IMACC NewsWire

IMACC Announces Speakers for Annual Conference

8/18/2010 12:22:00 PM

We are excited to start announcing the line up of speakers for our upcoming conference November 7 - 9. This year we have a great group of speakers with multifaceted professional backgrounds and we will be adding additional speakers to this list. Please see our conference website for speaker bios and more details on the classes that will be offered.

http://www.imaccconference.com/

Register Now for IMACC's "Taking the High Ground"

8/10/2010 10:16:00 PM

November 7-9, 2010
MotorCity Casino-Hotel
Detroit, Michigan

Register NOW!!

www.IMACCConference.com

Registration Now Open for 2010 IMACC Conference

6/24/2010 3:31:00 PM

Please visit www.imaccconference.com for details and registration info for our 2010 Conference - "Taking The High Ground".

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW! IMACC's Conference - November 7-9, 2010

5/24/2010 4:28:00 PM

Members Only Marketing Link - Now Available

4/14/2010 11:39:00 AM

Members: Please click on our Members Only Marketing link, now available on our website, to check out some of the marketing materials discussed in our Agency Training Seminar. You may now order these items direct from Superior Business Solutions, they are able to incorporate you logos and designs into these materials. If you have any questions on accessing this site or using these promo materials please e-mail or call Michelle Harmon at 630-527-9052 ext. 24 or at mharmon@imacc.net

IMACC REFERRAL MACHINE/MARKETING PROGRAM - REGISTER NOW!

2/1/2010 1:24:00 PM

March 9, 2010 - Naperville, IL
March 16, 2010 - Las Vegas, NV

IMACC Members - Register today - limited space - call 630.527.9052 for registration form

IMACC REFERRAL MACHINE/
MARKETING PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT
Don’t lose what you have worked so hard to get!
95% Of the Changes in the Insurer Market Place are Eliminating Your Company as a Likely Service Provider!
It is Possible to Stop and Reverse the Trend, but Only If You Act Now!

Doing It The IMACC Way™

Naperville, IL- Tuesday March 9th 2010
Naperville Holiday Inn
Las Vegas, NV- March 16th 2010
The Orleans Hotel and Casino

IMPORTANT – IMACC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DECLINE REGISTRATIONS FROM NON-COMPLIANT CONTRACTORS - (Also, IMACC is limiting registrations per session)

Attend this training …
UNLESS you have achieved 1,000% Steady Sales Growth In Four Years! (Sales Doubled Each Year – actual IMACC SUCCESS STORY)

SALES STATISTICS
Sales Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007 - $ 400,000
Sales Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008 - $ 1,200,000
Sales Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009 - $ 2,600,000
Sales Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010 - On Track to Exceed Goal $ 4,000,000!

“I am happy to say that after 18 months of job growth over 450% that Guarantee System has the employees and documentation in place to exceed even the IMACC Standard™ and we are gaining new clients every day. We look forward to a new year with IMACC, and all of the carriers they service.” Mary Smith, Guarantee System

OPERATIONS STATISTICS
Paid Faster, No Costly Reductions of Final Invoices, More Repeat Business, Untapped Gold Mine of New Clients with Thousands of Jobs!

MARKET STATISTICS – A TRUE SUCCESS BY A REAL IMACC CONTRACTOR
50-Mile Radius Population – 1.25 Million
38 Major Competitors
$0 Spent On Lunches
$0 Spent On Golf Outings and Entertainment
$0 Spent On Tickets to the Game
$0 Spent On Schmooze Marketing!

Aren’t you getting tired of playing “The Schmooze Game?”
Wouldn’t it be great to out-compete everyone in your local market?
Tired of the same old sales approach getting the same old responses?
Looking for a better way that really shows how good you are?
Ready to make a Big Change before the changing economy does it for you?

Are you losing money each month because your volume has dropped?
Do you have enough business to stay in business or are you going to have to close your doors?
Are you satisfied with your marketing efforts? Are you bringing in the volume of business that you want and need?
Are you happy with the performance of your marketing staff?
Are you getting all of the business that you can handle?

