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Since 1935, Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) has provided educational resources, publications, programs and services for reps, manufacturers and distributors in the electronics industry. It is the mission of ERA to support its members in optimizing the professional outsourced field sales function in the global electronics industry by providing programs and activities that educate, inform and advocate for manufacturers’ representatives and the manufacturers they represent.

**Registration is now open for 2026 ERA STEP!**📆 Mark your calendars for Sept. 29-Oct. 1, because ERA's Sales Training f...
06/17/2026

**Registration is now open for 2026 ERA STEP!**

📆 Mark your calendars for Sept. 29-Oct. 1, because ERA's Sales Training for Electronics Professionals (STEP) is returning to elevate your sales game.

Designed specifically for frontline electronics industry sales reps, manufacturers and distributors, STEP 2026 delivers elite professional development directly to your screen. This year’s program features nine robust, 75-minute educational sessions led by a mix of professional sales trainers and seasoned industry executives.

Why is STEP 2026 a Smart Investment in Your Career?

💰Unmatched Value: Access top-tier industry consultants and executive-level trainers for a single, affordable fee.
💻The Power of Virtual Training: Skip the expensive flights and days away from your territory. Our live, interactive virtual format delivers the intensity of an in-person workshop with total flexibility.
🔮Future-Proof Your Skillset: Step back from the daily grind to sharpen your tactical sales skills and master modern best practices.
📋Immediate, Tactical Takeaways: Every single session is built for action. You will walk away with downloadable checklists, frameworks and practical materials you can implement the very next day.

▪️ Program Overview: [https://lnkd.in/ewZJ6wQn]
▪️ Register Today: [https://lnkd.in/ecmgxxqf]

ERA's MentorUP 2026 enrollment is officially open!ERA is thrilled to offer MentorUP in order to support professional dev...
06/10/2026

ERA's MentorUP 2026 enrollment is officially open!

ERA is thrilled to offer MentorUP in order to support professional development, strengthen connections and foster collaboration across the electronics components industry. By pairing ERA members together, this program will drive learning, build confidence and spark career momentum.

Whether you're ready to be a Mentor or a Mentee — we’d love for you to join the program. There is no fee to participate; you just need to be an ERA member.

⏰ Enrollment deadline is Monday, June 29. Our first MentorUp cohort will begin connecting July through December of this year...Don't miss out on being part of something special!

🙏 Thank you to Master Electronics for sponsoring this important initiative!

⭐ Enroll Today: [https://era.chronus.com/]
⭐ Program Overview: [https://era.org/mentorup/]
⭐ MENTOR info: [https://lnkd.in/eaxT-9Za]
⭐ MENTEE info: [https://lnkd.in/etZTvPXG]
❓ FAQ: [https://lnkd.in/e9cd39g3]

**ERA ANNOUNCES 2027 ERA CONFERENCE CHAIR, CO-CHAIR & CORE COMMITTEE**ERA announces its leadership team for the 2027 ERA...
06/01/2026

**ERA ANNOUNCES 2027 ERA CONFERENCE CHAIR, CO-CHAIR & CORE COMMITTEE**

ERA announces its leadership team for the 2027 ERA National Conference, taking place at the Hilton Austin Downtown on February 21-23, 2027.

Please join us in celebrating and welcoming our Chair, Co-Chair and Core Committee leaders who will spearhead the planning for our 58th annual conference!

✨ Conference Leadership:

-Conference Committee Chair: Julie (Pitocchelli) Carr(Vice President, MacInnis Group)
-Conference Co-Chair: Brooks Mattice (Vice President of Sales, Mel Foster Group)

✨ Keynote/General Session Committee Chairs:

-Toby Lasley (President, Ion Associates)
- Diana Nawrocki, CPMR (Executive Vice President, Control Sales)
- Maryellen Stack (Vice President of Marketing and Communications and E-Commerce, Sager Electronics)

✨ Breakout Session Committee Chairs:

- Adam Anderson, CPMR (Vice President, Norris & Associates)
- Scott Lindberg (President, Quell Corporation)
- Holly Myers (Director, Supplier Marketing and Product Management, Sager Electronics)

✨ Sponsorship Committee Chairs:

-Zach Anderson (President & CEO, Harper and Two)
-Heather D'Amico, MBA, CPMR (Vice President, Brainard-Nielsen Marketing)
-Rob De Rose (President, CST-Arwin)

✨ERA Executive Committee Liaison: Lori Bruno, CPMR - (Director of Distribution, Northern California, MaRCTech2)

✨ Conference Advisor: Todd S. McAtee (Global Chief Revenue Officer, Flip Electronics)

▪️ Read full press release: [https://era.org/64324-2/]

Stay tuned...The official 2027 conference theme and attendee/sponsorship registration details will be announced later this summer!

Mentorship is coming... 🙌ERA is thrilled to officially introduce ERA’s new MentorUP program! MentorUP is a strategic ini...
05/28/2026

Mentorship is coming... 🙌

ERA is thrilled to officially introduce ERA’s new MentorUP program! MentorUP is a strategic initiative designed to support professional development, strengthen connections and foster collaboration across the electronics components industry. By pairing ERA members together, this program will drive learning, build confidence, and spark career momentum.

[A massive thank you to Master Electronics for sponsoring this incredible initiative! 🤝]

Who is MentorUP for?

▪️ Mentees: Early-career talent, rising leaders or anyone taking on new roles who is hungry for guidance, clarity and career growth.
▪️ Mentors: Experienced industry professionals who want to give back, share insights and sharpen their own leadership and coaching skills.

📅 Mark Your Calendars:
-Enrollment opens: Mid-June (Stay tuned for the sign-up link!)
-First cohort runs: July 1 – Dec 31, 2026
-How you can help right now: 1) Start championing this within your teams; 2) Encourage your high-potential employees to apply and reinforce the value of mentorship 3) Consider being a mentor in this program!

