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Why form a Local FRACCA�A/C Association?

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Why do people live in Florida?

Besides the beach, fishing, warm weather and the

Best Place EVER…

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In the 1960s, what took place that would have spurred all this population growth?

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Air Conditioning

(Central Air Conditioning)

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What is the object of A/C?

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  1. Comfort!
  2. Comfort!
  3. Comfort!

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That is where we come in…

  • Contracting, particularly HVACR contracting is not an easy business!
  • Everyone wants a piece of your COMPANY!
  • IRS, Dept of Rev, Insurance,

DBPR etc

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What’s so tough about contracting?

  • Market niche…Is that a real thing?
  • Recruiting & Retaining Employees
  • Training issues – constantly changing products
  • Financing
  • Getting Paid
  • Government/Code issues
  • Poor local perception concerning contractors – are they really licensed…

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Professionalism

  • What does that mean to your Company?
  • What we can help with -
    • Work Comp help from Federated Insurance
    • Code improvement/modifications
    • Better relationships within the Inspector community
    • Credibility in the Community
    • Aspects of Contractor/Employee Education

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How can we affect change?

  • Obviously, a single voice won’t gain significant traction
  • There is power in numbers
  • Currently,We do have several issues of common concern with our overall member contractors: Unlicensed activity, Training our Talent, Utility Intrusion, etc.

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Professionalism “2”

  • 2 Members from Each Chapter are on the State Association Board, make your concerns known
  • Not Competitors, but Constituents
  • The satisfaction of when a positive change is achieved such as the recent updated NOC…Is Invaluable!!!

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What else?

  • CEU Classes that are informative & enjoyable
  • 2023 Bringing FRACCA to the Chapters
  • FRACCA 2024 Educational Conference

March 11 & 14, 2024

  • Member Representation on The Florida Building Commision
  • Robert Cochell & Richard Sims

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FBC

  • The FBC (Florida Building Commission) is “where it is happening” for the Contractor
  • They make the code(s) we live by
  • Some codes need revision
  • Some need interpretation
  • Ever get a code changed?
  • We do...

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TRAY BATCHER, Partner

Adams & Reese

100 N. Tampa Street, Suite 4000 | Tampa, FL 33602

P: 813.227.5503

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FREE FRACCA Member Consultation

FRACCA Legal Team -

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WHAT ARE FRACCA Affinity Partners

APG Fleet

ASI Claims Recovery

AMERICAN PROFIT RECOVERY

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FEDERATED

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State Issues

  • Full time lobbyist in Tallahassee
  • RSA Consultants - Edward Briggs
  • Alerts on all issues that affect A/C contractors
  • Planning Meeting - Members are encouraged to let us know what is important to you and we will make it a part of the next scheduled planning meeting- what does that mean?

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OK…what next?

  • FRACCA was formed to be “contractor first” driven!
  • Primarily exists to serve A/C contractors, other contractors have joined as we get results & as they expand into other trades
  • Full Chartered Chapter:
    • Executive Director to Manage
    • Website & Facebook Page
    • Speaker Contacts
    • Communication with all Govt. Levels
    • All the CEUs you’ll ever need!

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Costs?

  • $500? per year for a contractor member…$180/yr is sent to FRACCA for Chapter Dues ($45 per quarter per member)

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  • APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM created to train your employees in a 3-year program $500 per student per year is absolutely unheard of – Upon completion, they receive a State Journeyman Certificate

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Why form a local chapter?

  • Build relationships with local building officials
  • Aid in code disputes
  • Increase professionalism and comradery among contractors
  • Provide the engine for FRACCA to keep POSITIVE changes coming at the State Level

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It is easier with help!

  • FRACCA has an ongoing program of assistance to start-up and existing associations
  • You don’t have to “go it alone”
  • It doesn’t have to be expensive
  • It is very expensive if we do NOTHING!
  • Consider Visiting another Chapter Meeting

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Questions?

  • What would prevent Contractors from joining?
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FRACCA 2024 Conference

  • CEU Credits –
  • Vendor Appreciation Party –
  • Presidential Speech – Chapter Awards Presentations & Raffles
  • 4 Days of Learning – Listening- Laughing & Interacting with Members from across the State!

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2022 Level UP FRACCA Educational Conference

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2020 Conference -

Join FRACCA

Join MEP Coalition

  • Sign Up
  • Attend
  • CEU’s
  • Introductions
  • Fishing!

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2019 Conference

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FRACCA 2018

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FRACCA 2018

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FRACCA 2018

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FRACCA 2018�

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FRACCA 2018

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Support the MEP Coalition

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYucJ-1VD_o&feature=youtu.be

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How to Begin:

  • Form Your 501.3c & Create Your Bylaws
  • Appoint Executive Director & Officers w/Directors
  • Obtain PO Box & Bank Account
  • Review Budget & Goals
  • Plan Your Next 6 Months of Meetings & Events
  • Take Applications and Do A Fund Raiser that makes sense to get Chapter noticed
  • Discuss Apprenticeship Program & All that goes along with it…Pros and Cons – Partnering.
  • Apply to be a Charter Chapter with FRACCA
  • Choose 2 Chapter Delegates for FRACCA Board
  • Lean on your State Executive Director to help!!!

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Thank You!