You've heard me say several times how important the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is. I encourage all salons and spas to be members of PBA. Visit www.probeauty.org to find out how to join.
"When businesses and individuals join together in an association like Professional Beauty Association (PBA), we are more powerful advocates at the local, state and national level. Public policy and perception can have a profound impact on the professional beauty companies and organizations that populate the professional beauty industry. PBA's government affairs initiatives focus on a range of front-burner issues crucial to the beauty industry, including a tip-tax credit for salon/spa owners, wage and hour issues, health-care costs, license mobility, ADA lawsuits, manufacturing issues, and health and safety issues."
Here's how PBA helped in New Jersey.
"When new and confusing state tax legislation was passed in New Jersey, 'Having PBA to advocate for salons here in New Jersey was a big relief,' said Ed Simon of Mystique Hair and Skin. 'It's comforting to know there are experts on staff at PBA to turn to when issues like this arise.' Through direct lobbying, grassroots engagement and involvement in strategic coalitions, PBA advocates the interests of the beauty industry on issues that matter most."
"All of the work PBA is forging in government affairs is supported by individuals like you - citizens of a dynamic industry who understand the real cost of apathy and the true power of ideas and action."
