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Painting and Decorating Contractors of America

What We Do

• Networking on a face-to-face basis with other contractors and associates
•  Tackling problems with solutions common to our area
• Learning more about the business of running a business
• Enjoying social activities and helping our community with our shared knowledge of our trade

The benefits of being an active member of PDCA and the Sun Coast Chapter have been extremely rewarding for my business, my customers, my employees, and me.  If you are a licensed painting contractor I encourage you to bring your business to a new level of success.  When you become a member of PDCA you are surrounding yourself with those in our business who care enough to show our clients and customers what can be acomplished with knowledge, ethics, and professionalism.

Aaron Wallace - President Sun Coast Chapter PDCA

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PDCA membership means to me "Professionalism" in a one word summation.  Since joinig five years ago I have become actively involved with the association and moved from  " A one man band living week to week" to " A business of Value".  I now oversee the residential/light commercial painting business as an administrator with skilled employees, including an office manager.  Internally we have developed written procedures for hiring practices, office procedures, and training programs for us all.  We now have goals, from daily job goals and expectations, to a five year plan of growth.  This all is due in large part of PDCA membership and opening the door of professional business info, networking, skills training for my company.  The added has been our desire now in "Giving back to communities we work in"

Ken Sisco - Treasurer Sun Coast Chapter PDCA, Florida Council President Elect

 KEN SISCO

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News:

 PDCA APPROVES NEW INDUSTRY STANDARD

One of the most important roles PDCA plays is setting the industry standards.  The latest is P17-08 "Field Painting of Smooth Face Tilt Up Concrete"

There are currently 17 industry standards.

For more information log on to PDCA.org

Tips of the Week:

• Trainyour employees to solve their own problems.  Demand that they bring two proposed solutions each time they ask you to solve a problem.  Eventually, they will stop bringing problems to you!
• Celebrate small victories.  Recognize progress toward improvement.  Too often, managers reserve recognition for their top performers or "save it up" until poor performers reach a certain standard.  But it's important to recognize all positive behavior especially when it's a step in the right direction!

Ken Sisco writes,

Pace 2008 was the best show to date!  From streamlined registration to the business and technical programs made available, to a well received gigantic tradeshow spanning 3 days!  For less  than what my monthly fuel and cell phone bills cost, I was able to partake of a plethora of business and tech. info., to help me in my residential painting business back here in Florida.  In addition, I was able to take advantage of the opportunity to attend accredited classes to obtain required contractor college credits in order to now complete my PDCA contractor college accreditation.

For more information on contractor college click the PDCA logo, attend one of our sponsored events, or contact any of our chapter members

From Michael Murray: 

  There is no such thing as a standard work week!  Most states define overtime for nonexempt workers as any hours worked over 40 hours per workweek, there are exceptions.  An employees assertion that overtime is due for any work over 8 hours per day is incorrect.  It always pays to check with your state laws

Helpful Links:

www.pcclb.com, www.sba.com, www.myflorida.com,

www.bbb.org,

If you missed the 08 Florida State Convention check out the pics on the State Convention Page

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SUN COAST CHAPTER.....GET INVOLVED........

727-542-2946

CONGRATULATIONS!

Ken Sisco of Ken Sisco Painting has just been elected to Regional Director of the east coast for Florida PDCA !

Congratulations Ken!! We know that you will no doubt be a needed asset to the Florida Council...

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FACTS:

Currently there are over 600 licensed painting contractors in Pinellas County alone!

Pinellas County has one of the most demanding licensing boards in the state.

Some requirements for licensing consist of:

• 4 years verifiable experience in a supervisory position in the painting industry
• Credit Reports
• Background Checks
• Liability Insurance
• Bonding
• Workers' compensation
• Display of license number on all advertising and printed materials
• Continued education to maintain license

These are some of things that seperate us from your average "guy with a van and a brush". 

It is up to us to see that those who want to consider themselves eligible to work along side us.  Meet the same standards as we do. 

Not only does it create a better business environment.  It promotes  credibility for our trade  with our community.