The Executive Leadership Program (ELP) identifies and trains aspiring association leaders to establish a pipeline of engaged members that represents NPMA’s diverse membership. The two-year curriculum involves professional development, association training, monthly mentoring and attendance at NPMA events. "The ELP Program has really opened up my eyes into the inner workings of the NPMA. I've learned to be a better leader and connected with some of the industry's elite that have opened up their doors to me. The friendships I have made over the course of the year have proven to be some of the most valuable. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity extended to me by the NPMA to be part of this group." Jeff King, The Pest Rangers Interested? Click here to complete an application and here to learn more about the criteria. The application process will close on December 16. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=532781&issueID=63077 to view the full article online.
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We invite you to join us for the 2019 Southern Conference at the Hilton Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee. The conference will feature a mix of in-depth management sessions, and technical courses featuring the latest research in the pest management industry. View the full program and register today! Registration rates increase January 12, 2019 Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=532785&issueID=63077 to view the full article online.
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NPMA Education and Events
There is only one episode left in NPMA’s engaging virtual conference series: Working on Your Business, Not in It, and seats are limited! On December 7 at 3:30 PM EST, Mark DeGeare of Forshaw Inc. moderates an informative debate between Erin Richardson of All-American Pest Control and Fred Wingate of Noosa Pest Management in the final episode, Learning to Let Go. They will discuss their winning strategies to overcoming the challenges of transitioning from a business owner to a business leader. Register now for this episode. If you missed the first two episodes or wish to view them again, click here to view Episode One: Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan and here to view Episode Two: Bridging the Gap. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/npma-ePestWorld/articles/index.asp?aid=532774&issueID=63077 to view the full article online. Weekly Headlines
Fox4Now A couple believes they got bed bugs from shopping at Port Charlotte Town Center. Visit https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/couple-says-they-got-bed-bugs-from-local-mall to view the full article online. KAKE It may be colder outside, but that doesn’t stop pests from infiltrating your home. Even with the cold weather, spiders and fleas can still be a problem in your home. Visit http://www.kake.com/story/39528671/colder-weather-doesnt-stop-those-problem-pests-in-your-home to view the full article online. Gizmodo A 70-year-old Hong Kong woman has contracted the rat-specific version of Hepatitis E, signifying only the second time the disease has been documented in humans. Visit https://gizmodo.com/second-case-of-rat-hepatitis-in-a-human-reported-in-hon-1830592353 to view the full article online. Science Daily Ticks are hardy little brutes that can go as long as a year without a meal. Visit https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181120151831.htm to view the full article online. Newsweek Many scientists think that having a better understanding of the insect’s genome—the complete set of genetic material in an organism—could help to reduce infections. Visit https://www.newsweek.com/new-mosquito-genes-discovered-which-could-explain-why-some-people-get-bitten-1228676 to view the full article online. |