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| Date | 8/23/2010 11:58:37 AM |
| Written By | LGM & Associates Technical Flooring Services |
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| Abstract | Chicago - The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) are pleased to announce its lineup of keynote speakers at its inaugural event... |
| Article | Chicago - The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) are pleased to announce its lineup of keynote speakers at its inaugural event - NAFCD & NBMDA Distributor Marketplace, taking place November 16-18, 2010 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Distributors and manufacturers within the floor covering, specialty building material and woodworking distribution channels will join together to learn first-hand from this high caliber of speakers, who will help attendees navigate through the remainder of the year. Speakers include: • J. Michael Marks, Principal, Indian River Consulting Group Marks will discuss the latest trends impacting the industry and what strategic and tactical response a company can take to combat them. • Brent Grover, Managing Partner, Evergreen Consulting LLC Grover will focus on pricing strategies and how to improve and sustain sales growth. • Brian Beaulieu, CEO, Institute for Trend Research Beaulieu will discuss how to manage a business for business cycle rise, while having a strategic vision for the upcoming megatrends. Other event highlights include: • Distributor Marketplace, where leading manufacturers and service providers to the floor covering, specialty building material and woodworking distribution channels will be on-hand to showcase their products and discuss their distribution programs. • Roundtable Discussion Sessions, where distributors will expand their network of peers and learn about best practices and success stories from within the distributor community. • Networking Opportunities, where distributors can meet with manufacturers and service providers in relaxed atmospheres such as receptions and meal functions. For more information and to register by the early bird deadline, September 15, visit the Distributor Marketplace Web site at www.distributormarketplace.org. About the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD): NAFCD is a North American, not-for-profit trade association serving distributors, manufacturers, suppliers and service providers of floor covering materials and related products including hardwood, tile, carpet, linoleum, ceramic, laminate, bamboo, adhesives and supplies. Its purpose is to enable wholesale floor covering distributors to be the most efficient, professional and profitable vehicle for bringing their suppliers' product to market resulting in the highest degree of dealer satisfaction. Founded in 1970, NAFCD’s mission is to promote wholesale distribution in the floor covering industry and to provide members with resource for enhancing their performance as industry suppliers. With locations throughout the United States and Canada, NAFCD represents the largest suppliers of floor covering products and billions in annual sales. About the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA): NBMDA is a multi-segment trade association representing the leading wholesale distributors of specialty building products and woodworking materials. Membership segments represent distributors and manufacturers that serve the independent building material, lumber, and kitchen and bath dealer, regional and national home centers, as well as those that serve production companies involved in cabinetry, architectural woodwork, stock woodwork, store fixtures, solid surface fabricating, plastics fabricating, general and specialty woodworking industries. Distributor members operate more than 900 distribution centers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The association's collective purchasing power exceeds $25 billion. Founded in 1952, NBMDA's mission is to develop and promote the effectiveness of distribution processes to improve member profitability and growth. |