PHTA is pleased to launch a new member-driven series, Industry Insights. We talk to pool professionals as well as outside sources to give our members the most up-to-date information on industry trends and challenges. Our first article is Push & Pool: What's causing supply chain disruptions – and how to secure the products you need at a reasonable price. Take a look!

Are you or do you know an outstanding public health official who is advancing the public’s health and safe use of recreational water in pools, spas, and waterparks? Fill out a nomination form today for the Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant, a $5,000 grant to develop or enhance their educational, safety, operational, and technical programs. The deadline is this Friday, August 12!

Want to stay up-to-date on the latest activities from the PHTA Government Relations Team? Sign up for our GR Newsletter and GR Alerts to keep on top of what's happening nationally and in your state, and to learn about what you can do at a grassroots level to support our efforts.

In June and July, we were excited to welcome six CPIs, six CBPs, two Advanced CBPs, and five Master CBPs. Congratulations to all on earning your new professional certifications!

Looking for the newly certified CPO list? Stay tuned for next week's newsletter!

CPSA/PHTA and the International Code Council are hosting a virtual event to help you understand the importance of adopting updated swimming pool and spa codes. The free webinar will be held 1-2 p.m. PT (4-5 p.m. ET) on August 23 and will present an overview of the residential provisions of the 2021 ISPSC and how it integrates into the 2022 California Residential Codes. Participation is limited for this free event, so register today!

PHTA is partnering with NESPA to host C260: GENESIS® CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Vinyl Liner / Fiberglass Pools on September 15-17 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Day one will cover 8 hours of required hydraulics for both vinyl liner and fiberglass pool installations. Days two and three will cover the fundamentals of installation, structural components, automatic pool covers, and additional water features for both vinyl liner and fiberglass pools. C260 is a required course to become a Certified Builder Professional (CBP). Register today!

PHTA's Breakfast of Champions is a new relationship- and idea-building event that connects industry subject matter experts with a group of peers for a deep dive into solutions around a specific topic. Join us Wednesday, November 16 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center for a great breakfast (sponsored by Raypak) and great discussions. Buy your ticket when you register for PSP/Deck Expo!

AQUA Live is right around the corner. Between October 5-7 (pre-conference begins October 3), thousands of successful pool and spa professionals will gather at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, for education, forums, exhibits and events—not to mention a Welcome Party at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

The Equip Exposition has expanded its education opportunities for landscape professionals to broaden their businesses into the latest segments and markets. Build your business with the Pool and Spa track featuring GENESIS®, taking place October 18-21 in Louisville, Kentucky.

PHTA has partnered with Hotel Engine to offer members discounted rates on hotel stays and services. Members save up to 60% off of corporate hotel rates, get intuitive search and filtering for intelligent booking, enjoy time-saving expense tracking tools and available direct bill and booking management tools, gain access 24/7 to U.S.-based customer support, and get it all without contracts, annual fees, or minimums. For more information, visit https://join.hotelengine.com/join/join-apsp or contact Brett Power at power@unapurchasing.com or (816) 668-0386.

PHTA is looking for seasoned industry professionals who want to give back to the industry by sharing their knowledge, experiences, and advice with another PHTA member through our unique, members-only mentoring program. Your level of commitment is in your hands – you can select your start and end dates, identify how many mentees you’d like to accept, and approve or decline requests from prospective mentees. View our Mentor Toolkit to learn more.

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Viking Capital, one of the leading finance companies in the swimming pool industry, is proud to announce its newest team member, Sarah Bess. She will join the Viking team as the Director of Business Development, overseeing key accounts and strategic partnerships within the pool and home improvement industry.