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ATLANTIC CITY POOL & SPA SHOW | by Greg Bailey major manufacturer is displaying and selling their latest products, and at the same time learn about practically every issue that may arise when running a pool and spa business? And the best part is that it’s entirely free! The exhibit area has free admission for everyone in the industry, and Northeast Spa and Pool Association (NESPA) members and their employees can attend, free of charge, every technical seminar they wish. With more than 70 seminars this year, that may be the only problem. Michael Phelps did not simply wake up and become a great swimmer. High profi le athletes train from the time they are beginning their sport until the day they retire. In order to be the best at what you do or, honestly, in order to even be good at it, you must train. That’s exactly how the Atlantic City Pool and Spa Show will benefit you. We feature seminars for professionals at every level of competency—beginner, intermediate and advanced. But even with all the positives in the industry right t ie y w u it ie erQ c C w 3 V p nti ho 300 S Su la e At pa th # So th e th l & Bo at oo al PC ua Aq now, we cannot forget our task at hand, and that is to sell, build and service safe pools and spas. Recent news has focused on pool and spa safety, specifically with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act set to take effect on December 20, 2008. Other state and local codes can be quite confusing. At the expo you’ll find an all-day forum on Monday solely dedicated to helping you understand codes. Our suggestion to you is to attend this class and ask as many questions as you can possibly think of. The Atlantic City Pool and Spa Show is a great way to kick off your season. We promise that attending the show and taking advantage of the exhibits, seminars, networking opportunities and everything else the show has to offer will be better prepare you to handle the industry—hopefully as well as Michael Phelps wins gold medals. | Greg Bailey is marketing and communications director at the Northeast Spa & Pool Association (NESPA). • As quiet as a normal conversation • Heat pools even when the air is cool • Cool pools with the touch of a button with our IceBreaker technology Coverstar East Coast, Inc. Where Exceptional Engineering Meets Exceptional Service. Has your automatic pool cover company let you down? Are they doing everything they can to make you succeed? Is their product and service damaging your company’s image? Coverstar East Coast will not let you down! We have: The Eclipse Stainless Steel System The most reliable and durable automatic pool cover available. Excellent Technicians Our technicians are factory trained and experienced. Custom Design Capability We can design a pool cover installation for even the most complex pools. Integrity In Everything We Do We stand behind our word and work 100%. The Coverstar Eclipse™ pool cover system with a durable stainless steel mechanism. 357698_AquaCal.indd 1 11/27/07 5:27:36 PM 398172_Coverstar.indd 1 THE EDGE 31 9/15/08 11:50:06 AM http://www.teamhorner.com http://www.coverstareastcoast.com

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The Edge - Quarter 4, 2008 Contents The President’s Message New Pool/Spa Federal Safety Act Worried About the 2009 Market? Treating Hot Water? Project Focus The 411 on UV Disinfection for Pools and Spas The Advantages of Seeding Aggregate Surfaces Pool and Spa Industry Wins Gold Choosing a Retirement Plan To Get Best Coverage at Lowest Cost - Shop Now Index of Advertisers

The Edge - Quarter 4, 2008

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