Solar Eclipse Celebrations in Cleveland

Solar Eclipse Celebrations in Cleveland

Something big is coming to our city in Cleveland… It’s the solar eclipse!

On Monday, April 8, the Great American Eclipse will be taking place throughout the Midwest region of the USA. The path of totality lies within Cleveland which means we will receive nearly four-minutes of darkness in the middle of the afternoon! This event won’t happen in Cleveland again until 2444, so make sure you’re prepared for the event.

Throughout Northeast Ohio, events will be taking place in honor of the solar eclipse like:

A solar eclipse is a sight totally worth seeing. No matter where you are that afternoon, we hope you’ll find a great viewing spot for some fun in the sun. If you haven’t already, sign up to receive a pair of Sonnhalter branded solar eclipse glasses.

Enjoy the specs…and the eclipse!

https://www.sonnhalter.com/2024-solar-eclipse/

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48,034 Attendees, 1,875 Exhibitors and My First AHR Expo

48,034 Attendees, 1,875 Exhibitors and My First AHR Expo

By Kylie Stanley, PR Technician

When I attended PHCC Connect back in October, I thought it was a crowded show, but how I was proven wrong at AHR Expo. AHR Expo brings together manufacturers and suppliers of all sizes and specialties to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology. This year was my first time attending the show, so I had no idea of what I was getting myself into when I arrived at the convention center.

The show took place in the “windy city” of Chicago this year, and it was my first time traveling on a plane for work! I was very excited if you couldn’t tell. I was shocked at the amount of people in Chicago, from the traffic leaving the airport, to when we arrived at the expo where we waited over an hour to get our badges! This show was very well attended, and the attendees had a great time visiting.

Some key things I noticed around the show were the interactive elements that booths were promoting. Here are a few that stood out:

  • Booths handing out beer and flavored water
  • Plinko to win “swag” items
  • A chance to win an E-bike if you gathered stamps from specific booths
  • And more!

Over the last few years, we’ve seen booths utilizing engaging designs to drive traffic and promote brand awareness. Companies continue to make the most out of their booths and get creative to drive traffic.

The podcast pavilion was just as popular as last year with 20 podcasters covering the latest topics in the industry. We can’t wait to see all the upcoming podcasts from the show, and we know they will continue to grow in popularity.

Outside of the show, we had a wonderful time hanging out with our clients Franklin Electric and NIBCO. Franklin Electric threw a customer appreciation party at Roots Pizza where they served beer, wine and lots of food options for its guests. Not to mention, the restaurant was decked out in blue lights, and they were raffling off some great prizes for attendees!

As for NIBCO, we had a wonderful surf and turf experience at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab. We got to experience stone crab and a selection of pies including the restaurant’s famous (and amazing) key lime pie.

For this being my first AHR Expo, I would call the show a success! It’s exciting to see everything that’s happening within our industry up close and in person.

Until next year–at AHR in Orlando!

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Happy Holidays from Sonnhalter!

Happy Holidays from Sonnhalter!

Season’s greetings, from the Sonnhalter team! We are grateful for another successful year, and we couldn’t have done it without our wonderful clients, business partners and friends like you. The Sonnhalter team will be taking some time off over the holidays from December 25th to January 1st. We hope that you enjoy this holiday season and time with your family and friends! We’ll see you in 2024! Sonnhalter, your B2T partner – let’s build something together.

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National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week

By: Kylie Stanley, PR Technician

This week is “National Apprenticeship Week”! This nationwide celebration honors apprenticeships as they are vital in building success when it comes to a job in the trades. Being in an apprentice program provides structured training, mentorship and opportunities out in the field while you learn and get paid.

In the trades, young professionals will join apprenticeship programs or attend vocational schools. What’s the difference? Apprenticeships are hands-on work opportunities, while vocational schools are a classroom environment. Let’s discuss two reasons why apprenticeships are important and matter in the trades.

Hands-on Training

By joining an apprenticeship program in your specific trade, you can develop a specialized skill set for your career. Not only do you get to learn while on the job, but getting hands-on experience can allow you to learn best practices for your field.

Job Opportunities

An apprenticeship program can assist in a young professional’s career. Some mentorship programs may allow you to stay on the team permanently after your program is done. Also, they might be able to help you find a job from their connections and could recommend you for a position.

These are just two reasons why an apprenticeship is important, but there’s a lot of reasons why you might want to consider joining one. Apprenticeships play a key role in the trades, and they help to build the next workforce for success. Happy National Apprenticeship Week!

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Plumbing, Piping and PHCC Connect

Plumbing, Piping and PHCC Connect

By: Kylie Stanley, PR Technician

The plumbing and piping business is huge, and I was reminded of that as I attended PHCC Connect for the first time. PHCC Connect is an immersive expo event that brings industry leaders and professionals in plumbing, heating, cooling and ventilation together. This experience provided opportunities for attendees, educational sessions and showcased products from across the industry under one roof.

This year, PHCC Connect took place on our home turf of Cleveland, Ohio! This allowed us to showcase some hotspots to our clients and friends attending. Plus, PHCC Connect promoted Sonnhalter’s Cleveland Insider’s Guide on the app and handed out cards, which highlights restaurants and nightlife around town!

Throughout the show they continually had panel discussions taking place. Popular sessions included conversations on Chat GPT, economic trends, myths about the trades, safety and productivity through effective training practices and more!

I also loved that they had a plumbing and HVAC apprentice contest happening on the floor! The HVAC apprentice contestants had to demonstrate their knowledge with a written test, plus brazing, pressure testing, refrigerant recovery and diagnosing and repairing a package unit system. The plumbing apprentice contestants had to rough-in a bathroom – including the drain, waste and vent lines, a toilet, a sink and shower.

Pretty neat to watch tradesmen in the field demonstrate their knowledge!

One panel discussion that I attended that was full of people and full of valuable information was the “Women in Industry” luncheon. This event included an interactive panel discussion featuring women who work in the plumbing and HVAC industry. The panel shared their personal stories of being women in the industry, challenges they have faced and how the trades can be more inclusive and welcoming for young professionals.

This luncheon event really highlighted that we need to go to schools at a young age and expose to kids that there are options outside of college. Setting these standards young is vital for us to grow the trades. We also received the “The House That She Built” children’s book that educates young readers about the people and skills that go into building a home, telling the true story of a home built by all female tradespeople.

PHCC Connect was an awesome show to attend and we can’t wait to see what next year entails. The next plumbing/HVAC tradeshow we will be attending will be AHR Expo in Chicago!

To watch a behind-the-scenes look from PHCC Connect visit,

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