REGISTER TODAY – SPACE IS LIMITED!
Program Agenda
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM – Introduction by Pat Harmon, IMACC
100% Successful Sales Calls Are Possible When Doing It The IMACC Way™. Over 50% of the property insurance distribution system is threatened by the $ 1.5 billion ad campaign mounted by a handful of national insurers. Learn how this very real and profound change in the marketplace is opening a brief window of unparalleled access to long-term business for your company. If you want to become or stay a market leader - You must act fast. You must act decisively. You have to offer services that resonate with the needs of today. Your company must adapt its services to meet these needs. You will need to use “The IMACC Tool Box” that has been assembled exclusively for Selected and Approved IMACC Contractors. These field-tested success strategies and tools have a proven track record and WILL BE used in your market by other IMACC Contractors. Get the IMACC Big Picture.

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM – Break

10:00 AM – Noon – How I Did It! by Don Lubben, Guarantee Systems
“It’s a gold mine, Pat!” These are the words Don used to describe the IMACC Way™ and how it works when marketing to agents in his company’s area. Don will describe how he and the ownership and management team of Guarantee System made some major changes, got creative, made exceptional use of ClearClaim and IMACC Strategies and doubled their business every since July of 2006. Learn how Don created and effectively used many of the tools you will be using to win over agents to the point that they will only call you in the event of a claim – Even when the insurer has a different program!

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Making Sales Calls That Work Every Time
Practice makes perfect and this session includes roll-playing that teaches you how to turn 15 minutes into a lifetime of business relationship-building that sells repeat jobs.

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM – Break

2:45 PM – 5:00 PM – How to Get the Tools, Use the Tools, and Measure Your Results
Get the order forms, ask questions, learn how to use the results measurement matrix, get the right message to take back to your company, and review the manual that you will use to bring your ownership and management team up to speed. You will also learn how to order the monthly agency promotions and policyholder gift bags.

Pat Harmon Guest Speaker at the Planning to Win Symposium

1/23/2010 3:52:00 PM
This symposium is designed for the established restorer. Whether you are doing $150K or several million per year in restoration work, you will learn how to grow, manage and increase your profits. If you are new to the industry or thinking about getting involved, restoration is not a "get rich quick" business.

The Planning to Win symposium may not be the best place for beginners to start but it will open your eyes to the many opportunities and challenges that lay ahead.

“We are very pleased to have Pat Harmon of IMACC making presentations at the Planning to Win symposium,” said Dave Hanks, co-owner of Interlink Supply. The wealth of industry knowledge that he brings to the program both from the insurer as well as the contractor side is amazing and we’re very glad to have him. We feel that he can deliver tremendous insight about the future of our industry along with practical, real-world solutions to the challenges restorers are facing or will soon face.”

IMACC's Patrick Harmon will be a featured instructor on the following dates:

February 15-19, 2010
Reets Drying Academny and Convention Center
Sharpsburg, GA

May 17-21, 2010
Winner's Circle Training Center
Henderson, NV

August 23-27, 2010
Reets Drying Academy and Convention Center
Sharpsburg, GA

December 6-10, 2010
Winner's Circle Training Center
Phoenix, AZ

Additional speakers include:
Dan Bernazzani
Jeremy Reets
Eugene Peterson
Timothy Miller
John E. Hirth
Dick Wagner
Craig Jasper

Learn more by visiting http://www.planningtowin.biz

IMACC Welcomes New Member Disaster Services Of Enviromental Specialist

9/10/2009 2:32:00 PM
NAPERVILLE, IL -- IMACC is proud to welcome Disaster Services Of Enviromental Specialist servicing the Ohio area to The IMACC Network, the largest network of independent restoration contractors in the United States.

As a part of the Network, Disaster Services Of Enviromental Specialist is able to utilize ClearClaim, IMACC's best-of-breed claims management and reporting system to deliver Total Claims Accountability™ to their clients.

