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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 eight states need your immediate attention. For more information, email Jennifer Hatfield at jhatfield@apsp.org.
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APSP's Media Partner AQUA Magazine showcases our 2018 International Awards of Excellence (AOE) winners in their October 2018 issue. Download the digital version here. Starting on October 9, you can vote for your favorite installation at APSP.org/FanFavorite. We will celebrate our winners at the 2018 APSP Awards reception held at Mandalay Bay's Border Grill. You can submit entries into our 2019 AOE competition starting on January 31, 2019 at APSP.org/AOE.
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APSP Member J&M Pool Services LLC — a full-service pool company — is Coweta's 2018 Small Business of the Year and Employer Category winner — the first time a company has won two categories.
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As we head into the last quarter of the year, make it the best one yet by becoming an APSP Partner. Download our partner opportunities flyer here. Exclusive to APSP Members Only, partnership opportunities are a great way to get the brand exposure you need quickly with the right target audience. If you need a more custom solution, let us know. APSP Director of Membership and Business Development, Seth Ewing, can work with you to reach your goals. For more information, email Seth Ewing at sewing@apsp.org or call him directly at 703.647.2542.
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Attention Georgia APSP Members! Check out these upcoming events:
• October 2018:
October 20: 10th Annual Silent Auction benefiting Camp Southern Ground
• November 2018:
November 15: WAVE Young Professionals Network Event Happens on November 15th
• December 2018:
December 13: Annual Holiday Party and Southeast Design Awards
For more details on any of these events, please visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/georgiaapsp.
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Plaskolite, North America's largest manufacturer of acrylic sheet, recently purchased Lucite International's continuous cast acrylic sheet business. While it is undoubtedly an exciting time, it's also business as usual. Today the company remains focused on delivering the color trends and innovation that fuel industry growth.
AQUA Magazine
It's one of the most familiar and trusted products in the pool industry, yet few people who use dichlor (sodium dichloro-S-triazinetrione) know much beyond the fact that it will kill algae, oxidize waste and provide an acceptable chlorine residual. This month's Tech Notes provides some helpful detail.
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McEwen offers 33 of the finest 27 mil in-ground vinyl
liner patterns, backed by the most experienced staff in the industry. Buy your
liners direct from the experts you can trust to ensure quality liners that fit!
Free 1-Day Gold Rush Service is available on three patterns, at no charge.
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AQUA Magazine
Believe it or not, social media outlets aren't just for posting vacation pictures and making people feel uncomfortable with your political rants. It's been proven time and time again that these social vehicles can also help you sell more products and improve customer engagement, which can set you up for improved sales in years to come.
We've turned to the experts to explore the social media secrets that can help hot tub dealers move more of those big, bubbling gateways to relaxation and boost your overall bottom line.
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Save big with Lenovo's family & friends sale event! When looking for the best deals and discounts this is the best time to shop with discounts and savings up to 27% off. ! Learn more at https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/apsp or call 1-800-426-7235.
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APSP Expo Education Deadlines and PPSO Instructor Courses:
APSP University Expo Course Registration Deadline | October 12
PPSO Instructor Courses | View Courses
24/7/365 Online Education:
PSCC Pool & Spa Construction Course (24 CEUs)
CST Certified Pool & Spa Service Technician (24 CEUs)
CMS Certified Pool & Spa Maintenance Specialist (24 CEUs)
CHTT Certified Pool & Spa Hot Tub Technician (24 CEUs)
PPSO Professional Pool & Spa Operator (12 CEUs)
Improving Your Bottom Line Using Project Management (24 CEUs)
Cracking the CBP Exam (2 CEUs)
Cracking the CST Exam (2 CEUs)
Cracking the CMS Exam (2 CEUs)
Pool & Spa Inspection Seminar (3 CEUs)
KTAR News
How often do you really use your swimming pool?
If you have children, maybe they splash around in it every day in summer. But if children aren't around, you might only use it once or twice a week in summer and never in winter.
So, now and then, you wonder about whether to shut the pool down for a few months or even longer than that even if you live in your house part-time.
Here are some easy solutions.
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Forbes
Some of my fondest memories from growing up in northern New Jersey center around the in-ground pool my father installed at our home when I was in my teens. For my dad, the pool was a labor of love and a not too subtle device for getting my mom, brothers, and sister to spend time together for afternoon barbeques and family swims. But for all the joy that it brought him, there was one thing that he truly hated about pool maintenance: Treating the water on a regular basis so that it was safe to swim in.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
 Now that summer's over, it's time to start dreaming of what the rest of the year holds. For most people, that means thinking about the holidays. After all, Christmas is only about 100 days away! However, some people simply can't wait that long! More than 10 percent of internet shoppers surveyed by eMarketer said they start their holiday shopping before September. While it's easy to write them off as enthusiasts, you may be surprised that nearly half of those shopping on the internet (40 percent) start purchasing before November.
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CNBC
Try this experiment: Look around your town and think back to what it looked like 10 years ago. Chances are, the stores that line the streets or anchor the malls are different. Circuit City, Linens-n-Things and Radio Shack are all gone. In their place are names like Nordstrom Rack, Saks Off Fifth and Zara. It's a physical representation of how the consumer has changed over the last decade. The financial crisis of 2008 left an indelible mark on consumer behaviors that still affect how Americans spend today.
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Forbes
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive or employee wanting to create a name for yourself, identifying your personal brand will help you stand out in the market and manifest the success and impact you deserve.
So how do you identify your personal brand?
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Inc.
"Everything you say can and will be used against you."
That statement is true not just in a criminal arrest. In the workplace, great leaders know the words and phrases you use are critically important. They set the tone for the entire office, and you simply can't lead a team unless you choose words carefully. If you use the right words, even with unruly and difficult employees, you can lead well.
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Manufacturing Global
The number of machines and robots in the workplace is set to almost double the amount of jobs that it will replace by 2025. According to a report by the World Economic Forum, it is anticipated that approximately 133 million jobs worldwide could be created due to rapid technological advances in the workplace within the next 10 years, in comparison to the 75 million that could potentially be replaced.
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Manufacturing.net
Looking at the numbers, it's obvious the world has become obsessed with the internet of things, a global network of connected devices, appliances, equipment and people to provide performance insights that greatly improve the way the world manufactures products. By 2020, the installed base of IoT devices is expected to reach 31 billion, while the global market grows from $8.9 trillion.
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Thema News
Comparing the size of his pool to Kanye West's, Drake caused a stir by rapping, "Ye's pool is nice, mine's just big is what I'm saying" on Summer Sixteen. West responded to Drake by reportedly building a lake-sized pool in his backyard.
Yet despite the back and forth between the two rap giants over their pools, the two artists' pools pale in comparison to the ones found in places like Sharm el Sheik, Egypt and San Alfonso del Mar, Chile, where two of the ten largest swimming pools in the world are located.
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