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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T113000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – What is the Employee Retention Credit?
DESCRIPTION:What is the Employee Retention Credit?\nClearlight Employer Services will go over Employee Retention Credit (ERC) – sometimes called the Employee Retention Tax Credit.\nWho Should Attend? \nThis class is intended for Owners\, Executives\, Managers & Associate Members. \nDetails of the program include: \n\nUp to $26\,000 per employee\nAvailable for 2020 & Q1-Q3 2021\nQualify with decreased revenue or COVID event\nNo limit on funding (ERC is NOT a loan)\nERC is a refundable tax credit\n\nCEO & President – Vincent M. Scully of Clearlight Employer Services will go over The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) – sometimes called the Employee Retention Tax Credit or ERTC – is a refundable tax credit for businesses and tax-exempt organizations. The requirements are different depending on the time period for which you claim the credit. The ERC is not available to individuals. \nRSVP for the Lunch & Learn will be on RACCA’s Website www.racca-florida.org. You will be asked for payment in the form of a credit card. RSVP will be taken up 5:00 PM Sept 15th. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are taken up to Sept.15th by noon. Cancellations after this date & no-shows are charged for the Lunch & Learn.
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/lunch-and-learn-what-is-the-employee-retention-credit-2023-09-19/
LOCATION:Trane Supply – Tampa\, 4720 East Adamo Drive\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – Customer Service and Relations
DESCRIPTION:Customer Service and Relations\nWhat does your employee’s appearance\, trucks\, paperwork and attitude tell the customer about your company? The class will be presented by Keane Bismarck of RACCA’s Apprenticeship Program.\nWho Should Attend? \nThis class is intended for all employees up to and including Managers and Owners. \nThis class will cover topics such as: \n\nGetting new customers?…..What about keeping the ones you already have?\nFive forbidden phrases…..what not to say.\nManaging the “moments of truth”.\nDealing with angry customers and what about the complaints you never knew about?\nWhat customers expect….. the hidden cost of indifference.\n\nThis class will be presented by Keane Bismarck of RACCA’s Apprenticeship Program. \nRSVP for the Lunch & Learn will be on RACCA’s Website www.racca-florida.org. You will be asked for payment in the form of a credit card. RSVP will be taken up 5:00 PM Sept 12th. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are taken up to Sept.12th by noon. Cancellations after this date & no-shows are charged for the Lunch & Learn.
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/lunch-and-learn-customer-service-and-relations-2023-09-14/
LOCATION:Victor Distributing\, 11125 49th St. North\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260822T003522
CREATED:20230711T170038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T202423Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – A Talk on the 2023 Florida Legislative Session
DESCRIPTION:A Talk on the 2023 Florida Legislative Session\nRSA Consulting Group (FRACCA & RACCA Lobbyist in Tallahassee) will do a post-session highlight on the 2023 Florida Legislative Session.\nWho Should Attend? \nThis class is intended for Owners\, Executives\, Managers & Associate Members. \n\nCurrently\, if you belong to RACCA…..part of your RACCA dues go to FRACCA which currently has RSA Consulting Group under contract to be FRACCA eyes\, ears and voice concerning legislation that effects the HVACR Market.\nHB 1203 Registration and Transfer of HVAC Warranties was passed…..this bill provides that regardless of ownership\, manufacturers warranty runs with the property.\nHB 0089 Building Construction was passed……. this bill prohibits a local government from making substantive changes to plans after a permit has been issued unless such changes are required under the Building Code or Fire Prevention Code.\nThe bills above provide an effective date of July 1\, 2023.\nThese are a few key items RSA Consulting Group worked on.\n\nRSA Consulting Group LLC is FRACCA & RACCA Lobbyist in Tallahassee. They are a full-service consulting firm that specializes in all areas of government and legislative affairs\, community affairs\, strategic planning\, as well as media and public relations in Florida. Edward Briggs Vice President of Government Relations & Community Affairs will be going overview the highlights. \nRSVP for the Lunch & Learn will be on RACCA’s Website www.racca-florida.org. You will be asked for payment in the form of a credit card. RSVP will be taken up 5:00 PM Sept 8th. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are taken up to Sept.8th by noon. Cancellations after this date & no-shows are charged for the Lunch & Learn.
