HDAW ’14 Early Bird Contest Winners Announced
Andy Girres of Diesel Specialties Inc. in Sioux City, Iowa, was selected as the grand prize winner of The High Roller Package, which includes accommodations in a Mirage luxury suite, Mirage VIP status and limo transportation during his full stay at the Mirage for HDAW ’14.
Heavy Duty Industry Leaders To Be Honored At HDAW’14
“We are excited to be able to recognize the winners of both awards at the onset of the 2014 event and start the week by celebrating the accomplishments of our industry’s leaders,” said Edward Neeley of Truck Supply Co. of South Carolina, a co-chair of HDAW’14.
HDAW’14 Sets New Records for Supplier Participation
With 433 booths already reserved for the 2014 conference, HDAW organizers announced that, for the first time in the event’s nine-year history, the event has completely sold all available booth spaces during the first week of November with a waiting list of suppliers still hoping to get into the conference.
HDAW’14 To Showcase How Distributors Can Profit From The Energy Boom
The session, titled “How to Profit From the Energy Boom,” will feature a panel discussion with Dr. John Felmy of the American Petroleum Institute; Randy Arlt, VP of sales, Polar Corp.; Bill Ryan, CEO of Point Spring & Drive Shaft; and session moderator, Derek Kaufman, CEO of C3 Network Inc.
HDAW’14 Sets New Record For One-On-One Meeting Participation
Participation from both suppliers and distributors is expected to yield at least 2,000 pre-scheduled meetings at HDAW’14, which will be held Jan. 27-30, 2014, in Las Vegas.
Brent Grover, Evergreen Consulting Founder, To Present On Strategic Pricing At HDAW’14
Grover’s presentation, titled “Pricing for Value: Strategic Pricing for Heavy Duty Distributors,” will provide stringent planning and management advice on how to radically grow profit by utilizing strategic pricing tools and other methods that focus on profit margin growth.
Dr. Albert Bates To Present On Key Performance Indicators For Optimal Goal Attainment At HDAW’14
Bates’ presentation, titled “Extreme Makeover for Distributors: An Effective Enterprise Success Gauge,” will address Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and why they are important as well as how to analyze and apply the data to assess progress toward desired goals.
Early Bird Registration Offer And Contest Announced For HDAW’14
In addition to the early bird contest, registered distributors can elect to defer payment for HDAW’14 conference admission fees.
Nancy Ringel Of AA Wheel To Present At The HDAW Leaders Of Tomorrow Luncheon
The LOT Luncheon is an optional networking luncheon for HDAW’14 attendees under 45 years of age, who want to grow their connections within the industry and learn techniques to advance their careers. The luncheon will consist largely of open networking time for attendees in addition to Ringel’s presentation on strategies for career growth and advancement.
Best-Selling Author Scott McKain To Keynote HDAW’14 Opening Session
McKain’s presentation, titled “Create Distinction,” is based on his recent book “Create Distinction: What to Do When ‘Great’ Isn’t Good Enough to Grow Your Business.”