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SUMMARY:ERA LIVE - Cybersecurity and AI Risk for the Electronics Components Industry
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time:\nTuesday\, April 7 at 4:00 p.m. EDT \nTopic:\nCybersecurity and AI Risk for the Electronics Components Industry\nPresenter: Craig Rabe\, President\, First Class Networks \nJoin us for the next ERA LIVE which will cover a very important topic — cybersecurity and AI risks for your business! Craig Rabe\, President of First Class Networks\, will cover a number of important points: \n\nThe rise of cyberattacks and scams and how they are changing with AI\nHow email compromise leads to lost revenue and damaged relationships\nHow AI is being used in real-world scams (voice cloning\, advanced phishing)\nThe hidden risk of employees unknowingly exposing data through AI tools\nWhat you should and should NOT put into tools like ChatGPT\, Copilot and Claude\nStep-by-step ways to limit data sharing through AI tool settings\nThe “3 Pillars” framework to reduce risk without complexity\nA simple 5-step action plan you can implement immediately\n\nWho Should Attend: Rep firm owners and principals; sales leaders and account managers; operations and finance teams; anyone responsible for customer communication\, systems or payments! \n*Bonus for Attendees:  Cybersecurity + AI risk checklist and an opportunity for a free cybersecurity risk assessment \nNo technical background needed to benefit from this session! \nJOIN VIA THIS LINK\nMeeting ID: 829 2894 7940\nPasscode: 461902
URL:https://era.org/event/era-live-cybersecurity-and-ai-risk-for-the-electronics-components-industry/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="ERA":MAILTO:info@era.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072809
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SUMMARY:ERA LIVE - 2026 ERA Conference Preview
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we discuss the upcoming 2026 ERA Conference in February — the new venue\, the theme\, the dynamic speakers and sessions\, the new networking party…and more! \nPANELISTS: ERA CEO Ed Smith; Conference Chair Perry Thornton; Conference Vice Chair Julie Carr; ERA Staff \nDATE & TIME:\nTuesday\, Feb. 10\, 2026\n4:00 p.m. ET\n\nVirtual Meeting Log-In Information\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87203975726?pwd=Pp1y7vYzbt6Wam9MvP6FwN6MjyNLq1.1 \nMeeting ID: 872 0397 5726\nPasscode: 500684
URL:https://era.org/event/era-live-2026-era-conference-preview/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="ERA":MAILTO:info@era.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T072809
CREATED:20251203T132016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T132109Z
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SUMMARY:ERA LIVE with Dennis Reed - Economic & Market Update for the Electronics Components Market (2025-2026)
DESCRIPTION:Economic & Market Update for the Electronics Components Market (2025-2026)\n\nDennis Reed\, senior analyst at Edgewater Research\, will give attendees an economic update\, with the latest market research data from the electronics component market. He will review the good and bad of 2025 and give us a preview of 2026.\n\nDATE & TIME:\nTuesday\, Jan. 13\n4:00 p.m. ET\nVirtual Meeting Information:\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 828 3576 1461\nPasscode: 930564
URL:https://era.org/event/era-live-with-dennis-reed-economic-market-update-for-the-electronics-components-market-2025-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="ERA":MAILTO:info@era.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T140000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - NCAL ERA Virtual Event - College Recruitment Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION: This event has been cancelled due to presenters’ professional conflict. It will be rescheduled for a later date…Stay tuned for that announcement! Thank you. \nJoin Northern California ERA to learn more about ERA National’s early-career and college recruitment initiatives\, and how we can get involved with our regional/local colleges to recruit interns and new hires. \nEllen Coan\, CPMR\, ERA SVP of Education\, will present and lead this interactive discussion. \nWe hope to see you there! \nDATE & TIME:\nTuesday\, January 13\, 2025\n1:00 p.m. PST \nLOCATION:\nVirtual Zoom Meeting \nVIRTUAL MEETING INFORMATION:\nJoin by Zoom at 1:00 p.m. PST on Tuesday\, Jan. 13:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88551089127
