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Aqua Magazine
This past December I read with great interest a market research report about the future of the global inflatable and portable pools market published by Research and Markets, a Dublin-based global market research firm. The report caught my eye because the research indicated that by 2023, the market for the most affordable form of pool is estimated to boast a 13-percent compound annual growth rate.
That's a potentially very big number that can only be the result of market trends leading consumers to the product category.
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Aqua Magazine
Few would argue that when it comes to hiring laborers these days, it's a sellers market. As is true throughout the construction industry, pool builders consistently report that hiring laborers is one of the greatest challenges they face.
"It's almost impossible," says Brent Handy, owner and president of Paragon Pools in Lake City, Florida. "The vast majority of people we encounter when we try to fill a position are typically either older people who lack skill sets and are just looking for some form of income with no real desire to work. Or, young people who want a paycheck but don't want to work for it. Many don't even know how to use a shovel. It's incredibly frustrating. Finding those people who want to work hard, want to show up and prove they can do a great job, who take pride in their work and are willing to be patient and learn — they are very, very hard to find."
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CNBC
Amazon is becoming a bigger presence in the world of physical retail, through its ownership of Whole Foods stores, the opening of bookstores, its rapid expansion of Amazon Go cashierless groceries and new 4-star stores for popular items.
For investors focused on the company's growing footprint, that all made for a confusing disclosure in Amazon's latest annual report, which showed that total square footage for physical stores dropped last year.
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Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that trade talks with China were going well and suggested he was open to pushing off the deadline to complete negotiations, saying March 1 was not a “magical” date.
Tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports are scheduled to rise to 25 percent from 10 percent by March 1 if the world’s two largest economies do not settle their trade dispute, but Trump has suggested several times that he would be open to postponing the deadline.
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Forbes
There's a reason growth strategy is such a popular topic in the small business world. On the surface, the requirements for growth seem relatively straightforward. As long as your company is doing well, you shouldn't have trouble increasing staff or clientele. However, any veteran business leader knows it's a lot more complicated than that.
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The New York Times
Small businesses may be able to receive a big tax break this year, thanks to the new rules. They also may face a big headache: Figuring out whether the tax break applies to them.
The problem is that a centerpiece of the legislation is a write-off for "qualified business income," but it's unclear whether certain activities count. That is sowing confusion as the April deadline for filing the first returns under the law approaches.
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Barron's
Industrial automation robots offer more than just labor saving productivity. According to robotics industry insiders, robots can bring jobs back to the U.S., improve factory productivity, and help manufacturers adapt to changing consumer preferences. It seems there is nothing robots can't do.
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Industry Week
Manufacturing technology is ready to embrace the agile microfactory. This concept of a small, highly automated manufacturing space requires a smaller labor force and uses far less energy and materials. Microfactories also are a prime example of the ethos by which the manufacturing industry was born: innovation.
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WFTS-TV
A Tampa, Florida, family's pool popped out of the ground after they hired an unlicensed contractor to do renovation work.
After the homeowner made a call for action to Consumer Reporter Jackie Callaway, the matter is being investigated by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
According to Florida law, only licensed contractors can make major pool renovations. That includes draining all of the water from a pool.
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To help you better understand what proposed legislation and regulations mean for you and your business, APSP reports on bills that affect the pool, spa and hot tub industry as they are filed. Members also receive email alerts on any proposed rules affecting the pool, spa or hot tub industry in their area. These five states need your immediate attention. For more information, email Jennifer Hatfield at jhatfield@apsp.org.
APSP
Congratulations to APSP’s newest certified individuals! We had 124 individuals earn their APSP University designation between January 1 and February 15.
