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Hello, Our team is thrilled to announce that our 2024 Business Conference & Trade Show is now open for registration! Grab your delegate passes at an Early Bird rate for a limited time only. Sponsorships are open to members only for the first week. In Victoria this week, the Legislature is back in session and the government has delivered the Throne Speech and Budget 2024. MCABC is tracking these developments and providing updates to our members. February is Black History Month and we're celebrating Black Canadians in the Trades. Lastly, maximize your workforce wellbeing and tap into benefit solutions and savings with Fortify Wellness.
Thanks for reading!
- Your MCABC team |
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REGISTER NOW: Join the Industry in Kelowna for the MCABC 2024 Business Conference & Trade Show! |
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Lean-In, Learn, Lead. Be part of the solution.
Despite tremendous growth opportunities for the mechanical contracting industry, we are facing unprecedented challenges such as increasing costs, supply chain shocks, and labour shortages, and MCABC is actioning change for a sustainable future.
Connect with the industry in Kelowna at the 2024 Business Conference where you can network, learn from business leaders and esteemed speakers, gain insights to government and industry trends and access exclusive educational sessions. For a limited time only, get your delegate passes at an early-bird rate! |
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Elevate your brand and be at the forefront of industry leaders and experts
With extensive sponsorship opportunities fit for any company size, you can showcase your commitment to education, advocacy, and leadership while gaining unparalleled exposure to the mechanical contracting industry.
Member-Exclusive: Sponsorship opportunities are open to our members for the first week! |
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Sponsorship opportunities will be made available to non-members on February 29th, 2024. |
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In Victoria this week, the BC Legislature was back in session to deliver the Throne Speech and Budget 2024. MCABC is closely tracking these provincial announcements and working to advance policies on behalf of the mechanical contracting industry. Budget 2024 introduces significant changes to various sectors, including the Employer Health Tax by increasing the exemption amount, the implementation of the new Electricity Affordability Credit, funding towards the Province’s StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan and the BC Builds Program.
To review the full budget: 2024 Budget
To review the throne speech: Throne Speech |
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Celebrate Black Canadians in the Trades
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This year's theme for Black History Month is Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build. This theme celebrates the rich past and present contributions and accomplishments of Black people in Canada, while aspiring to embrace new opportunities for the future.
Learn more about Black Canadians who were both tradespersons and notable individuals that made a significant impact in the fight against racial discrimination. |
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Welcoming our Newest Member!
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Inland Technical Services Ltd. Inland Technical Services is the largest commissioning company in the Interior. They specialize in building systems commissioning, testing & balancing, integrated systems testing, and maintenance manuals. With over 30 years servicing regions across British Columbia, Inland Technical Services focuses on optimizing HVAC and life safety systems in new construction or existing buildings for improved comfort, energy efficiency and safety. |
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Maximize your Workforce Wellbeing
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Fortify Wellness offers employee benefits plans and retirement solutions that focus on the needs of your workers and their families.
We understand that prioritizing the wellbeing of your workforce is important to you as a business owner. Enhance your employees' health care options with Fortify Wellness, MCABC's exclusive group health benefits plan for the mechanical contracting industry. As an MCABC member, you get: - Customized solutions fit for your company
- Competitive rates
- Five-star customer service
Your investment enhances your employees’ health care options while also supporting your dedicated industry association. Learn how you can get a free assessment of your current benefits plan to find opportunities for improvement and cost savings: |
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We're delivering new education courses for the mechanical contracting industry! |
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Learn proven conflict resolution techniques, communication skills, productivity enhancement, motivational tactics, time management ideas and many more skills that a manager needs in order to thrive today.
Dates: April 4th, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
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Providing Professional Customer Service
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A training program designed to grow and enhance new and current customer relationships.
Dates: April 5th, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
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Understanding and Resolving Conflicts
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Conflict is a given. It occurs daily to everyone.
Understanding when and why conflict occurs will help participants lose their fear of conflict and teach them how to solve it.
Dates: May 22nd, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Safety – The Field Leader’s Critical Role |
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Field Leaders have perhaps the most influential role in creating and maintaining a company’s safety culture.
This session covers an introduction into basic loss control concepts, the impact of Field Leaders' behavior on safety, reinforcing their moral duty to safety, and integrating safety planning into project planning.
Dates: May 22nd, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Throne speech lays out vision of a stronger B.C. that works better for people |
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Budget 2024: Taking action for people, families in B.C. |
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New ministers appointed for Citizens’ Services; Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills |
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BC Builds will deliver thousands more homes with Canada contribution |
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