Schedule: Day 1
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Conference Registration
Pick up your name tags and get your questions answered.
2:30 pm – 5:30 PM
Buzzworthy Workshops
Members Only
Buzzworthy Workshops are concurrent workshops on Wednesday Afternoon. You can select one workshop for each time slot. This year we will have an Owners Track, a NextLevel Leadership Track, and a HARDI Track.
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
New Member and First Timers Meet & Greet
All first-time
attendees welcome
Meet in a smaller group with fellow new Members, the BLUE HAWK Board of Directors and Staff.
6:30 Pm – 8:00 PM
Meet & Greet
All registered attendees
and guests
Start the event off right at the Meet & Greet—where connections spark and energy ignites!
Schedule: Day 2
Thursday, May 1, 2025
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Members-Only Breakfast
Get fueled for a full day of meetings
8:00 am – 9:50 am
Member-Owners Meeting
Mandatory
BLUE HAWK update, Board of Directors election, and other important co-op updates
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Peer-2-Peer Networking Groups & Role Roundtable Discussions
Members Only | Mandatory
Peer-2-Peer Networking Groups and other Role-based Roundtable Discussions
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Guest Activity:
Tenements, Tales & Tastes Tour
Guests Only | Optional
Tour around the NYC Lower East Side, seeing 100-year-old bakeries, churches, historic sites, neighborhoods such as Little Italy and Chinatown, former and still operating synagogues and Jewish clothing stores. Dive into the culture remembered at places such as the Lower East Side Tenement Museum and the African Burial Ground. All while enjoying some NYC delicacies.
12:00 pm – 1:15 PM
Awards Lunch
All Attendees
Awards lunch for Members, Vendor Partners, Alliance Partners and Solution Partners
1:30 pm – 5:18 PM
Face-to-Face Meetings & Alliance and Solution Partner Center
Mandatory
10-minute meetings between Members and Vendor Partners/Alliance Partners/Solution Partners
6:00 pm – 9:00 PM
BLUE Tie Affair
All attendees,
including guests
Join us for an unforgettable night on an NYC rooftop at our BLUE Tie Affair — celebrating the first 20 years of BLUE HAWK! Details below.
Schedule: Day 3
Friday, May 2, 2025
6:30 am – 7:30 am
Attendee Breakfast
All Members, Vendor Partners, Alliance Partners, and Solution Partners
Get fueled up for the day after the BLUE Tie Affair. We promise not to judge if you still have confetti in your hair.
7:30 am – 12:21 pm
Face-to-Face Meetings & Alliance and Solution Partner Center
Mandatory
10-minute meetings between Members and Vendor Partners, Alliance Partners, and select Solution Partners
1:00 pm – 5:00 PM
BLUE HAWK Gives Back
Vision beyond Sight
Optional Activity
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a nonprofit vision rehabilitation and social service organization founded in 1926. They provide services free of charge for people of all ages who are legally blind or severely visually impaired. In this BLUE HAWK Gives Back project, we’ll work together to clean, prepare, and paint the walls of VISONS’ common space rooms, creating a refreshed and smooth canvas for an upcoming community mural.
Schedule: Day 4
Saturday, May 3, 2025
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hudson River Community Sailing Regatta
Optional
All Members, Partners, and Guests welcome
Enjoy a stunning view of the Manhattan skyline, while learning to sail as a small team of about 4-5 in your boat, rotating through the jobs. After taking the time to learn the basics, it’s time to test your skills in a series of regatta style races against the other boats.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
NYC TV & Movies Tour
Optional
All Members, Partners, and Guests welcome
Session 1
Members Only
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Owners Track | Optimize your supply chain strategies for maximum efficiency by learning techniques to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.
Marcel Robitaille, Supply Chain Alliance
HARDI Track | Elevate your recruitment strategies in this dynamic and interactive workshop, where you'll delve into proven techniques for attracting, evaluating, and securing top-tier talent.
Stella Gary-Keane, HARDI
NextLevel Track | Learn practical strategies to boost employee motivation and engagement in wholesale distribution.
Dr. Maria Rouziou, Texas A&M and Bryan Abraham, Transtar A/C Supply
Session 2
Members Only
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Owners Track | Our closed inventory-sharing platform, is ready to work for you. Learn how easy it is to become a buyer and/or a seller.
Martin Rosales, MarketPush & Jessica Jones, BLUE HAWK
HARDI Track | Cooling season is upon us. Join us for a unique, interactive session featuring a comprehensive review of the factors driving demand in 2025.
Tim Fisher, HARDI
NextLevel Track | Explore proven digital marketing strategies tailored specifically for the B2B wholesale sector.
Dr. Maria Rouziou, Texas A&M
(Note: This is an extended session to
allow for a deeper dive into the topic)
Session 3
Members Only
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Owners Track | Master the art of data-driven decision-making in this workshop. Using the Benchmark BLUE framework, you'll learn to integrate data insights with intuition to drive smarter, more impactful choices.
Paul Guidice, CoMetrics
HARDI Track | 2025 is the transition year to A2L air conditioners and heat pumps. Join us for a deep dive into the A2L transition, and all the changes to operations and equipment that come with it.
Alex Ayers, HARDI
Buzzworthy Workshops
* MEMBERS ONLY *
Wednesday, April 30
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
You're Invited to our 20th Anniversary Celebration!
Get ready for an unforgettable night at our BLUE Tie Affair — celebrating the first 20 years of BLUE HAWK!
What’s a BLUE Tie Affair? It’s like a black-tie event, but way more fun!
