Episode 170: October - News and Notes with Megan Kendrick of Pool Pro Magazine
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Episode Summary:\\xa0
Today\\u2019s special episode is the October edition of our \\u201cNews & Notes\\u201d series, in partnership with\\xa0Pool Pro Magazine.\\xa0
The news stories we cover include a new mobile app out of Austin, TX called \\u201cATX Swims\\u201d, through which users can directly purchase tickets to the city\\u2019s swimming pools; an accident involving a falling tree branch at a resort in Honolulu; an initiative to teach primary school children in Marle, France how to swim using a mobile pool; and Scottsdale, AZ\\u2019s green pool and mosquito problem.\\xa0
Megan then goes over recent industry news, including a number of recent M&As and emerging movers and shakers.\\xa0
She also gives a shout-out to Patriot Pool & Spa, who once again was named the fastest-growing pool service company in the U.S. by Inc. 5000.\\xa0
Tyler and Megan speak on upcoming events for pool pros, including those of AQUA Magazine, the Virtual World Aquatic Health Conference, and the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo\\u2122.\\xa0
Topics Discussed:\\xa0
- 03:17\\xa0-\\xa0Flowbird\\u2019s\\xa0new app for Austin, TX, ATX Swims\\xa0
- 04:19\\xa0- Seven people injured at Hilton Hawaiian Village\\xa0
- 05:33\\xa0- A mobile pool to teach children how to swim\\xa0
- 06:59\\xa0- A century-old pool is set to be remolded\\xa0
- 08:02\\xa0- Green pools and mosquito problems in AZ