Ever complained about local government or organizations and the way things are run? Now is your chance to help NESPA and the pool and spa industry run things the right way by volunteering to take part in NESPA’s Congress of Committees coming up October 23rd.

NESPA’s Design Awards Competition deadline is October 14th. As you plan to submit your best pools, spas and water features to the competition, here are 10 top tips on taking great pool and spa photos.

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Have you ever dreamed about having superpowers?  Well it turns out, “two ordinary brothers from Boston” as they refer to themselves, proved it’s not as difficult to achieve as you may think.  In their book, Life is Good, John and Bert Jacobs,...

Registration is now open for the 2020 Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City, which runs from January 28 to January 30, 2020. Register now and avoid the rush near year end as many of the best classes and hotels get filled up.

Glass tile is hugely popular among consumers in the northeast today. To learn proper installation techniques, sign up for the two-day course at NESPA headquarters (Hamilton, New Jersey) titled “Installation of Waterproofing Systems & Glass Tile.”

​When State Adopts License Regs, Industry Will Have 24 Months to ‘Grandfather’

Now is your chance to help NESPA make an impact in the pool and spa industry by volunteering to take part in NESPA’s Congress of Committees coming up on October 23rd and 24th.

Speaking of New Jersey licensing, the Certification that you and your key people will need to qualify for a New Jersey license in the near future and a Rockland County, New York license today is The Pool and Hot Tub Professionals Association’s (PHTA) Certified Pool...

NESPA’s Outstanding Achievement Awards 2019 is on the way and to get the recognition that you and your team deserve, you need to enter by October 14, 2019…No Exceptions!

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You must register for The Pool & Spa Show by November 15, 2019 to qualify for your free 4-day pass to all technical seminars at the big Show. You will save $60 per employee by getting those registrations done today. It is probably the greatest bargain in the pool &...

There is a new member benefit program (also called an affinity program) for credit card processing that could be a big money-saver for you called Zero fee’s.

Here is how the program benefits you, the NESPA member:

Unless you fully participate in your local chapter’s offerings, you are missing out on important programs that could add to your profitability in the upcoming pool season. Case in point, The Connecticut Chapter’s September 24th, 2019 Annual Meeting “Master...

For the first time ever, NESPA is putting the very best of the industry on display at the largest pool and spa party of the year! At the 2020 Pool & Spa Show Welcome Party, grab a drink, have a bite to eat and allow yourself to be inspired by the award-winning pool builds...

Glass tiled pools are stunning and many of the Gold Medal winners in NESPA’s Outstanding Achievement Awards programs over the years have featured this glittering material. But glass tile is not without its challenges to install.

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It’s almost the end of the year and while that means a lot of things to a lot of people, this year there is something that is capturing the minds and imaginations of many. No, I’m not talking about the holidays or the many upcoming industry events. Rather, I am...

The Northeast Spa & Pool Association recently completed its first-ever ‘Installation of Waterproofing Systems & Glass Tile” course at its Hamilton, New Jersey headquarters. The course ran from November 20 through 21. A total of 14 students attended the...

The deadline for FREE tech passes for members and their employees and for early bird business session passes closed on November 15th, 2019. But educational programming at the Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City, which runs from Sunday, January 26th through Thursday,...

Join the pool and spa industry at the big WELCOME PARTY at the Saloon Bar at the Wild Wild West (Bally’s Casino) on Monday, January 27 from 7-10 pm. It is the one event that brings together much of the pool and spa industry in the Northeast.

NESPA’s Congress of Committees, that once-a-year-event when the key leaders of the association come together to evaluate the work of its various committees over the past year and to set goals for the coming year, met on October 23-24 at its Hamilton, New Jersey...

Achieving your Pool & Hot Tub Alliance CERTIFICATIONS is your ticket to a more successful career in the pool and spa industry. There is no better place to begin or continue your certification program than at The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City.

If you wish to make a lasting difference in the pool and spa industry, donate this year and every year to The NESPA Foundation. The NESPA Foundation is for the Advancement of Education and Professionalism in the industry.

The fourth quarter edition of NESPA’s magazine, The Edge, is now online. At press time, you should be receiving your copy in the mail.

