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August 2014

United We Stand Meeting Announced

Date: November 20 - 21

Location: Grandover Resort

1000 Club Road

Greensboro, NC 27407

The North Carolina Pest Management Association is pleased to offer you this special seminar on growing and nurturing your business. North Carolina is a state of small to medium-sized pest management companies. Realizing that many companies cannot travel to world-class management seminars, NCPMA is bringing world-class programming to you! Speakers for this years meeting will arm you with tools necessary for the health of your business. Working with the theme "United We Stand - United We Grow," this hands-on seminar will give you:

A view of the cornerstones of the successful business infrastructure
People, customers, and internal analysis
Dedicated question and answer time with experts
Networking opportunities
A chance to informally share information and ideas

Building upon the time-honored NCPMA program United We Stand, you will experience the utmost level of education and experience camaraderie unique to this meeting. Space is limited, so register Today!

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NCPMA WDIR Certification Program Fall Training Opportunities!

#1 Location

Date: Friday, October 10

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Structural Pest Management Training Facility

4000 Chi Road

Raleigh, NC 27695

#2 Location

Date: Wednesday, October 15

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Center

1450 Fairchild Rd

Winston - Salem, NC 27105

NCPMA has developed a state-of-the-art training program created to specifically train wood-destroying insect inspection professionals in North Carolina. The Wood-Destroying Insect Report (WDIR) Accreditation Program prepares each trainee to properly identify past or current infestations of wood-destroying insects.

Click here to register!

You're Invited to an Exclusive Members Only Webinar: Advancing Your Company Through Technology

Date: Thursday, September 4

Time: 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Space is limited!

Reserve your webinar seat now at:

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/699604930

NCPMA presents an exclusive members only webinar. This webinar will feature topics that relate to advancing your business through technology.

Lee Smith of Rid-A-Pest will share his experiences with different technologies in the pest management industry and will discuss the advantages and pitfalls that have led to his success.

Donnie Shelton of Triangle Pest Control will review the benefits of using technology to communicate with your customers.

There will be an opportunity to ask your questions live and share your experiences with others on the webinar. The webinar is a great tool for you to learn how to use technology to expand your business!

Pest Control Provision Part of Just Enacted NC Budget

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory last week signed legislation requiring the Structural Pest Control Committee (SPCC) to adopt rules regarding ancillary activities that may be performed in association with the control of wood-destroying organisms or household pests. Under the measure, the rules must specify the categories of ancillary activities that may be exempted from structural pest control licensing requirements or may be performed by unlicensed persons acting under the direct supervision of a structural pest control licensee including the moving of furniture or bedding, and the cleaning, maintenance, or repair of property. The measure, which is part of the Fiscal Year 2015 state budget, further directs the SPCC to post proposed rules on its Web site by August 21st and provide notice of the rules.

Click here to read more about the legislation.

Last Chance to Submit Your Nominations for NPMA Awards Submission deadline: August 29

Today is your last chance to submit your nominations for the NPMA Women of Excellence Award and the NPMA Young Entrepreneur Award! Click here to learn more about the NPMA Women of Excellence Award and here to learn more about the NPMA Young Entrepreneur Award.

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is completely sold out.

Please call 800-227-1500 and ask to be placed on the waiting list. NPMA has made additional rooming arrangements with the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort. Click here to make reservations at the Sheraton. Please note, this hotel is not within walking distance of the event. Click here for more PestWorld details and registration

Should OSHA Compliance Keep You Up at Night?
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1-2 p.m. ET, Presented by NPMA's Marcia Duke & Matt Coffindaffer
Click here for full description and registration.

The Mobile Revolution - Are You Ready?
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1-2 p.m. ET, Presented by Lee Gientke
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Pollinators, Neonics...What PMPs Need to Know!
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1-2 p.m. ET, Presented by Dr. Rick Fell, Professor Emeritus at Virginia Tech and NPMA pollinator health advisor, and members of the NPMA and PPMA public policy and public affairs team.
Click here for full description and registration.

Managing the Unmanageable: Considerations for Control of the Brown Dog Tick
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1-2 p.m. ET, Presented by Phil Kaufman, University of Florida
Click here for full description and registration.