Dirk Beveridge’s will present, “Driving Distributor Sales Beyond Best Practices for Outselling Your Competition”.

ASA’s networking councils were developed with the idea that all areas within a company have issues that can be addressed by networking with industry peers.

Supply House Times recently was informed it is a winner in the 26^th annual Awards for Publication Excellence competition.

The program was established to elevate awareness in all aspects of the PHCP and PVF industry, and to recognize ASA members for their commitment to a safe workplace.

Along with taking advantage of world-class networking and the best industry training available through the ASA Education Foundation and ASA University, ASA members should be taking advantage of the great business intelligence opportunities that the association has to offer.

Continued tremendous financial health, improved program and service offerings connecting all levels of the PHCP and PVF industry, extremely capable association leadership, and a robust industry outlook are just a few of the reasons for this continued upward trend.

ASA provides members with a robust e-Advocacy service that enables them to write elected officials with just a few clicks of a button.

The media has had a lot to say about the bad weather earlier this year and tough economic data. My fear is the worrisome news could lead you to conclude that the business cycle is weakening underneath you and that it is time to hoard cash and say “no” to new initiatives.

These expected new costs to business courtesy of Washington could be cause for concern.

As I write this letter, our industry has already entered into the busy buying group season. Next will be the summer months and soon after NetworkASA 2014, ASA’s annual convention, will be upon us.