The word “essential” has taken on a bit of a new meaning since the onset of 2020 and the coronavirus pandemic. When talking about how business behaved throughout the ups and downs of the past 20 months, many mention how thankful they were to be an essential business, and how this title allowed doors to […]
forstern@bnpmedia.com Natalie Forster
Advocacy in action
The word “essential” has taken on a bit of a new meaning since the onset of 2020 and the coronavirus pandemic. When talking about how business behaved throughout the ups and downs of the past 20 months, many mention how thankful they were to be an essential business, and how this title allowed doors to […]
Meet the incoming ASA President: The Granite Group's Bill Condron
Heading into his year as ASA President, CEO of New England PHCP distribution giant The Granite Group, Bill Condron, plans to continue the upward trajectory that both ASA and his company are on. Condron began his career in the industry stocking shelves in the warehouse of the family business. While he never intended to join […]
ASA MDM program fuels future leaders
A labor study performed by ASA in 2015 found that 50% of currently employees within the PHCP-PVF industry will retire by 2035.
Attract and Retain
As the PHCP-PVF industry is facing an expected 100,000 retired skilled workers over the next 10 years, attracting the next generation is more important than ever.
Connection is key
Ever heard the expression about the best ideas being created on cocktail napkins? The American Supply Association’s member benefit CONNECT virtual peer networking program is a real-life example.
Industry's largest event goes virtual
Earlier this year, the ASA Executive Committee made the call to design a virtual event and ASA staff worked diligently to execute the plan, bringing in more than 1,600 registrants from more than 250 ASA member companies.
