  NPMA is seeking your assistance to help identify the most innovative and exciting speakers for PestWorld 2018. This year's event will be held at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL on October 23-26. Please submit your speaker suggestions via email to speakers@pestworld.org. Feel free to provide multiple speaker names and topics. NPMA welcomes both technical and business-related sessions, click here for some suggestions. Thank you for your help and we will see you in Orlando!    News From NationalPotential Impacts of the Recently Enacted Tax Code Overhaul on the Structural Pest Management Industry From immediate full expensing of new equipment purchases valued up to $1 million to lowering the corporate and pass-through entity tax rates—the TCJA will no doubt benefit your bottom line and the growth of your business. NPMA’s document explores the provisions of the TCJA that will most likely affect the structural pest management industry and your businesses the most. Click here to view NPMA’s review of the new law.
Ten candidates from across the country will receive skills development and training for association leadership NPMA today announced selection of the association’s Executive Leadership Program (ELP) class of 2018 participants, continuing NPMA’s commitment to cultivating a representative pipeline of candidates for leadership opportunities within NPMA for years to come. “The value NPMA brings to our memberships is directly correlated with the quality of diverse experiences and unique industry expertise that our members bring into the association’s leadership roles,” said NPMA Chief Executive Officer Dominique Stumpf. “The participants of the ELP’s 2018 class will play an important role in a broader plan to ensure our association maintains a pipeline of leadership candidates that are well-positioned to help our members successfully navigate an ever-evolving industry.” The ten candidates of this class were selected through a rigorous application process, which vetted more than 30 applications. Applicants were selected based on broad criteria, which accounted for leadership potential, industry participation and commitment to professional development, among other factors. Executive Leadership Program Class of 2018:
Jan. 10 Webinar: The Impact of Unconscious Bias on Your Company’s Bottom Line
As business owners, we want to provide a safe and rewarding workplace for our employees, but what does that look like and what does it require each of us to do? Our environment continues to change politically, racially, economically and in terms of gender acceptance. How can you ensure your business promotes a sense of equality for everyone? On January 10, at 1:00 PM ET, Sylvia James of Winston and Strawn LLP will share her insight on unconscious bias in the workplace and delve into the question - Does unconscious bias impact the bottom line of your business and employee engagement? Register for the webinar today! Please note, this webinar will not be recorded. 
The video is available for immediate download and use in a variety of communication efforts including: client education, employee recruitment, staff orientation and business development. Click here for download instructions.
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Member Benefit Highlight NPMA’s Resource Center provides members with an intuitive one-stop-shop for access to the latest technical and business management resources including online training. Training on Your Schedule: We work to fit your schedule. From certifications and state-required recertification credits to business webinars and conference recaps, the Resource Center allows self-guided learning with more than 60 career-building webinars. Explore our online training resources now!
NPMA Education and Events Join us February 6-7 in Memphis, TN to earn valuable recertification credits at the 2018 Southern Conference! Recertification credits have been applied for in the following states: AL, AR, GA, KY, MS, MO, NC, SC, TN and VA. Register early! Rates will increase after January 12. Employees are the life-blood of any business. They can fuel production, improve customer satisfaction, and drive company growth. But, finding and keeping employees that positively impact your business can often feel like an uphill battle. Click the links below to view recordings of NPMA’s latest virtual conference series, Hire Smart & Manage Easy, to learn how to stop the cycle of high turnover and low employee retention, and start hiring employees that last. Episode One: Recruiting the Best Members Make Headlines
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