Additionally, Disaster Services Of Enviromental Specialist adds to the footprint of IMACC vetted contractors to serve our Insurer Clients.

About IMACC®, Inc.

IMACC is the nation’s largest Royalty-Free Network of Independent Restoration Contractors, all carefully screened and selected based on their verified reputations as highly qualified, ethical service-quality leaders in your community. Every IMACC contractor is properly insured, licensed, and certified as an expert by the most respected authorities in the restoration business. Every employee undergoes a comprehensive background check and participates in ongoing technical and customer service training to deliver courteous and effective services when you need us. While each of IMACC’s restoration contractors is a leading independent in their community, they also act in unison to document losses in a way that is easily understood by agents and adjusters; helping claims personnel settle claims faster with fewer questions. IMACC knows that only the best contractors can reverse the damaging effects of water, smoke, and other disastrous events.

IMACC’s website is located at http://www.imacc.net

Contact:

Kathy Crotty
Phone: (630) 527-9052 x14
Fax: (630) 527-9054
Email: kcrotty@imacc.net

IMACC Stands Ready to Assist in Wildfire Damage Restoration

9/1/2009 7:41:00 AM

In response to the wildfires burning in southern California, IMACC has placed our local and extended Network of certified fire damage restoration professionals in the affected areas. In addition to total fire restoration, IMACC also provides property fencing, board-up, smoke damage restoration, textile and clothing restoration, and water damage restoration. Because fire and smoke damage becomes more pronounced as time passes, it is imperative that affected properties be inspected and the restoration process begin promptly. IMACC has setup the following resources to assist residents and commercial establishments:

24-Hour Response Center: (877) 438-4622 (877) GET-IMACC

Claims Information Center: (877) 462-2280 (877) IMACC-80

To prepare for a wildfire, residents should consider the following recommended actions:

Get your homeowners insurance coverage up-to-date if you have made any additions to your home.

Take and occasionally update an inventory of your possessions using a Home Inventory Guide. Other online home inventory sites are available as well. As a disclaimer, we neither discourage nor endorse the use of these sites.

Make sure your home address is visible from the street.

Make sure your street sign is named or numbered and visible.

Identify different emergency routes out of the home and 2 exit routes from your neighborhood. Have your Family Emergency Plan and Emergency Kits ready.

Cleary mark all emergency water sources: pool, pond, well or fire hydrant.

A more detailed list, on how to prevent fires from both inside and outside the home, can be found in this checklist.

IMACC at Planning to Win: The Business of Restoration Symposium

8/21/2009 11:47:00 AM
This symposium is designed for the established restorer. Whether you are doing $150K or several million per year in restoration work, you will learn how to grow, manage and increase your profits. If you are new to the industry or thinking about getting involved, restoration is not a "get rich quick" business.

The Planning to Win symposium may not be the best place for beginners to start but it will open your eyes to the many opportunities and challenges that lay ahead.

“We are very pleased to have Pat Harmon of IMACC making presentations at the Planning to Win symposium,” said Dave Hanks, co-owner of Interlink Supply. The wealth of industry knowledge that he brings to the program both from the insurer as well as the contractor side is amazing and we’re very glad to have him. We feel that he can deliver tremendous insight about the future of our industry along with practical, real-world solutions to the challenges restorers are facing or will soon face.”

IMACC's Patrick Harmon will be a featured instructor for the following two classes on Day 3 of the Symposium:

1. Total Claims Accountability/Getting Your Price
2. How Claims Go South

Additional speakers include:
Dan Bernazzani
Jeremy Reets
Eugene Peterson
Timothy Miller
John E. Hirth
Dick Wagner
Craig Jasper

Learn more by visiting http://www.planningtowin.biz

IMACC Welcomes New Member Specialized Contractors

8/13/2009 11:13:00 AM
NAPERVILLE, IL -- IMACC is proud to welcome Specialized Contractors servicing the Huntington Beach, California area to The IMACC Network, the largest network of independent restoration contractors in the United States.

