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| Diverse courses taught by APSP Members at EXPO
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APSP members are some of the most experienced in the industry. Make plans to add these sessions to your "must do" list at Expo: Stainless Steel Pools & Spas, Applied Hydraulics, Transition from Service to Installer, Variable Speed Pumps — How to Install and Demonstrate Savings to Grow Sales and Comply with New Federal Regulations, The Buzz About Fiberglass Pools, Troubleshooting Portable Hot Tubs: Tips on What to Look For, Marketing and Merchandising for the Modern Pool Retailer, Changing Laws, Codes and Standards Affecting the Pool and Spa Industry, How to Maximize Profits Using Manufacturers' Agents and Water Chemistry in Challenging Pools. For more information, visit PoolSpaPatio.com.
| Be part of APSP's First VIP Delegation to Aquanale in Cologne
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Join us as part of APSP’s first VIP Delegation to the Aquanale Conference, Nov. 7-10 in Cologne, Germany. As an international guest, you will enjoy the comradery of your global colleagues while having exclusive access to hundreds of exhibitors and journalists from 30 countries. Check out additional delegation member perks. There is no cost to participate but travel, hotel and meals are covered by the member. If you are interested in participating in this exciting opportunity, email Seth Ewing.
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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 two states needs your immediate attention. For more information, email Jennifer Hatfield.
North Carolina — Electrical Safety, Building Codes and Pool/Spas at Childcare Centers
Vermont — Energy Efficiency
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We're looking for qualified industry professionals to serve on councils and committees. Let us know your interest by filling out our willingness to serve form. Filling out this form, helps us identify qualified and dedicated industry professionals who are ready to give back to their industry and lead their association. As positions open up or new needs arise, we'll contact you. For more information, email Lorna Watkins or call 703.647.2546.
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Have you moved, added employees, changed your phone number or updated your email address? We'd like to know! Email APSP Member Services or call 703.838.0083 ext. 301. Keep us up-to-date so you don't miss any important industry or association news.
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The Hayward HCP 3000 Series pumps provide class-leading performance and efficiency for any commercial pool. The first pump with a 3” union to deliver 250 gpm at 60’ head, the HCP 3000 also features a removable strainer basket for unmatched installation versatility. With a TEFC motor and chemical-resistant Vitron® seal, they win in durability as well.
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| Upcoming live virtual courses offer APSP Certification
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Make plans now to take upcoming APSP University live virtual courses. The APSP University live virtual courses offer you convenient, affordable courses without the added expense of travel. Upcoming live virtual courses include:
If you can't attend, check out our full lineup of our Expo, live virtual and online self-paced courses. For more information, email APSP University or call Ana Hernandez at 703.647.2549.
| Sponsor Spotlight — Nordic Hot Tubs
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| Member Perk$ — Shipping Program
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Save up to 40 percent monthly using Powernet's Cellular Discount Program. Go to Power Net Mobility and fill out information to take advantage of this savings program.
| Product Spotlight — The Sensible Way to Enjoy Your Hot Tub
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As the summer season draws to a close, hot tub living heats up. Help ensure spa and hot tub safety with these guidelines that include information about supervision, soaking safety, exercise, entertaining, safe operation and maintenance. Purchase copies at APSP.org/Store.
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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.
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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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2017 International Pool | Spa| Patio Expo: Nov. 1-3
2017 Canadian Pool & Spa Conference: Dec. 4-7
H2Insider
The summer is quickly coming to a close, pool season will be ending soon and, thankfully, cooler temperatures are on the way. This is the perfect time to start planning an end of summer off-site spa sales event, an "End of Summer Spa Super Sale" where customers can "Fall into Spa Savings" if you will. There is no better time promote a warm water activity that can be used all year long.
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Aqua Magazine
Summer will soon begin to wind down, and many service techs and homeowners will turn their attention to fall and the need to cover up their pools for winter closings. Even though thinking about the onset of winter may be somewhat discordant or even challenging in the summer swelter, doing so can save time, money and long hours as the days get shorter and the list of closing customers grows longer.
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WWW.NSPD.NET
A New B2B Website!
Associated Leisure – Northeastern Swimming Pool Distributors is taking their customer service to the next level! Excited to announce the launch of NSPD.NET, this new site will allow customers to check inventory, perform product searches, view all accounting information, places orders & more. You can even chat live with us! Become a user to gain full access. Anytime. Anywhere.
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Resort quality Pacific pool chaise lounge is now available for quick delivery. Adjustable to 5 positions and folds flat for more comfortable sun bathing. Recessed wheels make it easy to move around. Sun lounger stacks for easy storage. High quality marine grade sling dries quick and doesn't stick to bare skin. Frame made of marine grade resin. Contact us for reselling information.
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MarTech Today
Over the past few years, e-commerce has been slowly and steadily transformed by artificial intelligence (AI). The world has watched Amazon go from bookseller to voice-activated, product-recommending, Internet of Things behemoth over the last 15 years, and — for many reasons — e-commerce has been an area of great AI adoption, particularly in marketing.
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SupplyChainDIVE
An in-store robot began roaming the aisles of three St. Louis, Missouri, Schnucks Markets as of July 31, helping the grocery stores collect shelf data for further analysis, Progressive Grocer reports. Tally, a robot by Simbe Robotics, will scan the stores in the morning, midday and evening, looking for out-of-stock items, those in low stock, and pricing errors. Simbe Robotics will then analyze and return the data on-the-spot, helping store managers gain actionable insights.
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By Christina Nava
 Recently on Twitter, a woman shared an email she received from her CEO after informing him that she would be taking two sick days off work to focus on her mental health. The CEO responded by thanking her for shedding light on the importance of mental healthcare. The tweet went viral, sparking a wave of praise for the employer's reaction, as well as stirring up a nationwide discussion about the way mental health is handled in the workplace.
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By Hank Boyer
 You are living in a period of time that promises unprecedented levels of change and challenge — and that is certainly saying something given the tsunamis of change over the past decade. Here are seven currencies that successful people will use in the year ahead to make it one of the best years in their life and career. First on the list is the concept of branding, which has actually been around for several decades.
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National Association of Manufacturers
The manufacturing sector added 16,000 net new workers in July, extending the gain of 12,000 workers in June and reflecting growth in seven of the past eight months. Over that eight-month span (since November), manufacturers have averaged 12,500 new jobs per month — definite improvement from the loss of 16,000 workers on net in 2016.
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Manufacturing Digital
In a recent survey of senior decision makers in U.K. manufacturing companies, 93 percent said their company permitted mobile working, and they all believed it increased productivity. With increased productivity comes increased revenues, a reduction in errors, and the ability to work from anywhere, any time. In 2017 it's no longer a surprise to see people working from laptops or mobiles, so as we become more digitally comfortable, there should be a drive towards adopting mobility within business environments.
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Service Industry News
Time is money, and there is little that buys a pool service technician more time than an automatic pool cleaner. Automatic cleaners come in three basic varieties, utilizing the pool's suction side, pressure side, or operating independently of the pool's circulation system. Let's take a closer look at these invaluable time saving devices.
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