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Mike Marks is a Principal & Managing Partner of IRCG. His versatility as a speaker is unparalleled, and he can speak to almost any topic to any audience in the wholesale distribution industry. Mike performs over fifty speaking engagements per year and he is usually booked months in advance. For more information on booking Mike Marks for these topics or something else you'd like customized, contact Sandie Stewart
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Associated Equipment Distributors (AED)/Qualcomm Executive Forum
Thursday, September 7 and Friday, September 8, 2006
The Westin O'Hare, 6100 North River Road, Rosemont, IL, Phone (847) 698-6000
, 6100 North River Road, Rosemont, IL, Phone (847) 698-6000 This year's theme, "Lean Distribution," will focus on improving the business processes that add value and eliminating those that don't. Concrete examples of how the application of Lean Principles will improve customer, employee, supplier and shareholder satisfaction will be plentiful.
Join the equipment industry's top executives and experts at AED's 2006 Executive Forum. This two-day event will combine information on the trends and issues that are shaping the future of equipment distribution with an opportunity to network with senior-level industry executives.
International Association of Plastics Distributors (IAPD)
Wednesday, September 13, 2006 to Sunday, September 17, 2006
The Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, BC, Phone: 604-682-3377.
IAPD is gearing up for the best party in 50 years! The convention will feature experts on the subjects that matter to you and your business.
Monday, September 25 and Tuesday, September 26, 2006
The Four Points Sheraton, 10429 W. Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176
"This is definitely a course for the sales pro that is looking to improve their value to the customer as well as improve themselves."
The highly successful AEM Sales College encourages district managers to become A-Players and understand how to better manage their time and customers. As a result, they become an integral part of an ongoing manufacturer-customer process. They nurture customer relationships and ensure an ongoing revenue stream for their company. The Sales College is for DMs who are passionate about the equipment industry. It is a program for those interested in doing a better job, enhancing customer relationships and increasing profit margins. Click here to register today.
The intense course is facilitated by Michael Marks of Indian River Consulting Group. Mike understands the equipment industry, distribution patterns and working with dealers. He will provide tools and information that will drive territory managers to the core of customers' needs.

Association for High Technology Distribution (AHTD)
Thursday, September 28 and Friday, September 29, 2006
The Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804. Phone: 828-252-2711
Details soon!
International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA)/Interclean
Wednesday, October 4, 2006 to Thursday, October 7, 2006
McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60616, Phone: 312-791-7000
ISSA/INTERCLEAN is the ONE SHOW where the entire cleaning industry comes together! No other conventions bring such a wide range of cleaning professionals together from around the world. ISSA/INTERCLEAN provides opportunities to:
• Learn about the latest products and services
• Find suppliers or distributors
• Expand your company's global presence
• Meet with senior management
• Solidify customer relationships
• Stay ahead of industry trends
• Network with your peers
• And much more...
Dental Trade Alliance (DTA)
Monday, October 16, 2006
Las Vegas, NV
Details soon!
Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI)
November 4, 2006 to November 7, 2006
JW Marriott Desert Springs, 74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA, Phone: 760-341-2211
National Association of Equipment Distributors Eastern Region Conference (NAED)
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 to Saturday, November 11, 2006
Marriott Rivercenter & Riverwalk Hotels, San Antonio, TX
Cross-Purposes - It takes a long time to develop good distributor-supplier relationships. Unfortunately, it only takes a short time to destroy them. This session will help you understand what is behind the constant friction that exists when both partners work at legitimate cross-purposes because their paths to profit and growth are very different. You’ll learn how to avoid the consequences of a core relationship turning sour by looking for a means of correcting emerging problems before they become critical. A real-world framework for diagnostic insights and action planning can move a relationship from dysfunctional to effective and help both sides achieve shared and individual goals.
National Association of Equipment Distributors Western Region Conference (NAED)
Wednesday, January 17, 2007 to Friday, January 20, 2007
Details soon!
Petroleum Equipment Institute Young Executives Conference (PEI)
Thursday, February 8, 2007 to Saturday, February 10, 2007
Presidente InterContinental, Cancun, Mexico
Details soon!
National Association of Equipment Distributors South Central Region Conference (NAED)
Wednesday, February 28, 2007 to Saturday, March 3, 2007
Details soon!
National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 to Friday, April 13, 2007
On the heels of a record-breaking attendance and exhibitors at the Baltimore 2006 convention, NWFA prepares for the 2007 show in Denver, CO.
More Details soon!
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