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Your road to profits and success in 2020 is through The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City, January 27-30. Attending this big event will get you and your employees ready for what lies ahead this season.  But be strategic about how you and your employees spend your time...

It is with a heavy heart that we inform NESPA members that Bob Baron, NESPA Past President, passed away last month. Bob was a friend, mentor and teacher to so many within the industry. He will be truly missed.

If you haven’t already done it, register right now for The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City. Once again in the last full week of January, The Pool & Spa Show will turn Atlantic City into the place to be for pool and spa professionals.  From the...

See NESPA’s 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award Winners—both the builders’ competition and the service companies--at The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City.

Look for the ‘Connection Center’ Upon Entering The Pool & Spa Show Everyone knows The Pool & Spa Show is just around the corner. As a NESPA member, make sure to take advantage of all the opportunities to connect this year, starting at the entrance of...

As the 2019 season comes to a close, pool and spa builders in the NESPA region report a strong year and are planning on the same for 2020.

Have you been in the pool & spa industry for 25 years or more? Volunteered for NESPA, PHTA or your local chapter for at least 5 years? If the answer is YES, you are eligible to be a part of the Quarter Century Club!

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The Northeast Spa & Pool Association’s 2019 Outstanding Achievement Awards for both the Builders and Service winners will be presented at the 2020 Welcome Party on Monday, January 27th at The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City. You are invited to...

There’s good news and there’s better news about The Pool & Spa Show! First, the good news: there’s still time to register online for the big Show in Atlantic City that begins on January 27th. What could be better news? If you are a procrastinator and...

In the past few years at The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City, The Training Wall, a 3,000-square-foot area on the Show Exhibit Floor, has grown in prominence and scope to become a multi-educational event that literally “Takes Your Learning to the Next Level”!

Stop by at NESPA’s Membership Suite located at The Training Wall to take advantage of your NESPA Member Benefits at The Show! The NESPA Suite is the place where you can meet with other members, get to know your chapter administrators and take a break from your hectic...

A special thank you to NESPA volunteers! The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City would not be possible each year without our dedicated volunteers in the industry.

This group of volunteers dedicates their time and efforts to tackling the workforce challenges in the pool and spa industry. Listen to what, NESPA Board Member, Jeremy Hasbrouck has to say about this important topic.

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Benjamin Franklin said: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” It is evident that many companies throughout the NESPA region and beyond are believers in Franklin’s approach as they prepared for the 2020 season at this year’s pool and spa...

Benjamin Franklin said: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” It is evident that many companies throughout the NESPA region and beyond are believers in Franklin’s approach as they prepared for the 2020 season at this year’s pool and spa...

Putting on The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City is a big, complex and difficult production. But one of the very toughest jobs at the Show each year, bar none, is being a judge in the “Best Booth” contest and having to select only five booths from among the...

NESPA announced the winners in its 2019 Outstanding Achievement Awards – Builders and Service Competition -- in Atlantic City, the night before the big Pool & Spa Show opened at its annual Welcome Party, which this year was held at The Saloon Bar at Bally's...

Running the people side of the pool and spa business is often the most challenging part of the job, especially this year with unemployment rates low and the economy booming. At The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City on Monday, January 27th, a special day-long program was...

​Rob Romano, David Cooke Plaster Co., South Windsor, Connecticut has won the coveted Paulette Pitrak “Above & Beyond” Award. It is NESPA’s highest volunteer recognition honoring members who have demonstrated an exceptional dedication to the association...

The Training Wall, that area of the Pool & Spa Show exhibit floor in Atlantic City that is devoted to hands-on training activities for the pool and spa industry, offered hands-on training in six key areas at the 2020 show. Demos included tile repair and renovation, a...

As you open your pools this spring, if you encounter scale on a pool, take action to help yourself and the industry by being part of a major research project to solve these problems once and for all.

The annual Quarter Century Club breakfast on the last day of The Pool & Spa Show is a gathering of long-time friends and associates, but it is also a time to remember those who have passed. This year’s breakfast marked the passing of Bob Baron, chairman of the...