PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:
How To Beat The Heat
It’s that time of year when working in a shop can be hot. Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn give us three P’s to beat the heat.
Published July 22, 2024
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Dear PMPA Members,
I’m excited to share that we have an awesome Annual Meeting planned for you this year! The location is on the beautiful Southern California coast during the most favored month of the year – Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, Dana Point, in October! It promises to be an event to remember, so we hope you all will be able to attend.
Along with sunshine, ocean views, and getting your feet in the sand (if not the water), we have a program schedule packed with informational, motivational and networking opportunities. I believe we are in for an unforgettable encounter with our keynote speaker, Bethany Hamilton, who will share her incredible and heroic “Soul Surfer” story of triumph over tragedy. As a fellow surfer, I am excited to hear about her surfing exploits and personal accomplishments.
Additional educational sessions include insights into the upcoming elections from Omar Nashashibi; learning how to prepare yourself and your company for succession planning; using your CliftonStrengths Finder assessment to effectively and confidently lead your organization; and understanding the impact of geopolitics on your business. There will also be two deep-dive breakout sessions on success planning and leadership strengths.
Social activities and networking events are intertwined over the three-day program, culminating with the Awards Banquet on Sunday evening, where we acknowledge and recognize those PMPA members and peers who have shared their talents with us over the past year.
Visit the conference website (pmpa.org/annual-meeting) to learn more about the 2024 Annual Meeting, the program, the speakers, and to register.
Sorenson Engineering is also planning to open their doors to group tours on October 9 and 14. Located 78 miles northeast of the resort, we hope your travel plans will allow a visit. Watch for more information as we get closer to the meeting.
Looking forward to seeing you in Dana Point! Don’t forget your bathing suits, beach towels, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Safe travels! See you on the beach!
Steve Sorenson
Steve Sorenson, PMPA President
Director, Sorenson Engineering
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The PMPA Business Trends Sales Index remained level and elevated at 149 for April 2024-up nine points or 6.4 percent from April 2023’s reading. Volatility is down, and we are tracking currently with the Federal Reserve’s industrial Production Indicator. Our Index has a strong correlation to the calendar year end for sales, and we forecast a more optimistic year for our shops than most would expect. But don’t take our word for it, look at the correlation data table, coefficients, and graph to see why we think that 2024 might just be your second-best year ever- despite the news.
If you are not currently participating in PMPA’s Monthly Business Trends reporting, you are missing an excellent peer benchmark and a tool to provide you with confidence for your business decisions. Contact Veronica Durden to sign up.