New York Building Performance Contractor Exchange
Growing Your Business in a Difficult Market
August 3-4, 2009, Kingston, NY
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New York Contractor Exchange goal was to facilitate networking and professional development for residential and small commercial building contractors.  

General sessions featured interactive panel presentations with successful contractors and industry experts who discussed the potential for incorporating energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives into traditional contracting business practices to leverage federal, state and utility-sponsored incentive programs aimed at green collar workforce development.     

Who Attended:  Owners, department managers and other key employees with companies focused on residential and small commercial remodeling, replacement and service contractors with annual sales of at least $500,000 annually. This workshop was suited for company owners and presidents who attended with their sales, service, installation and financial managers; and other key employees in the organization.

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Roles & Responsibilities
	New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) served as host to plan and underwrite event costs, and lead the agenda planning efforts.
	Co-presented by Building Performance Institute and Electric and Gas Industries Association. An agenda committee comprised of volunteers from regional utilities, leading contractors and sponsor organizations, met via conference call to identify topics/speakers and review event promotional materials.

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Participants in the New York Contractor Exchange were awarded three CEU credits by BPI.