Throughout the year, the Chapters of the Northeast Spa and Pool Association as well as the Region office hold social events, education seminars, and membership meetings giving us great opportunities to spend time with our peers in the industry.   These networking...

Do you still need to register for the Show Education Conference? Still considering signing up for The Welcome Party or the Annual Awards Celebration?  There is still time!  You can go online now and register and onsite registration will be...

Do you have your ticket? Need a few more? There is still time to get your tickets for The Annual Pool and Spa Show’s official Welcome Party. On Monday evening, we will be hosting our Welcome Party at The Saloon Bar at Bally’s Resort.  Everyone was...

Take advantage of your NESPA Member Benefits at The Show! The NESPA Membership Booth is the place where you can meet with other members, get to know your chapter administrators and take a break from your hectic schedule.  You’ll have the chance to chat with...

This month we’d like to send our sincere thanks to the judges of the Paulette Pitrak Above & Beyond Volunteer Recognition Award.  This award was created in 2017 to honor the member of Paulette as well as to place a spotlight on a member who has demonstrated...

METRO:
SB One Insurance Agency, Augusta, NJ
Artisan Pools, Pine Brook, NJ

Along with many of you, I spent the last week in January at The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City.  It was once again a great Show and I enjoyed the opportunity to meet with so many NESPA members.

On January 31, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy  signed into law a bill creating license requirements for both pool service contractors and pool builders/installers doing work in the State of New Jersey.

Thank you to everyone for making the 2019 Pool & Spa Show such a success! We brought together more than 11,000 industry professionals, held over 100 training sessions and showcased hundreds of industry-focused products & services.

NESPA is excited to name the winners of the 2018 Outstanding Achievement Awards – Builders and Service Competition. The award winners were celebrated at a reception held at The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City this past January.  

NESPA’s 2019 year round Professional Institute Schedule is now available! We offer a variety of courses to assist with your business’ needs. In addition to the hands-on courses offered at NESPA Headquarters in Hamilton (details below), there is a full calendar of...

Hundreds of member companies stopped by the NESPA Membership Suite at this year’s Show!  Members had a chance to learn the latest news about our Member Benefit Programs, upcoming education programs and what’s happening in their local chapters.

NESPA’s Quarter Century Club recognizes its’ members who have been in the pool and spa industry for 25 years or more and have volunteered for NESPA, APSP or their local chapter for at least five years. Each year the meeting is held in Atlantic City at The Pool and...

Congratulations to Ron Falcioni & George Kazdin who both received the 2018 Paulette Pitrak Above & Beyond Award.

As a member of NESPA, you now have the ability to take advantage of significant discounts on your credit card processing costs. Benchmark Payment Networks provides electronic payment services to merchants in all 50 States and Canada. Using Benchmark, NESPA members have a...

Now that spring has officially sprung, the mad dash to summer swim season is upon us.  With the change in temperatures, we all are experiencing a change in our schedule and increasing demands on our time.

Building and servicing pools in the Northeast, and other cold weather climates, presents unique challenges. The industry shares wide ranging opinions on admixtures for cementitious products, winterization, winter management, and opening procedures.  

On January 31st, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey signed into law legislation that will create licensing requirements for both pool & spa builders and pool & spa service contractors working in the State. 

It’s that time of year again!  Make sure you are planning now for your entries into NESPA’s 2019 Outstanding Achievement Awards. 

Builders - Get your cameras out and get ready to document your award-worthy projects.

NESPA has joined forces with our partner CNA to provide our members with an easy to access resource with essential safety materials. These materials address many of the primary causes of accidents in construction. We encourage NESPA Members to take this opportunity to get...

Did you know that The Edge Magazine is available online to members?  Not only can you read the latest edition of the magazine, but you can search the entire archive of the magazine for specific topics or authors. Interested in sharing water chemistry tips with your...

With the season in full swing, I know we are all juggling a lot.  I wanted to share with you a few reminders that should help as we move full steam ahead into the Memorial Day rush.