Join us on a stunning NYC rooftop for an epic celebration high above the city! Let’s toast to the achievements of the best cooperative in the HVACR industry. Together, we’ll honor our amazing Members, Partners, and the shared journey that has made BLUE HAWK the best purchasing entity in the HVACR industry. Come enjoy an evening of celebration, camaraderie, and looking ahead to the next 20 years of growth, innovation, and success.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Sponsored by:
Dress Code Information: the BLUE Tie Affair is a celebration of our 20th anniversary. Guests are encouraged to dress to impress—whether that means a classic tuxedo, suit, or a sharp sports coat with jeans for men (Bonus points for BLUE Ties). Women can opt for chic cocktail dresses, fun dressy jumpsuits, or stunning evening gowns. Whatever style your comfortable in, we’re comfortable with, just come ready for an unforgettable night on a NYC rooftop!
BLUE HAWK Gives Back 2025
Vision Beyond Sight
Space is limited – sign up now to help!
Sponsored by CPS Products/Five-Two-One
$50 per volunteer
Open to all attendees and guests
Friday, May 2 – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a nonprofit vision rehabilitation and social service organization founded in 1926. They provide services free of charge for people of all ages who are legally blind or severely visually impaired. Service areas include children and youth, adults, seniors, employment and job placement, healthy living, volunteer services, social networking, senior center, caregiver support program, in-home vision rehabilitation, residential rehabilitation center and community outreach and training. VISIONS provides outreach, information and services in low income, ethnic minority communities and in buildings with concentrations of frail, low-income elders throughout New York City. VISIONS purpose is to develop and implement individualized programs to assist people who are blind and visually impaired of all ages to lead independent and active lives, and to educate the public to understand their capabilities and needs.
The Gives Back Project: In this BLUE HAWK Gives Back project, we’ll work together to clean, prepare, and paint the walls of VISONS’ common space rooms, creating a refreshed and smooth canvas for an upcoming community mural. By the end of the day, you’ll witness the transformation of the area, knowing your efforts have helped foster connection and celebrate community.
Price includes: lunch, volunteer shirt, volunteer Happy Hour, all supplies and donation to VISIONS.
Optional Activities
Tenements, Tales and
Tastes Tour
Optional Guest Activity
This event is for REGISTERED GUESTS ONLY. It takes place during the Face-To-Face Sessions.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
$100 per person
On this historical tour of New York, we make our way in a loop around the NYC Lower East Side, seeing 100-year old bakeries, churches, and historic sites. We stroll the streets of Little Italy just as Lucky Luciano might have a century ago. Marvel at former and still operating synagogues and Jewish clothing stores. We dive into the culture remembered at places such as the Lower East Side Tenement Museum and the African Burial Ground, and the exciting streets of Chinatown, where you feel like you’re in Shanghai!
Along the way, we sink our teeth into amazing stories and amazing food. Knishes, prosciutto, dumplings, and more. We taste why New York City is the center of the world and the culinary legacy left here by those that have passed by Lady Liberty on their way to fulfill the American Dream.
Hudson River Community
Sailing Regatta
Optional Activity
Saturday, May 3, 2025
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
$250 per person
With a stunning view of the Manhattan skyline, join for a day of learning to sail as a small team of about 4-5 team members in your boat, rotating through the jobs.
After taking the time to learn the basics, it’s time to test your skills in a series of regatta style races against the other boats.
Perfect for those looking for some excitement, time on the water, and those with a competitive spirit. Fun for all experience levels.
NYC TV & Movies Tour
Optional Activity
Saturday, May 3, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$85 per person
Lights, camera, adventure! Get ready to embark on the ultimate NYC TV & Movie Tour with On Location Tours, one of the best things to see and do in New York! Join us for a whirlwind journey through the city’s most iconic filming locations, where over 60 spots from your favorite TV shows and movies come to life before your eyes.
Feel the magic of the Big Apple as we dive into the heart of Manhattan, uncovering the secrets of the film industry while soaking in the city’s electric atmosphere.
With an expert local actor tour guide leading the way, you’ll feel like a star as you follow in the footsteps of your favorite characters, hopping off our comfy, climate-controlled hop on, hop off bus to explore different NYC locations along the route.
Tour stops include: Times Square, Columbus Circle & Central Park South, Upper East Side & Fifth Avenue, Flatiron District & Washington Square Park, Tribeca, Greenwich Village, The Meatpacking District, and more!
Conference HQ
Marriott Marquis Time Square
1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
212-398-1900
Room Rate: $332 plus tax, single or double occupancy
($30 per person for more triple or more.)
Step into the enchantment of Manhattan at the New York Marriott Marquis, creating memories to last a lifetime. This iconic hotel is located in the heart of Manhattan’s Times Square, surrounded by the dazzling lights of Broadway and world-renowned attractions. Visitors can savor bold New York flavors and innovative menus at the hotel’s newly redesigned restaurants. The spacious accommodations offer modern amenities and breathtaking views of Broadway, Times Square, and the Manhattan skyline, providing the perfect retreat in the city that never sleeps.
Hotel reservation link will be provided once you’ve completed your conference registration. You’ll find it on the confirmation screen as well as on the confirmation email.
Don’t Delay, Register Today!
Deadline for Registration is March 12, 2025
Hotel reservation link will be provided once you complete your Conference Registration
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Don’t Delay, Register Today!
Deadline for Registration is March 12, 2025
Hotel reservation link will be provided once you complete your Conference Registration
