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| Must attend events at next week's The Pool & Spa Show
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APSP
If you're attending The Pool & Spa Show, please plan to join us at these APSP events happening at the Atlantic City Convention Center:
Monday, January 23:
- Education Task Force | Room 316 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Plaster Finishes for Swimming Pools | Room 416 | 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, January 24:
- APSP-4 Meeting | Room 316 | 8-10 a.m.
- A User's Guide to the 2015 ISPSC Code | Room 418 | 8:30-10 a.m.
- Delivering Winning Designs with Efficiency, Safety and Hydraulics | Room 401 | 8:30-11:45 a.m.
- How to Provide Healthy Swimming in Aging Pool Water | Room 312 | 10:15-11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Visit us in our booth at The Wall to learn more about our new lead generation program through HomeAdvisor and check out our exclusive Pool and Hot Tub Financing Program for consumers by Prosper. Discover APSP's convenient and affordable online education opportunities and ask us how we can make you and your business stronger, safer, smarter and ultimately more successful.
| RWQC shares how to keep aging pool water healthy
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APSP
Pencil this in! The APSP Recreational Water Quality Committee will be presenting "Maintaining a Healthy Swimming Environment with Aging Pool Water," March 11, noon-1:45 p.m. at the Western Pool & Spa Show. It will feature Brett Gereau, Purified Pool Water and Greg Garrett, Applied Materials Technologies. For more information about the APSP Recreational Water Quality committee, click here or email Susan Hilaski.
| Model Aquatic Health Code change requests due Feb. 3
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APSP
The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code is taking change requests as it moves forward with the next MAHC update process. APSP members who manufacturer commercial pool & spa products and those who build or service commercial pool & spas are encouraged to review the 2nd edition of the MAHC and either submit suggested changes for the 3rd edition directly to the CMAHC or send them to Jennifer Hatfield for review by APSP Technical and Standards Committee prior to submittal by APSP. Change requests are due Feb. 3, any changes that you want included into the APSP submission must be provided to us no later than Jan. 25. The following links provide an understanding of the operational code process, the ability to search and review the current MAHC, and the form to submit a change request:
https://cmahc.org/cmahc-operational-process.php
https://cmahc.org/view-or-search-the-mahc.php
https://cmahc.org/enter-change-request.php
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| Learn why fiberglass is hot
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APSP
APSP's Fiberglass Manufacturers' Council is hosting two sessions at the Southeast Pool & Spa Show in Nashville. They are: Why Fiberglass Pool Demand Has Doubled in the Last Decade, Feb. 2, 10:15-11:45 a.m., featuring Rick Black, Latham Pool Products; Curt Prystupa, Sun Fiberglass Products; Ed Vondell, Thursday Pools LLC; and Tony Walton, Barrier Reef Pools. And Fiberglass Swimming Pools — What's the Advantage and How to Properly Install Them, Feb. 3, 8:30-10:30 a.m., featuring Rick Black, Latham Pool Products; Bill Khamis, Thursday Pools LLC; Juanita Felix, Alaglas Pools; and Curt Prystupa, Sun Fiberglass Products. For more information about the APSP Fiberglass Manufacturers' Council, click here or email Susan Hilaski.
| State legislation and regulation updates
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APSP
To help you better understand what proposed legislation and regulations mean for you and your business, APSP reports on bills that affect pool, spa and hot tub industry as they are filed. Members also receive email alerts on any proposed rules affecting the pool, spa and hot tub industry in their area. This state needs your immediate attention.
Georgia — Pool Code
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The new ®ease Floating Sanitizing System from FROG puts consumers at ease with Fresh Mineral Water® benefits and SmartChlor® Technology that reduces chlorine use by 75% with shocking only once a month. The best part is the ®ease repeat business model with strong profits for retailers.