URL:https://era.org/event/ncal-era-virtual-event-college-recruitment-initiatives/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Bruno":MAILTO:Lori@luscombridge.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T160000
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SUMMARY:ERA LIVE with Sam Richter — SearchLink 3.0
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: SearchLink.ai 3.0: New Features & Upgrades \nSam Richter\, creator of Intel Engine and ERA’s SearchLink.ai tool\, will walk attendees through the latest upgrades and features of ERA’s SearchLink.ai tool\, including the new interface\, contract analyzer\, personal and company analysis\, and sales communication & follow-up GPTs. You won’t want to miss it! \nDATE & TIME: \nTuesday\, Dec. 2\n4:00 p.m. ET \nNo need to register…see you there!\nVirtual Meeting Information:\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 836 8392 4546\nPasscode: 227791
URL:https://era.org/event/era-live-with-sam-richter/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="ERA":MAILTO:info@era.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T170000
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SUMMARY:ERA COLT 2025
DESCRIPTION:COLT is a comprehensive educational program designed to help meet the challenges of serving as an ERA chapter leader. During this virtual training\, attendees can expect to gain creative ideas and practical knowledge\, such as member recruitment\, hosting events\, using the tools available on the ERA website and organizing educational sessions\, all to help chapter leaders elevate chapter activities and networking opportunities. \nIf you are already in an active chapter leadership role or are interested in pursuing one\, talk to your board about attending this valuable training program where you can learn from other chapter leaders. \nCOLT Program Details \nDATE:\nNovember 11 – 13\, 2025 \nTIME:\n2:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST each day \nChapter leaders who complete COLT this year will receive (1) complimentary attendee registration for the 2026 ERA Conference\, scheduled for Feb. 22-24\, 2026\, in Austin\, Texas. This benefit is non-transferable and only one comped registration allotted PER CHAPTER. \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://era.org/event/colt/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T171500
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CREATED:20250813T193303Z
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SUMMARY:ERA LIVE - Finding Talent: Best Practices for College Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:\nFinding Talent: Best Practices for College Recruitment\nDATE & TIME:\nTuesday\, October 28\, 2025\n4:15 – 5:15 p.m. ET — (Please note: This session will start 15 minutes later than usual.) \nPRESENTERS:\nAlex Gabbi\, Professor at UT-Austin\nEllen Coan\, SVP of Education\, ERA – Vice President\, C C Electro Sales\, Inc.\nZach DeVillers\, ERA National Delegate\, President\, Brainard-Nielsen Marketing \nTOPIC:\n \nJoin our expert panel for a deep dive into valuable best practices for building your future workforce\, including: \n-Tips for college recruitment at local job fairs\n-Recruiting for the manufacturers’ rep world\n-College curriculum and preparing students for this industry\n-Finding candidates on Handshake\n-Internships \n.. and more! \n\nVirtual Meeting Information:\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 824 7546 6367\nPasscode: 108054
URL:https://era.org/event/era-live-college-recruitment-and-successful-job-fair-tactics/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="ERA":MAILTO:info@era.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T160000
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SUMMARY:ERA LIVE - Introduction and Q&A with Ed Smith\, ERA’s new CEO!
