EXHIBITIONS San Antonio set to shine on STAFDA
The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) is a 35-year-old not-for-profit, educational trade association comprised of distributors, manufacturers, rep agents, and affiliates (trade press) of light construction, industrial, and related products, explains members’ services director, Catherine Usher.
T
he Association has more than 2,500 member companies worldwide who supply everything from hand and power tools to diamond and safety equipment. Each year, STAFDA members convene for three days
filled with valuable, practical information, networking, new products, and industry friends. This fall, STAFDA’s 35th
– 15th
at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Here’s a synopsis of what attendees can expect:
Sunday 13th November Sunday is about learning: seven educational workshops will
address critical business issues. Economic forecast: Alan Beaulieu, president of the Institute
for Trend Research, will begin the day with a look at the current state of the U.S. economy, key financial indicators, and a region- by-region analysis on the construction/industrial markets. Strategic planning: Dr. Bart Basi, STAFDA’s business
succession, valuation, & tax planning consultant and president of the Center for Financial, Legal & Tax Planning, will lead a programme focused on strategic planning, ESOPs, retirement transitions, and exit strategies. Technology tips: Jeff Gusdorf, STAFDA’s technology consultant
and president of BSW Consulting Group, will delve into what’s current and up-and-coming in technology. He’ll look at tablet tech uses, e-mail marketing, social media, and what members need to utilise to keep up with businesses’ quickly evolving technology. Executive’s guide to business security: Barry Brandman,
president of Danbee Investigations, will dig deeper into security issues facing STAFDA members and how to keep one step ahead of criminals. He’ll expand on issues found in STAFDA’s recently released security manual. The best (& worse) practices in distribution: Michael Marks,
president of Indian River Consulting, will lead an interactive, rap- session-type workshop where members can call out their top business challenges in the supply channel, and he will address them. The future of green: John Wagner, managing director of
Certified Green Dealer and green editor/columnist for LBM Journal, will project what the green building market will look like in the next 5-10 years from both the ‘sell’ and ‘buy’ sides. He’ll also discuss green trends for contractor customers, manufacturing trends, and how to brand your company ‘green’. Branch & operations management: Dr. Michael Workman,
former professor at Texas A & M University and a current University of Industrial Distribution faculty member, will present new tools for performing and managing functions for single or multiple branch operations in today’s post-recession economy. These include operational structures, assets, purchasing, and personnel. The spouse/companion programme brings Texas history to the forefront as Sherri Driskill, director of the Alamo, presents
Annual
Convention & Trade Show will be bigger and brighter as the Association heads to San Antonio, Texas, 13th
November, a workshop highlighting the 175th anniversary of the siege of the
Alamo before the audience recreates one of the Alamo’s frescos using paints and a template. That night, grab your Stetson or sombrero for STAFDA’s ‘Little
Bit of Texas, Little Bit of Mexico’ opening party. The party will be held at La Villita (little village). Established in the 1700s as San Antonio’s first neighborhood, La Villita contains a number of small homes, shops, and plazas. The three-hour event on the banks of the River Walk will include food, entertainment, libations and armadillo races!
Monday 14th November The “Year-in-Review” A/V presentation, capsulising world
events from November 2010 to November 2011, will get the General Session rolling before STAFDA president Mike Kangas, Alaska Industrial Hardware, takes the stage to provide the ‘State- of-the-Industry’ address followed by Terry Taylor, Wright Tool Co., with the Associate State-of-the-Industry. ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot and author captain Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger will then discuss ‘Leadership that transforms’ as the keynote speaker. Next it’s six hours of trade show excitement as members
peruse tools from 35 different product categories, take advantage of show-only discounts, test new products, and develop and strengthen business networks. The Tech & Consultants’ Fair also gives members an opportunity to discover the latest in business technology and meet individually with STAFDA’s consultants and endorsed service providers to help their companies operate more efficiently and cost-effectively.
Tuesday 15th November While
members have six additional hours on the trade show floor, spouses/ companions may choose from two tours: Cruisin’ San Antonio or Hill Country Winery & Shopping. The Closing Party will bring everyone together again as the convention comes to an end for the year. Learn more
about STAFDA at
www.stafda.org
48 Fastener + Fixing Magazine • Issue 71 September 2011
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