> 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 reported growth in November, while the electrical equipment, appliances & components sector reported contraction in November. Read the full report.
INDUSTRY NEWS
> The semiconductor market will approach the $1 trillion mark in 2026, says the WSTS. Read more.
> As large companies scale back remote/hybrid work policies, smaller businesses could use remote/hybrid work and flexibility as a magnet to attract workers. Read more.
> Managing a business or leading a team requires constant decision-making. Using the Eisenhower Matrix (named after the former president) can assist you with these decisions. Read more.
INDUSTRY SURVEY RESULTS
The December 2025 ERA Electronic Components Industry Trend Survey is now live!
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ERA NEWS
> 2026 ERA Membership Renewals are due January 1, 2026. Invoices were sent electronically. Please check your email inbox, including all spam/junk folders. (Invoice emails come from kderkacz@era.org.) If you haven’t received your invoice, or have questions, please contact Karin Derkacz, ERA Operations Director, at kderkacz@era.org. ERA appreciates your continued support that helps us deliver valuable information and resources to all members.
> ERA debuts its 2026 Media Kit, offering companies multiple digital and print advertising opportunities. Showcase your company’s message in front of 4,000+ industry professionals! Non-members are encouraged to advertise. ERA members receive advertising discounts! View 2026 Media Kit.
IMPORTANT: A back-page advertising spot in ERA’s The Representor magazine has opened for 2026. If interested, contact Clare Kluck, ERA Comms Director, at ckluck@era.org.
> Don’t forget…The ERA Mark Motsinger White Pin Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2026! The deadline to apply is January 31, 2026. This internship program offers an ERA-member manufacturers’ rep a chance to hire a college student as an intern, with ERA/White Pin group subsidizing a substantial portion of the anticipated internship cost.
CHAPTER EVENTS & NEWS
‘Tis the season for chapter events! Our active regional chapters around the U.S. host many wonderful networking/charity events over the holiday season. We encourage you to attend a local ERA chapter event soon! View ERA events calendar.
- Chicagoland-Wisconsin ERA — December 3 — Holiday Happy Hour & Toys for Tots Drive
- Pacific-Northwest ERA — December 4 — Virtual Event featuring Eddie Smith, ERA CEO
- Florida-Sunshine ERA — December 5 — Holiday Party & Charity Golf Outing
- Northern California ERA — December 11 — Annual Holiday Networking and Charity Lunch
- New England ERA — December 11 — Annual Holiday Networking Party hosted by Molex
- Ohio ERA — December 16 — TopGolf Outing & Holiday Toy Drive, feat. Dennis Reed