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January 29, 2024

   
 
 
 
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What is an IBPSA Digital Membership Badge?

Not simply a logo, the IBPSA badge is a digital symbol of IBPSA Members’ commitment to excellence in the pet care industry and serves as verification of active IBPSA membership. This badge may be showcased on member websites, social media profiles, or other marketing materials.

The IBPSA Member badge is a dynamic portable icon that is embedded with qualifying information indicating that an IBPSA member is in good standing. Each badge includes a coded link that shows indication of active membership that can be authenticated and verified by the viewer.

If you are a pet owner seeking services for your pet, you can look for the IBPSA Member Badge and verify a membership in IBPSA just by clicking the coded link that should be attached.

Digital badges are secure and verifiable, thus protecting the integrity of IBPSA membership.

Use of the IBPSA Association logo is not approved for use on members’ websites, nor does it convey membership in IBPSA.

Questions? Contact membership@ibpsa.com.

Deadline for Speaker Applications is this Wednesday!

The FLOW Business Conference will be held September 24-26, 2024, at the picturesque Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona.

Every autumn, the IBPSA FLOW Business Conference gathers influential figures and entrepreneurs from the pet care industry, encompassing various services such as daycare, lodging, pet sitting, grooming, training, and dog walking. This exceptional event offers attendees a multitude of advantages, including specialized educational sessions, access to an extensive trade show, valuable networking opportunities, and much more!

If you aspire to become a speaker at the 2024 FLOW Business Conference, we invite you to peruse our Call for Speakers and submit your application through the provided link:

2024 CALL FOR SPEAKERS – FLOW BUSINESS CONFERENCE

Reminder to Post Your OSHA 300 Logs

Facilities with more than 10 employees are required to keep an OSHA 300 log and post the 300A from February through April. Records must be kept five years.

The forms may be downloaded directly from OSHA at this link.

We have just learned that penalty fines are going up. Be sure that you are in compliance!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email ben@ibpsa.com.

 
 

 
 
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