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No Match Letters – They are In The Mail
  
Many employers still recall opening a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) informing them that the name or Social Security number (SSN) reported on a recent wage report does not match a name or SSN in the SSA’s records. At times the letter listed numerous individuals with a mismatch. The question for employers was what to do and when to do it.
8 Root Canals of Contracting
  
Business owners must endure the ‘pain’ that comes with facing business problems. Solve the problem, lose the pain!
Time Magagement Hacks That Very Successful People Practice Daily
  
Have you ever wondered how certain people could run a business, spend time with their family, hit the conference circuit and write a book? It’s not because they have superpowers. These people have learned the time management hacks that successful people practice daily.  
Commercial Contractors Thrive On Teamwork
  
Commercial contractors win when internal information is shared among employees in a timely manner and with a cooperative attitude. Teams who have learned to leverage synergy to their advantage. Does your team thrive?
   
Norton McMurray Manufacturing Company/NORMAC
      
Chicago Faucets, a Geberit company
   
HISTORICAL OPERA BUILDING GETS PROPRESS
Viega
Philadelphia Metropolitan Opera House, a historic building included on the National Register of Historic Places, began a massive $45 million renovation in 2017 and Viega ProPress was used. Because it was an old building, mechanical contractor Devine Brothers didn’t want to use torches and worry about soldering or fire watch.
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Bradford White Corporation
      
Federated Insurance
   
M18 FUEL Pipe Threader w/ ONE-KEY
Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee® has developed the industry’s first cordless pipe threader. The M18 FUEL™ Pipe Threader w/ ONE-KEY™ revolutionizes the pipe threading process by delivering unprecedented control for the user. With AUTOSTOP™ technology, which senses severe kickback and automatically shuts the tool off, a dedicated support arm to hold the tool stationary during threading, and an integrated die head lock that enables side-grip thread starts, this new tool redefines the threading experience.
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Education
True Cost of Running a Business Seminar - Houston, TX
  
If you are charging customers less than your costs to do the job, it’s just a matter of time before your cash flow comes to an end. We will help you determine your proper selling price that covers ALL your costs to provide a service, plus a profit based on the % you choose.
Legislative Updates
Texas Sunset Commission VS. Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
  
On January 30, 2019 over 30 plumbers and plumbing industry professionals walked the halls of the state Capitol sharing their stories.  Our message:  "Keep the oversight of plumbing as a stand-alone agency!"  We were a unified voice, telling legislators the "why" in our message.
 
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What Bills Will Affect Occupational Licensing?
  
The 86th Texas Legislative Session is under way as of January 9th. The budgets are in and hearings are occurring regarding the “exception” items for each area of state government. The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation have both delivered their messages to the House and Senate Budget committees.
2019 State of the Union Analysis
  
In his second State of the Union (SOTU) on Feb. 5, President Trump called for compromise and national unity–on his terms–as he addressed a joint session of Congress. In the 82-minute speech, the president touched on many economic and social issues that are common to all SOTUs.
   
Taco Comfort Solutions
      
Outdoor Shower Company, LLC
   
Membership
JOIN THE COMMUNITY THAT MEANS BUSINESS
  
Built on a commitment to excellence in the plumbing-heating-cooling industry, PHCC provides the best education, advocacy and connections. It’s everything you need to strengthen your business—now and in the future. PHCC gives you the power to succeed because we mean business.
Upcoming Events
24 HR Responsible Master Plumber Training--April 12-14, 2019
  
This 24-Hr course covers finance; legal; local, state & federal rules/regulations; insurance - bonds - workman’s comp; OSHA awareness; customer service as adopted in Section 363.13.  Students who successfully complete the full 3-day course will receive an official PHCC 'Certificate of Completion' as proof of having fulfilled all RMP education requirements and for filing with the TSBPE.  
One Day Journeyman/Tradesman Test Prep--March 2, 2019
  
The contents of this weekend training class will prepare you to take both the Journeyman or the Tradesman examination. Model plumbing house used for hands-on training experience. Most of the day will be spent doing hands-on training
Benefits
Everything You Need to Strengthen Your Business — Now and in the Future
  
As a member of the PHCC community, you plug into a powerful network of valuable resources and contractors at the local, state and national level — plus our own PHCC Educational Foundation — offering the knowledge, tools, programs and services you need to succeed. PHCC means business, from protecting your interests with lawmakers and preventing over-regulation to providing huge savings when you take advantage of member discounts on products and services.