- > 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 Quick Connections – June V2
June 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 April … - > 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 …
- > ERA Mourns the Loss of Bernard C. Newman, Jr.
Source: Electronics Representatives Association
It is with great sadness that ERA must report the passing on Jan. 31, 2020, of Bernard C. Newman, Jr., former chairman of the ERA National Board and long-serving member of the ERA Insurance Trust Board. He was 92.
For a recent profile of Bernie and to read …
- > Chicagoland-Wisconsin Chapter of ERA Elects New Leadership
The Chicagoland-Wisconsin Chapter of the Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announced that it has appointed new officers for the 2020-2021 term. They are: Chairman – Tom Trzeciak, of ALT Technical Sales; President – Rick LaPiana of Cain-Forlaw Company; VP / Fiscal & Legal – Diana Nawrocki of ESA Technical Marketing; VP …
- > Carolinas ERA Announces New Leadership
The Carolinas Chapter of the Electronics Representatives Association (CERA) announced that it has appointed new officers for the 2020-2021 term. They are: Chairman of the Board – Buzz Reynolds of Performance Technical Sales; President – Penny Hoglund of AEM Group; VP / Finance – Annette Paden of South Atlantic Components …
- > In Memoriam of Julie Baker
Source: Electronics Representatives Association
The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) mourns the loss of Julie Baker of Fairport, N.Y. Baker passed away on Jan. 3, 2020. She was 58.
Baker was account manager for GMA located in Pittsford, N.Y., and served as the secretary/treasurer of the Empire State Chapter of ERA.
She was predeceased …
- > Nominations are now open for the 2019 Ray Hall Spirit of ERA Award
Source: Electronics Representatives Association
To All ERA Board Members, Group Chairs, Chapter Officers and Managers:
It is a pleasure to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Ray Hall Spirit of ERA Award.
This prestigious award was established in 2004 to honor ERA’s CEO of 40+ years, Ray Hall, and …
- > December ERA Chapter News Briefs
The Chicagoland-Wisconsin Chapter of ERA hosted a holiday happy hour and annual charity toy drive event on Dec. 12, 2019. The toy drive collected toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Program whose mission is to help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s …
- > 2020 ERA Conference Update – New Digital Brochure is Online
The 2020 ERA Conference Committee is working hard to deliver another outstanding conference program!
We are excited to share the 2020 ERA Conference Digital Brochure, a new interactive resource designed to provide you the latest program, session and speaker updates on the 2020 ERA Conference, scheduled Feb. 23-25, at the AT&T …
- > 2020 ERA Conference Committee Announces Tuesday General Session Topics and Speakers
Nov. 6, 2019
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) Conference Committee has announced the two Tuesday, Feb. 25, General Sessions topics and speakers at the upcoming 2020 Conference — “Takin’ it to the Streets: Succeeding in a Dynamic Market.”
Sam Richter, an internationally recognized expert and speaker on sales, marketing …
- > 2020 ERA Conference Committee Announces Monday General Session Topics and Speakers
Oct. 25, 2019
Source: Electronic Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) Conference Committee has announced the two Monday, Feb. 24, General Sessions topics and speakers at the upcoming 2020 Conference, slated Feb. 23-25, 2020, at the AT&T Conference Center in Austin, Texas. The topics and speakers were carefully selected to reflect …
- > ERA 2020 Conference Committee Announces Keynote Speaker
Oct. 3, 2019
Source: Electronics Representatives AssociationThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) 2020 Conference Committee announces that Connie Podesta, Hall of Fame speaker, award-winning author, former radio/TV personality, therapist, expert on the psychology of sales, leadership, change, accountability and engagement, and comedienne, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming conference, scheduled …
