ASA has recognized how important data standardization is to our industry. About two years ago, at our LEAD strategic planning retreat, we discussed how ASA could get involved and help guide our industry.

This guide will help you navigate the budgeting process, from understanding the current market landscape, to setting aside funds for a robust marketing plan that will elevate your visual appearance and online messaging. Let’s dive in and make your budget work for you!

As I am writing this column, thousands of people from the Florida coast up to the Carolinas are still stranded without power, drinking water or a safe way to access basic resources due to the catastrophic flooding brought on by Hurricane Helene. Many of these mountain towns destroyed by Helene are areas that already lacked resources and access. 

Winsupply is thrilled to announce that Jay, Shelly, Ross, and Vicki will continue working with the company in various capacities.

Watsco has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $2.70 on each outstanding share of its Common and Class B common stock payable on October 31, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 16, 2024.

Macomb announced that it has completed its third acquisition since May 2024. Leonhardt Pipe & Supply, Inc., with operations in the Carolinas and Georgia, is the newest member of their Fire & Fabrication Division. 

AD announced that the merger with IMARK Electrical has officially been consummated along with IMARK Electricals’ formal separation from IMARK Group.  

More than 2,200 guests were in attendance, including employees, their family members, vendor partners and special guests. 

This is the company’s 10th time to be recognized by the prestigious Fortune magazine, and its second time to receive two honors in the same year after being recognized as a Top 100 Workplace for Millennials in June.

One of the founding members of AIMR, Chuck Michel had a career spanning four decades in the manufacturer’s representative business.