2010 Fall Network Meeting
Go-to-market strategies and best practices highlight annual event.
WIT & Co. Ltd. hosted its Fall Networking Meeting at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, MD, in September, drawing 191 attendees. This annual event for WIT distributors includes an annual marketing workshop, networking event, general session and shareholder’s meeting.
Marketing best practices were shared in
presentations by Corbin Ensign of VAMAC, Vince Vehar of VIKTOR Incentives, John
McCallum of Rampart Supply, and Brian Fowler of Security Supply Corp. Also,
Gina Watkins of Constant Contact and Loren George of Distributor Marketing
offered tips on e-marketing best practices.
Guest presenter John Monoky facilitated a discussion and keynote presentation at the Marketing Workshop on the development of a Go-to-Market strategy for the group’s owners and marketing leaders - creating demand, selling and delivering value to customers.
In another presentation, industry veteran Mike
Workman discussed the current state of the industry and shared his projections
of how and when it will change and/or improve in the coming
years.
WIT distributor members were recognized for noteworthy marketing efforts with the presentation of the annual WHAM Awards. Those honored this year were (see photo top right): Chris Schmidt, Schmidt’s Wholesale, for Brand Awareness & Advertising; Ken Kidd, C&L Supply, for Promotions & Events; B.J. Cayce, Cayce Mill Supply, for Research & Business Development; Brian Fowler, Security Supply Corp., for Showroom & Merchandising; John McCallum, Rampart Supply, for Public Relations. The overall WHAM award winner was Justin Freedman of General Plumbing Supply.
Owners Russ and Susan Trout of 75-year-old
plumbing wholesaler Schumacher & Seiler hosted a tour and reception at
their Designer Bath and Kitchen Showplace in Timonium, MD.
The wholesaler serves professional plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical contractors
throughout Maryland and south central Pennsylvania from seven
branches.
Ideas, challenges and solutions were shared among owners during the WIT Works sessions. Colin Perry, who has served as 2008-2010 president and chairman of WIT, led the general session and was honored for his service to the buying group by WIT’s past-president and president-elect, Chris Perry of VAMAC and Morris Cregger of Cregger Co., respectively, and Charlie Moorhead, WIT’s executive vice president. Nick Formento of Canyon Pipe and Supply also was honored as he stepped down from a five-year term on the board of directors.
President-elect Morris Cregger enthusiastically
accepted his place as WIT president.
WIT & Co. Ltd. was established in 1974 and is owned by independent wholesale distributors.
The group will host its spring meeting at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas March 29 - April 1, 2011.
This year’s WHAM winners. Photos courtesy of WIT
& Co. Ltd.
WIT & Co. Ltd. hosted its Fall Networking Meeting at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, MD, in September, drawing 191 attendees. This annual event for WIT distributors includes an annual marketing workshop, networking event, general session and shareholder’s meeting.
Incoming WIT president Morris Cregger expressed his
gratitude for the business success, career development and friendships he has enjoyed
over the years through his association with the group.
Guest presenter John Monoky facilitated a discussion and keynote presentation at the Marketing Workshop on the development of a Go-to-Market strategy for the group’s owners and marketing leaders - creating demand, selling and delivering value to customers.
Mike Workman led a discussion on the state of
the industry.
WIT distributor members were recognized for noteworthy marketing efforts with the presentation of the annual WHAM Awards. Those honored this year were (see photo top right): Chris Schmidt, Schmidt’s Wholesale, for Brand Awareness & Advertising; Ken Kidd, C&L Supply, for Promotions & Events; B.J. Cayce, Cayce Mill Supply, for Research & Business Development; Brian Fowler, Security Supply Corp., for Showroom & Merchandising; John McCallum, Rampart Supply, for Public Relations. The overall WHAM award winner was Justin Freedman of General Plumbing Supply.
Dr. John Monoky facilitated a discussion on the
development of a go-to-market strategy for WIT’s owners and marketing leaders.
Ideas, challenges and solutions were shared among owners during the WIT Works sessions. Colin Perry, who has served as 2008-2010 president and chairman of WIT, led the general session and was honored for his service to the buying group by WIT’s past-president and president-elect, Chris Perry of VAMAC and Morris Cregger of Cregger Co., respectively, and Charlie Moorhead, WIT’s executive vice president. Nick Formento of Canyon Pipe and Supply also was honored as he stepped down from a five-year term on the board of directors.
WIT members toured the bath and kitchen showroom of
Schumacher & Seiler in Timonium,
MD.
WIT & Co. Ltd. was established in 1974 and is owned by independent wholesale distributors.
The group will host its spring meeting at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas March 29 - April 1, 2011.
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