NESPA inducted its 2026-2027 Board of Directors at the Association's Annual Membership Meeting held earlier this month. Newly elected Board President Bob Blanda shared,"As I begin my term as President of NESPA, I’m looking forward to the year ahead and to the opportunity to work with so many people who care deeply about this industry. I’m also excited about working with the new Board of Directors and Executive Committee. We have a strong group of industry professionals...

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be recognized for the amazing work your company did this year! There is only ONE WEEK left to submit your entries to the 2026 Outstanding Achievement Awards! All entries in every competition (Builder’s, Service, & Retail) must be submitted by Wednesday, October 7th  Your best work deserves more than compliments - it deserves industry accolades! All award winners will receive a customizable social media toolkit to...

Upcoming NESPA Women In the Industry Events WITI programs are open to anyone working in the pool & spa industry in all aspects and with all levels of experience! There are plenty of opportunities to get involved and be a part of the WITI community this fall. There is the 2026 Annual WITI Walk/ Run 5K, the Penn-Jersey Chapter WITI Luncheon featuring Speaker Erica Liermann presenting, Built, Not Born: How Doing Hard Things Builds Confidence, and the Metro NY/NJ Chapter WITI Luncheon...

NESPA’s Educación en Español initiative kicked off with industry expert Jorge Olivares of GSI Pool Finishes / Gunite Specialists, covering Pool Automation Systems and Water Chemistry. It was a great turnout for the class and an exciting start to this new initiative! Congratulations to the attendees who helped to make the class a success, and luckily there will be more Spanish-language education coming. The Pool & Spa Show will offer 9 technical classes in Spanish, and NESPA will...

Concerned about the rising costs and growing complexities of the health insurance market? Looking for more affordable health benefit solutions to offer your team? You’re not alone! Laurie W. from Advantage Pools describes making the switch to Meridio as “nice to have a partner that delivers on their promise.” Since 2023, NESPA’s partner Meridio has been offering our members more cost-effective solutions for offering health benefits. With open enrollment just...

Health benefits are changing quickly. Join Meridio, a trusted partner in the health insurance space, for a 30-minute webinar exploring key trends impacting rates, what’s ahead, and what businesses like yours should consider when planning for 2027. Register for the upcoming webinar on Thursday, September 17 at 1:00–1:30 PM (EST) now! If you’re looking to make more confident health benefit decisions as you plan for EOY and 2027, this webinar is for you — sign-up...