The Association of Independent Manufacturers’ Representatives (AIM/R) held a new educational offering called AIM/R Rep Advantage (March 7 – 8, 2019) in Rosemont, Illinois. In comparison to the AIM/R Annual Conference, the program was a condensed 1.5-day, content-filled, and rep-only event.
The Emerging Leaders Division continues to grow year-over-year. One of the primary reasons ASA members join EL is to gain knowledge, share ideas and prepare for what it takes to become a future leader in the industry.
While networking locally is essential, business today is often done on a national or global scale. It allows you to get out of the office and meet people you might not have otherwise ever encountered.
Dakota Supply Group recently hired Rod Hicks as its vice president of operations. Hicks will be responsible for leading many of DSG’s corporate operations, including, but not limited to, purchasing, logistics, warehousing and fleet operations.
Anvil International (“Anvil”), a global designer, manufacturer and provider of high-quality products that connect and support piping systems, and Smith-Cooper International (“SCI”), a global designer and provider of branded, high-quality pipes, valves, and fittings, announced on April 26, they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge.