5th Annual Legislative Day a Success! On Tuesday, May 8th, over 30 PHCC and ACCA Ohio members descended on Columbus to meet with their State lawmakers to discuss Residential Licensing and the Lead Paint Rule!  Members attended a briefing on the issues beforehand.  Speakers included Palmer McNeal and Kitty Zwissler, Senator Kevin Bacon and Representative, Michael Stinziano. Thank you to all who attended!

The 12th Annual PHCC/ACCA Ohio Convention was held on March 28-31, 2012 at the Hilton at Easton in Columbus.  Click here for highlights.

PHCC and Milwaukee Tool are teaming up to bring all PHCC Members a Special Promotion.  Click here for details!
 

Quality Service Contractors (QSC) is an enhanced service group of the Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors - National Association (PHCC-NA). We are the leading international professional association serving an elite group of plumbing and HVACR service and repair contractors.

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Unlicensed Activity Threatens Credible Contractors
http://www.achrnews.com/articles/119837-unlicensed-activity-threatens-credible-contractors

Become a Fan of PHCC! Take advantage of our Facebook Page and connect with PHCC Ohio and other PHCC members while staying updated on the latest news and events. www.facebook.com/phccohio

Breaking News regarding Employee Rights Notice Posting - 4/17/12  We are pleased to inform you that the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has just issued an emergency order temporarily enjoining the implementation of the National Labor Relations Board’s controversial Employee Rights Notice posting rule. The rule mandated that businesses display the NLRB’s new Employee Rights Poster as of April 30. The court’s order means that for the time being your business is not required to display the poster. Any obligation to display the poster in the future will be determined by further court order.

NEW! Connect with the PHCC Community Network- Engage with other members on the new PHCC Community Network (www.community.phccweb.org/Home/) an online resource available exclusively to PHCC members and another innovative addition to the PHCC website. It's a simple way to share experiences, discuss industry news and navigate the ins and outs of the p-h-c profession with members across the nation. Learn more about creating your profile and building your network with this helpful guide www.phcc.cms-plus.com/files/PDFs/CommunityNetwork_Guide.pdf. Call 800-533-7694 or email naphcc@naphcc.org if you have questions or need assistance. 

IRS Announces 2012 Standard Mileage Rates - The Internal Revenue Service issued the 2012 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2012, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) are:

• 55.5 cents per mile for business miles driven
• 23 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes
• 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations