BROADVIEW, Illinois (November 2019) — The Unified Group, an association of the leading independent HVAC commercial contractors in the industry, is proud to announce Blauch Brothers, Inc. as their 2019 Making the Difference Award recipient.  Jim Blauch, President of Blauch Brothers, Inc., was presented with the award during the association’s Annual Meeting and Owners’ Forum in Hollywood, FL., from November 13th -17th. Each year, this award is given to a member company that embodies The Unified Group’s core goals of assisting the membership in growing their businesses and improving their bottom-line profits, raising the level of excellence in the HVAC industry, providing members with the opportunity for continued improvement in all aspects of their businesses and sharing best practices. Blauch Brothers, Inc., was recognized for attending all six training sessions, presenting and facilitating discussions at four training sessions during the year and they have multiple employees involved in the group that are always willing to help others.   They freely share information and are continuously looking for ways to learn and improve from fellow Unified Group members.  Blauch Brothers, Inc.’s entire team has become an invaluable resource to other members of The Unified Group by sharing proven methods intended to make a positive impact and giving input to help improve the group.  They helped recruit a new member this year and are always willing to share their experience in the group with prospective members.   They have implemented a number of important takeaways learned at our sessions. “Blauch Brothers, Inc., is an amazing family business.  The company has been in business for 65 years and they are extremely invested in their community and the trades as an industry.  They understand the power of The Unified Group and really care about their fellow members’ success.  Together, we make the difference,” said Janet Kelleher, Executive Director of The Unified Group.