- > ERA Water Cooler: “Refreshing Your Website and Digital Image During COVID-19”
Oct. 23, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationAn audio recording of the Oct. 20 ERA Water Cooler, “Refreshing Your Website and Digital Image During COVID-19” is now live.
In this session, two digital media experts discussed valuable tips for improving a company’s overall digital image. The conversation touched on topics such as what …
- > ERA Podcast — Association Collaboration: Women in Electronics
Oct. 15, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe latest episode of ERA Talks, “Association Collaboration: Women in Electronics,” is now live. In this podcast episode, Jackie Mattox, founder and president of Women in Electronics (WE) discusses WE’s gender parity efforts, goals, expansion, history, and the collaboration with industry leaders and associations to …
- > ERA Water Cooler: A View of the Pandemic — Manufacturer’s Insight
Wed., Oct. 7, 2020
Source Electronics Representatives AssociationAn audio recording of the Oct. 6 ERA Water Cooler, “A View of the Pandemic — Manufacturer’s Insight,” is now live.
In this episode, two electronics manufacturers share their views on the pandemic. The discussion focused on what manufacturers expect from their reps and from …
- > In Memoriam of Joe Penna
ERA is saddened to report the passing of Joe Penna on Aug. 28, 2020 . He was 87.
Penna was the founder of the sales representative firm Precision Marketing Services Inc. (Florida). Originally from Linden, New Jersey, Penna joined the Air Force and was a member of one of the original …
- > ERA Quick Connections – September V2
September 2020, Volume 2
ERA’s Quick Connections is issued twice a month. ERA invites you to share recent newsworthy items and calendar dates with your fellow members at info@era.org.Monthly POS Reports
Budde Marketing, which provides monthly POS Index reports to ERA members, issued its latest summary, running from January 2018 through July … - > ERA Thanks Karin Derkacz for 50 Years of Service
September 28, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) congratulates Karin Derkacz on her anniversary of 50 years of service.
[caption id="attachment_25992" align="alignright" width="250"] Video: Congratulations Karin Derkacz on 50 Years of Service[/caption]
Karin joined ERA on Sept. 28, 1970. During her five decades at ERA, Karin has been and remains …
- > 2021 ERA Conference Is Going Virtual
The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) and the 2021 ERA Conference Planning Committee are excited to announce that the 2021 ERA Conference will be a fully virtual event.
The transition of the 2021 ERA Conference from an in-person to a virtual event was necessitated by the pandemic, social distancing regulations and …
- > ERA Quick Connections – September V1
September 2020, Volume 1
ERA’s Quick Connections is issued twice a month. ERA invites you to share recent newsworthy items and calendar dates with your fellow members at info@era.org.Manufacturing Data Reports
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released at the beginning of every month and can be … - > Walter Tobin ‘Leader in Highlight’ Interview
Listen to the Women in Electronics’ latest WE Radio featuring Walter Tobin, CEO of ERA, who discusses the importance of recruitment at the college level and diversity across the industry. Tobin also shares current challenges facing manufacturers’ reps and ERA’s plans to support them.
Listen at https://www.buzzsprout.com/737771/4494515.
- > In Memoriam of Pat D’Anna
July 17, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationERA is saddened to report the passing of Pat D’Anna , a true sales professional, on June 27, 2020. He was 80.
Pat spent 48 years in the electronics industry in his beloved home state of Michigan. His tenure included positions at Intel, Arrow, and finally …
- > Now Available: 2021 ERA Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
July 17, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationERA announces that sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2021 ERA Conference, “Stronger Together: Reconnecting & Reinventing for Success,” scheduled Feb. 28 – March 2 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in Austin, Texas.
Join the prestigious roster of ERA conference sponsors by …
- > ERA Quick Connections – July V1
July 2020, Volume 1
ERA’s Quick Connections is issued twice a month. ERA invites you to share recent newsworthy items and calendar dates with your fellow members at info@era.org.Manufacturing Data Reports
Manufacturing data reports from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) are released on or about the first of every month and … - > ERA Conference Committee Announces 2021 Theme
June 30, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) Conference Committee revealed the theme — “Stronger Together: Reconnecting & Reinventing for Success” — of the 2021 ERA Conference, scheduled Feb. 28 – March 2 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in Austin, Texas.
