Rising Sun Pools & Spas Wins Inaugural NCRMA Retailer Of The Year Award

North Carolina Retail Merchants Association Honors Local Aquatics Business At UNC Retail Conference Luncheon

2013-04-14

RALEIGH, NC, April 14, 2013 (Press-News.org) Tara Onthank, Michael Vassallo and Gina daRoza, co-owners of Rising Sun Pools & Spas (http://www.risingsunpools.com), a family-owned business providing customers with high-quality pools, spas and aquatic accessories for more than 40 years, have announced that the company has won an inaugural North Carolina Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA) Retailer of the Year Award. Rising Sun Pools & Spas was chosen for its commitment to consistent community service and involvement, longevity and track record of success, and dedication to excellent customer service and development of strong client relationships.

The award was presented Friday, April 12 at NCRMA's Retailer of the Year luncheon at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School. The awards luncheon was part of this year's UNC Retail Conference, an event including workshops, speakers and panel discussions that educates attendees about the retail market and is targeted to engage strategic conversation around topics facing the retail industry today. For more information, visit http://uncretailconference.com/.

QUOTES:
"We are honored to accept one of this year's NCRMA Retailer of the Year award," said Onthank. "After 40 years of serving the community, Rising Sun Pools & Spas is pleased to see recognition for our years of hard work from our peers throughout the state."

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- The UNC Retail Conference is hosted by the UNC MBA Retail Club.

ABOUT RISING SUN POOLS & SPAS:
Rising Sun Pools & Spas is a family-owned business that has been serving customers in the Triangle area of North Carolina for more than 40 years. Founded in 1972 by Charlie Vassallo, the company offers custom pool design, construction and spa installation services, as well as a variety of outdoor furniture, to customers. With offices in Raleigh and Garner, N.C., Rising Sun Pools & Spas has a staff of talented and knowledgeable aquatics professionals available to help make your backyard dreams a reality. For more information on all products and services available, visit http://www.risingsunpools.com.

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