CBP Certified Pool & Spa Building Professionals:
Peter Muehlbronner, AHI, Inc-Consulting; Jason Adams, All State Technology; Frank Ebling, Anthony & Sylvan Pools; Donna Miniscalco, Anthony & Sylvan Pools; James Pettit, Anthony & Sylvan Pools; Thomas Lathbury, Anthony & Sylvan Pools; Kevin Tomascik, Anthony & Sylvan Pools; Mark Sorensen, Anthony & Sylvan Pools; Jason Andrick, Aqua Flame, LLC; Reggie Baudoin, Bask Pool & Outdoors; John Hewitt, CL Miller, Inc.; Terry Cartwright, Cody Pools; Alex Robbins, Cody Pools; Joseph Peterson, D. Clauston, Inc.; Mitch Larriva, D. Clauston, Inc.; Shayne Crumpler, Dietrich Bros; Daniel Foster, FJP Services; Michael Gesmond, Heritage Pools, LLC; Curtis Waldron, Heritage Pools, LLC; Apostolos Topsidis, Image Pools; John Vasilioum, JVLD, LTD; Jason Kunzler, Keith Zars Pools; Rafael Gonzalez, L.I. Premier Pools Services, Inc.; Alec Roberts, Liquid Inc.; David Holmes, Northeast Sales Co., Inc.; Charles Connell, Pacific Pools and Patios; Casey Termollan, Swim Pools, LLC; Justin Banford, The Sharper Cut and Shawn Toifel, Tranquility Pools
CSP Certified Pool & Spa Service Professionals:
Brian Jenkins, Sweetwater Pool & Spa Center
CST Certified Pool& Spa Service Technicians:
Joseph Cooper, A & S; Randy Pillow, AAA Pools; Timothy Johnson, Allegheny Pool Services Co.; William Allen, Anthony & Sylvan; Vincent DePaul; Vance Martin, Anthony & Sylvan; Steven Sharpless, Anthony & Sylvan; Mario Osorio, Aqua Proof; Jason Jones, Aquaflame, LLC.; Casey Ouellette, Aquarius Pool Service; William Ouellett, Aquarius Pool Service; Luke Tucciarone, Aquarius Pool Service; Kadir Erturk, Blue Lagoon Pools; Matthew Walker, Blue Water Pool & Spa; Corey Schuessler, Blu-Sol Pools; Rivas Cristobal, Browning Pool; Scott Chinery, Candlewood Management; Brandon Forsythe, Candlewood Management; Robert Flynn, Ecopool Inc.; Joshua Dubs, Gallaher Pools & Spas; Christopher Feenstra, Gallaher Pools & Spas; Jesse Grist, Gallaher Pools & Spas; Ryan Hill, Gallaher Pools & Spas; Charles Koontz, Gallaher Pools & Spas; Matthew Miller, Gallaher Pools & Spas; Joshua Resh, Gallaher Pools & Spas; Robert Fischer, Hampton Pool Co.; Michael NeJame, NeJame Pool Specialist; Michael Smith, NV Pools; Charles Lutes, Pool Tech; Alex Henry, Prell Pool Service & Repair; John Magi, Rix Pool & Spa; Dallas Rodgers, SRK Pools; John Stein, SRK Pools; William Estes, Swimming Pools by John Schoeck; Nicholys DiCicco; Ted’s Pools; Daniel Warsavage, Ted’s Pools and Kenneth Kipkogei
CHTT Certified Pool & Spa Hot Tub Technicians:
Jack (John) Deposito, Best Hot Tubs; Eric UIak, Blue Water Pool & Spa; Corey Simmons, Canadian Spa Company; David Streiwilk, Dell Pools & Spas; Bubby Egolf, Gary Thull Pools, Inc.; Zephaniah Thull, Gary Thull Pools, Inc.; Shannon Dwyer, Hydro Care; Don Cramer, Leslie’s Pool Mart; Dave Samiljan, Mufson Landscape & Pools; Michael Selsor, Residential Pool Service and Adams Matthew, The Owners Club
CMS Certified Pool & Spa Maintenance Specialists:
Anthony Wise, Absolute Pool & Spa Care; Cole Ray, Absolute Pool & Spa Care; Patrick Farr, Aloha Pools; Adam Steves, Anchor Pools, Inc.; Matthew Unger, Blue Water Pool & Spa; Nicholas Kramer-Valentine, Brothers Pools; Dylan Campbell, Candlewood Mgmt Service; Nicholas Marsal; Cardillo Pools & Spas; Jeremy Andrade, Cardillo Pools & Spa; Troy Lawson, Classic Pool & Spa; Shane Seliga, Crystal Clear Signature Pools; Chuck Henderson, DeFalco Pool; Chris Klein, DeFalco Pool; Michael Houtman, Dell Pools & Spas; Craign Blaylock, Douglas Aquatics; Janice Taylor, Douglas Aquatics; Daniel Hammer, ECO Pool; William McMonagle, Gary Thull Pool; Michael Bottass, Hydrocare Pools & Spas; Felisity Babb, J & M Custom Pools; Craig Scribner, J & M Custom Pools; Derek Oliver, J & M Custom Pools; Brian Ross, J & M Custom