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We are excited to announce that WTW's Head of Affinity and Programs US, Paul Lubbers, will be speaking on a panel at PIMA's Summer Insights Conference in Louisville, Kentucky on Wednesday 26 June. With the panel discussion topic focusing on the changing face of Affinity distribution in the US, Paul will share his thoughts on the rapidly growing industry as well as giving an overview of what we’re doing at WTW to build the Affinity business for the future💡 #WTWAffinity #EmbeddedInsurance #AffinityInsurance

It was a great time trimming out the datacom rack live at the Vertical Cable booth during ISC West! Times like last week at ISC are outstanding reminders of how much more powerful and productive we are as an industry when we work together instead of against each other. Did I have to spend my time at ISC building out a rack and showing other integrators how they can do better? No - I could have walked the show floor as usual and seen a lot of cool stuff. Did I want to share knowledge and skills with other integrators? Heck yeah! Gate keeping “trade secrets” is ultimately nonproductive. Sharing knowledge and skills benefits everybody and moves the industry forward so that we all win! In true #communityovercompetition fashion, having the opportunity to meet so many fellow systems integrators and industry peers and share some tips and tricks on how they can take their installs to the next level is always a great experience. From quickly terminating keystone jacks, to labeling, to methods of perfectly dressing out patch panels, there was a LOT of productive conversation last week. For me, seeing people leave the booth with new knowledge that will change their game in a positive way is a win for the industry! Huge shoutout to VC for being such an integral partner in our day-to-day as a systems integrator and the industry as a whole. Datacom projects without VC simply wouldn’t be the same! #ISCWest #VerticalCable #TKcommunity #IT #datacom #telecom #structuredcabling #fiber #fiberoptics #CAT6 #MSP #partnership #collaboration

Your mission is your purpose. Purpose gives people meaning. Ray Hayles, Co-Owner of Walker Lumber & Supply, Inc., and other speakers at LBM Strategies 2023 discussed the importance of having a strong mission statement to guide your company's culture and attract employees from younger generations. Share your company's mission statement below. #LBM #buildingmaterials #buildingmaterialsupplier

Touching down in Denver for the DPHA product showcase has me reflecting on how far our journey has come—and the unique path we’ve had to forge. Our business is a bit of a unicorn, operating in both the service and retail sectors of the plumbing industry. Unlike most companies, there’s no blueprint for what we do, no established model to follow. We’ve had to write our own playbook, navigating through both success and failure, while staying true to our vision. It wasn’t always easy, but DPHA has been a constant source of support and inspiration along the way. I remember attending my first DPHA event years ago, feeling both excited and uncertain. But that event was a turning point. I left with not only a deeper understanding of the industry, but with relationships that have become key to our growth—people who pushed me to dream bigger. It was then I envisioned creating a full-service plumbing boutique, offering end-to-end solutions for kitchen and bath spaces. Fast forward to today, I’m not only a member of DPHA but have the privilege of serving as a board member and President-elect. This organization continues to shape my journey, and I’m grateful to stand among leaders who are as passionate about innovation as I am. I’m excited to see what’s new at this year’s showcase, from cutting-edge products to insights on how we, as an industry, can continue evolving. A special shoutout to Rebekah Covay and Kymberly Weiner for their tireless work in making this event happen. As we come together, I challenge all of us to consider: With the shifting landscape of manufacturers and dealers, who are we truly serving, and how does DPHA continue to evolve in this dynamic environment? The journey is far from over—excited to see where we go next. #DPHA #IndustryLeadership #PlumbingInnovation #ServiceAndRetail #KitchenAndBath #PlumbingJourney #Denver2024 Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association

Hey, Linkedin community! I’m excited to let you know I’ve joined forces with Ann Ralston and Gary Ralston of Ralston Consulting Inc. to build on the #MI_17 product and market innovation work we started at Cobham, CAES and FrontGrade. I’d especially like to hear from our #MI_17 Alumni to find out what’s happening in your world. Ping me on Linkedin, or get on my calendar directly from the URL in the comments, below - let’s catch up! Lee #marketinnovation #ralstonconsultinginc #leanstartup #exponentialorganizations #MI17

This month, our Crestcom L.E.A.D.R. participants are mastering the art of delivering results effectively for their organizations Participants are mastering essential skills to: ✅ Produce better results by asking future-based questions. ✅ Apply a five-step technique to set proper direction. ✅ Practice clear communication and delegation. Ready to level up your skills and stand out? Head to the link below to learn how to get started! https://lnkd.in/e4EdNmyq #Crestcom #LeadershipDevelopment

Diversity, equity and inclusion. We are proud that these values are paramount in our company’s ethos, and integral to Storkcraft’s strength, cohesion, harmony, and success. Storkcraft® could not be more proud to be recognized by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA: Built for Baby) as the 2024 Winner of the Core Values Recognition Program, for the category of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. "The parents, caregivers, babies, and young children we serve depend on us to have their best interests in mind," said Lisa Trofe, executive director of JPMA. "Upholding our industry’s Core Values is one way we can prove to them that we do. These are values that matter to our customers as we work to earn their business and their trust. I’m proud of this year’s winners for demonstrating leadership across these Core Values." Read more here, and learn about the other Winners who are upholding our industry's core values: https://lnkd.in/gRhhDuG2

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We’re behind schedule – Fairglow should have been here five years ago. And today, it’s more vital than ever. 🌏 What's the good news ? 👀 Fairglow is now fully operational and ready for action. 🤘 ✨ It’s available to any health & beauty company looking to supercharge their emissions reduction efforts by 🔟x. Whether you’re a start-up with 10 products or an industry giant managing 10,000 SKUs, we’ve got the right solution for you. Get the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for your WHOLE portfolio in 2 to 4 weeks : DONE ✅ Comply with the like of SB253 and CSRD 2 weeks later : DONE ✅ Drastically accelerate your reduction and communicate: Let's go 🚀 🌍 Now is the time – give it a try! https://lnkd.in/eZkcggAb