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A DOZEN + REASONS TO BE AN
ACCO MEMBER

    STATEWIDE LEGISLATIVE and REGULATORY ISSUES are being monitored by the Legislative Committee and reported to the membership regularly, including statewide licensing and continuing education requirements, utility deregulation, and other business related issues.. (See members only section for details of current legislative issues we are monitoring)

    SEMINARS on codes, technology, safety & health, and business are offered throughout the year at discounted rates to members. All seminars are OCILB approved for continuing education for state licensed contractors.

    A monthly MEMBER MINUTE identifying activities being taken on behalf of and/or for our contractors.

    Contractor's Guide to TRAINING TECHS and NATE CERTIFICATION is in the loan library. The Executive Director is a qualified Proctor for NATE exams and will travel for group testing in Ohio.

    An ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION is being held in partnership with PHCC. EXHIBITS of products and services for HVACR contractors adds value to educational seminars, spouses' program and networking opportunities.

    An annual MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY is available that includes all current members, state directors and chapters, and a Handy Reference Section with state officials' contact information.

    WORKERS' COMPENSATION GROUP SAVINGS PROGRAM saves many of our members 85% on their annual premium costs through the ACCO Group Savings Program administered by the Frank Gates Service Co.

    INSURANCE - General Liability, Property & Casualty, Health Insurance is available through Federated Insurance Co., our endorsed carrier because of their knowledge of our industry. Members can obtain rate information, an evaluation of their current insurance coverage and needs, and learn about many other related programs by meeting with a local marketing representative.

    A COST-SAVING ($0.04 per gallon) FLEET FUEL PROGRAM is available through Speedway/SuperAmerica and honored by most Pilot & Marathon Stations also.

    COMPANY VENDOR CREDIT CARD PROGRAM is available through EFS with considerable savings on installation, usage, and service.

    A WEB SITE for consumers to find members and members to obtain up-to-date information. www.accohio.org

    A TOLL FREE NUMBER (-800-353-ACCO) to reach the Association office provides easy access for quick response and to share information.

    OVER 250 HVACR COMPANIES statewide are available for new ideas, varied solutions, and camaraderie.