Dear Fellow Painting Contractors:

Here is the information you need on the Delaware Valley PDCA, Your Partner in Profit.

PDCA represents over 10,000 owners and top-flight managers from more than 3,000 painting and decorating firms across the U.S. and Canada

PDCA is developing industry standards, industry-specific publications and programs essential to the success of your business. From business management publications, to training and reference videos, to health and safety manuals, we are continually providing the resources you need to manage a successful painting company. PDCA Standards benefit the painting and decorating industry and the entire construction and design community.

PDCA is promoting the use of professional painting and decorating contractors to the consumer. The promotion of PDCA Members to the purchasing public via the 'Find A Pro' search feature on this web site and the promotion of members who have completed the Commercial or Residential Contractors Certification Programs are two examples of how we are promoting the hiring of a PDCA Professionals. Hire a Pro.

PDCA Members are a community of professional, profitable and ethical contractors. Membership is available to contractors engaged in the coatings application industry (any and all types of paints, coatings, decorative finishes, wallcovering, and any type of surface treatment). Contractors must be licensed, registered, and insured in those states where they do business if so required by area law or regulation. Members agree to adhere to the PDCA Code of Ethics. PDCA believes the public is ill served by contractors who do not comply with the legal practice of this profession.

Other Member types include:
National Associate Membership - manufacturers and vendors to the industry
National Affiliate Membership - non contracting institution, facility, or municipal
International Membership - contractors outside of the United States
Past Service Membership - retired, formerly active contractor members

PAINTING AND DECORATING CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA

The PDCA is an association of painting contractors and suppliers dedicated to the professional painting industry and the growth of your company in the community.

What is the local group of the PDCA?

The Delaware Valley Chapter is one of the largest chapters in the PDCA organization, with over 70 members made up of merit shops from Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties and several contractors from Philadelphia. There are also over 60 associate members representing the leading paint manufacturers, and other suppliers, both locally and nationally.

How do they get together?

Meetings are held on the last Monday of the month at The Double Tree Guest Suites 640 West Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA. Registration and fellowship begins at 6:30, followed by dinner at 7:00pm and include a program with guest speakers of interest to the trade.

How does a member benefit?

1. Through the monthly programs which address the skill and management aspects of the trade. Topics range from estimating, insurance, computer applications to practical demonstrations of wood graining, marbleizing and high pressure washing.
2. Trading and sharing experiences on the practical level with those contractors and suppliers who face the same opportunities and problems on a daily basis.
3. Availability of the literature which is trade specific developed by the national organization, for example, annual estimating guide, craftsman's guide, business management reference manual, apprentice handbooks, etc.
4. Attendance at regional and national conventions comprised of educational seminars and trade shows.
5. Seminars on cost accounting, sales, hazardous waste, lead safety, etc.
6. It is not all business, we generally have a Christmas party, and sometimes attend a ball game or take part in a charity project.
7. ABOVE ALL, the opportunity to belong to an organization interested in YOUR welfare.
8. All new members will receive discount booklets from various vendors, worth well over $500.00.

Come on out and meet the members of the organization, taste the opportunity that awaits you. For information contact the local chapter office 610-203-7385 or delaware.valley.pdca@gmail.com, Executive Director, Karen Scott.

PDCA ORGANIZATION:

NATIONAL

Headquarters – St. Louis, MO

Executive Vice President - Ian Horen

www.pdca.org

STATE

Pennsylvania

LOCAL

Delaware Valley Chapter

www.delawarevalleypdca.org

Karen Scott, Executive Director

Phone: 610-203-7385

Email: delaware.valley.pdca@gmail.com

Annually, in the beginning of each year, a national convention is held, usually in a warm weather climate. The convention has business meetings to provide direction for the national organization, many educational seminars on business management and technical skills, and a huge trade show put on by vendors throughout the country.

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MID-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE

Capital District - Richmond, Charleston, WV, Federal, Washington Metro, Baltimore

New Jersey - Morris West Exxox, Union County, South Jersey Chapter

Pennsylvania - Delaware Valley Chapter