As a part of the Network, Specialized Contractors is able to utilize ClearClaim, IMACC's best-of-breed claims management and reporting system to deliver Total Claims Accountability™ to their clients.

Additionally, Specialized Contractors adds to the footprint of IMACC vetted contractors to serve our Insurer Clients.

They provide Reconstruction and Mitigation Services.

About IMACC®, Inc.

IMACC is the nation’s largest Royalty-Free Network of Independent Restoration Contractors, all carefully screened and selected based on their verified reputations as highly qualified, ethical service-quality leaders in your community. Every IMACC contractor is properly insured, licensed, and certified as an expert by the most respected authorities in the restoration business. Every employee undergoes a comprehensive background check and participates in ongoing technical and customer service training to deliver courteous and effective services when you need us. While each of IMACC’s restoration contractors is a leading independent in their community, they also act in unison to document losses in a way that is easily understood by agents and adjusters; helping claims personnel settle claims faster with fewer questions. IMACC knows that only the best contractors can reverse the damaging effects of water, smoke, and other disastrous events.

IMACC’s website is located at http://www.imacc.net

Contact:

Kathy Crotty
Phone: (630) 527-9052 x14
Fax: (630) 527-9054
Email: kcrotty@imacc.net

IMACC's Culture of Excellence Conference - Registration and Sponsorship

8/6/2009 10:30:00 PM
October 18-20, 2009
Double Tree Hotel Dearborn
5801 Southfield Expressway - Detroit, Michigan

IMACC Members - Register now for Early Bird Discount

www.IMACCconference.com

We still have a limited number of Sponsorships available.
Please call Kathy Crotty (630) 527-9052 ext. 14 for details.

IMACC Announces SunGlo's additional location in Gaylord, Michigan

8/6/2009 10:20:00 PM
NAPERVILLE, IL -- IMACC is proud to announce that SunGlo Services has added a new SunGlo North location in Gaylord, Michigan. SunGlo will be servicing an additional 12 counties in Northern Michigan.

SunGlo North is available for mitigation, structure and contents losses.

About IMACC®, Inc.

IMACC is the nation’s largest Royalty-Free Network of Independent Restoration Contractors, all carefully screened and selected based on their verified reputations as highly qualified, ethical service-quality leaders in your community. Every IMACC contractor is properly insured, licensed, and certified as an expert by the most respected authorities in the restoration business. Every employee undergoes a comprehensive background check and participates in ongoing technical and customer service training to deliver courteous and effective services when you need us. While each of IMACC’s restoration contractors is a leading independent in their community, they also act in unison to document losses in a way that is easily understood by agents and adjusters; helping claims personnel settle claims faster with fewer questions. IMACC knows that only the best contractors can reverse the damaging effects of water, smoke, and other disastrous events.

IMACC’s website is located at http://www.imacc.net

Contact:

Kathy Crotty
Phone: (630) 527-9052 x14
Fax: (630) 527-9054
Email: kcrotty@imacc.net

IMACC Welcomes New Member Phoenix Restoration

8/6/2009 5:31:00 PM
NAPERVILLE, IL -- IMACC is proud to welcome Phoenix Restoration servicing the Wilmington, Delaware area to The IMACC Network, the largest network of independent restoration contractors in the United States.

As a part of the Network, Phoenix Restoration is able to utilize ClearClaim, IMACC's best-of-breed claims management and reporting system to deliver Total Claims Accountability™ to their clients.

Additionally, Phoenix Restoration adds to the footprint of IMACC vetted contractors to serve our Insurer Clients.

"We are excited to be working with Phoenix Restoration and are looking forward to demonstrating their commitment to quality, integrity, honesty, and transparency," said Patrick Harmon, President and CEO.

About IMACC®, Inc.

