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Accredited Snow Contractors Association

The Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA) was born from Snow Magazine’s first Industry Summit in September 2010. This open-forum discussion charged Snow Magazine to investigate the industry’s greatest problem -- insurance.

After a year of research, meetings and discussions it was determined that insurance was the “symptom” of the industry’s problem, and not necessarily the “disease.” Many issues plague this industry, but a number of them stem from existing laws and legal precedents in both the U.S. and Canada. These laws influence insurance rates, create market imbalance, unfair competitive practices, and safety issues for our industry.

ASCA promotes programs that allow the professional snow and ice management industry to regulate itself. At the same time, the association works to improve the industry through four strategic focus points: Industry Standards, education, certification (ASCA-C and ISO 9001/SN 9001) and initiating positive legislative change are our core missions.

ASCA’s mission is to support and promote professional snow and ice management companies to those outside the industry, thereby improving the industry as a whole.

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Mission Statement

The Accredited Snow Contractors Association is a trade association with the purpose of advancing the professional snow and ice management industry and to promote its role in performing high-risk services to society including:

  1. Providing educational programs and publications in all aspects of snow and ice management, finance, business management, marketing and other specialized areas of professional interest;
  2. Conducting meetings and other programs designed to promote the exchange of ideas among members and to facilitate the conduct of their business;
  3. Collecting and disseminating information pertaining to the snow and ice management industry, including statistical data and other statistical research;
  4. Developing and maintaining professional accreditation programs to encourage high standards for snow and ice management professionals;
  5. Advocating the interest of the snow and ice management industry to local, state/provincial, federal and international governmental bodies;
  6. Advocating the interests of the snow and ice management industry to insurance companies and allied associations.

Who is ASCA?

The Accredited Snow Contractors Association is a trade association founded by GIE Media, Inc., owners of Snow Magazine. ASCA members are snow and ice management businesses, suppliers of snow and ice equipment, subcontractors performing snow and ice services, and other allied to the field.

ASCA was formed with purpose of advancing the professional snow and ice management industry and promote its role in performing high-risk services for society.

Why ASCA?

ASCA was created in conjunction with Snow Magazine’s success in securing a contractor friendly insurance program for snow and ice professionals. ASCA is needed to help manage the insurance program and to provide the appropriate education to ensure snow contractors are practicing industry standards set forth by the association to ensure the insurance program is successful. In addition to, representing the industry with the insurance world, another main function of ASCA will be to represent the industry with local, state and federal governments and bring fairness to the laws.

Benefits

  • Access to a snow contractor friendly insurance program
  • Access to education needed to be eligible for the insurance program
  • Representation with the governmental bodies
  • Networking opportunities
  • Accreditation opportunities