- > Registration is now open for ERA STEP 2026!
The 6th annual ERA Sales Training for Electronics Professionals (STEP) returns Sept. 29 — Oct. 1, 2026!
Designed specifically for frontline electronics industry sales representatives, manufacturers and distributors, STEP 2026 delivers elite professional development directly to your screen. This year’s program features nine robust, 75-minute educational sessions led by a mix … - > ERA Quick Connections — June 2026, Vol. 1
June 2026, Vol. 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORT
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in May for the fifth straight month, says the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report.The computer and electronic products sector, and the electrical equipment, appliances & components sector, both reported growth. Read the full report.
INDUSTRY NEWS
> Memory chips are getting harder … - > Mentorship is coming…Announcing MentorUP!
Mentorship is coming…
ERA is thrilled to officially introduce ERA’s new MentorUP program! MentorUP is a strategic initiative designed to support professional development, strengthen connections and foster collaboration across the electronics components industry. By pairing ERA members together, this program will drive learning, build confidence, and spark career momentum.
A massive thank …
- > ERA Announces 2027 ERA Conference Chair, Co-Chair & Core Committee
ERA PRESS RELEASE
June 3, 2026
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgERA Announces 2027 ERA Conference Chair, Co-Chair & Core Committee
ERA is pleased to announce the appointment of the Chair, Co-Chair and 2027 ERA Conference Core Committee leaders responsible for leading the planning of next year’s Conference.Julie Carr, Vice President, MacInnis …
- > ERA Quick Connections — May 2026, Vol. 2
May 2026, Vol. 2
MONTHLY POS REPORTS
March 2026 was the highest POS month in the past two years, with POS activity being 13 percent higher than March 2025. The first quarter of 2026 was also 13 percent ahead of 2025Q1. March is always a good reporting month and it certainly did …
- > ERA Quick Connections — May 2026, Vol. 1
May 2026, Vol. 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORTS
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in April for the fourth straight month, says the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report.The computer and electronic products sector, and the electrical equipment, appliances & components sector, both reported growth. Read the full report.
INDUSTRY NEWS
> Oregon-based Lattice Semiconductor said Monday it … - > ERA Welcomes Zenode as New Recognized Resource Partner
ERA PRESS RELEASE
May 1, 2026
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgView/download in PDF version
ERA Welcomes Zenode as New Recognized Resource Partner
The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) is pleased to announce the addition of Zenode, an AI-driven component search platform, to its list of Recognized Resource vendor partners.
In an industry where speed … - > ERA Quick Connections – April 2026, Vol. 2
April 2026, Vol. 2
MONTHLY POS REPORTS
February 2026 POS activity far exceeded expectations, actually running ahead of January numbers by 3 percent and last February’s POS number by nearly 20 percent. February was the largest POS month since April of last year. February is generally a lower number due to the shortened month, …
- > ERA Announces the Recipients of the 2026 Mark Motsinger White Pin Internships
ERA PRESS RELEASE
April 1, 2026
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgERA Announces the Recipients of the 2026 Mark Motsinger White Pin Internships
ERA announces six internships for the summer of 2026The ERA White Pin group is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Mark Motsinger White Pin Internships:
Maya Gabbi, …
- > ERA Grants Life Member Recognition to Five Members
In February 2026 at the national ERA Conference, ERA awarded Life Membership recognition to Carol Cohen (Indiana-Kentucky), George DeVoe (Indiana-Kentucky), John Latimer (Northern California), Mark Conley (Northern California) and Clark Moulthrop (Northern California).
ERA congratulates these five individuals on their Life Member status and recognizes the extraordinary time, talent and effort … - > Tobi Cornell, CPMR, is Named Senior Vice President of Membership on ERA’s Executive Committee
ERA PRESS RELEASE
March 24, 2025
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announces that Tobi Cornell, CPMR, President of Kruvand Associates, has joined the ERA Executive Committee as the Senior Vice President of Membership.
“ERA is very pleased to have Tobi Cornell join the Executive Committee as the …
- > Introducing: The Online ERA Career Center Hub
ERA is excited to announce the launch of the brand-new online Career Center Hub!
