The PWNA convention will have good info and the networking with contractors is the key to it's success. Sure the classes are helpful especially to those just starting, but having the ability to socialize and talk shop with other contractors is where the real value lies. The opportunity to speak with or just listen in on some successful contractors-businessmen like Daryl Mirza, Paul Horsley and ... is worth the price of admission.
Each time I have attended the events I have picked up several items that I have been able to bring back and implement that have helped to make my business more successful or efficient. We are in an industry that is willing to share information I would encourage everyone to take advantage of that at every chance you get. The better educated we all are the more professional we become.
To me the PWNA seems to be on the right track with its direction and goals. There will be some bumps on the way but if we as contractors don't get involved to help steer it in the right direction we will have no one to blame but ourselves when things change that may put you out of business. GET INVOLVED. Whether it is a national organization , the local business groups, state environmental meetings, or the NCE events hosted by Ron (which by the way are stellar events, by far the best in the industry so far).
