BUFFALO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) today opened its 15th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium by announcing its exciting, new online education system The Resource 24/7 Training Center allowing SIMA members to pursue official SIMA certification and continuing education from anywhere, and at any time. The 15th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium runs today through June 23, 2012 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.

Off-season preparation is critical for an industry that hinges on rapid response and can make or break access for emergency responders. SIMA Certification via Resource 24/7 provides employers in the snow and ice industry with the employee training consistency to make their operation run smoothly and provide customers with the best possible service.

For property managers, using a SIMA Certified Snow Professional ensures a quality experience in snow and ice removal. For snow and ice business managers, the support for running a smooth and profitable snow and ice business remains just a few clicks away, using the SIMA Resource 24/7 system. As new techniques and technology are developed and practices streamline with new information, these industry best practices spread quickly through Resource 24/7 continuing education. The overall result is an industry that can operate with military precision to respond quickly to winter weather.

As SIMA celebrates 15 years of excellence, developing the best industry leaders in the snow and ice management industry, were proud to introduce a state-of-the-technology online classroom, explains Martin Tirado, CAE, executive director of SIMA. Our new online resources incorporate webinars, seminars, videos, documentation and more to educate to the standards of excellence for which SIMA is known. These are the men and women you want to rely on when the next big blizzard hits. Whether clearing access for hospital emergency room or clearing a parking lot to get business running again, we honor our role in creating one of the most efficient and critical of North American industries.

Resource 24/7 Available Any Time, Anywhere

The new online training and education system covers extensive online training in areas such as Administration, Ice Management, Operations, Safety & Equipment, Sales, Bidding & Marketing, Insurance, Contracts, & Legal, and Management & Leadership topics with interactive seminar and webinar resources, videos and more. In addition, Certificate and Certification program training, training kits on topics such as Snow Safety, and template contracts and forms will be available. In-depth training on topics such as contracts, operations, human resources, bidding, estimating and production will continue to raise the bar of service across North America. The new online education system can be accessed on the SIMA website at: <http://www.sima.org/resources>.

About SIMA

The Snow & Ice Management Association Inc. (SIMA) is a trade association for those who manage snow and ice. SIMA is the resource that raises awareness through networking and education.

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The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) Opens First Online Classroom Doors for Continuing Education