Pools; Leszek Gronowski, Lester Pools, Inc.; Justyn Broderick, LGB Pools, Inc.; Gardner Broderick, LGB Pools, Inc.; Michael Conboy, Longford Landscape; Matthew McDonugall, Newton Pools, LLC.; Nigel Burnett, Original 7; Thomas Prather, Original 7; Jeff Otwell, Original 7; Michael Cole, Pool Tech; Alan Aschettino, Pool Town; Patrick Martin, Pool Town; Nicholas Spiropulos, Pool Town; Theodore Howard, Pooltek; Vincent Grant, Sears Pool Mgmt; Ray Stanfield, Sears Pool Mgmt; Michael DeLong, Swimming Pools by John Schoeck; Matthew Fullerton, Ted’s Pools; Josh Boysel, The Pool Butler; David Malone, Town & Country Pool Service; Erik Scott, Town & Country Pool Service; David Graham, Virginia Pool Services; Eliu Reyes, Virginia Pool Services; Francis DiGiorgi and Matthew Merritt
APSP offers a variety of educational opportunities online and at in-person regional courses. Check out all that we have to offer at APSPUniversity.org. For more information email APSP University at apspuniversity@apsp.org.
APSP
Great News! Submissions are now being taken for the 10th annual Dr. R. Neil Lowry $5,000 Grant. The submission deadline is May 17, 2019. Download the submission form at APSP.org/Lowry.
The Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant is a $5,000 grant that honors a public health official or department who has made outstanding contributions to advance the public's health and safe use of recreational water in pools, spas and waterparks through educational, safety, operational and technical programs. The winner will be celebrated this July in Nashville, Tennessee at the National Environmental Health Association's 2019 Annual Education Conference and Exhibition. For more information, visit APSP.org/Lowry or email APSP's Director of Standards Adoption and Promotion, Susan Hilaski at shilaski@apsp.org.
| | WAVE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK SPOTLIGHT |
| APSP WAVE Young Professionals Network Spotlight —Chris Kareis, Ph.D.
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APSP
APSP young professionals are doing great things. APSP Recreational Water Quality Committee (RWQC) member Chris Kareis, Ph.D. is an industry rising star. Kareis is a Chemist II at Axiall Corporation, a Westlake Company based out of Monroeville, PA. He is an experienced research and development chemist that holds a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Utah and has a demonstrated history of formulating water treatment chemicals. Since 2016, he has served as a member of APSP's RWQC. Prior to joining the Axiall Corporation, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow in Materials Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry for the NSF Materials Research Science & Engineering Centers (MRSEC). Stay tuned as we watch what Kareis does next.
APSP
Registration for the 10th Anniversary World's Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) is now open. This year, the WLSL event will take place Thursday, June 20, just before the official first day of summer. The goal of the WLSL event is to provide kids and parents with exposure to life-saving water safety skills and build awareness about the vital importance of teaching children to swim to help prevent drowning. TEAM WLSL™ is working together to connect the dots between the real risk of childhood drowning and the need for basic water competency skills and crucial parental supervision to keep kids safe in and around the water. Show your support by registering as a host location or by partnering with your local waterpark, swim school or aquatic center to co-host an event. More information about the June 20 event can be found here: http://www.wlsl.org. Registration will remain open through June 6, 2019.
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