December 2006               return to newsletter contents page

Register Today for the University of Industrial Distribution

AVDA is once again, a proud co-sponsor of the ever popular University of Industrial Distribution (UID). UID 2007 is a concentrated educational program focused on the unique needs of wholesale distributors. 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.

The UID program is unique because it is specific for distributors and manufacturers going to market through industrial distributors and attendees can tailor their learning to their specific needs by choosing from among 30 sessions offered covering the field of distribution.

The unique “track” format of the program offers something for every business professional: CEOs, Branch Managers, Sales & Marketing Managers, Purchasing Managers, Sales Personnel, Human Resources Directors, Operations Managers, Inventory Managers, Training Managers – anyone looking for an opportunity to improve personal performance and/or the company’s bottom line.

Distribution and manufacturing executives, managers, and professionals have attended the UID for the past 14 years and overall, have raved about the quality of the courses and the high value return for their dollar investment.

Nationally recognized instructors participating in this year’s UID include Bruce Merrifield, Al Bates, Mike Marks, Tom Reilly, Kathryne Newton and Abe WalkingBear Sanchez.

AVDA’s co-sponsorship of UID 2007 entitles you as an AVDA member, the option to register for the program at the Association Member price yielding a savings of $470 per person. Register before February 2, 2007 to receive the early registration discount. Take advantage of this great AVDA membership benefit and the opportunity to network with your wholesale-distributor peers in other industries by registering for UID 2007, March 4 - 7, at Indiana University/Purdue University. Register soon, UID has completely sold out over the past three years.

Checks should be made payable to The University of Industrial Distribution and mailed to: 105 Eastern Avenue, Suite 104, Annapolis, MD 21403.

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