This hub will be an ever-evolving resource for companies, early-career professionals and students exploring the world of manufacturers’ reps and the electronics components sales industry.At the Career Center Hub, you’ll find:
Internship Info — Learn about ERA’s …
- > Congratulations, 2026 ERA Award Winners!
ERA is proud to announce all of its esteemed award winners, honored at the 2026 ERA Conference in Austin, Texas, in February.
-The Lifetime Achievement Award recipient was Walter Tobin, former ERA CEO.
-The Tobin Bridge Award recipient was Scott Lindberg, President, Quell Corporation.
-The Tess Hill Award recipient was Lori Bruno, CPMR, … - > ERA Announces 2026 ERA Chapters of the Year Winners
ERA is proud to announce the 2025 Cameron English Chapters of the Year award recipients!
The awards were based on four categories: Education, Networking, Membership and Special Projects.
The award recipients are:
Education — Minnesota ERA, for hosting an impressive and valuable 3-hour generative AI “deep dive” educational session with Sam Richter …
- > ERA Quick Connections – March 2026, Vol. 1
March 2026, Vol. 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORT
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in February for the second straight month but only the third time in 40 months, says the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report.
The computer and electronic products sector, and the electrical equipment, appliances & components sector, reported growth. Read the full report.
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- > ERA Quick Connections – February 2026, Vol. 2
February 2026, Vol. 2
MONTHLY POS REPORT
As we close out 2025, we note that December was about 15.5 percent over the POS Index that we’ve been using to track activity. The fourth quarter ran slightly behind a strong Q3 number; however, the year finished on a high note. 2025 ended up …
- > ERA Quick Connections – February 2026, Vol. 1
February 2026, Vol. 1
MANUFACTURING DATA REPORT
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in January for the first time in 12 months, preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, says the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report.
The computer and electronic products sector reported growth in January, while the electrical equipment, appliances & components reported contraction. Read …
- > The 2026 ERA Conference Brochure is Out!
The annual ERA Conference is less than 4 weeks away!
We are excited to share the 2026 ERA Conference Digital Brochure, an interactive resource designed to provide you the latest program, session and speaker updates on the 2026 ERA Conference.
This interactive brochure previews the latest highlights from the upcoming conference, including general session and breakout … - > Announcing the 2026 ERA Conference Breakout Sessions & Speaker Lineup!
The 2026 ERA Conference Committee is thrilled to announce the 15 breakout sessions and speaker line-up for the national conference in February!
Conference breakout sessions are the attendee favorite and highlight of each year’s gathering, and this year will be no exception. Below is a list of the topics … - > ERA Quick Connections – January 2026, Vol. 1
January 2026, Vol. 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 December for the 10th consecutive month.
However, the specific sectors of computer …
- > Announcing 2026 ERA Conference General Session Speakers James Taylor and Michael Knight
ERA PRESS RELEASE
December 18, 2025
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgView/download PDF version of this press release
Announcing 2026 ERA Conference General Session Speakers James Taylor and Michael Knight
The 2026 ERA Conference Committee is pleased to announce that James Taylor and Michael Knight will present as general session speakers on the … - > Announcing 2026 ERA Conference General Session Speakers Jacob Shapiro and Eddie Smith
ERA PRESS RELEASE
December 4, 2025
Contact: Clare Kluck / Communications Director / ckluck@era.orgThe 2026 ERA Conference Committee is pleased to announce that Jacob Shapiro and Ed Smith will present as general session speakers at the annual ERA Conference on Feb. 22-24, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
Jacob Shapiro is a geopolitical analyst and …
- > ERA Quick Connections — December 2025, Vol. 1
December 2025, Vol. 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.
The computer and electronic products sector …
- > ERA Quick Connections — Nov. 2025, Vol. 1
November 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 October for the eighth consecutive month.The electrical equipment, appliances & components …
- > ERA Announces Annelise McCarthy as Keynote Speaker for 2026 Conference
The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) announces that Annelise McCarthy, international speaker and communications expert, will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 ERA Conference, taking place Feb. 22-24, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
McCarthy will open the ERA Conference on Monday morning, Feb. 22, with her presentation, “When Innovation Speaks: The Power of …
