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Closing More Sales, A Valuable Presentation

Last night's presentation on Closing More Sales by Sales Guru Michael Israel, of Impact Sales Consulting was well received and provided attendees with valuable tools that could be put to immediate use.  Mike covered the important elements of successful sales systems including breaking out of the typical sales process game, finding the qualified buyer in most prospects, emotions, knowledge, listening, relationship connection, overcoming pricing challenges and helping prospects achieve their goals through doing business with us.

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Color Care Across America - Denver

A Helping Hand for Those in Need

Denver PDCA members provided the painters for Benjamin Moore Paints' 'Color Care Across America' project in Denver. The Delores Project was selected by a committee of Mayors as one of 50 homeless shelters from each State and 1 shelter in Washington D.C. that is being painted this fall for Benjamin Moore's Color Care Across America.  The project is intended to help make more people aware of he homelessness that exists in our country and to help some of those in need who are homeless.

Big Thank Yous
Sean Guiry of Guiry's Color Source who supplied paint materials and sundries, Jeffrey Kirk, Benjamin Moore Sales Manager, Ken Ciezadlo and John Harris, both Benjamin Moore Sales Represnetatives, all Painting Contractor volunteers met Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and NBC star George Oliphant of George to the Rescue.   Also a big thank you to Associate Member Scott White of CRS Insurance Brokerage for providing and delivering lunch.

Big Thank Yous to Those That Painted
Denver PDCA Contractor and Associate Member Companies and Painting Participants:

American Painting Specialists - Kevin Getz and Nathan Graham
Benjamin Moore - Ken Ciezadlo and John Harris
Octopus Painting - Larry Torres and Garth Blair
dvh Co., Inc. - Jeff Martinez and Roberto Alvarado
Pinnacol Assurance - Pat McGill
Karen's Company - Karen and Jeff Van Dehy
GP&D Restoration - Michael Garrison
A Work Systems Co. - Brandt Domas 

Check out the Delores Project Facebook Page about the painting project

Check out Benjamin Moore Paints Color Care Across America Facebook app.


Learn more about The Delores Project

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CPR Training for Denver PDCA Members

Last night's CPR - AED training hosted and sponsored by Pinnacol Assurance for Denver PDCA Contractor Members was a success.  All participants will be receiving their certification cards for successfully completing the near four hour training session.  Congratulations!

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Mandated Paid Sick Leave on Denver Ballot

Denver employers and businesses not located in Denver but who have employees who work in the City of Denver need to weigh their support for or against Denver Initiative 300 on the ballot this fall.  The initiative includes full time, part and temporary employees.

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Become a More Successful Contractor

Successful Painting Contractor Strategies Workshop

Become a More Successful Contractor - Build More Business
Presented by National Speaker & Trainer Lynn Fife, Owner of Evergreen Technologies - Lynn's Bio

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2011 Painting Industry Golf Tournament

The Denver PDCA's August 4th Painting Industry Golf Tournament was great and provided players with a needed break.

Thank you tournament sponsors and players.  
Please remember to Support our Sponsors: 3M, Benjamin Moore & Co., Pinnacol Assurance and The Sherwin-Williams Co.

Visit the tournament photo album now for some great action shots and group shots.  A beautiful day, excellent course and wonderful people made the tournament a great success.  It's a large photo album so the web page takes a few seconds to load.

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EPA Lead RRP Mandated Recordkeeping

Question:

What records will my firm be required to keep to comply with the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule?  

The following records must be retained for three years following the completion of a renovation:

  1. Reports (if any) certifying that lead-based paint is not present
     
  2. Records relating to the distribution of the lead pamphlet 

  3. Documentation of compliance with the requirements of the regulation
    Get EPA's RRP sample recordkeeping form here.
 

Enforcement Action for EPA RRP

The EPA and States that manage the Lead RRP rule are stepping up enforcement efforts.

A CT contractor was recently fined for not complying with the rules in place dealing with EPA's Lead RRP.

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2010 Holiday Dinner Gathering

We’ve worked hard, been real good and made it through the year.holly_branch

Now it’s time to party! Bring your spouse.

Come Celebrate
At the Denver PDCA Holiday Dinner Gathering 

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