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Emerging Leaders Group: New for OPEESA Members
OPEESA AnnouncementsSeptember 30, 2026

Emerging Leaders Group: New for OPEESA Members

A new track built for the people already doing tomorrow's job today launches with an October reception in Louisville — and the full program at the 2027 Annual Meeting.

2027 Annual Meeting: Registration Opens October 16
OPEESA AnnouncementsSeptember 23, 2026

2027 Annual Meeting: Registration Opens October 16

Save the date for Clearwater Beach, February 21–24 — and mark your calendar for when registration opens.

ITR Economics: What the Latest Outlook Means for OPE Distributors
Industry TrendsSeptember 16, 2026

ITR Economics: What the Latest Outlook Means for OPE Distributors

A read on the monthly ITR Economic Update and how members are using it to plan inventory and staffing through next year.

HR Monthly Update — September 2026
Legislative & RegulatorySeptember 10, 2026

HR Monthly Update — September 2026

This month from The Workplace Advisors: how two new federal rules make it cheaper and simpler to build an apprenticeship program, plus a quick read on requiring a \u0022cheerful\u0022 customer-service demeanor.

OPEESA AnnouncementsSeptember 9, 2026

HR Partnership Brings Compliance Support to Members

OPEESA's partnership with The Workplace Advisors gives every member company access to HR compliance support, a custom employee handbook service, and monthly legislative updates — no separate sign-up required.

Legislative & RegulatorySeptember 2, 2026

State Warranty and Buyback Law Refresher Ahead of Agreement Season

A look at OPEESA's State Warranty & Buyback Laws resource ahead of a busy season for dealer agreement renewals, renegotiations, and terminations.

Member SpotlightAugust 26, 2026

Getting to Know Your 2026–2027 Officers

Introducing the officers leading OPEESA's Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term.

AI for Distributors: What’s Changing
Industry TrendsAugust 19, 2026

AI for Distributors: What’s Changing

A look at how AI tools are starting to show up in dealer operations across the outdoor power equipment channel — and what OPEESA members are hearing from their own teams and customers about the shift.

HR Monthly Update — August 2026
Legislative & RegulatoryAugust 10, 2026

HR Monthly Update — August 2026

This month from The Workplace Advisors: a practical roadmap for onboarding new hires from the offer through their first 90 days, plus a quick read on AI-enabled smart glasses in the workplace.

HR Monthly Update — July 2026
Legislative & RegulatoryJuly 10, 2026

HR Monthly Update — July 2026

This month from The Workplace Advisors: why treating every employee consistently is your strongest cultural and legal safeguard, plus a quick read on handling strong fragrances at work.

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