- > ERA Mourns the Passing of Bruce Anderson, CPMR
For release: January 9, 2025
With deep regret, ERA must inform you of the passing in mid-November of Bruce P. Anderson, CPMR, a member of the ERA Hall of Fame and a decades-long leader of the Chicagoland-Wisconsin ERA Chapter and the national association. He was 89.
Bruce was the second generation of … - > ERA Quick Connections – Jan. 2025, Vol. 1
January 2025, Volume 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTS
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released at the beginning of every month and can be accessed at ISM. The latest report says economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in November for the ninth consecutive month and the 25th time in the last … - > Announcing the 2025 ERA Conference Breakout Sessions & Speaker Line-Up
The ERA Conference Committee is pleased to announce the 13 breakout sessions and speaker line-up for the 2025 ERA Conference, scheduled for Feb. 23-25 in Austin, Texas.
These interactive and highly informative sessions are the highlight of the Conference, and the education and insights gained will not disappoint.Below is a list of the topics to …
- > Announcing 2025 ERA Conference General Session Speakers Dr. Mary Kelly and Kaplan Mobray
ERA PRESS RELEASE
December 16, 2024
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgThe 2025 ERA Conference Committee is pleased to announce that Dr. Mary Kelly and Kaplan Mobray will present as General Session speakers at the annual ERA Conference on Feb. 23-25, in Austin, Texas.
[caption id="attachment_53599" align="alignright" width="201"] Dr. Mary Kelly[/caption]Dr. …
- > ERA Quick Connections – Dec. 2024, Vol. 1
December 2024, Volume 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTS
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released at the beginning of every month and can be accessed at ISM. The latest report says economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in November for the eighth consecutive month and the 24th time in the last …
- > Sam Richter Debuts New SearchLink.ai Features
Exciting news for ERA SearchLink.ai users — there are incredible new features on the ERA SearchLink.ai engine!
In this new video, Sam Richter walks us through these new updates, including:NEW GPT Tools: Ask a Question, Company Analysis, Personal Analysis, Industrial Analysis, Prospect Communications, Sales Roleplay
Email/Phone/Address Finder
Online Documents and Lists … - > ERA Quick Connections – Nov. 2024, Vol. 2
November 2024, Volume 2
MONTHLY POS REPORTS
September 2024 shows basically no change relative to last month’s POS activity. September 2024 is down more than 6% versus September 2023. The last six months show no significant change month over month. However, we are charting a little more than a 4% drop from … - > Announcing Nikolas Badminton and Melissa Dailey Fairbanks as 2025 ERA Conference General Session Speakers
The 2025 ERA Conference Committee is pleased to announce that Nikolas Badminton and Melissa Dailey Fairbanks will present as General Session speakers at the annual ERA Conference on Feb. 23-25, in Austin, Texas.
[caption id="attachment_53307" align="alignright" width="204"] Nikolas Badminton[/caption]A futurist speaker who has mentored top executives and government officials, Nikolas Badminton …
- > ERA Quick Connections – Nov. 2024, Vol. 1
November 2024, Volume 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTS
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released at the beginning of every month and can be accessed at ISM. The latest report says economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in October for the seventh consecutive month and the 23rd time in the last …
- > The Fall 2024 issue of The Representor is out!
You won’t want to miss the new Fall 2024 issue of The Representor, packed full of great content for the electronics industry.
If you would like to receive a print copy of The Representor in addition to the digital version, subscribe here.
In this issue, don’t miss:
The cover story: “Shape Your Future Salesperson Now,” written by Daniel …
- > ERA Quick Connections – Oct. 2024, Vol. 2
October 2024, Volume 2
MONTHLY POS REPORTS
August 2024 was more of the same as far as POS activity. The first eight months of this year are about 5 percent below last year’s first eight months. When comparing August 2024 to August 2023, POS activity is also about 5 percent down.The month …
- > Erik Qualman Selected as 2025 ERA Conference Keynote Speaker
ERA PRESS RELEASE
October 17, 2024
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgDownload this press release as PDF
Erik Qualman Selected as Keynote Speaker for 2025 ERA Conference
The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announces that Erik Qualman, top technology speaker, #1 best-selling author and futurist, will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 ERA Conference, … - > ERA Quick Connections – Oct. 2024, Vol. 1
October 2024, Volume 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTS
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released at the beginning of every month and can be accessed at ISM. The latest report says economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in September for the sixth consecutive month and the 22nd time in …
- > ERA Quick Connections — September 2024, Vol. 2
September 2024, Volume 2
MONTHLY POS REPORTS
July 2024 dipped just slightly from previous months and is about the same as February numbers. When comparing July 2024 to July 2023, 2024 is better than last year. However, we continue to see sluggish POS activity for the year, which is running about 4 …
- > WATCH: New ERA Video — “Why Choose a Manufacturers’ Rep?”
