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WAHC Opens Registration

The 2016 World Aquatic Health Conference will take place at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., October 19-21.

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One System, No Sprawl: Why Growing Pool & Spa Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud

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Growing pool and spa businesses are trading disconnected software and manual processes for one cloud-based system that keeps teams, data and operations connected.

One System, No Sprawl: Why Growing Pool & Spa Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud

SE Show Moving to Nashville

The Southeast Pool and Spa Show is moving to the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., for 2017.

Man Electrocuted, 6 Others Shocked in Palm Springs Pool

Faulty wiring is suspected to be the cause behind the tragic Easter Sunday incident.

Training for Space? Start in the Pool

Floating underwater is similar to floating in space, which is why astronauts do it.

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Drought Impact: A World Apart

As California’s drought conditions improve, India’s most affluent state has directed all municipalities to shut down all swimming pools.

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Business Briefs: March 2016

Jacuzzi promotes a longtime employee to the executive team, Zodiac holds a golf tournament to support veterans and more.

Georgia Legislature Battles Over Pool Inspections

Legislators seek to eliminate commercial pool inspections.

American Pool Restores Facility for the Boys and Girls Club

For years, children flocked to the Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County to swim. But after years of Band-Aid fixes, the pool was in disarray. That’s when American Pool stepped in.

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The Western Pool & Spa Show: A Comforting Tradition

Reflections from the Western Pool & Spa Show

Navy Vet Wins ASP Franchise

America’s Swimming Pool Company is honoring those who served in a big way. Last year, the company announced its veterans program, a contest that would thank a veteran for his or her service by awarding them a free pool maintenance franchise. The first winner was officially announced last week: Miguel Macias, who will open is franchise in Reno, Nevada, in April. “We are excited to have our first winner, and welcome Macias to the franchising family,” says Stewart Vernon, founder and CEO of ASP. “We are thankful for the service he has given to our country and know that the skills he learned in the course of that service will prove beneficial in his new endeavor as an ASP owner.”Macias served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years, 13 of which were spent serving as an HR officer. After being stationed all over the world, Macias retired as a Lieutenant Commander in 2015. When deciding what to do after retirement, he discussed the ASP opportunity with a friend and former ASP employee, and was impressed by the comprehensive program they provide. From his military experience, Macias learned leadership, responsibility and resourcefulness; skills that will directly translate to his work as an ASP pool service franchise owner. According to Macias, his most remembered military moment was when America was attacked on September 11, 2001. At the time, he was working on a Navy destroyer pierside in Norfolk, VA. After watching the news coverage of the event on TV, the crew was told to get the ship ready to deploy with no further instructions about where they were going or for how long. The crew busily prepared the ship and ended up patrolling in the New York/Boston area. Before his military service, Macias earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston in management information systems and Italian studies. He also attended the university again while in the service and earned his MBA in Human Resources. Navy service is second nature to the Macias family as his wife is a retired Navy nurse and their oldest daughter is currently serving in the Navy.

Why Caves and Grottos are Easy, Profitable Pool Add-Ons

Artificial rock offers an easy way to create that natural stone look without breaking the bank.

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CPSA Announces Bevy of Agreements

The CPSA has announced a slew of new affiliation agreements, including deals with APSP, NSPF, FPSIE and the Western Pool and Spa Show.

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