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December 11, 2024

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Yesterday, members of MCABC’s Board of Directors and Advocacy Committee attended the 2024 Premier & Cabinet Luncheon. Members had the opportunity to emphasize to the Premier the mechanical contracting industry’s importance in shaping the future prosperity of British Columbia.

On December 4th, MCABC hosted Okanagan Christmas: Holidays on Tap at King Taps Kelowna Lakeside. This holiday kick off was a chance to connect and celebrate with the mechanical contracting industry in the Okanagan. Thank you to everyone who made this event such a huge success. See you next year!

A reminder for members — Renew your membership for 2025 to continue accessing exclusive benefits and resources that will set your business up for success. MCABC is anticipating the future and leading the change for Mechanical Contractors in BC, specifically as it relates to innovative solutions that can help enable our members’ success. Renew today.

Thanks for reading!

- Your MCABC team

MCABC Advocacy Committee at 2024 Premier & Cabinet Luncheon

Newly elected Premier David Eby stressed the importance of a reset with the business community at yesterday’s BC Chamber of Commerce 2024 Premier and Cabinet Luncheon. Members of MCABC’s Board of Directors and Advocacy Committee had the opportunity to emphasize to the Premier the mechanical contracting industry’s importance in shaping the future prosperity of British Columbia.

The Advocacy Committee will continue to advance issues related to mechanical contractors during the next Provincial Legislative session. We’ve got your back!

It's an Okanagan Christmas — Holidays on Tap Recap

On December 4th, MCABC hosted Okanagan Christmas: Holidays on Tap at King Taps Kelowna Lakeside. We were pleased to connect and celebrate with the mechanical contracting community in the heart of the Okanagan - what a great way to kick off the holiday season!

A very special thank you to MCABC Board Members – Keith Pearce, Brittany Manulak, and Steve Robinson for your ongoing leadership and for helping to make this Okanagan Christmas event such a huge success!

A special thank you to our sponsors: Fortify Wellness, Noble BC, Victaulic, and Cool Air Rentals for their continued support.

Welcome to our newest member!

Four Lakes Mechanical Ltd.

Four Lakes Mechanical is a full-service Mechanical Contractor, providing plumbing, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, fire protection and specialty piping services.

​Four Lakes is based out of Port Coquitlam, BC and Edmonton, AB and services clients throughout Western Canada.

Don't Wait — Renew Your MCABC Membership Today

MCABC is anticipating the future and leading the change for Mechanical Contractors in BC, specifically as it relates to innovative solutions that can help enable our members’ success. MCABC’s continued focus on advocacy, education, high-value networking events, and continued collaboration with industry and other stakeholders across British Columbia is unwavering.

To renew your membership, log in to your Member profile:

Reminder: WorkSafeBC urges workers and employers to prioritize safety while working from heights during the holiday season

WorkSafeBC is reminding all workers and employers to take extra precautions when working heights this holiday season.

Tasks such as installing festive decorations, performing outdoor construction, or maintaining property during the winter months can present fall hazards, especially in wet or icy conditions. For more information and WorkSafeBC safety resources:

2024 MIRA AGM — December 12

Attention MIRA Members — A reminder that the 2024 AGM will be held virtually on Thursday, December 12th, 2024. MIRA Members will have received an email on November 19th with further details.

Okanagan Members — Register for MCABC's Regional Roundtable

MCABC is pleased to announce that our next Okanagan Regional Roundtable will take place on Tuesday, Feb 4, 2025 at 12PM.

Our Regional Roundtables are unique, and they are an opportunity for members to engage directly with the MCABC team on issues related to the mechanical contracting industry. Our MCABC Okanagan Regional Roundtable is just the beginning of an ongoing conversation with members and a strengthened mechanical contracting industry throughout British Columbia.

A draft agenda will be circulated the last week of January 2025. Click below to register:

MCABC Leadership Conference Registration opens January 2025

As we wrap up 2024, get a head start on your summer 2025 plans! MCABC is pleased to be hosting the 2025 Leadership Conference from June 11-13th in Nanaimo, BC. The Leadership Conference is the place to be for the industry to network with experts and colleagues, learn from business thought leaders, gain insights to government and industry trends and access training and educational opportunities. Check out the recap from the 2024 MCABC Business Conference!

Need ideas? Nanaimo offers these exciting activities to explore while at the conference: Activities and Experiences. 

Also, MCABC is excited to partner with Hullo, one of our preferred transportation partners, for the 2025 Leadership Conference. Starting April 1, 2025, MCABC Conference attendees can get 20% off regular fare sailings (offer extends across all fare types and service levels, excluding applicable taxes, mandatory fees, and optional services) when they book for sailings between June 7-16.

Stay tuned for more updates on the 2025 Leadership Conference & Trade Show in the new year, including Conference Agenda, speakers, and more. Registration opens January 2025.

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