September 2009              return to newsletter contents page

University of Industrial Distribution Celebrates 17th Anniversary

AVDA is a proud co-sponsor of the University of Industrial Distribution (UID) celebrating 17 honored years of education in the distribution industry. UID is a concentrated educational program focused on the unique needs of wholesale distributors. AVDA is one of over forty wholesaler-distributor associations that sponsor this event. Known worldwide for excellence in education, UID is sponsored by the leading distribution professional associations, in cooperation with the Industrial Distribution Program and Indiana University/Purdue University. AVDA’s co-sponsorship of UID 2010 means that, as an AVDA member, you can register for the program at the Association Member price—a savings of $470 per person. The 2010 course will be held March 7 - 11 at Indiana University/Purdue University in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Click here for the 2010 UID class schedule and instructor listing.

If you are looking for an opportunity to improve personal performance and your company’s bottom line, UID is for you. Hundreds of CEO’s, branch managers, sales & marketing managers, purchasing managers, operations managers, inventory managers and manufacturer personnel working with distributors have increased their knowledge and effectiveness through UID. This unique “track” format of UID offers something for everyone. Take advantage of this great SEDA membership benefit and the opportunity to network with your wholesale-distributor peers in other industries by registering for UID 2010.

Registration will open in late October. For more information on UID, visit their website, www.univid.org.