IMACC is the nation’s largest Royalty-Free Network of Independent Restoration Contractors, all carefully screened and selected based on their verified reputations as highly qualified, ethical service-quality leaders in your community. Every IMACC contractor is properly insured, licensed, and certified as an expert by the most respected authorities in the restoration business. Every employee undergoes a comprehensive background check and participates in ongoing technical and customer service training to deliver courteous and effective services when you need us. While each of IMACC’s restoration contractors is a leading independent in their community, they also act in unison to document losses in a way that is easily understood by agents and adjusters; helping claims personnel settle claims faster with fewer questions. IMACC knows that only the best contractors can reverse the damaging effects of water, smoke, and other disastrous events.

IMACC’s website is located at http://www.imacc.net

Contact:

Kathy Crotty
Phone: (630) 527-9052 x14
Fax: (630) 527-9054
Email: kcrotty@imacc.net

IMACC Welcomes New Member Midwest Remediation

8/6/2009 5:30:00 PM
NAPERVILLE, IL -- IMACC is proud to welcome Midwest Remediation servicing the Indianapolis, Indiana area to The IMACC Network, the largest network of independent restoration contractors in the United States.

As a part of the Network, Midwest Remediation is able to utilize ClearClaim, IMACC's best-of-breed claims management and reporting system to deliver Total Claims Accountability™ to their clients.

Additionally, Midwest Remediation adds to the footprint of IMACC vetted contractors to serve our Insurer Clients.

About IMACC®, Inc.

IMACC is the nation’s largest Royalty-Free Network of Independent Restoration Contractors, all carefully screened and selected based on their verified reputations as highly qualified, ethical service-quality leaders in your community. Every IMACC contractor is properly insured, licensed, and certified as an expert by the most respected authorities in the restoration business. Every employee undergoes a comprehensive background check and participates in ongoing technical and customer service training to deliver courteous and effective services when you need us. While each of IMACC’s restoration contractors is a leading independent in their community, they also act in unison to document losses in a way that is easily understood by agents and adjusters; helping claims personnel settle claims faster with fewer questions. IMACC knows that only the best contractors can reverse the damaging effects of water, smoke, and other disastrous events.

IMACC’s website is located at http://www.imacc.net

Contact:

Kathy Crotty
Phone: (630) 527-9052 x14
Fax: (630) 527-9054
Email: kcrotty@imacc.net

IMACC Welcomes New Member Hertler and Associates, Inc.

8/6/2009 5:28:00 PM
NAPERVILLE, IL -- IMACC is proud to welcome Hertler and Associates, Inc. servicing Traverse City, Michigan to The IMACC Network, the largest network of independent restoration contractors in the United States.

As a part of the Network, Hertler and Associates, Inc. is able to utilize ClearClaim, IMACC's best-of-breed claims management and reporting system to deliver Total Claims Accountability™ to their clients.

Additionally, Hertler and Associates, Inc. adds to the footprint of IMACC vetted contractors to serve our Insurer Clients.

"We are excited to be working with Hertler and Associates, Inc. as a dedicated top-quality independent contractor in the Traverse City, Michigan area," said Patrick Harmon, President and CEO.

About IMACC®, Inc.

IMACC is the nation’s largest Royalty-Free Network of Independent Restoration Contractors, all carefully screened and selected based on their verified reputations as highly qualified, ethical service-quality leaders in your community. Every IMACC contractor is properly insured, licensed, and certified as an expert by the most respected authorities in the restoration business. Every employee undergoes a comprehensive background check and participates in ongoing technical and customer service training to deliver courteous and effective services when you need us. While each of IMACC’s restoration contractors is a leading independent in their community, they also act in unison to document losses in a way that is easily understood by agents and adjusters; helping claims personnel settle claims faster with fewer questions. IMACC knows that only the best contractors can reverse the damaging effects of water, smoke, and other disastrous events.

IMACC’s website is located at http://www.imacc.net

Contact:

Kathy Crotty
Phone: (630) 527-9052 x14
Fax: (630) 527-9054
Email: kcrotty@imacc.net

IMACC Welcomes New Member Clayton S. Eby Building Services, Inc.

