September 19-21, 2012 Schaumburg Convention Center // Schaumburg, IL

...at Mechanical Systems WEEK 2012!

ConferenCe September 19-21 // produCt ShowCaSe September 20-21

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Conference SessionsGet the knowledge you need to make better decisions, identify new opportunities, take advantage of existing ones…and grow your business!

• Business Management• Service Management• Sales & Marketing• Technical HVAC & Hydronics• Technical Plumbing• Commercial HVAC & Hydronics

This mega-event for owners and managers of mechanical contracting firms and building and facility owners/operators encompasses the entire mechanical contracting specialty – HVACR, plumbing and hydronics – for the commercial, industrial and residential markets.

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Product ShowcaseSee the most innovative equipment and technology and meet with representatives from top industry suppliers!

• HVACR Equipment & Services• Plumbing Equipment & Services• Hydronics Equipment & Services

Networking OpportunitiesInteract with other mechanical systems professionals, conference faculty, manufacturer representatives and others!

• Welcome Reception• Opening Keynote Event• Thursday Night Extravaganza• Friday Keynote & General Session

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A Tremendous Networking Opportunitymechanical Systems weeK 2012 will offer attendees several social events and networking opportunities. Depending on your level of registration, you’ll have access to some or all of the following:

thurSday, September 20 // 10-11:15 am

Welcome ReceptionwedneSday, September 19SChaumburg Convention CenterSChaumburg ballroom HOSTED BY

POWERED BY

Thursday Night ExtravaganzathurSday, September 20pinStripeS bowling/boCCe/biStroSPONSORED BY

PerformanceTown USAwedneSday, September 1911:30 AM – 3:45 PM

thurSday, September 2011:30 AM – 3:45 PM

PRESENTED BY

Service RoundtableFall Membership & Alliance MeetingtueSday, September 18HVAC Alliance

wedneSday, September 19Fall Membership Meeting

Saturday, September 22Plumbing Alliance

9th AnnualWomen in HVACR Reception & MeetingtueSday, September 18Kick-Off Reception

wedneSday, September 19Annual Meeting

2012 Refrigeration RoundtablethurSday, September 20“Contractors of Tomorrow” Unite with “Supermarkets Of Today”

NCI Meets at HVAC ComfortechtueSday & wedneSday SeptembeR 18 &19 PRESENTED BY

“Crossing the generational divide: leveraging the power of generations for your Strategic advantage”

preSented by JaSon dorSey, the gen y guy®

Opening Keynote EventPRESENTED BY

A best-selling author and award-winning entrepreneur, Dorsey will share his insights on generational differences in the workplace (you leave a voicemail and they reply with a text!).

Friday Keynote & General Sessionfriday, September 21 // 10-11:15 amriCK trethewey, preSident – rSt thermal

A fourth-generation master plumber, Trethewey has been involved in the plumbing industry for 30 years and has been the HVAC and plumbing expert on PBS’ “This Old House” and “Ask This Old House” programs since 1979. Trethewey also writes a column and contributes to Green Mechanical Contractor, a quarterly supplement to CONTRACTOR Magazine.

Radiant Professionals Alliance Annual Membership Meeting & Conference tueSday, September 18SPONSORED BY

GeoDay @ Comfortech

wedneSday, September 19

SPONSORED BY

geoday requires an additional registration. for more information, visit climatemaste.com/geoday

Educational Conference ProgramSpeakers and sessions listed here have been confirmed as of 6/1. Additional speakers and sessions will be added during the weeks ahead. Visit mechanicalsystemsweek.com for up-to-date conference and speaker confirmations.

operationS – SaleS & marKetingmaximizing your mobile billboardSteve miles, General Manager, Jerry Kelly Heating & AC - St. Charles, MO matt michel, CEO, Service Roundtable – Flower Mound, TX

hit a home run Selling geothermal SyStemS alan givens & linda CouchParrish Services, Inc. – Manassas, VA

a real-world guide to SoCial media for ContraCtorS Joe pulizzi Content Marketing Institute – Cleveland, OH

uSing energy ConServation value aS a way to Sell high-dollar energy-Saving equipmentdave yates F.W. Behler Inc. - York, PA

operationS – buSineSS management

preSident’S CourSe: Creating your future inStead of reaCting to it greg mcafee McAfee Air Repair - Kettering, Ohio

how hvaCr, hydroniCS & plumbing ContraCtorS Can Save thouSandS in taxeS and beCome invinCible to lawSuitSg. Kent mangelson, American Society of Asset Protection – Las Vegas, NV

• Forced-Air Heating/Furnaces• Hydronic (Wet) Heating• Air-Conditioning• Ventilation

• Plumbing Fixtures• Radiant Heating & Cooling• Boilers/Water Heaters• Pipe, Valves, Fittings

• HVAC Controls• Kitchen/Bath• And more!

dominate your marKet uSing online reviewS and SoCial mediamike montano800-AnyTyme Now – Vista, CA

teChniCal hvaC & hydroniCS

home performanCe vS. hvaC performanCe: point CounterpointJim davis, senior instructor, National Comfort Institute – Sheffield Lake, OHdavid richardson, Curriculum developer and trainer, National Comfort Institute – Lawrenceburg, KYhenry Sterling, Pompeii’s Plumbing and Heating - Avon, OH

eleCtriCity baSiCS for the hvaC and hydroniC ContraCtorCarol feyFey & Associates – Littleton, CO

