. Attendees will have the opportunity to enhance their skills at the different knowledge and technology hubs, or listen to a live podcast featuring industry professionals recording in the podcast hub.

Keynote addresses will be delivered by Mary Kelly, author of 15 business and leadership books; and author and workplace strategies Jeff Butler.

There will be over 20 speakers and panelists at CONNECT 2024 who will provide attendees with the tools to thrive and succeed with their businesses and companies. Through the speakers and panelists, attendees will expand their knowledge on various legislative and regulatory updates, learn how to create a leadership vision that shapes a productive and constructive team, grow profits through service and repair, and protect their company from cybersecurity threats.

“The education that attendees will be able to consume is priceless,” says Cindy Sheridan, CEO. “CONNECT 2024’s topics were chosen carefully to address key issues that plumbing and heating professionals are facing. We are very excited to watch plumbing and HVAC professionals grow and learn, and we are happy that CONNECT can provide that environment for growth and learning.”

For more details, visit phccweb.org/CONNECT. This site offers information on education sessions, speakers, exhibitors, registration and hotel reservations, as well as the many attractions of Birmingham, Alabama, known as “The Country’s Best Kept Secret.” Register for CONNECT 2024 here

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