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Calendar of Educational Events

Event

Date

Western Region Meeting

April 23-26, 2008

RDP Code Coordinator Orientation and Workshop

May 5-6, 2008

How to Find and Keep the Right Employees

May 21, 2008

Southern Region Meeting

June 15-17, 2008

Central Region Meeting

June 24-25, 2008

Young Distribution Professionals Conference

August 3-5, 2008

The Four Pillars of the Sales Profession Seminar October 14-16, 2008
On-Line Learning Center Ongoing

NACD welcomes your feedback on any future courses you would like offered.
Contact memberprograms@nacd.com with your ideas and feedback.


Educational Events

Web Based Learning

NACD offers web-based training in catagories such as Human Resources, Sales, and Customer Service. These courses can be taken live on the date offered, or can be purchased at your convenience up to two years following the event date.

University of Industrial Distribution (UID)

The UID Conference, a concentrated educational program focused on the unique needs of the industrial wholesale distribution industry, is a yearly event held during the first two weeks of March. Known worldwide for excellence in education, UID is sponsored by the leading industrial distribution professional associations, in cooperation with the Industrial Distribution Program of Purdue University. Together, these groups take great pride in providing a superior learning experience.

For the past five years, the UID Conference has been a sold out event. If you are interested in attending the 2009 event and want to make reservations now, please visit www.univid.org.

 
Online Learning Center 

NACD offers special reduced prices on courses in environmental health, safety, and security training for NACD Members and Affiliates. These courses will help your company stay in compliance with RDP regulations.

Association Education Alliance

NACD is a member of the Association Education Alliance (AEA), a group that consists of 44 trade associations in the industrial distribution industry. NACD co-sponsors educational opportunities with AEA including the University of Industrial Distribution (UID), on-line seminars, and professional development courses, which NACD members and Affiliates can take at discounted rates.

Young Distribution Professionals (YDP) Conference

Young Distribution Professionals Conference is an exciting new program designed specifically for young professionals with careers in the distribution industry. This conference will bring together young professionals representing nearly 40 different distribution industries.

Compliance Resources

NACD is pleased to partner with two of our affiliates,J.J. Keller & Associates and Labelmaster for safety and compliance services.

J.J. Keller & Associates offers NACD members a 10% discount. 

 

Course Details

Disounted RDP-Related Online Training

Choose 8 courses for $400, or all 25 courses for only $975:

          Back Safety                                            Forklift Safety          
   
      Behavior-based Safety Training                 Hazard Communication       
   
      Bloodborne Pathogens                             Job Safety Analysis
         
Building Strong Customer Relations          Laboratory Safety    
          Carcinogen Safety                                   Material Handling & Storage
       
  Customer Support and Personalization      MSDS Training
         
 DOT Training for Shippers                         Personal Protective Equipment
         
Drug-Free Workplace Orientation              Respiratory Protection
        
 Electrical Safety                                      Slips, Trips, and Falls
         
Environmental Regulations Overview          Spill Prevention & Control
          
First Aid & CPR Academic Training           Waste Management

For a complete listing on the courses offered, please visit the Hubbard-Hall Online Learning Center at: http://www.hubbardhall.com/online/

Be sure to include “NACD” at the end of your Online Training Center login to receive the discounted rate (ex: jsmithNACD). 


The Four Pillars of the Sales Profession Seminar

October 14-16, 2008

The DoubleTree Guest Suites
300 Prestige Place
Dayton, OH 45342-5300
Tel:  937/436-2400
Fax: 937/436-2886 
For Reservations, please mention the NACD group rate of $92.00
Hotel Information

The Four Pillars of the Sales Profession is a comprehensive Sales Training
seminar that will focus on each attendee's selling situation. Sales Professionals will learn how to document their organization's value added services and sell them to their customers. With the help of the logical and systemic "SELL Process", attendees will work on a target account of their choice to gain practical, hands-on tools for better face-to-face selling.

Online Registration
  

How to Find and Keep the Right Employees...Without Stealing From the Competition

May 21, 2008   1:00-2:30 p.m. EST

This webinar, presented by Dr. Kathryne A. Newton, is a practical examination of practices which may be working against your organization rather than for it, and teaches the tools needed to hire and develop a highly motivated staff positioned for success. After this webinar, you will be able to use creative recruiting tactics, hire employees that meet your company's needs, and imlement strategies for retaining your best employees. The fee is $149 per person and online registration is available now.

Online registration

Young Distribution Professionals Conference

August 3-6, 2008

Eaglewood Resort & Spa
1401 Nordic Road
Itasca, IL 60143
Tel:  630/773-1400
Fax: 630/773-1709  

Toll Free: 877/285-6150.  
Reservations: $199 Single/$278 Double rates. Please book your rooms by July 9.
Hotel Information

This Conference is designed for career-oriented professionals with less than 10 years of
experience who want to grow and expand their distribution career skills.  You will be able to explore a unique networking opportunity with industry peers and professionals
from other distribution industries, access leadership training and career development tools for future advancement, and be able to jump start your career with management
tools and insights you can apply immediately.

Registration Brochure


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