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Leading U.S.-based manufacturer of boilers and water heaters, celebrating its 75^th anniversary in 2023, showcases reliable, innovative products at energy and comfort industry event in Atlantic City May 21-24

Laars® Heating Systems, a leading U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters celebrating its 75^th anniversary in 2023, will showcase its high-performing and efficient products at the Eastern Energy Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 21-24.

“As the premier event for the energy and comfort industries, the Eastern Energy Expo is a great opportunity for heating and HVAC professionals to experience the reliable and high-quality products Laars has been known for since 1948,” said Chuck O’Donnell, director of marketing for Laars Heating Systems. “We are driven by a commitment to our customers and continue to deliver solutions that help them thrive and succeed as our industry evolves.”

Representatives from Laars will be available at Booth #825 during the Eastern Energy Expo with hands-on demonstrations of the following products:

• Laars® FT Series Floor Combi Boiler featuring a built-in low loss header for an easy install, and industry-best DHW delivery from a combi floor boiler.
• Laars® FT Series Wall Combi Boiler with built-in mini-indirect tank technology providing up to one gallon of stored hot water on standby.
• Laars® LT Series Tankless Water Heater, ideal for residential or light commercial applications with a high temp output setting (180 degrees) and the ability to cascade up to 16 units.

The Eastern Energy Expo brings together wholesale and retail liquid fuel marketers, motor fuel distributors, diesel and biodiesel distributors, propane marketers and HVAC service professionals to experience informative business presentations, technical education programs, a two-day trade show and memorable networking opportunities.

For more information about Laars Heating Systems, visit http://www.laars.com.

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Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, is excited to announce the return of its Leadership Excellence Academy this fall. This innovative program helps owners, managers, and team leads develop leadership skills and build high-performance teams that drive business growth and success.

BDR announces its new season of Leadership Excellence Academy, an ongoing leadership development program that focuses on creating connection, building influence, and generating enhanced results.

The Leadership Excellence Academy is a one-year leadership development program that enhances key leadership competencies for success in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries. The program is structured into sessions to cover a wide range of topics, such as communication, coaching, team building, and performance management.

“At BDR, we believe leadership development is essential to building a successful business,” said Bruce Wiseman, president and owner of BDR. “We want to empower owners, managers, and team leaders to become better leaders who build high-performance teams that drive their businesses forward.”

The Leadership Excellence Academy journey consists of six four-hour training workshops targeting key leadership elements. In addition to the six bimonthly workshops, Leadership Excellence Academy offers podcasts to help participants prepare for and review each session, along with self-paced online courses available between the live online workshops.

“We know leadership is critical to success in today’s business environment, and that’s why we have designed the Leadership Excellence Academy to develop and enhance the leadership skills of owners, managers, and team leads in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries,” said Jeff Plant, trainer and leadership expert at BDR. “We are confident this program will help contractors build better teams and achieve their company goals.”

With the Leadership Excellence Academy, attendees can expect to learn how to communicate effectively with their teams, develop coaching skills to help employees grow and excel, build cohesive and productive teams, and effectively manage performance to ensure the business’s success.

To learn more about the Leadership Excellence Academy and how it can help owners, managers, and team leads become better leaders and build high-performance teams, visit the BDR website at https://www.bdrco.com/leadership-excellence-academy/.

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The Brooklyn home service company says that jobs in their industry are in abundance and compensation is good

Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning, a family-owned home service company serving Brooklyn and Manhattan since 1906, is celebrating National Skilled Trades Day on May 3 by encouraging young people to consider the home service, manufacturing and construction industries as a career choice.

“For years, we’ve told students that they need to go to college if they want to have an exciting and well-paid career, and that’s not always true,” said Michael Petri, owner of Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning. “But the truth is that college isn’t for everyone. Some people simply want to go into a profession where they can start earning money, find steady work and good pay without having to put themselves in debt to get a degree. And, now, with Baby Boomers retiring in record numbers, there are more jobs opening in the skilled trades industry than can be filled.”

According to a State of Home Services study, 52% of home service recruiters have had difficulty hiring compared to 30% of recruiters in other professions.

Petri said that the industry needs to recruit more at the middle and high school levels to let teenagers know that they can attend trade school after high school for much less than the cost of a typical four-year college.

“Trade school is usually less expensive, and you can start earning money in a shorter amount of time than you can by graduating from a typical university,” he said. “And, on top of that, most skilled trades workers earn more at their first jobs than college graduates. Sending your kids to trade school can result in less student debt and higher earnings.”

Petri said that parents, educators and government officials should push to introduce more young people to the skilled trades industry.

“Whether it’s working in the HVAC or plumbing industries, building homes or cutting hair, these are jobs that can’t be outsourced,” he said. “These are the people we call to fix our homes, our cars and our appliances. These are the industries that hold our country together, and we should encourage more people to enter their ranks.”

For more information about Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning, visit https://www.petriplumbing.com/.