In July, the Indoor Tanning Association Board of Directors voted to end operations and dissolve the corporation. Although it was a necessary decision, I’m reminded at this moment of all that was accomplished over these last 18 years since the ITA was founded, and the many successes and legislative victories that highlighted our journey together. [gap height=”15″]
Founded in 1999, the Association was created for the purposes of promoting the business of indoor tanning, and serving as a firewall between salon operators and product manufacturers and the implementation of unfair and unnecessarily restrictive rules and regulations on the ways to run your businesses. I have served as the ITA’s executive director for the past 15 years. It has been an honor and a privilege to work on your behalf.[gap height=”15″]
Because of such factors as the recession, the Tan Tax, the aggressive push by the states to limit teen access to indoor tanning, and the unrelenting misinformation campaign waged against this industry in the media, we have seen the size of our industry decrease by half over the past eight years. For all the businesses that have weathered the storm, I believe better times are ahead.[gap height=”15″]
On behalf of ITA’s Board of Directors, I thank you for your support and the confidence you placed in the ITA over the years. We wish you, your families and your businesses every success.[gap height=”15″]