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| CST & CBP Prep Course offered in Tempe this March
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APSP
Plan to take the CST Certified Service Technician Course, March 6-8, or the CBP Certified Building Professional Prep Course, March 9-10. No matter which course you take, you'll come out a winner. Last year, we offered a similar course in Las Vegas and had a 92 percent exam pass rate. You'll save on your hotel by using our room block. Make your reservations now through February 10th to secure. Register now by downloading the CST or CBP Prep Course application, email APSP University or call 703.838.0083 ext. 274.
| Live virtual & online self-paced courses gaining traction
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APSP
It’s no secret working adults need convenient and affordable training options. That's why APSP University’s offerings of live virtual and online self-paced courses are becoming more popular. Here's an updated list of available courses:
Live Virtual Courses: (Save 20 percent on February Courses using code 2017SAVE)
Online Self-Paced Courses:
For more information, email the APSP University or call 703.838.0083 ext. 274.
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| Entries needed for 2017 International Awards of Excellence Program
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APSP
Do you do great installations? Show us! Submit your entries for the 2017 International Awards of Excellence Program. Get inspired by our past winners by visiting our awards gallery. As your spring surge happens, make sure that you take high resolution photos (both vertical and horizontal) so that you can submit them. View submission guidelines here and submit your entries here by June 30. For more information, email Lorna Watkins or call 703-647-2546.
Aqua Magazine
Water features can offer a welcome reprieve from hot, hazy days. From simple, sheer descents to multiple swim-through waterfalls, these spectacular pool designs incorporate some kind of moving water. Did you know the sound of moving water has been proven to lower the heart rate?
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Pool and Spa News
As a part of a regular program, enzymes provide an all-around easier-to-maintain pool or spa.
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The Genesis Blu Fusion is a powerful saltwater bromine generator that uses Dead Sea salt to create silky smooth, safe, clean water without any chlorine. The unit installs in just 20 minutes on any spa and reduces water changes to just once per year, saving thousands of gallons of water.
Find out more information
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The borate technology in ProTeam’s multi-performance High Tech Tabs will keep your customers’ pools in balance.
The consumer rebates will keep their checkbooks in balance too.
High Tech Tabs are the key to the ProTeam four-step program. Check out the entire line at www.proteampoolcare.com or email marketing@havilandusa.com.
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CIO
Shoppers opened their pocketbooks wide over the holidays in 2016, pushing retail growth estimates (the Wall Street Journal reported the fastest growth rate since 2005) and consumer confidence to new heights — with ecommerce a particular bright spot with over $110 billion in sales, according to Forrester Research.
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By Danielle Manley
 Amazon has always been on the forefront of advancements in the retail world, so it's no surprise they closed out 2016 with a bang — a big bang. Amazon made headlines worldwide after the opening of Amazon Go. Then, a few days later, they successfully completed their first drone delivery. Of course, the online retail giant didn't stop there: A recent patent from Amazon describes an "airborne fulfillment center utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles for item delivery."
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| SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT |
By Emma Fitzpatrick
 With the New Year here, who hasn't resolved to work smarter in 2017? By making a few small tweaks, you can put in the same amount of work and get better results on your social media accounts. Here are the top three hacks to improve your social media results on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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By D. Albert Brannen
 As discussed previously, 2017 will bring a lot of uncertainty in the field of labor and employment law as we transition to a Trump administration. Amid all of this uncertainty, commit yourself to doing something guaranteed to make a difference in your organization: finding and landing the best candidates out there. The best candidates will bring the best skills, knowledge and abilities to your workplace, and they will be far less likely to file legal claims against you.
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By Michelle Hickman
 Today's political climate has shined the spotlight back on manufacturers and their processes. While manufacturing jobs may be the dominant talking point on the minds of the media, politicians and society, the topic of sustainability still dominates the talk in boardrooms and processing floors. Companies are looking for ways to make their operations more efficient while not hampering the quality of products. They also seek to lower costs and risks without negatively impacting the environment.
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Global Manufacturing
Labeling today is complex; today's manufacturers are faced with a range of evolving requirements that complicate the process and leave many companies accepting this process as the cost of doing business. But it doesn't have to be. Labeling can make a huge difference, enabling IT and supply chain decision makers to not just overcome challenges, but also provide their company with a distinct competitive advantage.
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