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HARDI Launches Grassroots Advocacy Center, Strengthening Unified Industry Voice
October 23, 2025 | 2 minute read
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Madison Romero, Public Affairs Associate
Email: mromero@hardinet.org
Direct: 614.345.4328
HARDI Launches Grassroots Advocacy Center, Strengthening Unified Industry Voice
COLUMBUS, OH – HARDI Advocacy has announced the launch of its new Grassroots Advocacy Center, a platform designed to give HARDI members and HVACR professionals the tools to engage directly in the policymaking process and make their voices heard on the issues that matter most to the industry.
The Grassroots Advocacy Center serves as a central hub for HARDI members to learn about key legislative and regulatory issues impacting their businesses. The page features active campaigns, enabling users to quickly send comments to federal and state officials on pressing policy topics.
“One of our industry’s biggest strengths is the collective voice of our members,” said Alex Ayers, HARDI’s Vice President of Government Affairs. “This new platform lays the foundation for effective, strong, and coordinated advocacy efforts across the federal and state levels.”
In addition to current grassroots campaigns, the page includes an Election Center, where users can enter their address to access comprehensive voting resources, view elected officials and candidates, and sign up for alerts. The sidebar also features a legislative search tool that allows members to identify state or federal legislation relevant to the HVACR industry by keyword.
As part of HARDI’s ongoing commitment to proactive government affairs and member engagement, the platform will empower distributors to involve themselves and their customers in shaping policies that affect the industry’s future.
HARDI encourages all members to visit the Grassroots Advocacy Center and participate in active campaigns that affect their territories and business operations.
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ABOUT HARDI
HARDI (Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International) is the single voice of wholesale distribution within the North American and Latin American HVACR markets.
A non-profit association, HARDI serves its members through government affairs and advocacy efforts, market intelligence and benchmarking, training programs, and world class events. HARDI proudly represents more than 490 distributor members and their 5,000 + branch locations, and close to 500 suppliers, manufacturer representatives and service vendors. HARDI Distributor members serve installation and service/replacement contractors in residential and commercial markets, as well as commercial/industrial and institutional maintenance staffs. HARDI Affiliate members market, distribute, and support heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, parts and supplies.
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Madison Romero
Madison Romero is HARDI’s Public Affairs Associate, supporting the industry advocacy of the Government Affairs team through strategic writing, grassroots campaigns, and media outreach. She crafts messaging that connects HARDI’s advocacy goals with its members as well as broader HVACR industry audiences. Madison also contributes to developing content around industry events and external communications efforts across platforms.
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