Editorial Staff

Here, There and Everywhere

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Editorial Staff

These owners of multiple hot tub locations have found the courage to step away — sometimes very far away.By Sarah Protzman Howlett While technology has made it easier than ever to pull off, being a commuting owner — be it a 90-minute drive down a mountain or a 3,000-mile flight

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Booming Manufacturers

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Editorial Staff

Bullfrog’s new factory adds 265,000 square feet to its facilities footprint. Hot tub suppliers are expanding to make room for continued growthBy Megan Kendrick While 2019 hot tub industry growth was small or held steady at 2018 numbers, many manufacturers have found themselves in need of more manufacturing space. In

Posted in Current Issue, Features Artesian Spas, Bullfrog Spas, Clearwater Spas, Hydropool Hot Tubs, Marquis Spas, Master Spas, nordic hot tubs

The Dealmaker

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Editorial Staff

Blaine Budke uses bartering, car sales experience to succeed as a spa retailerBy Michelle L. CramerPhotography by Iris Photography Hot Tub BrokersOwner: Blaine Budke Location: McCook and Grand Island, NebraskaHotTubBrokers.com@HotTubBrokers@HotTubBrokersGIHot Tubs: Cal Spas, Caldera Spas, Coast Spas, Passion Spas, Strong SpasSwim Spas: Cal Spas, Passion SpasChemicals: Leisure TimeAccessories: Leisure Concepts

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Lending a Hand

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Editorial Staff

Arctic Spas of Utah supports families battling rare medical conditions Mark Kristensen’s son, Matt, had a rare genetic disease and a lot of unique needs not covered by insurance. That’s why, in 2001, Kristensen and his friend Steve Stauffer started the Angel’s Hands Foundation, with the mission to improve the

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Committed to the Community

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Editorial Staff

A group of home school students tour Confer Plastics’ manufacturing facility. Confer Plastics invests in youth programs, scholarships Community means a lot to Confer Plastics. “It is our corporate culture to support our friends and neighbors in an effort to make the area — and our country — a better

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