Association announcements, industry trends, and the regulatory developments that affect distributors, manufacturers, and affiliates in outdoor power equipment — in one place, open to anyone.

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.

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

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

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'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.
A look at OPEESA's State Warranty & Buyback Laws resource ahead of a busy season for dealer agreement renewals, renegotiations, and terminations.
Introducing the officers leading OPEESA's Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term.

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.

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.

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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