NESPA is now offering a convenient new way for your staff to achieve their Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (formerly APSP) certification – online!  The courses include the Certified Pool & Spa Service Technician, Certified Pool & Spa...

Building and servicing pools in the Northeast, and other cold weather climates, presents unique challenges. The industry shares wide ranging opinions on admixtures for cementitious products, winterization, winter management, and opening procedures.  

It’s that time of year again!  Make sure you are planning now for your entries into NESPA’s 2019 Outstanding Achievement Awards. 

Builders - Get your cameras out and get ready to document your award-worthy projects.

Suspect a contractor is working without the necessary license? Let NESPA Know!   This year again, NESPA will provide an anonymous why for our members to report suspected companies that are operating without the required licenses needed throughout our region. 

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it was returning the practice (suspended since 2012) of issuing Employer Correction Request Notices, commonly referred to as “No-Match Letters”.  When you submit W-2 for new or returning workers this...

Issue:
Fiberglass Pool Transportation and Pilot Car Requirements

In the immortal words of Ferris Bueller – “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

Mark your calendars now and reserve your seat.  NESPA will be offering a two-day deep dive into Best Practices in Waterproofing and Glass Tile Installations this August.  Each day’s class will include a classroom review of the topics followed by a hands-on...

Each year, NESPA holds the Outstanding Achievement Awards to honor the work of all our members.  These prestigious awards cover a variety of types of pool and spa construction projects as well as recognize the work of our service companies.

With new and existing licensing requirements throughout our region, its important to make sure you obtain and maintain your PHTA Certifications.  NESPA offers both in-person and online opportunities to take the certification course.  Check out our upcoming in-person...

Certified Service Technician   
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
NESPA Headquarters | Hamilton, NJ
$675 Members/  $750 Non-Members

At the end of January, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey signed into law legislation that creates licensing requirements for both pool & spa builders and pool & spa service contractors working in the State.   NESPA continues to meet with relevant government...

Gunite Masters LLC, Pompton Plains, NJ; Metro

Paragon Pools Inc., East Northport, NY, LIPSA

Millennium Pools and Spas, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ; Metro

Summer officially arrived last week and with temperatures rising, tempers tend to flare up too.  Whether its employees or customers, we should always take a step back for cooler heads to prevail.  

Get recognized for your work! The Outstanding Achievement Service Competition recognizes NESPA members whose quality of service and repairs is also paired with a high level of customer service.

This August, NESPA welcomes back Rick Nelson, Tile & Water Proofing Training for National Pool Tile (POOLCORP) for a two-day course focusing on both water proofing and glass tile installation.

Have you been taking advantage of your FREE access to the thousands of deals and discounts available at workingadvantage.com? Do your employees know about this exclusive perk? As a member of NESPA, your company is able to offer its’ employees access to Working...

With new and existing licensing requirements throughout our region, its important to make sure you obtain and maintain your PHTA Certifications.  NESPA offers both in-person and online opportunities to take the certification course.  Check out our upcoming in-person...

Certification Open Testing Day

Certified Service Technician   

At the end of January, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey signed into law legislation that creates licensing requirements for both pool & spa builders and pool & spa service contractors working in the State.   NESPA continues to meet with relevant government...

New Members

As my tenure as President of The Northeast Spa & Pool Association (NESPA) comes to an end, I cannot help but think that building NESPA and helping to strengthen the pool and spa industry here in the Northeast is truly a work in progress – but it is a structure that...

Assembling the right workforce for the new season is always a challenge for the pool and spa industry because of its seasonality in the Northeast. But here are 16 actions you can take this month and next to strongly encourage your best people to return for the 2020 season....

The pool and spa industry has always been a complex business, but today, keeping up with technological change and innovation can be positively challenging. That’s why it is important to continually check the notices from your local chapter and to click on the NESPA...

With the Winterizing courses at NESPA and the Chapters now wrapping up, one of the key takeaways offered was a Winterization Vehicle Checklist. Vehicle Checklists are highly customizable to fit the particular company, but what is important is to use a checklist each time you...