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WWETT Show + Get AlertsPeople are what make this industry so special.
Never is this more clear to me than each February in Indianapolis. I spent a few days at the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show again this year, and I’m always excited to see how many people turn up to take classes on Education Day, walk through the expo hall to check out the new trucks and equipment, and catch up with industry colleagues and friends.
This was my sixth time attending the WWETT Show. I started out working the registration desk; then as a digital editor I helped out in the COLE Publishing booth and spent time walking the floor in order to meet exhibitors and attendees, see new equipment and garner new article ideas for the websites I was responsible for.
The WWETT Show is always a good time. From my first year, walking the hall and thinking various versions of “Oh so that’s what that looks like in person. Now I see how that works,” to this year watching a CIPP demo and actually understanding the process, I’ve learned a lot.
Now as an editor, my time at the show looks a little different. I still spent most of my time on the floor, with the goal of meeting people and learning more about the industry. But this year, I was thinking less about ways to report on the show or the equipment. What I was focused on — and will continue to think about moving forward — is how to continue to provide the readers of Cleaner with good, useful content.
I want Cleaner to be a valuable resource for you, a magazine that stays out of the recycling bin because something spoke to you and you may want to go back to it.
I met some people at the show who I know will be good resources in the future, helping answer any questions I may have about the work in the field, how certain equipment and training can open doors to new revenue streams, and connecting me with expert sources for articles.
I have already met so many wonderful, helpful and knowledgeable people in my short time as editor, and it’s my goal to continue to work on growing those relationships — both for my own education and to better serve our readers.
With that in mind, I’d love to hear from you also. I am always interested in meeting the people we serve, hearing your stories and learning about your business.
My purpose here is to bring you inspiring stories, new equipment information and helpful business tips. Let me know what you’d like to see on these pages. If you’re struggling with something or have any specific questions or topics you’d like to see us address, feel free to email me at editor@cleaner.com. Your feedback is always welcome.
I hope you enjoy this month’s issue.