Fall 2024 – News Beat

2025 ERA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND SPONSORSHIPS OPEN

In case you missed it, registration and sponsorships are now open for the 2025 ERA Conference — “Power of Influence: Elevate, Expand, Evolve!” We hope to see you at next year’s event, scheduled for Feb. 23-25 in Austin, Texas. Attendance is past 65 percent capacity, so if you are considering attending, do not wait.

You are also encouraged to sign up and join the prestigious roster of 2025 ERA Conference sponsors. Most sponsorship levels include complimentary attendee registration(s). Show your support of this great event while guaranteeing your attendee spot! ERA’s room block at the AT&T Hotel & Conference Center is fully booked. ERA has available room blocks at the nearby AC Hotel and Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University.

Visit era.org/era-conference to register, secure a sponsorship and view hotel information.

ERA PUBLISHES “WHY CHOOSE A REP?” VIDEO RESOURCE

ERA proudly introduces “Why Choose a Manufacturers’ Representative?” — a new video resource that promotes five key advantages that manufacturers’ reps provide to a principal: local knowledge; synergistic product selling; relationships & territory coverage; longevity & experience; and affordability. This is yet another resource ERA members can use to advance the function of the manufacturers’ rep model in the electronics components space. We encourage our members to share this video with your principals and customers, or even embed the video in your own website. The video is on the front page of the ERA.org website — be sure to view and share!

ERA WELCOMES NEW TEAM MEMBERS

ERA is pleased to announce 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 State University. Kate joins us with superb experience in managing different types of events and conferences, facilitating sales training and listening skills courses. Kate will be managing the 2025 ERA Conference in February 2025.

The association is also excited to welcome Natalie Zullo to ERA as Operations Specialist, a new position. Natalie is a graduate of East Carolina University and resides in Greenville, N.C. She comes to ERA from the healthcare industry with a specialty in family and community services and child development. Natalie will be involved in many different areas of ERA, supporting the team with her strong operational and organization skills.

Welcome to the ERA team, Kate and Natalie!

COLT 2024 REGISTRATION IS OPEN

A reminder that registration is open for ERA’s annual Chapter Officers Leadership Training (COLT) program, taking place virtually this fall from Nov. 6-8! Open to all ERA chapter leaders and potential leaders, COLT offers dynamic instruction focused on effective chapter management and planning tactics.

An excellent way to connect with other chapter leaders, COLT is your opportunity to gain creative ideas and practical knowledge about member recruitment, successful event hosting, educational sessions and leveraging ERA National’s resources to enhance chapter activities and membership engagement.

Whether you’re currently in a leadership role or aspiring to one, don’t miss this valuable training. There’s no registration fee—ERA National offers this program free of charge to our members! Chapter leaders who complete COLT this year will receive one complimentary attendee registration for the 2025 ERA Conference (one per chapter), scheduled for Feb. 23-25 in Austin, Texas. Visit: era.org/era-events/colt-2024-registration for more information and to register.