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/lunch-and-learn-a-talk-on-the-2023-florida-legislative-session-2023-09-12/
LOCATION:Trane Supply – Tampa\, 4720 East Adamo Drive\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T090000
DTSTAMP:20260822T003522
CREATED:20230615T171306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T171906Z
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SUMMARY:Cars and Coffee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/cars-and-coffee-2023-09-09/
LOCATION:Victor Distributing\, 11125 49th St. North\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cars & Coffee
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T223000
DTSTAMP:20260822T003522
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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Program Graduation (4th and 5th Year Classes)
DESCRIPTION:RACCA is very excited to announce the Graduation of their Apprenticeship Program’s 4th and 5th Year Classes. Graduates will receive certificates from RACCA’s Apprenticeship Program recognizing them as Journeyman. RACCA’s Apprenticeship Program will also recognize Apprentices of the Year in each Class\, perfect Attendance Winners and HVAC Insider Award Winner. \nPresenter:\nKeane Bismarck\nApprenticeship Program Administrator \nCost: $35.00 per person\nAttire: Casual\nWhen: May 25\, 2023. Doors open at 6:30pm. Cash bar. Buffet Dinner at 7:30pm.\nWhere: Banquet Masters\, 13355 49th St. N. Clearwater\, FL 33762
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/apprenticeship-program-graduation-4th-and-5th-year-classes/
LOCATION:Banquet Masters\, 13355 49th St. N.\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apprenticeship Programs,Banquets
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T073000
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CREATED:20230405T163937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T164442Z
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SUMMARY:How is FRACCA Supporting the Contractor?
DESCRIPTION:Meet with industry leaders to keep your company ahead of the pack when it comes to business growth\, workforce training\, and code compliance. Bringing FRACCA… DIRECT to the HVAC contractors. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/how-is-fracca-supporting-the-contractor/
LOCATION:Trane Supply – Tampa\, 4720 East Adamo Drive\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605\, United States
CATEGORIES:FRACCA Events
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T200425Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – Evaluating Performance & Quality in your Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Evaluating Performance & Quality in your Workforce\nTired of the generic ” one size fits all ” approach to evaluating people? Don’t feel comfortable critiquing an employee’s performance? Concerned that your current system isn’t working or you have no system at all?\nCourse Goal:\nTo help Managers and Supervisors develop their own specific employee evaluation systems that are unique to their requirements and Firm’s needs. \nPARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW EASY IT IS TO CUSTOMIZE A SYSTEM THAT IS COMFORTABLE FOR BOTH THE EMPLOYEE AND THE EVALUATOR.\nThis could become your most important employee communication tool. Everyone wants to know how they are doing and how they can get better ($).\nPresented by Keane Bismarck \nRSVP for the Lunch & Learn will be on RACCA’s Website www.racca-florida.org. You will be asked for payment in the form of a credit card. RSVP will be taken up 5:00 PM May 9th. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are taken up to May 9th by noon. Cancellations after this date & no-shows are charged for the Lunch & Learn.
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/lunch-and-learn-evaluating-performance-quality-in-your-workforce/
LOCATION:Trane Supply – Tampa\, 4720 East Adamo Drive\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T090000
DTSTAMP:20260822T003522
CREATED:20230109T150651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T182712Z
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SUMMARY:Cars and Coffee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/cars-and-coffee-2023-04-08/
LOCATION:Trane Supply – Tampa\, 4720 East Adamo Drive\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cars & Coffee
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260822T003522
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T210407Z
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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Program Introduction & Tool Night at Pinellas Technical College - Clearwater Campus
DESCRIPTION:RACCA is excited to offer you a peek behind the curtains of RACCA’s Apprenticeship Program. Keane Bismarck will be your guide taking you through all four years (five years for Refrigeration) of the Apprenticeship Program. Keane will show you where the students hone their skills to be the next generation of Tampa Bay HVAC/R Experts. What goes hand in hand with the Apprenticeship Program are Tools. RACCA has invited some of the Premier HVAC/R Tool Vendors in so you can see what is New and ask questions on the Tools you maybe thinking of buying. \nTour Guide:\nKeane Bismarck\nApprenticeship Program Administrator \nCost: FREE\nWhen: April 4th from 6 to 9 PM\nWhere: Pinellas Technical College -Clearwater Campus \nApprenticeship Program Introduction\nYour employee is indentured into a four-year program registered with Florida’s Department of Education under standards set by the U. S. Department of Labor. \nApprentices attend class 2 nights per week while they work full-time for their employer during the day. No evening classes are held during the busy summer months. \nClasses meet either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Classes are conducted at Pinellas Technical College\, located near the St. Petersburg/Clearwater airport. \nWe will begin accepting applications for the 2023/2024 training year after July 1st\, 2023. Classes will begin Tuesday evening\, September 5th. \nWe have 2 Apprenticeship programs:\n\nResidential/Light Commercial HVAC Installer/Servicer\nCommercial Refrigeration Mechanic\n\nContractor firms pay the tuition and book cost for their Apprentices. Costs per Apprentice is $850.00 per year. Firms that are members of RACCA receive a discount of $175.00. \nMonday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday classes are held at Pinellas Technical College (PTC) – (Clearwater Campus)\, located near the St. Petersburg/Clearwater airport.
