HTSA Suspends Dues for Q2; Beefs Up Communications, Education Amid COVID-19
The Home Technology Specialists of America suspended dealer member dues for Q2 -- a first for the group -- to help members adjust to the “dramatic financial impact on their cash flow” due to the economic shutdown arising from the…
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COVID-19 pandemic. It also discussed types of relief vendors could provide during the period, established a member Reddit channel for “curated” information on COVID-19, launched a series of town hall meetings where members share concerns and suggestions, and expanded online education. In "just a few short weeks," it seemed to many dealers “the situation was spinning out of control,” said HTSA Executive Director Jon Robbins. The new systems and processes are designed to help dealers adapt to a “fundamentally changed operating environment.” HTSA will continue to monitor the situation and make further adjustments as necessary, he said: “Our main goal is to position ourselves for what will undoubtedly be a period of extraordinary growth on the other side of this COVID-19 event.”