CRA members save $200 per student registered for the IICRC Commercial Drying Specialist (CDS) course in Sacramento!
This five-day course will be offered on August 2-6, and will be taught by Jim Holland at Restoration Consultants in Sacramento.
CRA member price: $1,299 per student
Non-member price: $1,499 per student
The Commercial Drying Specialist course teaches damage inspection and evaluation, work flow management, process administration and technical methods of effective and timely drying of commercial, industrial, institutional and complex residential water-damaged structures, systems, and furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE).
Resources for this course include: the current ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration, reference media, scientific, technical and industry resources.
> Click here to download a registration form for this course.
If you are not a member of CRA yet, join now before the end of the year for its semi-annual price of just $180 (plus a one-time $40 application fee)!
> Find out more about CRA membership here.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Meet the Experts webinar on Monday 7/26!
Steve Marsh of Be Competition Free hosts this upcoming Meet the Experts webinar on Monday, July 26th, from 7:00pm–8:15pm (Pacific time), with special guest Jeff Cross, senior editor of Cleanfax magazine.
This month's topic: The State of the Industry
Jeff Cross will discuss challenges that cleaners are facing through this tough economic climate, where the industry is heading, and statistical information and key marketing advice to help owners and managers build their businesses.
CRA and Be Competition Free members can register for this webinar here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/894378953. Pre-registration is required to participate in this program.
For questions, please contact Stephanie Pan at span@crassociation.org or (916) 736-1100, ext. 302.
This month's topic: The State of the Industry
Jeff Cross will discuss challenges that cleaners are facing through this tough economic climate, where the industry is heading, and statistical information and key marketing advice to help owners and managers build their businesses.
CRA and Be Competition Free members can register for this webinar here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/894378953. Pre-registration is required to participate in this program.
Look forward to the next upcoming Meet the Experts webinars on these dates:
September 13
October 25
December 6
October 25
December 6
For questions, please contact Stephanie Pan at span@crassociation.org or (916) 736-1100, ext. 302.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
New CRA Website Launched!
The newly redesigned CRA website launched on Tuesday, July 13! Click here to see the new CRA website.
The homepage of the new website features CRA members on a rotating basis. To be included in the featured members section, please send the following to acluck@restcon.com:
The homepage of the new website features CRA members on a rotating basis. To be included in the featured members section, please send the following to acluck@restcon.com:
- Company logo (at least 150x150 pixels at 72 dpi)
- A paragraph about your company (100 word maximum)
- Photo of your company, building, owner, or something representative of your company.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
CRA Newsletters Mailed July 2nd!
CRA mailed out our July–August newsletter to members last Friday to update you all on the latest CRA happenings! Contents in the newsletter included:
Featured Articles
"Profit is Not a Sure Thing" by Steve Marsh
"Wind driven rain and Category 3" by Jim Holland
Featured Members on CRA Website
On the soon-to-be launched new CRA website, CRA members will be featured on a rotating basis in a section on the homepage. Send us your information to be included!
WFCA Trade Scholarship Program
Join the WFCA Trade Scholarship Program as a CRA member for $175.00 to receive up to $500 in reimbursements for 50% of any industry-related course fee or convention fee!
> Download the WFCA Trade Scholarship Program application.
Register for Upcoming Courses
Upcoming courses include: Trauma Scene Clean-Up, Commercial Drying Specialist (CDS), Water Restoration Technician (WRT), Advanced Upholstery and Fabric Cleaning (AUC), Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT).
> See course information on the CRA website.
IICRC Standards Special Discount
The IICRC S520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation is now available to CRA members for just $80 (a $130 retail value). PLUS get a FREE copy of the IICRC S300 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Upholstery Cleaning ($35 value) with your purchase of the S520.
> Download the S520 Special order form.
CRA Member Insurance Program
Warren G. Bender Co. offers CRA members a specialized liability insurance policy that includes pollution coverage. The program is designed exclusively for qualified CRA Members and offers competitive rates and additional discounts for CRA Select Member Program participants.
> Read more about the CRA member insurance program.
The CRA July–August newsletter was created with the help of CRA Associate Member, Chemical Technologies International Inc.
Visit the CRA website, or contact Stephanie Pan at span@crassociation.org for more information on topics included in the July–August CRA newsletter.
Featured Articles
"Profit is Not a Sure Thing" by Steve Marsh
"Wind driven rain and Category 3" by Jim Holland
Featured Members on CRA Website
On the soon-to-be launched new CRA website, CRA members will be featured on a rotating basis in a section on the homepage. Send us your information to be included!
WFCA Trade Scholarship Program
Join the WFCA Trade Scholarship Program as a CRA member for $175.00 to receive up to $500 in reimbursements for 50% of any industry-related course fee or convention fee!
> Download the WFCA Trade Scholarship Program application.