Check out this new video resource for ERA members!
ERA proudly introduces “Why Choose a Manufacturers’ Representative?” — a new video resource that promotes the five key advantages that manufacturers’ reps provide to a principal.
> Local knowledge
> Synergistic product selling
> Relationships & territory coverage
> Longevity & experience
> AffordabilityThis is yet another …
- > ERA Quick Connections — September 2024, Vol. 1
September 2024, Volume 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTS
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released at the beginning of every month and can be accessed at ISM. The latest report says economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in August for the fifth consecutive month and the 21st time in the last …
- > ERA Welcomes New Team Members and Announces Current Structure of ERA Team
ERA is pleased to announce the latest structure of the ERA National team, including the addition of two members to its team.
— Kate Van Hise has joined ERA as Events Manager to replace Erin Collins who recently left ERA. Kate resides in Rockford, Ill., and is a graduate of Illinois … - > READ: The STEP 2024 Digital Brochure (Sessions, Speakers, Schedule & More!)
The new STEP 2024 digital brochure offers detailed information on ERA’s live, virtual sales training program that is less than one month away!
[caption id="attachment_51893" align="alignright" width="162"] View the STEP 2024 digital brochure.[/caption]
View the latest program, session and speaker information for STEP 2024, scheduled for Sept. 24-26.
This year’s sessions cover timely …
- > ERA Quick Connections — August 2024, Vol. 2
August 2024, Volume 2
MONTHLY POS REPORTS
June 2024 is down significantly from June 2023, and the second lowest month of the year, with only February being lower than June. Second quarter was just 1.2 percent below first quarter numbers; the second quarter of 2023 was 9 percent higher than this year.
Overall, …
- > 2025 ERA Conference Attendance & Sponsorship Registration Now Open!
We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025!
We are pleased to announce that registration and sponsorships are now open for the 2025 ERA Conference! We hope to see you at next year’s event, scheduled for Feb. 23-25 and hosted once again at the AT&T Hotel & Conference Center in Austin, … - > ERA Quick Connections — August 2024, Vol. 1
August 2024, Volume 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTS
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released at the beginning of every month and can be accessed at ISM. The latest report says economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in July for the fourth consecutive month and the 20th time …
- > ERA Member Notification: The Corporate Transparency Act
From ERA’s legal partner, SFBBG, comes this important news update:
“Effective January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (Act) became a federal law affecting all corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and other entities registered with the Secretary of State of the state of formation. All reporting entities must register their … - > ERA Quick Connections — July 2024, Vol. 2
July 2024, Volume 2
MONTHLY POS REPORTS
May 2024 numbers give a mixed message regarding POS activity. May was the second largest month of 2024; however, when comparing this May’s number to previous years, it was down 8 percent from last year and 6 percent from 2022. The first five months of …
- > The Summer 2024 issue of The Representor is out!
You won’t want to miss the new Summer 2024 issue of The Representor, packed full of great content for the electronics industry.
>> View the digital flipbook. <<
>> View the interactive PDF. <<
In this issue, don’t miss:The cover story: “Win the hearts and minds of your sales team — Best practices for managing …
- > ERA Announces 2025 Conference Theme
ERA PRESS RELEASE
July 11, 2024
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgERA Announces 2025 Conference Theme
The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) is excited to announce that the theme for the 2025 ERA Conference is “Power of Influence — Elevate, Expand, Evolve.”
The conference planning committee conference selected a theme that reflects their focus …
