National Comfort Institute Inc. : National Comfort Team PerformMaxx Summit 2007

You are invited to attend the 4th Annual National Comfort Team Conference on the 12th - 14th of February in Charleston S. Carolina.

The conference will be held in a beautiful waterfront resort that offers the best of all worlds. They provide a casual atmosphere away from the hustle of the city, but also offer free transportation to Charleston's famous Historic District only minutes away.

This exclusive HVAC event offers a combination of a first-class information and education, endless networking opportunities with colleagues, and visionary presentation from such wide-ranging viewpoints.

Expert Speakers
Each topic and presenter is hand-selected by NCI & top HVAC professionals to contribute to your performance based contracting business and your individual success. The NCT Summit focuses on the newest information available on each topic.

Invaluable Networking Time
PerforMaxx Summit 2007 is the perfect opportunity for you to meet and talk with other performance based service providers to share ideas, exchange business cards, and discuss the virtues of one solution over another. Hear the problems your colleagues are having and the solutions they use to be successful.

Over 12 New Learning Events
PerforMaxx Summit 2007 is like a shopping mall of learning events. Walk from room-to-room and get information on the topics you need the most help with to make your business grow. No need to register for individual classes ahead of time. If you hear from a friend that one session is particularly strong, adjust your schedule and visit that event when it is repeated.

Convenient Affordable & Fun
The Hilton Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina in Charleston S.C. provides a country style location in an urban setting. NCI's conference rate is a phenomenal value. We encourage you to bring a guest and make the Summit your own mini vacation. NCI offers social registrations so your guest can attend all social events. Click Here to learn more about the hotel or make reservations. Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina 20 Patriots Point Rd. Charleston, SC 29464

NCI's Own Reality Show
PerforMaxx Summit 2007 will present the industry as it really is. We don't sugar coat the problems but we will offer solutions that you can incorporate into your daily business to deal with today's HVAC problems. Our presenters are in the field regularly so they recognize the real situations you come across every day.

Make It A Mini Vacation
Charleston, a coastal city offers all of us a nice combination of business services, historic sites, beaches, parks, museums, outdoor activities and more. Although this is off season for this part of the country, the weather is typically mild so you should be able to walk and enjoy the sites comfortably.

National Comfort Team PerformMaxx Summitt 2007
Preliminary Schedule and Agenda

Monday, February 12th

Arrival - Resort

1-5 PM - Optional Bonus Training (3 courses) - $95 1-year recertification

7 PM - Welcome Reception

Tuesday, February 13th

8 AM - Opening Session: Survive & Thrive In HVAC

9 AM -12PM - Workshops and Seminars

12-1 PM - Luncheon

1-5 PM - Workshops and Seminars

7 PM - Awards Dinner

Wednesday, February 14th

8 AM -9 AM - ComfortMaxx Panel Discussion

9 AM -12 PM - Workshops and Seminars

12-1 PM - Luncheon/Closing Session

1-5 PM - Workshops and Seminars

1-5 PM - ComfortMaxx Premium Training (optional)

Departures - Thursday February 15th

PerformMaxx Summitt Topics

Technical

ComfortMaxx™ System Certification Testing*: ComfortMaxx is the industry's first total system certification program. This session takes you through the field procedures and forms so you can get a complete understanding of what your technicians will be doing in the field to submit projects for ComfortMaxx Certification.

Zoning High Velocity Systems: Small Duct, High Velocity comfort systems offer a tremendous opportunity to provide comfort in locations where traditional duct work won't fit or is not feasible. Learn to use the right products and design SDHV systems so they can be zoned for maximum reliability and quietness.

Tool Time: Are you getting full value from your diagnostic instruments? In this session, you'll learn about the many features of the TSI Velocicalc, Flow Hood and Combustion Analyzer, and how to maximize their use. You'll also get insights on instrument limitations, handling and more.

