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A FREE Lunch and Learn Webinar: How to Structure a Winning Sales Team - Presented by Don Buttrey, Sales Professional Training™ - March 30, 2010 - 1PM EST- 2PM EST

AED's 2010 Government Affairs Conference April 14 & 15, 2010: Over the past year we've seen an unprecedented surge in member involvement in AED's Government Affairs Program. Scores of companies have participated in our Start Us Up USA! events and distributors have sent thousands of grassroots letters, faxes, and e-mails to lawmakers in an effort to move the needle on key legislation. Now there's another great way to get involved in AED's advocacy for the industry: Come to Washington for AED's 2010 Spring Government Affairs Conference.

Current Industry and Economic Trends Have Changed: Every AED dealer member should participate in this year's Cost of Doing Business survey. The hour or two invested in this endeavor provides immeasurable returns to dealers needing help in understanding their financial information.

AED Member Exclusive - Family Business Planning Webinar Series AED Member Exclusive - Family Business Planning Webinar Series: Join renowned family business expert Dana Telford for this two-part executive series, from the comfort of your own conference room. This is an opportunity for the owners of family-held dealerships to address tough topics together, without the expense of travel or an onsite consultant. Through the use of real-life case studies, anecdotes and data from years of practical experience working with hundreds of families from 14 different countries, Telford will provide knowledge, tools and takeaways that can be applied immediately.

Construction not in Recession, but Depression Construction not in Recession, but Depression: AED and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) have launched Start Us Up USA!, a grassroots campaign to call on Congress to quickly reauthorize federal surface transportation programs and enact other legislation to help the equipment industry recover from the unprecedented economic downturn.

AEDUniversity 2010 Seminar Schedule: Your source for continuing business education and industry specific training for your managers.

AED and CAED Announce Integration AED and CAED Announce Integration: On January 22, 2010, Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) and the Canadian Association of Equipment Distributors (CAED) formally announced that the two associations have agreed to integrate their operations under AED management. Under the arrangement, all administrative functions as well as management of Canadian-focused events and membership services will be centered at AED's Oak Brook, Ill., headquarters.

Learn Without Leaving the Dealership: The AED Foundation Webinar Series has what you need to succeed for 2010.

The Best Kept Secret in the Distribution Industry The Best Kept Secret in the Distribution Industry: There is a secret when it comes to spending wisely in today's economy. The divide that separates "value" and "luxury" has always existed, yet in these uncertain financial times smart money always says that you should get the most bang for your hard-earned buck. And make sure you spend it wisely, too. It makes no sense to overspend on anything, and with the market like it is there's really no justifiable excuse for paying too much.

Construction Equipment Distribution (CED) magazine Construction Equipment Distribution (CED) magazine: With CED, content is king. No fluff, no advertorials - CED just gives AED members what they want to read: business information, industry and association news, plus fresh, original and useful feature articles that they share with their management teams. Our subjects range from rental, product support, sales strategy and customer service to technology, construction markets and legislation - and much more.


AED Foundation

Strengthening the industry through professional education & workforce development.
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Learn Without Leaving the Dealership
The AED Foundation Webinar Series has what you need to succeed for 2010.
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2010 Seminar Schedule
Your source for continuing business education and industry specific training for your managers.
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AED University is an Educational Service of The AED Foundation
The curriculum includes industry-specific training in management, parts, service, sales, rental and customer service. We are also pleased to introduce technical and safety and compliance training through our online educational partners.
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Business Finance For Non-Financial Managers
Looking for professional education that is convenient and affordable? Think AED.
Online training: Financial Management 101: Introduction to Business Finance for Non-Financial Managers and Financial Management 102: Introduction to Ratio Analysis for Non-Financial Managers is now available exclusively to AED members through AED University.
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AED University Certifications
The AED Foundation offers certifications for branch operations, service, parts and rental management. Certification recognizes industry professionals for completion of required position-related training, their skills and expertise, and job performance at an exemplary level.
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CED Magazine - Latest Articles

CED Magazine Construction Equipment Distribution is published by the Associated Equipment Distributors, a nonprofit trade association founded in 1919, whose membership is primarily comprised of the leading equipment dealerships and rental companies in the U.S. and Canada. AED membership also includes equipment manufacturers and industry-service firms. CED magazine has been published continuously since 1920. more..

