As a customer of one of the Atrium Family of companies...

...You're Invited!

You and your staff are personally invited to join us for an exciting series of FREE 'strictly educational' training webinars scheduled to help you increase the profits in your remodeling business. A schedule of the next sessions and brief description of the topics to be covered is located below.

Upcoming Training Tuesday's web seminar...

Webinar: August 17 at 1:30 Eastern

EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule:
Myths, Realities and Clarifications!

Ok, I know… you’ve heard all about the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule that went into effect on April 22nd of this year. You’ve probably even heard that the EPA has made numerous ‘tweaks’ in the roll-out of implement these new rules. But the REAL question is…

Do You Absolutely KNOW What You Need to Know Regarding This New Regulation and Just HOW It Will Affect Your Business?

The need to know this information has become all the more urgent in the wake of a $745,000 fine recently levied against a large Midwestern home improvement contractor that could not provide the necessary documentation proving that they had been giving its customers a copy of the EPA pamphlet... “Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools”. This requirement went into effect in December 2008 and remains in effect in today.

Current estimates indicate that only about 10% of the remodeling contractors are operating in compliance with the new regulations. Time is up for resisting, complaining about, and ignoring the new EPA Lead Paint rule…

To prevent lead contamination, you must be not only be CERTIFIED, you must also follow specific work practices if you intend to do work on homes testing positive for lead paint.

In this special web-seminar, Patrick Connor and Jack Andersen from Connor Institute, will share their expertise as two of the foremost authorities on this topic in the country.

You'll discover what it takes to be fully Lead Paint Compliant including...

• How to become an EPA-certified renovator
• RETHINKING how you estimate jobs (costs will go up)
• How a simple $ 0.50 investment could eliminate a $ 500,000.00 expense?
• “Test or not to Test” – Is that the Question???
• What significance these dates have… Oct Sept. 30th, Oct. 1st, Dec. 31st
• How to roll out full “lead-safe work practices” such as posting warning signs, training your staff in dust containment and cleanup measures
• You’ll learn how to follow correct protocol by verifying cleanliness and filing/keeping the appropriate records
• And most importantly… a ton of Q & A!

Don’t miss this important educational event to help clear up some of the confusion regarding the new rule and avoid the possibility of EPA fines “up to $37,500 per violation, per day,” according to the agency’s Small Entity Compliance Guide.

Webinar: August 17 at 1:30 Eastern

This Month’s Experts:

Patrick T. Connor – President, CONNOR Institute

Patrick has participated in the training of thousands of lead-safe workers, small business owners and third party property management firms. He regularly collaborates with various national trade associations to “get the word out,” and assists a diverse group of people in addressing complex compliance needs. As Training Manager for CONNOR Institute, Patrick is responsible for CONNOR’s 17 regional training hubs with their more than 20 Principal Instructors. The CONNOR Institute Team has launched its Countdown to Compliance program to assist small businesses with the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule, and offers the capacity to provide training services to more than 15,000 students per month.

Jackson “Jack” Anderson – Principal Instructor, CONNOR Institute

Jack has trained hundreds of Certified Renovators since June, 2009. In addition to his gifted and successful training presentation skills, he brings to the classroom many years of dynamic experience in such areas as field research, insurance related material, and policy participation. Jack presents the RRP rule information in a direct, clear and organized manner, consistently resulting in high praise from his students.

Session Details...

• Webinar Topic: EPA's Rennovation, Repair and Painting Rule: Myths, Realities and Clarifications!

• Presenter:  Patrick Connor & Jack Andersen from the Connor Institute

• When: Tuesday, August 17, 2010– 1:30 PM eastern (adjust for your time zone -12:30 PM Central, 11:30 AM Mountain & 10:30 AM Pacific)

• Who Should Attend: Owners, Managers,Sales/Marketing Staff
• Where: YOUR desktop (all you need is an internet connection and a phone to attend)

• Your Investment: Complimentary (courtesy of Atrium Family of Brands and MarketSharp)

Bottom Line: After joining us for this special webinar you will be able to make 2010 your best year!!

Webinar: August 17th at 1:30 Eastern

Upcoming Events:

Please return to this page on a monthly basis for a more detailed description of the next upcoming session(s)! 

NOTE:

Be aware that you need to REGISTER FOR EACH EVENT!

Training Tuesday's Webinar Series Wins Crystal Achievement Award for Most Innovative Marketing Program!

Window & Door has announced its 2009 Crystal Achievement Award winners and Training Tuesdays was selected by a panel of judges representing all segments of the industry. The awards recognize significant innovations and achievements in window and door technology, manufacturing, and marketing.

Here's the judge's comment about Training Tuesdays:

“In this economy, remodelers are hungry for information to help them survive and succeed. Through Training Tuesdays and noteworthy instructors, Atrium has ongoing, direct interaction with remodelers and has created a venue for building relationships.”

A big THANKS to all the remodeling participants for joining us and to each spokesperson providing expert advice and industry insights.