Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Friday, January 13, 2017
It's a New Year, Which Means It's Time to Re-Register for the 2017 Recognition Testing Program
The goals of the DPHA Recognition Program are to:
- Provide an easily accessible and cost-effective program that showrooms can use to recognize the expertise of their staffs.
- Demonstrate to showroom staff that they are involved in a professional industry that celebrates knowledge and sales skills.
- Encourage ongoing professional development to help improve the quality of service that DPHA member showrooms provide to their clients and customers.
The Recognition Program is currently only available to DPHA members and is housed on the members-only section of the DPHA website, www.dpha.net. The Recognition Program includes a series of exams based on a showroom professional's understanding of different products and ability to explain the technical, functional and aesthetic differences of products sold in showrooms and those that can be found elsewhere. The test questions have been developed from content found in the DPHA Education Program manuals. Currently, there are 22 different tests included in the Recognition Program as follows:
- Bathroom and Kitchen Category:
- Accessories
- Bathroom Furniture
- Bathroom Lighting
- Baths
- Drains
- Faucets
- Kitchen Faucets
- Showers
- Sinks
- Steam Systems
- Supplies and Waste Assemblies
- Toilets and Bidets
- Hardware Category:
- Adorning the Door
- Cabinet Hardware
- Hinges
- Locks and Latch Sets
- Multipoint Locks
- Protecting the Door
- General Knowledge Category:
- Care and Maintenance
- Finishes
- Greening the Bath
- Universal Design
The cost to participate in the DPHA Recognition Program is $60 per person per year. Sign up at www.dpha.net. In order to pass a test, showroom professionals need to answer all of the questions correctly. Those who successfully pass the Recognition Program tests will be emailed a certificate that they can print and display at their work areas in their showrooms and scan and place on the company website.
And for those who think they probably don't need any "refreshing", try taking our sample Recognition Program by clicking here. This sample test contains one question from 21 of our 22 Recognition Program tests, and we can tell you that no one has come close to getting all 21 questions right on their first attempt. If you take the test, you will get your results almost immediately (if you enter your email address correctly, that is), and only you and I know will the results (and I promise I won't tell on any one). Go ahead and try - the results might surprise you, and don't worry, you can verify all the answers by rereading the 22 different Education Manuals.
The Best Bang for Your Buck?
PLATINUM ($11,000)
- Recognition as a corporate sponsor in each Newsleak
- Recognition as a corporate sponsor on the Web Page
- Recognition as a corporate sponsor in each Connections
- A corporate/product profile in Newsleak
- Marquis signage at DPHA events
- Recognition in each updated and new installment of the DPHA Education Program
- First opportunity to reserve display space at the Product Showcase
- Two complimentary conference registrations
- Four ads in Connections
- Corporate profile in Newsleak
GOLD ($6,500)
- Recognition as a corporate sponsor in each Newsleak
- Recognition as a corporate sponsor on the Web Page
- Recognition as a corporate sponsor in each Connections
- Marquis signage at DPHA events
- Recognition in each updated and new installment of the DPHA Education Program
- Second opportunity to reserve display space at the Product Showcase
- One complimentary conference registration
- Two ads in Connections
SILVER ($3,750)
- Recognition as a corporate sponsor in each Newsleak
- Recognition as a corporate sponsor on the Web Page
- Recognition as a corporate sponsor in each Connections
- Marquis signage at DPHA events
- Third opportunity to reserve display space at the Product Showcase
BRONZE ($1,750)
- Recognition as a corporate sponsor in each Newsleak
- Recognition as a corporate sponsor on the Web Page
- Recognition as a corporate sponsor in each Connections
- Fourth opportunity to reserve display space at the Product Showcase
Members that are interested in keeping their name and web sites in front of the most influential members of the DPH industry continuously and want to take advantage of DPHA sponsorship opportunities should contact Jim Babbitt at jbabbitt@dpha.net or call him at 224-999-0434. You can also download the 2017 Sponsorship Opportunities Form simply by clicking here.
Friday, January 6, 2017
DPHA Heads Back to the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass for the 2017 Annual Conference & Product Showcase
The 2017 Annual DPHA Conference returns to the beautiful Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, AZ October 11-14, 2017 (20 minutes from the
Phoenix Airport). DPHA members that participated in the 2013 conference
will recall that the resort is located in the Sonoran Desert on an
expanse of rugged Arizona landscape where the ancient vistas, mountains
and roaming wild horses remain untouched. The first-class amenities
include two 18-hole golf courses, the 17,500 square foot Aji spa,
complimentary guest room wireless Internet access, 7 restaurants
(including the only five-star restaurant in Phoenix) and 4 bars.
It's a first-class resort in every way except the room price. DPHA members will enjoy a $179 per night (plus tax) rate during the DPHA Conference.
Why We Deserve Your Support in 2017
DPHA dues notices will be issued
during the first week in January. We are confident that we will
continue to deliver the return on your dues investment that DPHA
members expect and deserve. Here are just some of the things you can
look forward to from your DPHA membership in 2017:
- The
industry's best conference where you not only obtain guidance on how
to make your business better, more profitable and rewarding, but also
network with the best minds in the industry.
- The
industry's only program that offers formal recognition for decorative
plumbing and hardware professionals while boosting staff morale,
helping team building and providing defined careers paths for your
sales teams.
- Sales guidance, industry developments and new product announcements weekly in the industry's best weekly eletter, Connections.
- Updates
to existing education program manuals that you can use to train new
team members and refresh the skills of existing ones.
- New/revised
education training manuals to help expand your team's skill and
provide opportunities to increase merchandise categories.
- A
Product Showcase which is the only venue to reach the leading DPH
decision-makers in North America while seeing the latest products
offered by trend-setting and market-leading manufacturers.
- The best network of decorative plumbing and hardware minds in the world.
- A series of regional meetings that bring networking and practical education to the local level, allowing your team to bond to their industry and learn from peers.
We
are confident you will agree that retaining your membership in DPHA
provides a return that you will be hard pressed to achieve elsewhere.
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Going to KBIS 2017? Make Sure Your Tour Includes DPHA Manufacturers
- AMBA Products - S6068
- American Standard - W1547
- Aptations - W1044
- Artisan Manufacturing Corp. - W1287
- Berenson Corp. - W1481
- Brizo - W1928
- Delta Faucet Co. - W2129
- DXV by American Standard - W1547
- Elkay - W355
- Everpure - W1683
- Fairmont Designs - W929
- Franke Kitchen Systems - W2185
- Grohe - W1547
- Hardware Resources - W1157
- Infinity Drain - S4434
- Kallista - W2000
- KWC - W2185
- Lenova - W143
- LIXIL Water Technology - W1547
- Native Trails - S4608
- OMNIA Industries - S5218
- QuickDrain USA - S6030
- Richelieu Hardware - S5220
- Robern - W2000
- ROHL LLC - W1149
- Ronbow Corporation - W371
- The Galley - S4644
- Top Knobs - W1157
- TOTO USA - W1329
- Valley Acrylic - S6007
- ZEN Design by Solua - S4567
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