September 16, 2026, ECIA Newsletter
Faces of ECIA
The September Part ONE feature for the "Faces of ECIA" is Alan Ahern.
Learn more about Alan's involvement with ECIA, hobbies and more.
This feature is a great way to learn about the fantastic people behind the hard work from the councils and committees. Read more.
Executive Conference is Less Than Five Weeks Away
The date for the 2026 Executive Conference is October 19-21, 2026 at the Westin O’Hare Hotel.
The conference schedule is ready and we are excited to welcome you to the Executive Conference very soon!
TrustedParts.com to Exhibit at Electronica 2026 in Munich
If you are attending Electronica in Munich in November, we invite you to come by the TrustedParts.com booth and learn more about our site and the authorized channel.
If you would like to set up a meeting, send Kristen Ballard an email – kballard@ecianow.org - and we will schedule a specific time to connect during the show.
See you in Munich! Booth C4.130
Seminar for Manufacturers to Grow Their Business
This event is at the Chicago Hilton, O'Hare September 21-22. During the Grow Sales with Reps, sales leaders learn various strategies such as selecting the right reps for the business, leveraging reps to meet strategic plans, and how to align with your reps, so your business becomes top of mind.
PACE Training Now Available to Non-Members
Non-Members can purchase access to PACE Training. PACE Training strengthens the onboarding process with enhanced industry training.
ECIA members have access to PACE courses included in their membership, no enrollment key is needed. If asked to sign-in, enter the same login credentials used to access your ECIA member profile. Learn more.
ECIA Suggestion Box for ECIA Programming
Drop a Note into Our Suggestion Box!
Help shape future ECIA programming! The ECIA Suggestion Box is open for your ideas—whether it’s webinar topics, event concepts, or industry issues you’d like addressed! We value your input and encourage you to share your thoughts with our team.
Do you want to give feedback about the association in general? Share your ideas with the ECIA Suggestion Box.
ECIA Research and Analysis
ECIA offers its members insight into the industry and a variety of market trends information. Members can log into the website and visit the Stats & Insights page to access an increasing number of statistical reports. Some are available to the public, some to members and others are only accessible to those who participate in the survey.
Visit the stats and insights drop down menu on our website for more information.
Member of the Week
This week, ECIA is proud to recognize Peerless Electronics, Inc. as our Member of the Week.
Founded in 1945, Peerless Electronics has grown from a small storefront into an employee-owned, manufacturer-authorized electronics distributor serving customers across demanding industries including aerospace, military, industrial, transportation, and medical. Throughout more than 80 years in business, Peerless has continued to evolve alongside the electronics industry while maintaining a strong focus on quality and customer service. Its employee-owned structure gives team members a direct stake in the company's success, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and commitment to the customers and manufacturing partners they serve.
Since joining ECIA in 2018, Peerless Electronics has been a valued member of the authorized electronics community. We celebrate their 8 years of membership.
Contact Info:
Electronic Components Industry Association