Dec 2024

THE CAI-NJ COMMUNITY TRENDS ® MAGAZINE CONTENTS 14 Your Ice Melt Guide By Andrew Woller Jefco & Son Equipment Supplies

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28 New Jersey’s Service Workers Retention Act: A Milestone for Residential Service Sector By Joe Vitorino & Robert Francis Planned Companies 36 Enhancing Community Health Through Preventive Maintenance of Storm Drains By Todd Edelman Arrow Sewer and Drain

44 Commercial Insurance Premiums: Understanding & Limiting Increases By Steve Roderick, EBP The Baldwin Group

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EXTRAS President’s Corner

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Looking Ahead

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CAI-NJ Upcoming Events

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Conquer + Connect — Save the Date

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Legislative Update

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Annual Awards Celebration Registration

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F.A.S.T. A Year in Review

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Conference Kick-Off Photos & Recap

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Conference & Expo Photos & Recap

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Winter Break Party Sponsor Announcement

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Fall Pints with PAC Photos & Recap

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CA-PAC Top Golf — Save the Date 37 2024 Shoot the Cover Photo Contest Winner & Runners Up 42 Request for Educational Speaking Proposals 43 Conquer + Connect Education Speaking Opportunities 47 2025 Online Directory Advertising Form 49 New Members 50 2024 Ultimate Partner Listings 56

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