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:\nIntroduction and Q&A with Ed Smith\, ERA’s new CEO! \nDATE & TIME:\nTuesday\, Sept. 23\n4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET \nPRESENTERS:\nERA Staff and Ed Smith\, ERA’s NEW CEO \n  \nEd Smith is ERA’s new CEO! (Read press release) Join this informal fun session and be introduced to Ed Smith\, learn his background and ask him anything! Hope to see you there. \nVirtual Log-In Information:\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 834 4135 8183\nPasscode: 996678
URL:https://era.org/event/era-live-introduction-and-qa-with-ed-smith-eras-new-ceo/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="ERA":MAILTO:info@era.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T170000
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CREATED:20250826T132023Z
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SUMMARY:Chesapeake ERA Happy Hour Virtual Event — DTAM with Budde Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Grab your favorite beverage and join us for an informational happy hour event!\nChesapeake ERA invites you to attend a virtual educational event on Tuesday\, September 16! Michael Budde\, vice president of Budde Marketing Inc.\, will present DTAM data from the Chesapeake region from the past few years. \nTopics will include: \n\nWhat is DTAM?\nDTAM breakdown by ERA territory\nDTAM breakdown by state\nRecent annual DTAM trends\n\nBring your curiosity\, your experience and your questions! \nThis is a closed event\, and is open only to ERA members: manufacturers’ representatives\, distributors and manufacturers. There is no cost to attend. This is a BYOB event\, so prepare your own refreshing beverage or snack. \nDATE & TIME:\nTuesday\, September 16\, 2025\n5:00 pm ET \nLOCATION:\nVirtual Event – All registered attendees will receive the Zoom link and log-in info on Monday\, Sept. 15! \nRegister Today\nDeadline to register: Friday\, September 12
URL:https://era.org/event/chesapeake-era-happy-hour-virtual-event-dtam-with-budde-marketing/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Cooper":MAILTO:scooper@cover2sales.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T170000
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CREATED:20250514T203929Z
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SUMMARY:ERA LIVE - Mid-Year Economic Update
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTERS:\nModerator — Walter Tobin\, CEO\nPresenters — Dennis Reed\, Senior Analyst\, Edgewater Research \nDATE & TIME:\nTuesday July 22\, 2025\n4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET \nTOPIC & DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us for this informative session as Dennis Reed will present a mid-year economic update for the electronics components market\, as well as year-to-date ERA/Edgewater Industry Survey results\, including booking and inventory trends\, supplier lead times and pricing outlooks. \n  \n\nVirtual Meeting Information\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 826 0173 6185\nPasscode: 549018
URL:https://era.org/event/era-live-mid-year-economic-update/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T170000
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CREATED:20250514T203539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T203035Z
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SUMMARY:ERA LIVE - Updates in the World of AI and SearchLink.ai
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTERS:  \nModerator — Walter Tobin\, CEO\nPresenters — Sam Richter\, Founder of KnowMore\, Creator of Intel Engine and SearchLink.ai \nDATE & TIME:\nTuesday June 10\, 2025\n4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET \nWe’re excited to invite you to an upcoming ERA LIVE session featuring Sam Richter\, the creator of Intel Engine and ERA’s powerful AI tool\, SearchLink.ai. \nDuring this session\, Sam will provide a valuable overview of: \n\nThe latest updates in the world of AI\nNew features and enhancements within SearchLink.ai\n\nWhether you’re a longtime user or just getting started\, this is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of the tool and ask questions directly to the creator. \nThis session is also perfect for onboarding new employees\, helping them quickly get up to speed with the innovative tools ERA offers. \nNo registration necessary! Log-in information is below. See you there! \n\nVirtual Meeting Information:\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 854 7006 3965\nPasscode: 077638
URL:https://era.org/event/era-live-updates-in-the-world-of-ai-and-searchlink-ai/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T140000
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SUMMARY:Protecting Your Rep Business from Tariff Risks: Contracts\, Quotes & Compliance
DESCRIPTION:In today’s changing global economy\, tariffs can hit fast\, with the resulting financial fallout often impacting reps who aren’t prepared or contractually protected. Join this power session\, led by nationally recognized rep attorney Dan Beederman of SFBBG\, to learn how to safeguard your rep business from unexpected tariff risks.\n\nWe’ll break down where the dangers hide in contracts and quoting tools—and show you how to fix them. From real-life stories of reps who got burned to plug-and-play quote language and legal must-haves\, this webinar is packed with actionable insights to help you deal with tariffs and other financial surprises.\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned rep or just tightening up your quoting process\, this session is a must-attend.\n\nRegister Today!
URL:https://era.org/event/protecting-your-rep-business-from-tariff-risks-contracts-quotes-compliance/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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