1. Networking with other contractors. This source of information is invaluable in handling problems within your own company. ORACCA members help fellow members to be successful·
2. Training discounts. Brazing, NATE, Manuals J, D&T certification, CFC Certification pricing for members, more than covers the cost of membership.
3. Medical insurance. The Health plan just negotiated an additional 15% reduction off the first year premium. This should more than pay for any ORACCA membership dues.

Additional reason for membership are: 

• Access to local experts from NW Natural, PGE, Energy Trust of Oregon and Local and State Building Code Division personnel for your technical and code questions.
• Monthly meetings with informative presentations that benefit both the Contractor and Supplier. (Many of our monthly meetings qualify for NATE CEUs and or CCB CEs, See Below)
• Relevant technical training and educational classes.
• Monthly newsletters and email communications filled with industry information and updates.
• National, state, and local websites with the best in HVAC/R information and resources, technical tips, and management tools.
• Reduced rates on materials, conferences, and training.
• Your company name and phone number on the ORACCA website for Consumer Search of HVAC/R professionals, should you wish to participate in the Website advertising program
• Contractor Member Includes Employees $ 500.00
• Associate Member Includes Employees $ 500.00
• Mfg. Rep. Member Includes Employees $ 250.00

ORACCA is a source for continuing education units. Many of our monthly meetings qualify for NATE CEUs and or CCB CEs. In addition, we are developing a library of online on-demand videos that also qualify for NATE CEUs.

To help clarify the CEU issue, NATE requires that each person participates in ongoing training to maintain their certification. NATE requires 16 CEU hours every two years, to keep the certification active.

The Construction Contractors Board, which is responsible for issuing business licenses in the State of Oregon also requires continuing education. This program is for existing contractors who must complete continuing education every two years to renew their licenses. Unless exempt, all residential contractors need the following continuing education every two year license period: 3 hours of CCB laws, regulations and business practices classes, PLUS, 5 hours of other approved courses that relate to business practices or your trade. Following are some samples of our hybrid meetings schedule from past months programs. This video library will qualify for the needed CEs.

Utilize ORACCA’s Educational Library To Improve Your Knowledge, Help Your Business and acquire those continuing education hours. A requirement of The Construction Contractors Board.

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