Program areas at Associated Equipment Distributors
The annual meeting is conducted as an educational and networking service for members of the association. Over a four-day period, the annual meeting provides unique services for employees of the organization's member firms. During the convention, the participants can take advantage of the approximately 25 hours of educational programming and an equal number of hours for networking with peers.
The association provides a variety of published materials which are aimed at helping member companies understand contemporary management issues in order to operate their businesses more effectively. Often the published services (manuals, workbooks, special reports, newsletters, etc.) Are the results of surveys or dedicated research on management issues such as sales, product support, safety, etc.
The executive forum brings together the Equipment industry's top executives and experts to discuss trends and issues that are shaping the future of Equipment distribution. The forum provides participating executives with management concepts directly applicable to the success of their business, an unparalleled opportunity to delve into challenging issues with industry leaders, actionable strategies for the issues they are facing and valuable networking and consultative opportunities with both speakers and fellow participants.
The dues charged to member companies provide the major source of support that enables the organization to provide educational activities and business services for the members. The dues are charged to members according to their respective annual sales and are the main source of funds needed to continue operating the annual meeting, publish industry handbooks and special reports on current business issues.