ConSiderationS for proper deSign and inStallation of hydroniC and radiant SyStemSmichael geaganRadiant Professionals Alliance – Mokena, IL

Product Showcase ExhibitionDisplaying the latest products and equipment from top names in the industry, the Product Showcase exhibition is an ideal opportunity for hands-on interaction with the kinds of products you design, purchase, install, maintain and operate on a daily basis. See the most innovative equipment and technology and meet with representatives from over 200 exhibiting companies who will be on site to demonstrate HVACR, hydronics and plumbing equipment for commercial, industrial and residential applications.

regiSter online today at meChaniCalSyStemSweeK.Com

how to taKe your Company to the “CommerCial ContraCtor of the year” levelCarl wolfService Unlimited – New Castle, DE

CommerCial hvaC & hydroniCS

build your CommerCial worKforCe through training and reCruitmenttom ShermanLake Mechanical Contractors – Eustis, FL

inCorporate energy management ServiCeS into your CommerCial hvaC Companyperry englandMacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions – Seattle, WA

StatuS of the geothermal heat pump induStrydoug doughertyGeothermal Exchange Organization – Washington DC

tying Solar and alternative energy SourCeS to hydroniC SyStemS bob rohrCaleffi Hydronic Solutions, Caleffi North America Inc – Milwaukee, WI

reinventing Conventional hydroniCSmark eatherton Denver, CO

teChniCal plumbing teChniCian training day innovationS & opportunitieSKeeping on the right Side of State and loCal plumbing CodeSJames m. majerowicz, Plumbers Joint Apprenticeship Committee, UA Local 130 - Chicago, IL

eleCtriCity baSiCS for the hvaC and hydroniC teChniCianCarol feyCarol Fey & Associates – Littleton, CO

booK more CallS, wow more CuStomerS & maKe more moneybrigham dickinson, Power Selling Pros - South Jordan, UTbuddy Smith, Russell’s Heating & Cooling – Chesapeake, VA

building a more SuCCeSSful buSineSSmike hawkins, The Dwyer Group – Waco, TX

ServiCe management

the art and SCienCe of ServiCe managementbill raymondFrank & Lindy Plumbing & Heating – Peekskill, NY

2 Easy Payment Methods: All fees due with registration form.o Check enclosed (make payable to Mechanical Systems WEEK 2012)o VISA o MASTERCARD o DISCOVER o AMERICAN EXPRESS Card Number:_______________________________ Expiration Date:___________Print Name: __________________________________________________________ Exactly as it appears on cardSignature:___________________________________Today’s Date:_______________

Billing address for credit card (if different from address below)Address: _____________________________________________________________City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________

Conference Fees Special GW Berkheimer Rate:

o Product Showcase PLUS (9/20-9/21): Includes admission to Product Showcase, o $10.00 Opening Keynote Event, Friday General Session, and Innovations & Opportunities Sessions.o Full Conference: includes admission to Product Showcase, o $300.00 (Regular Rate: $495.00) all seminars, special events, lunch in the exhibit hall (9/20-21), and social activities.o Social Registration: Includes admission to the Product Showcase o $150.00 and social activities . Does NOT include lunch tickets. SOCIAL REGISTRANT NAME:_____________________________________ o Technician Day (9/21): Includes admission to the Product o $99.00 Showcase, lunch in the exhibit hall, Technician Day Seminars. TOTAL $________

Name ______________________________________________________ Title _______________________________________________Company _______________________________________________________________________________________________________Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________City ____________________________________________________ State _________________________ Zip _____________________ Phone ____________________________________ Fax _______________________ E-mail* ___________________________________

Type of Business (please check only one) o HVAC Contractor o Builder o Manufacturer Rep o Technician o Wholesaler o Manufacturer o Plumbing Contractor o HVAC/Plumbing Contractor

*You will only receive relevant information via e-mail from Contracting Business and Penton Media, Inc. We would like to send you relevant information from trusted third parties. If you do not wish to receive this information via e-mail, please check here: _______

REGISTRATION AND REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY: A seminar registration may not be shared by two (or more) individuals. Space is limited and on-site registration cannot be guaranteed. For a full refund, less a $25.00 administration fee, written cancellation notice must be received by Contracting Busi-ness Magazine no later than 8/24/12. No refunds will be given after 8/24/12.

To see the full schedule of events, please go to: www.mechanicalsystemsweek.com

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September 19-21 • Schaumburg Convention Center • Schaumburg, Illinois

Seminar & Showcase Registration Form Please copy and complete this form for each attendee.

3 Easy Ways To Register:By Fax: (216) 696-9271By Mail: Mechanical Systems WEEK 2012 Contracting Business Magazine The Penton Media Building 1300 E. 9th Street Cleveland, OH 44114-1503Online: www.mechanicalsystemsweek.com Use Promo Code:GWBERKQuestions? Call Marge Dietrich at 216/931-9550.

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