Arnold Motor Supply recognized; COSC presents free statewide training

Arnold Motor Supply recognized

Arnold Motor Supply, headquartered in Spencer, recognized the 2012 top performers for the Retail Store Division of The Arnold Group of Companies, at the company?s manager?s meeting Jan. 15 in Ankeny.

The Top 5 Awards recognize the top producers companywide in both sales and the percentage increase of sales.

Arnold Motor Supply in Fairfield received the ?Top 5 Award? for third place in the category of Top Sales.

COSC presents free statewide training

DES MOINES ? Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs is hosting Center on Sustainable Communities? free statewide Energy Efficiency Rehab Training March 30.

Lead by Iowa?s premiere green building expert Bill McAnally, the program has been condensed to a one-day session and building professionals receive energy efficiency credentials.

Registration is available at icosc.com or by contacting the Des Moines-based nonprofit at 515-277-6222 or info@icosc.com.

Officials say the March 30 program is potentially the last time COSC will be able to offer the training free-of-charge. Builders, contractors, lenders, inspectors and other building professionals can take advantage of the opportunity to learn best practices in framing, insulation, thermal envelope, indoor air quality and sustainable building site management. COSC?s Energy Efficiency Rehab Training qualifies contractors for energy efficient home remodeling and commercial retrofit projects. Those who attain a certificate of completion will be included in COSC?s Qualified Professionals directory listing and promoted across Iowa.

The training curriculum was developed as part of a collective effort led by Iowa Central Community College through a State of Iowa Energy Sector Partnership grant to increase job skills and effectively address Iowa?s inventory of existing homes and commercial buildings. Energy use in homes, business and communities can be greatly reduced through sustainable renovation best practices, providing lasting benefits to health, pocketbooks and the environment.

As demand and codes continue to develop for energy efficient home and business improvements, COSC?s Energy Efficiency Rehab Training is a tool for building professionals seeking to advance skills and competitive advantage.

Homeowners also can attend the free training to learn how to prioritize upgrades, identify red flags and connect with qualified contractors.

Additional support for COSC?s free program is provided by Alliant Energy, Black Hills Energy, MidAmerican Energy, City of Council Bluffs, Danish Villages Economic Development Association and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.