Register for Upcoming Courses
Upcoming courses include: Trauma Scene Clean-Up, Commercial Drying Specialist (CDS), Water Restoration Technician (WRT), Advanced Upholstery and Fabric Cleaning (AUC), Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT).
> See course information on the CRA website.
IICRC Standards Special Discount
The IICRC S520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation is now available to CRA members for just $80 (a $130 retail value). PLUS get a FREE copy of the IICRC S300 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Upholstery Cleaning ($35 value) with your purchase of the S520.
> Download the S520 Special order form.
CRA Member Insurance Program
Warren G. Bender Co. offers CRA members a specialized liability insurance policy that includes pollution coverage. The program is designed exclusively for qualified CRA Members and offers competitive rates and additional discounts for CRA Select Member Program participants.
> Read more about the CRA member insurance program.
The CRA July–August newsletter was created with the help of CRA Associate Member, Chemical Technologies International Inc.
Visit the CRA website, or contact Stephanie Pan at span@crassociation.org for more information on topics included in the July–August CRA newsletter.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Welcome new CRA members!
CRA welcomes our most recent members:
Sarah McNelly with Rainbow International of Sacramento
Rainbow International specializes in water mitigation, fire restoration, mold remediation, and carpet, upholstery, drapery and hard surface (tile and grout) cleaning services. See more about Rainbow International of Sacramento here.
Gary Taylor with Taylor Renovations
Taylor Renovation & Construction is a three-generation, family owned and operated insurance restoration company. See more about Taylor Renovations here.
Tim Jeter with First General Fire & Flood
First General Fire & Flood Restoration Inc. is a corporation specializing in providing full emergency and repair services for fire & flood damaged structures, residential and small commercial buildings. See more about First General Fire & Flood Restoration here.
Welcome to all of you, and enjoy your membership with CRA!
Sarah McNelly with Rainbow International of Sacramento
Rainbow International specializes in water mitigation, fire restoration, mold remediation, and carpet, upholstery, drapery and hard surface (tile and grout) cleaning services. See more about Rainbow International of Sacramento here.
Gary Taylor with Taylor Renovations
Taylor Renovation & Construction is a three-generation, family owned and operated insurance restoration company. See more about Taylor Renovations here.
Tim Jeter with First General Fire & Flood
First General Fire & Flood Restoration Inc. is a corporation specializing in providing full emergency and repair services for fire & flood damaged structures, residential and small commercial buildings. See more about First General Fire & Flood Restoration here.
Welcome to all of you, and enjoy your membership with CRA!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Upcoming Course (July 13-16): Trauma Scene Clean-Up
Today is the last day for an early-registration discount for the Trauma Scene Clean-Up course coming up on July 13-16! Prices are going up to $1,495 for regular non-member registration.
However, CRA members can still register for the exclusive CRA price of just $1,195!
Trauma Scene Clean-Up
July 13-16
Abatix Corp, Los Angeles, CA
Instructor: Kent Burg
This 4-day course starts with an introduction to microbiology and pathogens. Instructor, Mr. Kent Berg, will take you through every aspect of decontaminating a crime, accident and decomposition scene. The hands-on portion of this course includes simulated house scenarios that are contaminated with animal blood, tissue, odors, maggots and police chemicals. Between the technical classroom material and the realistic hands-on training, you will get the experience you need to confidently handle most any scene.
However, CRA members can still register for the exclusive CRA price of just $1,195!
Trauma Scene Clean-Up
July 13-16
Abatix Corp, Los Angeles, CA
Instructor: Kent Burg
This 4-day course starts with an introduction to microbiology and pathogens. Instructor, Mr. Kent Berg, will take you through every aspect of decontaminating a crime, accident and decomposition scene. The hands-on portion of this course includes simulated house scenarios that are contaminated with animal blood, tissue, odors, maggots and police chemicals. Between the technical classroom material and the realistic hands-on training, you will get the experience you need to confidently handle most any scene.
A certificate and wallet card are awarded to graduates, and Continuing Education Units (or CEU's) are awarded from the IICRC and the Restoration Industry Association (RIA). NIDS training meets and exceeds the requirements of the American BioRecovery Association (ABRA), therefore, students who pass the final exam will also be awarded a “BioRecovery Technician” certification from ABRA - the Nationally-recognized standard in crime and trauma scene decontamination.
If you are going to invest in training, choose the course that is the most comprehensive AND awards you ABRA certification! This course includes a 200-page full-color training manual for you to keep.
Download the registration form here: http://www.crassociation.org/CRA-tsc2010LA.pdfSaturday, April 3, 2010
Reminder - Combined Claims Conference April 5-7
Are you planning on attending the 22nd Annual Combined Claims Conference at the Long Beach Convention Center April 5th-7th, 2010? this is a unique opportunity to network with hundreds of insurance professionals and insurance service experts. There will also be top notch educational sessions throughout the conference. For more information, please visit their website ar www.combinedclaims.com or give them a call at 888-811-6930
See you there!
See you there!
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