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      If you're new, or a returning member, feel free to make your first post in here to (re)introduce yourself to the rest of us! We're a friendly bunch :) Please make sure you have followerd signature requirements as well , you know who we are , let us know who you are !

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    Every industry has thier own expert that are recognized by just thier name. PWI is inviting these industry specialists to host forums dedicated to serious conversation about each respective industry.

    1. Professor Grant Mogford, Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Expert

      Assisting Commercial exhaust cleaners in finding answers to relevant questions concerning certification, NFPA 96, and the general state of the exhaust cleaning industry.

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    2. Professor Russ Johnson, the Equipment Expert

      Assisting professional contractors in finding answers to relevant questions concerning Equipment and Equipment problems.

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    3. Professors Scott Stone and Blaine Krugerud, the Fleet Wash Experts

      Assisting fleet cleaners in finding answers to relevant questions concerning fleet washing, and the general state of the fleet cleaning industry.

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    4. Professor Phil Kircher, Government Contracts Expert

      Professor Phil Kircher, Government Contracts Expert

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    5. Professor Chris Lambrinides, Window Cleaning Expert

      Window Cleaning Expert Chris Lambrinides

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    6. Professor Pete Marentay, the Wood Cleaning and Restoration Expert

      Assisting professional contractors in finding answers to relevant questions concerning preperation, coatings, continued maintenance and the general state of the wood restoration industry.

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    1. Class Reunions, Roundtables and Shows

      Use this forum to let others know of the local get togethers, meet n' greets, or shows.

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    This is probably one of the more important forums on this board , without proper business management and marketing you may as well close early and go home . Ask questions or post your own success stories and everyone will benifit.

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    3. Chemistry 130

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    4. Computer Technology 140

      This section is designed for the gadget guru, tell us about new toy and technical stuff that can make our life easier and more manageable.

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      1. Hardware 141
      2. Internet 142
      3. Networks 143
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    5. Web Sites and SEO 146

      This section is designed for those that need web site and SEO help, tell us about your experiences or frustrations and technical stuff that can make our life easier and more manageable.

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    6. Human Resources 150

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    7. Industry Organization 160

      Organizations a a valuable tool in furthering our industry , This forum is dedicated to those such organizations. Use this area to discuss, promote or ask questions about any organization that fits your needs.

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      1. Organization Discussions
      2. IKECA International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaners Association 161
      3. PWNA Power Washers of North America 162
      4. UAMCC United Association of Mobile Contract Cleaners 163
      5. WCRA Window Cleaning Association

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    8. Management 170

      Whether you're a one-person operation or 100 employee company, the name of the game is improvement. No business is static. Your business is on an upward track or on its way down. Making improvements to make your business better is a conscious choice. Not only must you balance your time but choose the right area of business that will make the biggest impact.

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    9. Marketing 180

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      Explore strategies and techniques that you can use on the Internet that will enhance and support your business's overall marketing objectives.

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  6. Cleaning and Maintenance 201 Last Post

    No promotion or solicitation of products by retailers in this area please.

    1. Pressure Washing 210

      General questions & answers. Pressure washing contractors only please.

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    2. Commercial concrete and sidewalk cleaning 220

      This forum is dedicated to the cleaning of commercial and industrial property management . Strip malls, Large commercial flatwork, shopping centers, sidewalks, City parks and properties ect.... Moderated by Russ Spence, Ron Musgraves and Nick Campanale, learn from contractors with combined a combined experience of over 50 years in the pressure cleaning field.

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    3. Building Wash and Parking Garage Cleaning 225

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    4. Coil and Filter Cleaning 230

      This area is new to PWI we are excited to have Tony Shelton to help us here. This is a extremely intresting trade. Tony will be moderating this section to help with advice, recomendations and post concerning this field

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    5. Fleet Washing 240

      Trucks, Trailers, Heavy Equipment, Buses, Cars ect......

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    6. Kitchen Exhaust 250

      Restaurant Hoods, Vents, Ductwork Cleaning, Fire Prevention and Mechanical Maintenance.

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    7. Roof Cleaning 260

      A forum for Residential and Commercial roof cleaning information including asphalt, barrel tile and metal roofs, also detailed discussions on chemical mixtures and procedures on the correct way to properly clean all roof types.

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    8. Wood 270

      Deck Cleaning, Fences, Log Homes, Shingle and Shake Homes and Buildings. Preperation for Sealing & Repair

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    9. Condo Cleaning 280

      This area is dedicated to the profession of Condo Cleaning. We are happy toi have one of the very best in the business to help us in this area.

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      If you are a pressure washing contractor with window cleaning questions, this forum is a valuable resource.

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      Anything goes, just keep it clean, please!

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      A place to kick back and do a little weekday or weekend fun.

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    4. Truck, Box Truck and/or Trailer Design Help

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    DISTRIBUTORS ONLY IN THIS AREA PLEASE ------ Having trouble with your equipment or designing your on special trucks or trailers for your business needs , ask or share your comments here. Need to sell some good used equipment post here as well. If you are a distributor please post only in your designated forum.

    1. Distributor & Manufacturer Area - Sell your Equipment Here

      Any Retailer can post things for sale. If contractors need prices ask here. Distributors pleas post anything here you like !

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    This is one of the most overlooked areas in our industry ,please sahre your experiences here so we can make our jobs safer for us , our employees and especially our customers.

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    Industry Concerns - Contractors helping Contractors

    This forum is intended to give contractors a place to discuss problems concerning Power Washing including but not limited to E.P.A. regulations , Government restrictions on water and power wash contractor problems accross the United States as a whole. Power washing is a form of drought reduction , We as a unified group will establish ourselves as an industry of strength and direction. This is NOT intend to be a platform for A NEW ORGINAZATION. We are here to benifit each other and through networking together we can help move forward.

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    This area is for Contractors wanting to buy or sell used equipment and also to ask for design help on Trailer and Truck set ups ..... Contractors only Please!

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