The committee, which has been …
- > ERA Announces 2021 Conference Committee
May 12, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announces the appointment of the chair, vice chair and members of the 2021 Conference Committee responsible for the planning and development of the ERA Conference scheduled Feb. 28 – March 2, 2021, at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center …
- > Sales Reps Supporting the Supply Chain for Critical Infrastructure Parts and Services Serve an ‘Essential’ Role Consistent with CISA Guidance
April 9, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationBy Gerald M. Newman and Adam J. Glazer ERA General Counsel
The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) is fully supportive of public and private efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. Toward that end, ERA recognizes and appreciates the advisory memo issued by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure …
- > Coronavirus Relief Programs for Small Businesses
April 2, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) is committed to sharing important information with its members during these challenging times.
The following resources offer assistance to small businesses affected by the coronavirus:
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released its Coronavirus Loan Guide to help small businesses, independent contractors and …
- > ERA Launches New Monthly Podcast Series, ERA Talks
April 1, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announces the launch of its new monthly podcast series, ERA Talks. The series will feature informative and educational interviews with industry leaders in a quick conversational format.
ERA Talks will be available on various key podcast networks allowing listeners to tune …
- > ERA Announces New Teleconference Series
March 20, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives Association
ERA Water Cooler — An Open Forum During Times of Uncertainty
It is obvious that our personal and business lives have changed over the past week or so. “Shelter in place” and “work from home” are the battle cries of the day and all of us … - > EDS 2020 Cancelled
March 17, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationIn the wake of rapidly changing and unprecedented circumstances surrounding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the EDS Board of Directors, along with sponsor associations — ECIA, ERA and GEDA — have made the decision to cancel the EDS Summit this year.
While we understand that this …
- > Coronavirus: Avoid Non-Essential Travel
March 12, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationIn an abundance of caution due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, ERA recommends that all sales representatives avoid any non-essential, work-related or personal travel until further notice.
During this time, we encourage you to utilize alternative means of servicing customers, including telephone, electronic communications, or …
- > ERA Presents First Annual Tobin Bridge Award
March 4, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) presented the First Annual Tobin Bridge Award to ERA CEO Walter E. Tobin at the 2020 ERA Conference, held in Austin, Texas, Feb. 23-25.
This award was created to honor Tobin’s significant contributions to ERA and recognize his distinguished ability to …
- > ERA Honors Karin Derkacz of ERA with 2020 Tess Hill Award
March 3, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationAt the 2020 ERA Conference, held in Austin, Texas, Feb. 23-25, the Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) presented the Fourth Annual Tess Hill Award to Karin Derkacz, Executive Assistant at ERA.
[caption id="attachment_24262" align="alignright" width="300"] Bob Evans (right), CPMR, of EK Micro presented the Fourth Annual Tess …
- > ERA Announces Chapters of the Year Award Recipients for 2019 Activities
March 2, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationAt the 2020 ERA Conference, held Feb. 23-25 in Austin, Texas, the Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announced the chapters that have been selected as Chapters of the Year award recipients for their 2019 activities. The awards are based on four categories: Education, Marketing Services, Membership/Member …
- > John O’Brien Named Recipient of Ray Hall Spirit of ERA Award
Feb. 26, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) has announced that John O’Brien, CPMR, vice president of Coakley, Boyd & Abbett Inc. in Framingham, Mass., is the 14th recipient of the Ray Hall Spirit of ERA Award.
[caption id="attachment_24132" align="alignright" width="300"] Chuck Tanzola, CPMR, of Fusion Sourcing Group (left) …
- > 2019 Jess Spoonts – ERA White Pin Scholarship Awarded
Feb. 14, 2020
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) White Pin Group has announced that Greg Thompson, CPMR, of the Charlotte-based SACS Inc. is the 2019 recipient of the Jess Spoonts – ERA White Pin Scholarship Award. Thompson will receive a $1,000 grant that can be used to fund …
