Round Table UAMCC Report from New Orleans!!

[newlook]

Well I think we all made it back safe and sound from the Big Easy. Hats off to everyone for making this a very successful get together.

The UAMCC discussed much with the attendees and I think we all walked away from the discussions with a sense that the UAMCC has plotted it's course in the right direction.

I must admit that I was very encouraged with the participation and willingness from the contractors to assist the UAMCC with our overall strategy and direction.

A personal thanks to Gene from Lightining Clean and Joe from Mid City Power Wash. These two individuals financially contributed to the UAMCC endeavor during the discussion and for that WE thank you.

As the UAMCC continues it's Round Table tour it is our hope that contractors in other regions see the benefit of the UAMCC like those that attended New Orleans.

Once last thank you - Thad and Judy worked so very hard in making this happen. They both did a fabulous job.

Topics Discussed

**for the detailed report on the below points please visit www.uamcc.org/forum

• Assignment of Trade Name

• Articles of Incorporation

• Creation of UAMCC BBS

• UAMCC By-Laws

• Creation of UAMCC Chat Room

• Appointment of Transition Team

• UAMCC Business Plan

• Formalize Benefits for Members
• Direction/Feedback from Contractors

Poll – Direction of UAMCC ~ What do you want to see?

Education via e-books and online testing

Education via seminars which you could attend

Contactor cert program and raised public awareness

Manufacturer/Preferred Vendor discounts

Networking through events and round tables

Local org branches where contractors could better attend to their specific area's needs

Business mentoring programs - New companies learn from larger ones

Reduced rates for health, disability, workmen's comp insurances

Job leads / RFP's: Ability to connect easier with PM's and corporate accounts

Are the above benefits what you as a contractor would like to see in a national organization?

If you have a suggestion we must hear about it so that it can be determined how it would benefit the contractor throughout the industry!

• Cost of Membership

• Submission of Legal Status

• Regional or State Chapters
Contractor feedback is critical. Our focus today is to explore Regional Chapters vs. State Chapters. The Transition Team is considering 5 regions throughout the U.S.

• Market Segmentation
Market segmentation that the UAMCC will represent. If we missed one, let us know. Thank you!

1. Residential.

2. Commercial.

3. Wood

4. Roof

5. Industrial

6. Fleet

7. Franchise

8. Distributors

9. Manufacturers

10. Other interested parties i.e. insurance

11. KEC (thanks to Doug)

12. Flat Work

• UAMCC Financial Model


• UAMCC Outreach

Members of the UAMCC Transition Team either have attended or are scheduled to attend industry related activities such as Roundtables in the following geographic locations:

Sacramento, CA – Spring of ‘08
New Orleans, LA – July 9-10, 2008
Myrtle Beach, S.C. – September 20-21, 2008
Lexington, KY – October 11-12, 2008
Canton, OH - Spring 2009

Organization Summary

The UAMCC is established to be the only trade association for the pressure washing contractor and their business. Our primary objective for the pressure washing industry is on improving and enhancing the pressure washing industry business climate nationwide by:

1. Promoting pressure washing to the general public,
2. Protecting the rights of pressure washing contractors, and assisting pressure washing businesses to improve their sales and profits.

[Beth n Rod]

Great news Carlos!
Way to go.
Beth

[newlook]

Thanks Beth.....

[DAVID V]

Thanks for all the info Los.
Can't wait till Sept.

[newlook]

Originally Posted by DAVID V

Thanks for all the info Los.
Can't wait till Sept.

No David...Thank You for your insight and perspective.

See you in a few weeks!

[newlook]

Thought I would share this over here. For those that went to NO met Joe from Mid City Power Wash. This was posted over at UAMCC BBS:


Yesterday, 04:58 PM
Mid City Power Wash
Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 3

Re: New Member

Anyone that was at the New Orleans round table event witnessed a breath of fresh air in the future of the Power/pressure washing industry.A smart, no BS down to earth presentation by contractors to contractors about OUR business and how to improve it's place in the service world.
Thanks Carlos and T Team, looking foward to shakin some hands and being a winner. Thanks Joe B



Mid City Power Wash
burkeno@aol.com

[Tegrey]

NOLA Photos,

[mbryan]

Who are all of those handsome guys in the blue tshirts?

[newlook]

Originally Posted by mbryan

Who are all of those handsome guys in the blue tshirts?

That would be the "Grease Police Get Fresh Crew"...heard they were rolling 10 deep Sat night on Bourbon Street. I tried to call you a couple times but all I heard when you picked up your cell were a bunch of women saying, "I want to take a picture with him next".

[mbryan]

Ya it was rough, hard to have a good time when chicks are all over you like that.

[newlook]

LOL....well....glad you had a great time!

[Thad]

He had a better time with the rather tall darkly tanned one.
More his speed, ya know.

[Beth n Rod]

Looks like you guys had a good time.

Beth

[newlook]

Just a FYI - the Benjamins that I am holding up in the above pic were kindly handed to the UAMCC by Gene of Lighting Clean and Joe from Mid City Power Wash......Thanks again GUYS!!!

[mbryan]

Nice!!!!