Stay tuned for more details...

📖 The Spring 2026 Issue of The Representor is LIVE!The latest edition of The Representor — featuring the EDS Showcase se...
05/15/2026

📖 The Spring 2026 Issue of The Representor is LIVE!

The latest edition of The Representor — featuring the EDS Showcase section — is officially here, and it is packed with the insights, recaps and industry expertise you need to stay ahead in the electronics world.

Inside this issue:
▪️ Cover Story: "Why manufacturers’ representatives still win: access, influence and the myth of control" by Tom Griffin, CPMR, ERA Board President [READ: https://lnkd.in/eXc_GE88]
▪️ EDS Showcase [VIEW: https://lnkd.in/ehYQHn_C]
▪️2026 ERA Conference Recap [READ: https://lnkd.in/eu_Xv3ca]
▪️Executive Commentary: Edward Smith, ERA CEO [READ: https://lnkd.in/eUSVHvHJ]
▪️Q&A Spotlight: Casey Donovan Cavender [READ: https://lnkd.in/e-5MfaHX]
▪️ Rising Star Spotlight: Codi Sinkovitz [READ: https://lnkd.in/ejbZA3TM]
▪️ERA's XCOM Digest: The latest updates on Education, Distribution, and Membership. [READ: https://lnkd.in/eCHsf3kx]
.. plus our essential Legal and Tax columns, Chapter News, and much more!

🔗 Read the issue online: [https://lnkd.in/emhBRWE]
🔗 Sign up to receive a print copy in the mail. [https://lnkd.in/dayaS-8v]

Missed this week's ERA LIVE on digital marketing and elevating your online search presence? Not to worry. All sessions a...
05/14/2026

Missed this week's ERA LIVE on digital marketing and elevating your online search presence? Not to worry. All sessions are recorded and found online on our YouTube channel!

▪️ View session: [https://lnkd.in/eXh55_69]
▪️ ERA LIVE playlist: [https://lnkd.in/etADV6sw]

Reminder - Join us for a new ERA LIVE tomorrow @ 4:00 pm ET, where we will dive into online search visibility and how to...
05/11/2026

Reminder - Join us for a new ERA LIVE tomorrow @ 4:00 pm ET, where we will dive into online search visibility and how to elevate your company's presence on the web!

Our partners at G&G Creative NYC will discuss how strong messaging, high-quality content and intentional site structure/design help you get found, engage the right visitors and turn them into qualified leads.

No need to register...hope to see you there!

📎 More info & log-in details: [https://lnkd.in/eX4PT7N4]

The EDS Summit is back—and so is the ERA Business Center! ERA is once again proud to co-host this year’s EDS Summit on M...
05/06/2026

The EDS Summit is back—and so is the ERA Business Center! ERA is once again proud to co-host this year’s EDS Summit on May 18-22, and we can’t wait to reconnect with our community of reps, manufacturers and distributors.

Make sure the ERA Business Center in the Lily Ballroom is your home base. Stop by to:

🤝 Chat with the ERA National Staff and visit with our Recognized Resource providers.
📖 Grab the special EDS Lines Available edition.
🎗️ Pick up your ERA member ribbon.
☕ Enjoy some refreshments and a quiet place to connect.

Not a member yet? Let’s change that. Come find out why ERA membership is the must-have resource for anyone serious about the electronics industry.

See you in Vegas! 🎲

Exciting news! ERA has officially named Zenode as its newest Recognized Resource vendor partner.In an industry where spe...
05/04/2026

Exciting news! ERA has officially named Zenode as its newest Recognized Resource vendor partner.

In an industry where speed is everything, manual BOM cross-referencing is a notorious bottleneck. Zenode is changing the game with its AI-driven platform, turning a process that used to take days into one that takes minutes.

Key highlights:

▶️ The Alts tool: Debuting May 5, this tool performs part comparisons in about one minute per component.
▶️ Speed + accuracy: Reps get instant documentation for engineering review without the traditional back-and-forth.
▶️ Human-centric AI: As Zenode CEO Brandon Bourn puts it, these tools don’t replace the rep’s judgment—they empower reps to show up with answers faster.

"Zenode helps engineers and salespeople conduct comprehensive cross-reference evaluation in minutes instead of days. This is a significant value-add for our members." — Eddie Smith, ERA CEO

Streamline your workflow and reclaim your time.

🔗 Read full press release: [https://lnkd.in/e8i73vZV]
🔗 Visit zenode.ai to learn more.

👏 Welcome, new ERA members from the past quarter! Bear VAI Technology - Eclipse Marketing Group - Electra Sales - Indust...
04/30/2026

👏 Welcome, new ERA members from the past quarter!

Bear VAI Technology - Eclipse Marketing Group - Electra Sales - Industrial Motion Technologies - McDermott Associates - Reptronics - Synergy Sales Incorporated - Tech Coast Sales, Inc - Anhui Pairui Smart Technology Co., Ltd. - Apacer Memory America Inc. - Cambion Electronics Ltd. - Dedicated Computing - ETRON Technologies - knitter-switch GmbH & Co. KG - Lem Holding USA - MINMAX Technology - Nanopower Semiconductor - Omnitek Cable, Inc - Sensirion - Standex Electronics - Sumitomo Electric - Renata Batteries: A Swatch Group Division - TopFlite Components - Wolfspeed - Simcona Electronics of Canada Inc.

If you are interested in ERA membership or want to know more, we'd love to talk with you. Please contact Ama Omari Derringer at [email protected].

⭐ More info on these new members: [https://lnkd.in/dEBM9GHp]

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1325 S. Arlington Heights Road , Ste 204
Elk Grove Village, IL
60007

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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