8/6/2009 5:26:00 PM
NAPERVILLE, IL -- IMACC is proud to welcome Clayton S. Eby Building Services, Inc. to The IMACC Network, the largest network of independent restoration contractors in the United States.

As a part of the Network, Clayton S. Eby Building Services, Inc. is able to utilize ClearClaim, IMACC's best-of-breed claims management and reporting system to deliver Total Claims Accountability™ to their clients.

Additionally, Clayton S. Eby Building Services, Inc. adds to the footprint of IMACC vetted contractors to serve our Insurer Clients.

"Clayton S. Eby Building Services, Inc. is a great addition to the IMACC Network, and we are happy to have them as part of our membership. We look forward to seeing them maintain and uphold IMACC's standards and commitment to integrity," said Patrick Harmon, President and CEO.

About IMACC®, Inc.

IMACC is the nation’s largest Royalty-Free Network of Independent Restoration Contractors, all carefully screened and selected based on their verified reputations as highly qualified, ethical service-quality leaders in your community. Every IMACC contractor is properly insured, licensed, and certified as an expert by the most respected authorities in the restoration business. Every employee undergoes a comprehensive background check and participates in ongoing technical and customer service training to deliver courteous and effective services when you need us. While each of IMACC’s restoration contractors is a leading independent in their community, they also act in unison to document losses in a way that is easily understood by agents and adjusters; helping claims personnel settle claims faster with fewer questions. IMACC knows that only the best contractors can reverse the damaging effects of water, smoke, and other disastrous events.

IMACC’s website is located at http://www.imacc.net

Contact:

Kathy Crotty
Phone: (630) 527-9052 x14
Fax: (630) 527-9054
Email: kcrotty@imacc.net

IMACC Welcomes New Member Action Fire Repair

8/6/2009 5:10:00 PM
NAPERVILLE, IL -- IMACC is proud to welcome Action Fire Repair to The IMACC Network, the largest network of independent restoration contractors in the United States.

As a part of the Network, Action Fire Repair is able to utilize ClearClaim, IMACC's best-of-breed claims management and reporting system to deliver Total Claims Accountability™ to their clients.

Additionally, Action Fire Repair adds to the footprint of IMACC vetted contractors to serve our Insurer Clients.

"We are excited to be working with Action Fire Restoration and are looking forward to demonstrating their commitment to quality, integrity, honesty, and transparency," said Patrick Harmon, President and CEO.

About IMACC®, Inc.

IMACC is the nation’s largest Royalty-Free Network of Independent Restoration Contractors, all carefully screened and selected based on their verified reputations as highly qualified, ethical service-quality leaders in your community. Every IMACC contractor is properly insured, licensed, and certified as an expert by the most respected authorities in the restoration business. Every employee undergoes a comprehensive background check and participates in ongoing technical and customer service training to deliver courteous and effective services when you need us. While each of IMACC’s restoration contractors is a leading independent in their community, they also act in unison to document losses in a way that is easily understood by agents and adjusters; helping claims personnel settle claims faster with fewer questions. IMACC knows that only the best contractors can reverse the damaging effects of water, smoke, and other disastrous events.

IMACC’s website is located at http://www.imacc.net

Contact:

Kathy Crotty
Phone: (630) 527-9052 x14
Fax: (630) 527-9054
Email: kcrotty@imacc.net

Register NOW for IMACC's Culture of Excellence Conference

8/5/2009 10:18:00 PM
October 18-20, 2009
Double Tree Hotel Dearborn
5801 Southfield Expressway - Detroit, Michigan

IMACC Members - Register now for Early Bird Discount

www.IMACCconference.com

Who should attend?

Owners-Learn how to increase your revenue as an IMACC Member!

Estimators-Receive in depth training in Xactimate 25 from Gene Peterson who trains the trainers.

Operations/Support Staff-Learn documentation techniques in ClearClaim that get jobs paid faster and keep you in good standing with IMACC Compliance.

Marketing/Sales Personnel-Discover how to double your productivity without working twice as hard.