At NADCA, June means it’s renewal time. It’s time to renew NADCA membership. Membership dues are payable annually, and the June 30 deadline is quickly approaching. When renewal invoices arrive, users might find themselves asking, “What am I getting in return for my annual membership dues? Why should I renew ?
It's actually quite simple. It’s an incredibly powerful thing to be part of an association, and just about every profession has one.
Membership benefits
Associations are created to establish strength and unity in working toward common goals, and the company’s membership in NADCA supports the initiatives needed to collectively grow and advance the air duct cleaning industry, and ultimately drive more business to the NADCA member.
There are all sorts of benefits of membership. Membership has an incredible return on investment and provides countless tools for growing your business. Following are 11 ways NADCA membership brings value to a business:
Customer Referrals
Potential customers simply drop in their zip code to find a listing of NADCA members in their area
Referrals are perhaps the most powerful benefit members can take advantage of. Each year, thousands of consumers visit NADCA’s Find a Professional Directory, generating business for our members through website referrals.
Potential customers simply drop in their zip code to find a listing of NADCA members in their area. Listings not only include a profile and contact information for a business, but also include details about how many certified technicians you employ, and how long a business has been a member.
Increased Market Demand For Services
NADCA membership dues support a dedicated, full-time marketing manager who promotes the importance of NADCA membership, as well as what certifications mean for commercial project bid specifications.
Nearly 17,000 specifiers, engineers, and architects have the NADCA General Specification and are aware of the importance of specifying NADCA membership and certification in bid specifications. This ultimately means more business for NADCA members.
Competitive Advantage Via International Certifications
NADCA membership provides significant discounts on training and certification exams including the Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) Certification and the Certified Ventilation Inspector (CVI) Certification. These certifications are recognized around the world.
ASCS certification enhances one’s professional development with knowledge and skills related to HVAC system hygiene; while CVI certification is an advanced certification developed to recognize industry professionals who are highly skilled in HVAC system inspection.
Educating Consumers Through Targeted Marketing
NADCA’s ongoing Breathing Clean marketing and social media campaign is designed to educate consumers
People are all too familiar with air duct cleaning scams and “blow-and-go” companies that tarnish an industry’s reputation. NADCA’s ongoing Breathing Clean marketing and social media campaign is designed to educate consumers on the importance of hiring a NADCA member, and how to see the signs of a scammer.
NADCA membership supports this landmark consumer education campaign and also provides members-only access to Breathing Clean marketing collateral, PSAs, videos, social media graphics, infographics, and marketing tips to use while promoting the company.
Fighting Fraud in the Industry
NADCA aggressively pursues trademark infringement and false claims of membership and certification to protect members’ investments.
To date, 93% of all reported infringement cases have been successfully closed. The membership dues support these important efforts.
Discounts on Industry-Leading Training and Education
Developing a company's personnel is one of the best investments users can make. NADCA members receive significant discounts on all levels of NADCA training and education, helping technicians provide quality service by NADCA standards.
Training
NADCA offers all sorts of training, both in-person and online. For instance, NADCA offers in-person training related to both industry and business topics at Annual Meeting & Exhibition and Fall Technical Conference; and our convenient online training and webinars allow our members and technicians to train in the comfort of their own homes or office.
NADCA’s Fall Technical Conference provides a unique, hands-on learning experience for both entry-level and advanced technicians, while our online-based Ventilation Maintenance Technician (VMT) training program is geared toward new technicians, and provides education on the most important aspects of HVAC system cleaning.
Webinars
NADCA on-demand webinars and online training help conveniently and affordably access practical information
NADCA on-demand webinars and online training help conveniently and affordably access practical information, from blueprint reading and estimating; to cleaning internally lined ductwork, restoring coils, and home/building performance contracting.
NADCA will even bring the training to users, saving travel costs for the technicians. Customized training for ten or more individuals is available at a location.
Networking and Insights from Industry Peers
NADCA members have direct access to unique networking opportunities, including registration discounts for NADCA meetings.
If users have never attended a NADCA event, they missing out on one of the best opportunities to gain valuable insights, tips, and ideas from fellow members that are guaranteed to help grow a business. Attendees consistently tell that the networking and camaraderie they develop at NADCA events is priceless.
Affinity Program Discounts and Other Member Benefits
NADCA membership entitles to several affinity program discounts and other member benefits including:
- Discounted rates on equipment rental through Sunbelt Rentals.
- 30-40% savings on computer equipment through Dell.
- Credit card processing with Service First Processing.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan Exchange.
- Savings on gases, welding equipment, safety products, and more through Airgas.
- Mobile apps.
- Free subscriptions to DucTales Magazine and Air Conveyance e-Newsletter.
- Free marketing resources and use of NADCA logo.
- Member mentor program.
24/7 Online Training Portal
NADCA’s Seminars on Demand program is a 24/7 online education and training tool that allows members to stream content
NADCA’s Seminars on Demand program is a 24/7 online education and training tool that allows members to stream content from over 100 world-class motivational business speakers.
This collection of seminars covers topics like sales training, leadership skills, communication, time management, presentation skills, goal setting, and much more. It works with any device. Members simply log into the Members Only portal on NADCA’s website to take advantage of this benefit.
Opportunities to Shape and Lead the Industry
Volunteer opportunities to serve on NADCA committees and task forces allow you to help develop strategic programs and initiatives and participate in decision-making that impacts an association, its members, and the industry as a whole. These opportunities are also an important stepping stone toward board leadership.
The NADCA Board of Directors is elected by NADCA members, and they ensure that the strategic vision and direction of the association are in the best interest of its members.
Using the NADCA Brand to Set Ahead of the Competition
NADCA membership shows commitment to quality and sets a company apart from its competitors. A membership dues support NADCA’s investment and commitment to promoting the importance of hiring a NADCA member company in both the commercial and residential marketplace giving a competitive advantage and ultimately increasing the bottom line.
Without a doubt, it’s a powerful thing to be part of an association. So many benefits come with NADCA membership from education and training, to referrals, to marketing and public relations support. Whether joining for the first time or renewing membership, NADCA membership offers an incredible return on investment and is guaranteed to help grow a business.