SafeMaxx™ CO/Combustion Testing: Jim Davis has done it again! It's a new way to perform and present CO/ combustion testing results to your customers. The SafeMaxx process outlines the basic tests and data in a way your customers will understand and be able to make educated decisions about repairs or replacement.

Business

Implementing ComfortMaxx™*: This all new program is the glue that brings together diagnostic technical and sales services into a marketable brand that will yield increased sales from your daily service calls. Get a complete overview of the ComfortMaxx program and how you can integrate it into your business model.

Becoming an HVAC Energy Rater: Energy rating can become a new profit center and allow you to tap into a new source of system renovation and replacement business. Learn what it takes to become an Energy Rater and provide services to verify energy performance for Energy Star or utility rebates

Successful Implementation of Diagnostics: Adding a new service to your business is a challenge to even the most organized contracting business. Learn how this long-time NCT member integrated air diagnostics into his company and made being an air head part of their field personnel's daily culture

Is Commercial Balancing For You?: Once you've mastered air diagnostics and balancing in homes and small buildings, it might be time to take a look at the opportunities in larger commercial renovation and balancing work. Learn what this market has to offer, and what it takes to make a move into the commercial arena.

Sales & Marketing

Increasing Sales With ComfortMaxx™*: Unlock the secrets of selling with this new process that produces certified results for your customer. In this workshop you'll get a chance to walk through a ComfortMaxx Sales Workbook and learn how to employ this educational selling process that makes high-end selling much easier.

Selling Combustion Services: A successful NCT member explains how to integrate CO/Combustion testing in your service work and recognize opportunities for system modifications, renovation work and equipment replacement. These services boost profitability and improve a home's comfort, safety & efficiency.

Creating A ComfortMaxx™ Marketing Plan: Not sure what to do next with your company's marketing and advertising. This seminar will take you through a six month plan and budget. You will also get valuable advertising, direct mail and other ideas to use when you get home.

Maxximize Your Internet Presence: Electronic marketing is a must in your performance-based communications plan. An HVAC-industry internet expert will reveal elements of a standout HVAC website and how to drive traffic to your site. Learn what contractors are doing to interact with and up-sell their customers online.

*ComfortMaxx Track Programming

NCI Bonus Session: Get Recertified for 1yr With These Bonus Sessions

NCI is creating a special offer for those who would like to combine recertification with their summit experience. For ONLY $95, attend one of three BONUS sessions on Monday, Feb 12 and get recertified for one year. Choose fom these options (only 1 CO or Air certification per person)

HeatMaxx™/ CoolMaxx™ Testing & Sales: The HeatMaxx/CoolMaxx report is revolutionary to the industry. This 10 minute addition to a service call opens doors that may have been closed for decades and moves a contracting company out of the break-even equipment changeout business into the system renovation business where there is little competition and an untapped market.

Advanced Combustion & SafeMaxx™ Reporting: Get the latest techniques on combustion analysis and CO testing in this session, including an introduction to the ALL NEW SafeMaxx procedure, report and sales process. This event will help you fine tune your CO/combustion skills along with selling more related services.

Practical Duct Design: A vital element to your air diagnostic work is offering duct renovation and design. This event will present the basics of duct design and redesign. You'll also learn how to evaluate existing duct designs and redesign systems to deliver maximum performance.

Extensive ComfortMaxx Premium Session Also Available:

On Wednesday 2/14 NCI will hold a special hands on educational session focusing on the ComfortMaxx registration and certification process. Because of the intense hands on nature of this course class size is limited. Those brining laptops should register early.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their wireless laptops to log on to an actual ComfortMaxx account.*
Get personal assistance in entering data into the ComfortMaxx website to complete the certification process.

This four hour intensive interactive event will give you all the information you need to complete the efficiency testing, register and submit data and receive your system certification (upon meeting ComfortMaxx standards).

NCI will have wireless access to the internet available for those bringing computers. You may attend this event without a computer. All material will be projected and a workbook will be provided.


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