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APSP
A public review and comment period is open now through Oct. 17, 2016, on a proposed new American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard, which addresses water conservation efficiency in pools, spas, portable spas and swim spas.
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| APSP tees off at Ralph Kerber Golf Tournament in Chino Hills
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APSP
APSP's Susan Kregar will be greeting golfers on the first tee at the Ralph Kerber Golf Tournament in Chino Hills, Oct. 10. Say hello to her and don't forget to grab your colorful APSP giveaway. For more information contact Susan Kregar.
| Department of Labor Overtime Rule — Changes go into effect Dec. 1
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APSP
In 2014, President Obama directed the Department of Labor (DOL) to update the overtime regulations. The final revised rule came out in May and it will go into effect Dec. 1 this year. The final rule may directly impact YOUR BUSINESS — make sure you are prepared for the changes by reviewing the rule and relevant documents being provided by the Department of Labor at https://www.dol.gov/featured/overtime. In short, the rule:
- Raises the salary threshold indicating eligibility from $455/week to $913 ($47,476 per year).
- Automatically updates the salary threshold every three years, based on wage growth over time.
- Bonuses and commissions will be allowed to satisfy 10 percent of the minimum salary threshold.
- The bonuses and commissions can be paid quarterly and catch-up payments can be made within one week of the end of the quarter.
The final rule will become effective on Dec. 1, 2016. The final rule does not make any changes to the duties test for executive, administrative and professional employees.
| Enhance your Member Locator listing
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APSP
As a member, you receive one free listing on our APSP Member Locator for consumers. Visited by thousands of consumers each month, the Member Locator is a great way to get exposure with consumers looking for your services. Check out your listing here. For just $50 per branch, you can enhance your exposure by including all of your locations. For more information, email Member Services.
| Golden State pool builders need your votes!
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APSP
A number of California members are up for the Fan Favorite Award! Did you vote today? If not, it's not too late. If not, it's not too late. Visit APSP.org/FanFavorite and vote for your favorite 2016 International Awards of Excellence (AOE) winner. We'll present the 2016 Fan Favorite Award at the APSP Awards Reception this Nov. 1. For more information, email Lorna Watkins.
APSP
Estimated change in new inground pool construction from 2014-2015, by region. From the 2015 YEARBOOK available here.
| Only 2 weeks left to register for Expo education
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APSP
Expo is a month away so finalize your plans by registering for APSP University Expo Education. This is the last time this year that we're offering all five top APSP University courses at an onsite location. Seats are still available but you must register by Thursday, Oct. 21 to be able to take your exam.
Here are the featured courses:
PSCC Pool & Spa Construction Course
CMS Certified Maintenance Specialist® Course
CHTT Certified Hot Tub Technician® Course
CST Certified Service Technician® Course
Retail Boot Camp Course.
Students that successfully complete the courses will be eligible to sit for an APSP exam onsite at Expo on Nov. 1, at a local New Orleans PSI testing center or at a PSI testing center that is convenient for them. For more information, email APSP University.
| Chapter forum registration deadline extended
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APSP
Due to popular demand, we've extended the registration deadline until this Fri., Oct. 7. If you missed out on sending in your RSVP you still can. This is a must attend event for all APSP Chapters. Facilitated by Peggy Hoffman of Mariner Management & Marketing, this event will help you learn new techniques for member engagement at the local level and how to navigate the changing association landscape for stronger grassroots. The event is free but you must email Lorna Watkins your RSVP by, Oct. 7, this Friday.
| Encourage young professionals to network in New Orleans
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APSP
APSP's WAVE Network will host a reception the first day of Expo, Nov. 2, at Fulton Alley just blocks away from the convention center. Attendees will enjoy spending time and networking with their pool, spa and hot tub colleagues while having a few cocktails and appetizers. The cost to attend is $10. Register now by emailing wave@apsp.org.
| Product of the Month — 2015 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code and Commentary
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APSP
It's time to get the ISPSC — the only comprehensive swimming pool code coordinated with the I-Codes and APSP Standards. The ISPSC contains minimum regulations for public and residential pools, spas and hot tubs using prescriptive and performance related provisions. Order your code today at APSP.org/Store. For more information, email Carvin DiGiovanni.
Aqua Magazine
How are retailers in the hot tub industry faring? What's happening right now — and where are things headed down the line? To find out, we spoke to four retailers throughout North America and asked them the same five questions about their businesses and the industry as a whole.
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Spa Retailer
We all know hot tubs can help certain ailments. Often retailers hear testimonials from customers about how a hot tub improved their life. So what do you do when you know a hot tub could greatly benefit someone in pain, but they don't have the means to buy your product?
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VentureBeat
The retail industry is inundated with buzzwords that describe the best way to engage with consumers — such as omnichannel marketing, customer journey, and a 360-degree view — to provide a more personalized and optimized experience. All of these buzzwords point to a common problem most retail marketers are aching to solve: How can they use customer data to create timely insight into what customers are doing in-store and/or online and convert that into strategies and actions that increase sales?
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Fox Business
As issues with credit card chip readers continue to leave consumers and businesses vulnerable to identity theft, many retailers are rolling out a different type of solution — paying by mobile app.
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| SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT |
By Betty Boyd
 Have you ever thrown a small pebble into a pond a noticed the ripples that emanate from the center? Or thrown a bigger stone and watched its effect? Leadership works in the same manner. What you say and how you act (or react) has a similar effect. Every action has a positive or negative reaction and consequence. So how can leaders be confident they are sending the right message? Here are some ways to have control over the ripple effect.
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By Doug Haymore
 It's still warm in many parts of the United States, but for businesses operating retail locations, this is the time of year to start thinking about the winter — specifically about how snow and ice will be managed. While a white winter sounds great, it can be a burden for those in charge of facility maintenance. Snow can wreak havoc on your property, causing damage to your parking lot and hurting your curb appeal, as well as posing a safety hazard for patrons.
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By Alan Kelsky
 Only a generation ago, manufacturing facilities saw the first use of computers on the shop floor to control minor scheduling tasks. Today, computers are ubiquitous in manufacturing plants. They are found in robotics used to produce items, and they run complex machinery used daily in the manufacturing process. What enables a machine to work well by itself or as part of a work group of like machines is the phenomenon known as machine-to-machine communications, or M2M.
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MarketWatch
American manufacturers said business improved in September as new orders rose, but the industry is still struggling to grow amid soft demand in the U.S. and weak exports, a survey of executives found. The Institute for Supply Management said its manufacturing index rose to 51.5 percent last month after dipping into negative territory in August.
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