Let’s Shake Things Up a Little
By Dennis Vander Molen
Categories: Current Events | Association

Optimistic But Realistic
By Kim Phelan
Categories: Current Events | Association

Risk, Consolidation, and Slow Recovery – Somebody Pass Me the Rolaids
By Garry Bartecki
Categories: Current Events | Financial | Taxes | Association

Turning Point is at Hand
By Eli Lustgarten
Categories: Business Outlooks | Economic Outlooks | Current Events | Financial

Shop Costs: Breaking it Down for Your Customer
By Ron Slee
Categories: Product Support

How Do You Measure Up to Competitors? There’s Just One Way to Be Certain
CED Magazine, March 2010
Categories: Current Events | Association

Groundwork
CED Magazine, March 2010
Categories: Association

Industry Beat
CED Magazine, March 2010
Categories: Current Events | Industry News

Dealer Consolidation - Customer Frustration?
By G.C. Skipper
Categories: Company Profiles | Customers/Contractors

Roth IRA Changes: As Good as Good News May Get in 2010
By Herb Johnson, CPA
Categories: Financial

Winning at the Public Game
By Joanne Costin
Categories: Management

Heavy Help for Haiti
By Kim Phelan
Categories: Current Events

Seamless Connections for Dealers
By Joanne Costin
Categories: Company Profiles

The Republican Case for Infrastructure Investment
By Senator James Inhofe (R-OK)
Categories: Current Events | Public Policy | Legal

Dedicated to Partners, Developer of Processes, Driven by Purpose – Meet Denny Vander Molen
By Kim Phelan
Categories: Company Profiles

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Industry News


Calendar

Dana Telford Family Business Planning Webinar Series
An AED Exclusive for AED Members Only
March 18, 2010 and April 7, 2010
11:30AM EST-1PM EST

Improving Rental Results
Presented by George Keen
April 14 – 15, 2010
Residence Inn Marriott
Oak Brook, IL

The Four Pillars Of The Sales Profession™ For Dealers
Presented by Don Buttrey
May 4 – 6, 2010
Double Tree Guest Suites Dayton
Dayton, Ohio

Increasing Parts Sales Through Telemarketing
A Parts Management Webinar
Presented by Ron Slee

AED's CFO Conference: Financial Issues for Distribution Executives
Presented by BDO Seidman
May 19 – 20, 2010
Chicago, IL

Fast And Furious: Sales Skills For Rental Professionals
An AED Exclusive Webinar Series in Three Parts
Presented by Don Buttrey
May 25 - 27, 2010
Time: 1PM-3PM EST

Parts Management Unit II: Performance Excellence
Presented by Ron Slee
June 7 & 8, 2010
Dallas, TX

Service Management Unit II: Performance Excellence
Presented by Ron Slee
June 9 & 10, 2010
Dallas, TX

Excellence In Branch Operations Management
Presented by Al Morgan
September 22-23, 2010
Residence Inn Marriott
Oak Brook, IL

Diagnostic Inspections – The Key to Proper Repair
A Service Management Webinar
Presented by Ron Slee

Parts Management Unit I: When It's Right
Presented by Ron Slee
October 4 & 5, 2010
Chicago, IL

Service Management Unit I: When It's Right
Presented by Ron Slee
October 6 & 7, 2010
Chicago, IL

Parts Management Unit III: Realizing Market Potential
Presented by Ron Slee
October 11 & 12, 2010
Chicago, IL

Service Management Unit III: Realizing Market Potential
Presented by Ron Slee
October 13 & 14, 2010
Chicago, IL

AED's CFO Conference: Financial Issues for Distribution Executives
Presented by BDO Seidman
October 14-15, 2010
Oak Brook, IL

Test Drive: The Business War Game For Distributor Operations
Presented by Jeffrey Lefebvre, Ph.D – PriSim Business War Games
October 19 – 20, 2010
Residence Inn Marriott
Oak Brook, IL

High Performance Parts and Service Strategies
Presented by Steve Uible and George Wacaser
November 3 – 4, 2010
Residence Inn Marriott
Oak Brook, IL