Plan Ahead! Connections Convention Las Vegas happens September 7-9

The 2011 CONNECTIONS Convention and Trade Show is returning to the Las Vegas Hilton on September 7, 8 & 9, 2011 and will again feature THE EXPERIENCE - the industry's biggest and best interactive, hands-on trade show event, featuring all the industry's best and brightest.

Don't miss your chance to see, try out and learn about all of the latest and most advanced equipment, tools and procedures available in our industry today. You’ll discover new research, the most up-to-date information and useful tools to help distance your company from the competition and provide you with the education and opportunities you need to grow your business.


Stop by the CRA booth and attend a special hospitality event for members (details to come).

Register Today or Join CRA to receive $100 off the CONNECTIONS Convention in Las Vegas!

Central California Cleaning Supply hosts CRA's WRT course

This week's WRT course (May 4-6, 2011) is being held at Central California Cleaning Supply in North Highlands, CA. The course is being taught by Jim Holland.

The WRT course (Water Damage Restoration Technician with Drying Contaminated Buildings) is a unique three-day program that concentrates on drying structures without spreading contaminants. This course incorporates all the information from the IICRC Water Restoration Technician (WRT) exam with an adaptation for contamination. This training provides restorers with valuable decision making skills when deciding to proceed with a job that has limited or no mold insurance coverage. Being able to continue on a water-loss without delays limits microbial growth which in turn reduces the cost of remediation, ALE and business interruption. Insurance companies will be more likely to hire restorers that can provide prompt cost-saving services which give your company a marketing advantage.

Visit the CRA website for upcoming training & events.

So-Cal Regional Meeting - Speaker: "The Restoration Lawyer" Ed Cross

Southern California Regional Meeting
May 26th 2011
Location: Abatix Corp., 10051 Painter Ave
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
10:30am-2:00pm
*CRA Members & Non-Members Welcome*

The Cleaning and Restoration Association would like to invite you to our Southern California Regional Meeting on Thursday May 26th for a 2.5 hour presentation by Ed Cross, the "Restoration Lawyer." Lunch will be provided.

CUTTING EDGE LEGAL STRATEGIES FOR THE RESTORATION PROFESSIONAL

By Edward H. Cross, Esq.

A lively, interactive look into new legal issues that have arisen in the restoration industry and innovative strategies to avoid them, including:

*Aggressive collevtion strategies
*How to turn up the heat on a customer who pockets insurance proceeds
*Strategies for getting mortgage companies to release insurance drafts
*Contract drafting to help you get paid and keep you out of court
*Mold Litigation: alive, dormant or dead?
*New regulations for Mechanic's Lien procedures
*Risk Management in the New Age of Restoration

...and much more!