February 2012
In This Issue:
- E15 Study Bill Passes House Committee
- Executive Conference Dates - March 27-29, 2012
- Important Regulatory Issues
- Essentials of Profitable Warehouse Operations
- S.T.E.P. 2012 - Send Us Potential New Attendees
- MHEDA - e-Marketing for Distributors
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E15 Study Bill Passes House Committee The U.S. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology approved a bill last week from Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., that would require a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of fuel with more than 10 percent ethanol. Thirty-one organizations offered support for the bill, including NMMA. For more information. . Executive Conference Dates - March 27-29, 2012 NMDA is presenting the Executive Conference on March 27-29, 2012 at the Embassy Suites Atlanta Airport. The Executive Conference will begin with a reception on Tuesday and end on Thursday late afternoon. There is a free shuttle ride from the airport and Atlanta is a non-stop from almost anywhere. Tie Down Engineering will be hosting attendees at a tour and reception at their 500,000 square foot facility where they manufacture more than 7,000 products. NMDA members who attended the last Executive Conference will recall that we toured Medart Distributing and many commented that the tour was one of the highlights of the event. New this year: The format has been changed slightly. The meetings will be 40 minutes long, but will be held in the DISTRIBUTORS' suites. This change reinforces the purpose of the meeting to discuss issues pertinent to the business relationship---not sales. You can find the registration forms and other information in the Members Only area. Important Regulatory Issues from EEOC, HHS and DOL The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) has been busy, commenting on a number of important regulatory issues, such as employers' use of criminal background checks; the "Affordable Care Act", more commonly known as "ObamaCare", and the affordability of key proposals, and a new affirmative action hiring goal for individuals with disabilities. Employers would be encouraged to invite job applicants to voluntarily self-describe as disabled, possibly putting the employers at risk of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibition against asking if a job applicant is disabled. If you'd like to learn more, visit the Members Only area. |
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Last month's poll:
Do you use business analytics? 50% - We use analytics, but don't share the results with employees. 50% - We use the NMDA profit report and share the results with our employees.  |
Essentials of Profitable Warehouse Operations Dates: March
7 - Charlotte, NC The course is geared toward warehouse employees, especially those on the supervisor-track. Any team member whose job is related to a smooth-running and efficient warehouse will benefit . For more information. |
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S.T.E.P. 2012 - July 16-20, 2012 - Send Us Potential New Attendees
S.T.E.P. 2012 will be held July 16 – 20, 2012, at the Sheraton Chicago O’Hare. Newly renovated, and convenient for all, the hotel will once again be the home for S.T.E.P. More detailed information about S.T.E.P. will be sent after the Executive Conference is over.
We would again like to ask for your help in inviting non-members’ participation in the event. If you know of a manufacturer or a buyer that should be included, and has not been a participant in the past, please email the contact information to nancy@nmdaonline.com.
If you are a buyer and would like to see a specific vendor, or if you are a vendor, and would like to see buyers who have not been at S.T.E.P. since 2010 just let us know. The committee will review the buyers to make sure they fit the criteria and if they do we will send them information.
MHEDA - e-Marketing for Distributors Webinar - March 15, 2012
When: March 15, 2012
Time: 12:00 Noon - 1:00 pm (Central
Standard Time)
Presented by: Brian Bluff, President and
Co-Founder of Site-Seeker, Inc.
Registration Fees: $99
Members; $199 Non-Members
Distributors face unique challenges when it comes to Internet Marketing. Obtaining good search engine ranking for geographically modified keyword phrases, Google's amplified focus on quality original content (Google Panda) and the interdependence of search engine marketing and social media signals combine to create either the perfect storm or an incredible opportunity. For more information.
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Be sure to visit the NMDA website. |