Published: Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Dallas Thiesen, FSPA Government Affairs Manager, breaks down an important bill in the Florida Legislature that will give swimming pool and spa contractors an exemption to allow the hiring of sub-contractors who do not have a state or local sub-contractor license.
Published: Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Greg Bowers was mowing a customer’s grass in 1990 when he
was asked if he would like to interview for a job at a local
Pinch-A-Penny. Bowers showed up to the
interview, aced it, and was offered a job on the spot. The 19-year-old, at the time, accepted the
offer and eventually started working at the Pinch-A-Penny location in Orange
Park, Fl.
Published: Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Our Everything Under The Sun Expo is less than 60 days away! If you're still unsure whether or not you should attend, I'm about to give you a few reasons why it should be at the top of your priority list for 2020.
There are two types of people - those that attend our trade show every year and those that don't. If you ask an experienced trade show veteran why you should attend, they will eagerly give you a list of reasons. From meeting new customers to creating new business opportunities, the power of attending any trade shows is extraordinary. Below are some of the top reasons why you should attend our show this year on February 14 and 15th!
Published: Wednesday, December 4, 2019
During #GivingTuesday on Dec. 3, 2019, the Florida Swims
Foundation raised $2,675 to help fund swim lessons for young children in
Florida. The organization, which is the
charitable arm of the Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA), has its visions
set on ensuring every child in the Sunshine state has a swimming lesson before kindergarten.
Published: Friday, November 22, 2019
FSPA and our Florida Swims Foundation announced we’re pursuing an appropriation from the State of Florida to fund childhood swim lessons.
This is just the first step in a larger effort from the Florida Swims Foundation and FSPA. The goal with this appropriation is identify and multiply the effectiveness childhood learn to swim programs that have the potential be scaled up for statewide implementation.