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/apprenticeship-program-introduction-tool-night-at-pinellas-technical-college-clearwater-campus/
LOCATION:Pinellas Technical College (Clearwater Campus)\, 6100 154th Avenue N\, Clearwater\, 33760
CATEGORIES:Apprenticeship Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260822T003522
CREATED:20230125T162756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T000144Z
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SUMMARY:Sporting Clay Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Package and Individual rates include 50 targets\, 50 shells\, cart rental\, breakfast and lunch. \nEvent Schedule: \n\nRegistration/Breakfast: 8:00am\nSafety Meeting: 8:45am\nStart: 9:00am\nLunch\, Awards\, and Raffles: 12:00pm\n\nSponsorships Available: \n\nBreakfast Sponsorship\nLunch Sponsorship\nCart Sponsorship\nShell Sponsorship\nGun Sponsorship\nDoor Prize Sponsorship\n\nCancellations are due by noon March 28th. Cancellation after this date and no-shows are charged.
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/sporting-clay-tournament/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay Sporting Clays\, 10514 Ehren Cutoff\, Land O’ Lakes\, FL\, 34639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sporting Clays Tournament
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260822T003522
CREATED:20230125T162458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T155209Z
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SUMMARY:RACCA’s 56th Annual Installation & Awards Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Check-In and Social Hour: 6:00pm\nDinner & Awards: 7:00pm\nParking: Parking included\nAttire: Business Dressy/Cocktail\n\nCheck in will be by the Sting Ray Tank. Dinner and Awards will be held in the Coral Reef Room.
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/raccas-56th-annual-installation-awards-banquet/
LOCATION:Florida Aquarium\, 701 Channelside Dr\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Banquets
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T090000
DTSTAMP:20260822T003522
CREATED:20230109T150614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T182700Z
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SUMMARY:Cars and Coffee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/cars-and-coffee-2023-03-11/
LOCATION:Trane Supply – Tampa\, 4720 East Adamo Drive\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cars & Coffee
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260822T003522
CREATED:20230215T221017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T155109Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – Surge and Over/Under Voltage Class
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Surge & Over/Under Voltage\nDoes your Sales Department\, Estimators & Service Techs Understand Surge & Over/Under Protection & their Applications? As an Owner\, do you have your staff recommending Surge Protection & Over/Under Protection on every job they go on. Lightning season is coming!!!!\nWho Should Attend?\nOwners\, Estimators\, Salespeople\, Service Managers\, Service Techs\, Installation People\, and Whoever in your Organization that would be involved with recommending Surge & Over/Under Voltage Protection to your customers! \nThis class will go over Surge Protection\, Surge Protection Application\, Types of Surge Protection\, Voltage Monitoring & Understanding Over/Under Voltage.\nThe class will be presented by Fred Kreusch the Vice President of Able Power Products a Manufacturer in Clearwater Florida along with Dan Moody President of Target Sales. \nRSVP for the Lunch & Learn will be on RACCA’s Website www.racca-florida.org. You will be asked for payment in the form of a credit card. RSVP will be taken up 5:00 PM March 7th. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are taken up to March 7th by noon. Cancellations after this date & no-shows are charged for the Lunch & Learn.
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/lunch-and-learn-surge-and-over-under-voltage-class/
LOCATION:Trane Supply – Tampa\, 4720 East Adamo Drive\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260822T003522
CREATED:20230109T150419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T182801Z
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SUMMARY:Cars and Coffee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/cars-and-coffee-2023-02-11/
LOCATION:Trane Supply – Tampa\, 4720 East Adamo Drive\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cars & Coffee
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260822T003522
CREATED:20230117T200741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T203708Z
UID:10000005-1675942200-1675947600@www.racca-florida.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – Intro to A/C
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Air Conditioning\nDoes your Office Personnel speak Air Conditioning?\nWho Should Attend?\nReceptionists\, Office Administrators\, Dispatchers\, Cost Accounting Clerks\, Entry-Level Helpers\, Warehouse\, Parts Runners & Anyone in your organization that is New to the HVAC Industry! \nA Non-Technical Seminar Designed Exclusively for Support Personnel Employed by HVACR Contractors & Supply Houses \nThe science of our profession explained in everyday\, easy to understand terms so our support employees understand what we do.\nPresented by Keane Bismarck \nTopics Covered Will Include: \n\nHow Heat Transfers\nHow We Size Systems\nThe Effects of Insulation\nHow the Refrigerant Cycle Works\nWhat are the Main Components\nDifferent Types of Systems\n\nRSVP for the Lunch & Learn will be on RACCA’s Website www.racca-florida.org. You will be asked for payment in the form of a credit card. RSVP will be taken up 5:00 PM Feb. 7th. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are taken up to Feb. 7th by noon. Cancellations after this date & no-shows are charged for the Lunch & Learn.
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/lunch-and-learn-intro-to-a-c/
LOCATION:Victor Distributing\, 11125 49th St. North\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T090000
DTSTAMP:20260822T003522
CREATED:20230109T150258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T193801Z
UID:10000001-1673679600-1673686800@www.racca-florida.org
SUMMARY:Cars and Coffee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/cars-and-coffee-2023-01-14/
LOCATION:Trane Supply – Tampa\, 4720 East Adamo Drive\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cars & Coffee
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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