We are proud of our many affiliations with industry, education, and community partners, which reflect our dedication to our customers and the Twin Cities community.
As a leader in the HVAC industry and an active participant in community programs and events, we have worked closely with various organizations over the years. A list of our current affiliations is below:
- Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Accredited Quality Contractor
- Energy Star Partner
- International Code Council
- Minnesota Heating and Cooling Association
- NATE Certified
- NADCA Member
Community Affiliations
- Center for Energy and Environment
- Children’s Surgery International
- Homeward Bound
- Kiwanis International
- Lake Street Council
- Made in the Shade
- Minneapolis Rotary Club 9
- North Memorial Health Care
- Northside Achievement Zone
- Rebuilding Together Twin Cities
- Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County
Educational Partners
- Century College
- Dunwoody College of Technology
- Hennepin Technical College
- Minneapolis Community & Technical College
- Rasmussen College
- University of St. Thomas
- University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management
BBB Accredited Business
Since 1972, we have been a Better Business Bureau (BBB) accredited business. We have also received an A+ grade, based on the BBB rating system. This rating is based on the length of time our business has been operating, the complaint history and responsiveness, transparency, and licensing.
Minneapolis Happening List 2014 Winner
This annual Happening List is the result of a “people’s choice” contest conducted by Minneapolis Happening. This is a premier online magazine “providing real-time local coverage of restaurants, events, people, and everything else fun and exciting in the area.” Readers themselves nominate and vote on all the organizations for the annual list, which is one of the reasons this recognition is so meaningful.
To learn more about how we can help you, contact Standard Heating & Air Conditioning by calling (612) 824-2656
Minnesota Keystone Program 2011 Honored Company
The Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce launched Minnesota Keystone in 1976 to recognize companies that enhance the quality of life in Minnesota by giving back a percentage of pre-tax net earnings every year. In the category of small company, Standard Heating & Air Conditioning received the award for its philanthropy activities, which include collaborating with Rebuilding Together to improve the lives of low-income homeowners, supporting the Fourth Avenue North Playground, and organizing a community Paint-A-Thon. In addition to our 2011 recognition, we have been a Keystone member since 1996.
White House Official Visits Standard in 2010
In January 2010, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner toured our facility in North Minneapolis. While there, he spent considerable time in both the training room and the metal shop. He met with co-owners Ted and Todd Ferrara and with other employees. The Secretary expressed interest in the company’s commitment to staff training and retention. Officials at Sunrise Community Banks, which the U.S. Department of Treasury certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), coordinated Giethner’s visit to Standard Heating & Air Conditioning. Secretary Geithner later referenced his visit to Standard Heating & Air Conditioning when talking about small business-led job creation in a hearing before the United States Senate Committee on Finance, part of the Analysis of the President’s Fiscal Year 2011 Budget.
