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Association announcements, industry trends, and the regulatory developments that affect distributors, manufacturers, and affiliates in outdoor power equipment — in one place, open to anyone.
Registration for OPEESA's 2027 Annual Meeting, February 21–24 at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, is now open. Here are the dates to know, starting with the December 21 Early Bird deadline.
OPEESA's new website is live, with a searchable member directory, member-only resources, and self-service logins for anyone at a member company. Here's what's new and how to get in.
This month from The Workplace Advisors: when you can (and can't) restrict an employee's second job, plus a quick read on earbuds-at-work policies.
OPEESA's read on the September 2026 ITR Advisor: a Federal Reserve rate hike, a consumer split by income, and why OPE businesses shouldn't count on 2026's volume growth repeating in 2027.
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.
OPEESA's read on the August 2026 ITR Advisor: consumers are still spending but getting choosier, big-ticket purchases feel it first, and rising input costs make margin discipline a priority.
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.
OPEESA's read on the July 2026 ITR Advisor: restrained growth, cost pressure from higher oil prices, an uneven consumer and early signs that single-family housing could turn.
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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