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- Some community pools haven't complied with safety act
Some community pools have yet to comply with a federal law that requires updated drain covers for safety. In Effingham, Ill., for example, new covers will be installed at Kluthe Memorial Pool in the next few weeks, officials say. In Lynden, Wash., city officials recently shut down a YMCA hot tub that was in violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. It would have cost up to $7,000 to install the new covers and bring the hot tub into compliance with other codes, a city official said. Effingham Daily News (Ill.)
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- Pool Corp. to acquire General Pool & Spa Supply
Pool products distributor Pool Corp. said it will purchase California-based General Pool & Spa Supply, which is privately held and operates 10 distribution sales centers, for an undisclosed amount. The purchase is expected to close later this month, and Pool Corp. said it will help boost its 2010 financial results. Reuters
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- Rhode Island YMCA pool is getting overhaul
The YMCA pool in Smithfield, R.I., has begun its first renovation in 40 years. Contractors are removing the facility's steel roof and will replace it with a rubber roof. Officials said the new roof will mean fewer leaks. The pool will also have its cracks repaired and get a new, smaller dehumidifier. The project will cost $750,000. The Providence Journal (R.I.) (free registration)
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- Gator takes a dip in Florida pool
A 6-foot alligator took a swim in Bob and Pat Nappi's backyard pool in Florida. Bob Nappi called trappers to remove the beast; he said he thinks the alligator pushed in one of the screens surrounding the pool to enter. "We see gators all the time. We just didn't think we'd see them in our backyard pool," Pat Nappi said. Bradenton Herald (Fla.)
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- Preparing for crisis might save some family-owned businesses
The prolonged economic downturn has forced many family-owned businesses to close their doors, experts say. They note that many small businesses have remained in the same family for decades and do not have formal plans in place to adjust to economic downturns. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 4.3 million businesses with 19 or fewer employees closed during the period from the fourth quarter of 2007 through the fourth quarter of 2008. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model)
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- Using services to build customer relationships
It is easier for a company to build on existing customer relationships than to attract clients, argues Larry Crosby. Creating services tied to a product is a great way to expand a business relationship, he suggests. Crosby points to Xerox as a firm that used its product line to launch a service operation that helped revitalize the company. Knowledge@W.P. Carey
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- Consumer shows offer marketing opportunities
Home-improvement and landscaping businesses often participate in consumer shows to market their businesses. In Oklahoma, for example, a variety of small businesses were expected to attend the Bricktown Home & Garden Festival recently. Companies were to display outdoor fireplaces and kitchens, pool landscaping ideas and water features. The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City)
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Start planning now for National Water Safety Month 2010
APSP, along with the National Recreation & Park Association and the World Waterpark Association, has already begun planning National Water Safety Month 2010. The annual event held in May will be celebrated through educational programs, public service announcements, governmental proclamations, dealer and business promotions, and the distribution of water-safety-themed materials, aimed primarily at the public, and designed to prevent drowning and water-related illness and injuries. Look for more news about National Water Safety Month coming soon!
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Lew Akins is CBP of the Year
APSP's Builders Council has chosen Lew Akins as the 2009 Certified Building Professional of the Year. Akins is the owner and founder of Ocean Quest Pools by Lew Akins in Austin, Texas. Akins is widely known as an international speaker, sales trainer, consultant, CBP and expert witness. The award is the APSP Builders Council's lifetime achievement award, presented to a Certified Building Professional and APSP member whose accomplishments have made a significant contribution to the profession.
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- Column: Expansion joints may solve buckling problems
Hot days and cool nights may cause patio pavers to expand and contract and eventually buckle, writes general contractor Robert Lamoureux in response to a question from a reader. He writes that expansion joints running between tiles can prevent such problems with patios and swimming pools. Lamoureux notes that DecoSeal will help a pool cope with expansion and help the pool and deck absorb the movement. The Signal (Santa Clarita Valley, Calif.)
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| About APSP |
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) is the world's largest international trade association representing the swimming pool, spa and hot tub industry.
APSP's mission is promoting consumer safety and enhancing the business success of its members. Members adhere to a code of business ethics and share a commitment to
public health and safety in the use of pools, spas and hot tubs. APSP member companies include manufacturers, distributors, manufacturers' agents, designers, builders,
installers, retailers, and service professionals. For more information, visit www.APSP.org
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