- > ERA Quick Connections – December, Vol. 1
December 2022, Volume 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTSManufacturing 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 first time since May 2020, after 29 consecutive months of …
- > ERA Announces Day One General Session Speakers for 2023 Conference
The general session speakers for the first day of the 2023 ERA Conference have been announced!
Back by popular demand for the third year in a row, attendee favorite Bernard Baumohl, chief economist for The Economic Outlook Group, will present “Navigating Through Economic Uncertainty” on Monday morning, Feb. 27.
Chris McChesney, … - > Apply Today: ERA’s White Pin Internship Program
ERA’s White Pin Internship Program is Now Accepting Applications for 2023
The ERA White Pin Internship Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2023!This internship program offers a manufacturer’s rep (who is an ERA member) a chance to hire a rising college junior or senior as a summer intern with the …
- > Meridith Elliott Powell Selected as Keynote Speaker at 2023 ERA Conference
The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) is pleased to announce that Meridith Elliott Powell, award-winning author, speaker and business strategist, will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 ERA Conference, which will take place Feb. 26-28 at the AT&T Conference Center in Austin, Texas.
Powell will open the 2023 Conference program on …
- > ERA Quick Connections – Nov. 2022, Vol. 1
November 2022, Volume 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTSManufacturing 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 grew in October, with the overall economy achieving a 29th consecutive month of growth.
ISM …
- > ERA Announces 2022 COLT Graduates
The Electronics Representatives Association announces the latest graduates of its 2022 Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) program, held virtually from Nov. 4-6, 2022.
COLT is an annual instruction program designed to offer practical knowledge, tips and ERA insider information on chapter management and planning tactics to help chapter leaders meet the …
- > The Fall issue of The Representor is now live!
The Fall issue of The Representor is out and you won’t want to miss it!
In this issue, you won’t want to miss:
In the cover story, Sannah Vinding writes about how developing leadership skills is the investment companies can make that produces infinite ROI.
Walter Tobin, CEO of ERA, writes … - > ERA Quick Connections – October 2022, Vol. 2
October 2022, Volume 2
Showcase your company in front of 3,500 industry members! Find out more.
MONTHLY POS REPORTS
August of 2022 shows yet another extremely strong month in POS activity; it’s a full 25 percent ahead of the same month last year. This year is showing absolutely no sign of a slowdown as …
- > Register Your Spot for FREE – ERA Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT)
To All ERA Members:
ERA is excited to announce that the Chapter Officers Leadership Training (COLT) program will return virtually this fall — Nov. 2-4, 2022. All ERA chapters leaders, and potential leaders, are encouraged to participate in this dynamic instructional program focused on chapter management and planning tactics.
This is a great way …
- > New ERA Podcast: Cost-Effect Sales Coverage that is Hiding in Plain Sight
Tune in the latest episode of ERA Talks which explores in-depth how and why manufacturers’ reps are a perfect and immediate solution to a manufacturer’s need for territory coverage and new customer acquisition in light of the shortage of qualified sales professionals. These reps are “hiding in plain sight.”Don’t miss out …
- > ERA Quick Connections – October 2022, Vol. 1
October 2022, Volume 1
Showcase your company in front of 3,500 industry members! Find out more.
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 grew in September, …
- > ERA Quick Connections – Sept. 2022, Vol. 2
September 2022, Volume 2
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MONTHLY POS REPORTS
Budde Marketing, which provides monthly POS Index reports to ERA members, issued its latest summary, running from January 2020 through July 2022. The index now includes more than 125 manufacturers. View the latest index.
July 2022 dipped …
- > ERA Mourns Gene Straube
Gene F. Straube
Aug. 29, 1928 – Sept. 4, 2022
Atherton, California
Gene Straube was born at home in a brownstone on 86th Street in Manhattan 94 years ago to Eugene and Agnes Kramer Straube, young immigrants from Germany. As their fourth child arriving 15-20 years after his three sisters, and the only … - > ERA Will Attend electronica 2022 in Munich
[caption id="attachment_35020" align="alignright" width="344"] ERA’s booth will be located at Hall B4, stand 178, on Nov. 15-18. Photo courtesy of electronica.[/caption]
ERA is proud to be counted among the many exhibitors that will attend electronica 2022, the premier international electronics industry tradeshow and conference that will bring together companies from more …
- > ERA Quick Connections – Sept. 2022, Vol. 1
September 2022, Volume 1
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Find out more here.
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTSManufacturing 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 …
- > ERA’s Empire Chapter Raises $35,000 for Local Domestic Violence Shelter at its Annual Golf Tournament
The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) is proud to announce that the Empire ERA Chapter raised $35,000 at its Aug 1., 2022, Julie Baker Memorial Golf Tournament to donate to the Willow Domestic Violence Center in Rochester, N.Y.
Julie Baker, an engineer who worked in electronic component sales for GMA, was tragically …
- > 2023 ERA Conference: Attendee & Sponsorship Registration OPEN
We look forward to seeing you at the 2023 ERA Conference!
Attendee registration and sponsorship registration is now open.View registration information and register online.
View sponsorship opportunities and register to be a sponsor.
This highly regarded educational and networking event offers the only opportunity for electronics industry reps, manufacturers and distributors to learn …
- > Registration for ERA Virtual Sales Training is Now Open!
ERA’s second annual Virtual Sales Training is taking place Oct. 4-6, 2022, and registration is now open!
This year’s dynamic program will feature all-new content and speakers.
This virtual training event will provide the opportunity for representatives, manufacturers and distributors to sharpen their sales skills. Nine robust 75-minute educational sales training modules, …
- > ERA Announces 2023 Annual Conference Theme
ERA’s 2023 Annual Conference Committee is proud to present the theme of “Moving On, Moving Beyond” for the educational and networking conference scheduled for Feb. 26-28, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
The planning committee is excited to choose a theme that reflects the resiliency of the electronics industry and, simultaneously, the eagerness …
- > ERA Welcomes Janine Spediacci as its New Events Coordinator
The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announces that Janine Spediacci has joined its team as the Events Coordinator, effective June 2022.
In this role, Janine will provide administrative support and oversight for various ERA events and meeting activities, including the Annual Conference, Virtual Sales Training, COLT, EDS and electronica, among others. She …
- > ERA Announces 2023 Conference Committee
The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) is pleased to announce the appointment of the chair, vice chair and members of the 2023 Conference Committee responsible for planning the 2023 ERA Conference, scheduled Feb. 26 – Feb. 28 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in Austin, Texas.
Lori Bruno, vice president …
- > ERA Announces the Recipients of the 2022 Mark Motsinger White Pin Internships
ERA is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 Mark Motsinger White Pin Internships.
Nelysa Rosario, a student at Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, N.C., will intern at Aurora Technical Group/Southeast and Gustavo Ruiz, a student at California State University, Fullerton, Calif., will intern at English Technical Sales.
ERA is excited …
- > ERA Debuts New HoverMap
ERA is pleased and proud to announce the new ERA HoverMap. (www.erahovermap.org) This new product replaces the old Rep Locator tool on era.org that had been used to find manufacturers’ representatives in each ERA Chapter.
The ERA HoverMap outlines marketing territories consistent with local ERA chapters in order to provide reference …
- > ERA Welcomes Susan Bannwart as its New Finance Director
The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announces that Susan Bannwart has joined its team as Finance Director, effective early April 2022.
Susan has been in the accounting profession for over 30 years. She obtained her CPA in 1994 and started her own practice in 2004. Susan enjoys building long-term relationships with her …
- > ERA Quick Connections – April 2022, 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 grew in March with the overall economy achieving an 22nd consecutive month of growth. The computer and …
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