Summer 2025 – Chapter News
Chapter News reports the local activities of the 22 chapters of ERA. The chapters sponsor educational and training workshops, local trade shows, legislative and industry projects to enhance the professionalism of individual members and to advance the goals and mission of the national association.
ARIZONA
In mid-May, Arizona ERA held its annual golf tournament at The Legacy Golf Club, bringing together a large group of representatives, distributors, manufacturers and OEM & EMS customers — all for a day of friendly competition, great conversations and community building.
A special thank you to the organizers and Arizona ERA Board members Alicia Doten, Kevin Davis, Rick Dale, Wyatt Gifford, Michael Del Vecchio, Drew Vojslavek and Cameron English for putting together such a well-run and enjoyable event. Your hard work behind the scenes made this tournament a standout success once again.
CAROLINAS
Carolinas ERA will host its 22nd annual golf event on Thurs., Oct. 9 at The Challenge Golf Course in Graham, N.C. Visit event. racereach.com/ceragolf to register, volunteer and/or sponsor. This is open to all reps, manufacturers, distributors, friends, co-workers and family!
CHESAPEAKE
In June, Chesapeake ERA hosted what may have been the region’s first ERA-sponsored networking event in two decades (not exaggerating)! And a fun evening it was. More than 30 people turned out to meet up, enjoy some food, a few adult beverages and take turns smacking the little white balls around — and getting acquainted and reacquainted with industry colleagues. Reps, distributors and a few manufacturers attended the outing and all asked “When’s the next one?” Special thanks to Avnet, Heilind, Sager and ERA National for making donations to help sponsor the event.
CHICAGOLAND-WISCONSIN
In June, Chicagoland-Wisconsin ERA held its annual Summerfest gathering at the huge lakefront musical festival in Milwaukee. This is always a fun, relaxed networking event for chapter members and colleagues!
The chapter is planning to host its first golf event on August 21. Stay tuned for more details!
FLORIDA
Mark your calendars — Dec. 4 will be the Florida-Sunshine ERA’s annual Toys for Tots Drive, Holiday party and golf outing at Duran Golf Club in Viera, Fla. Save the date and contact Greg Warren at gwarren@ brandel-stephens.com with any questions or for more details.
INDIANA-KENTUCKY
Indiana-Kentucky ERA had a great day of fun at the Indy 500 in May, watching the race from a comfortable suite and networking with fellow reps and distributor partners!
Join Indiana-Kentucky ERA on Thurs., August 14 for its summer golf event, a funfilled day on the greens that will benefit the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research. The event is open to ERA members and non-members alike, including customers and co-workers. Various participation and sponsorship options are available.
OHIO
In late June, Ohio ERA took a mid-week “break for baseball” and gathered at the Lake Erie Captains minor league baseball game. Chapter members enjoyed a day outside, networked and discussed upcoming chapter events.
On Sept. 4, the chapter will host its first golf event at Punderson Manor Lodge & Conference Center in Newbury, OH. Stay tuned for emails and announcements about registration and sponsorships.
MEXICO
ERA Mexico invites its regional members and colleagues to attend the Binational Electronics Show 2025, a tradeshow that will aim to bring together leaders and companies from the global electronic components sector, offering a platform for the exchange of ideas and business opportunities, as well as for fostering collaborations in a near shoring environment. This event highlights the importance of the border region between both countries as a vital hub for the global electronics industry. Visit binationalelectronics.com for more details.
At the show, ERA Mexico will hold a presentation and chapter meeting Thurs., August 14 at 8 a.m. in Room A5 / Sala A5. Keynote speaker Jesús Cañas and Isabel Brizuela, economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, will present “U.S.-Mexico Trade Under Increasing Uncertainty” and host a Q&A at the chapter meeting.
NEW ENGLAND
Kudos to New England ERA for a very successful young professionals social mixer in late May at the Mighty Squirrel in downtown Boston. The chapter had an exceptionally strong showing, and so many young talented people were out and about, enjoying time with peers and networking across the channel.
Thank you to the New England ERA Committee, especially Julie Carr, Kelly York and Michael Walsh for smooth event management and to Riley O’Brien for your emceeing support!
New England ERA will host its 5th annual golf event on Oct. 2 at Four Oaks Country Club in Dracut, Mass.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Sixty golfers hit the links for a great cause at Northern California ERA’s second annual Golf Tournament, which raised funds for Special Olympics Northern California. The event kicked off with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start and concluded with lunch at the club. Walter Tobin, ERA’s CEO, joined the fun!
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
In May, Pacific Northwest ERA hosted a lively gathering in collaboration with the NEDME Show Group. The event served as an opportunity to honor the distinguished speakers slated for the upcoming NEDME Show on October 22, 2025, in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Attendees enjoyed an evening of engaging conversation, networking and camaraderie, accompanied by excellent food, beer and wine. A key discussion point of the evening centered on ERA/PNW’s review of subsidy opportunities for rep groups choosing to exhibit at the annual expo. This initiative underscores ERA/PNW’s commitment to supporting industry professionals and enhancing participation in major regional events.
With the NEDME Show on the horizon, this gathering set the stage for an exciting and impactful industry event, further strengthening ERA/PNW’s presence and collaboration within the Pacific Northwest region.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
2025 has been one for the books! Southern California ERA kicked things off with a high-energy Rock N’ Social in Orange County, followed by strong showings at the Del Mar Show and the San Diego Summer Kickoff at Pure Project in Vista. These events have kept the local electronics sales community connected, collaborative and growing.
And there’s more ahead. The chapter will tee off at its Annual ERA Charity Golf Tournament on September 8 at Alta Vista Country Club—supporting Operation Homefront and military families through a day of camaraderie and friendly competition.
Then, it’ll celebrate two decades of ERA tradition at the 20th Annual Sagebrush Social on October 8. If you know, you know—this one’s not to be missed.
Chapter members will also be at the Anaheim Electronics & Manufacturing Show on September 24–25, connecting with the region’s top reps, manufacturers and solution providers. Make sure to stop by and say hello!
Finally, don’t miss the Economic Outlook Dinner on Nov. 6, where we’ll dive into the economic trends and industry shifts that matter most heading into 2026.