Convention Tips | ąű¶ł´«Ă˝ Our Members Bring Choice, Value & Innovation to Agriculture Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:57:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.4 /wp-content/uploads/2023/09/fema-favicon-75x75.png Convention Tips | ąű¶ł´«Ă˝ 32 32 Convention 101: Tips You Need to Know for the Fall Convention /news/convention-101-tips-you-need-to-know-for-the-fall-convention/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:57:38 +0000 /?p=29102 Our Marketing & Distribution Convention has many aspects. There’s the obvious: speakers, showcase, and networking events. Then there’s the less obvious: the meetings you arrange independently, industry-specific committee meetings (the ones you’re not sure if you can attend), and the events your spouse or guest wants to join.

We get these questions every year from both seasoned attendees and newcomers. We want to address a few here, but more importantly, we encourage you to ask us anything. We love questions.

The fall convention is unique because it’s actually two conventions happening simultaneously. There’s some overlap in the schedules between our Association meeting and the Equipment Marketing & Distribution Association (EMDA) gathering. This overlap allows manufacturers to meet wholesalers and independent reps, and lets distribution professionals find new product lines.

We strive to make it clear when a session is specific to our Association and when it is a joint session with EMDA. If it’s not clear, just ask.
(Important Note: Every registrant and registered spouse or guest gets a name badge. This badge is your ticket to almost everything. If you want to attend the Technology Council meeting, just show your badge. If your guest wants to join a session, the badge gets them in too.)

We encourage every registrant to reach out to distributors and reps you’d like to meet while in Addison. Start with registration lists and identify our marketing members at FarmEquip.org/2024/FallMeetingAttendees and EMDA’s attendees at EMDA.net. Check the Association website’s “Resources” tab for a distribution partners’ directory and schedule in-person meetings. Don’t delay – convention schedules fill quickly.

We have put together a dynamic speaker lineup designed to provide valuable insights and actionable ideas to drive your business forward. At the convention, you’ll gain expert tips on sales success, workforce retention, insurance strategies, the potential impact of the upcoming election on your business, and much more. Learn more about our speakers here.

We’re here and eager to answer any questions you might have. Call us at (314) 878-2304. Feel free to research (and register!) at .
Our annual Marketing & Distribution Convention is a prime opportunity for growth and connection. We look forward to seeing you in Addison, TX!

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Convention101: Tips You Need to Know for the Fall Convention /news/convention101-tips-you-need-to-kow-for-the-fall-convention/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:45:41 +0000 /?p=24629 Our annual Marketing & Distribution Convention has many layers. There’s the obvious: the speakers, tours, and networking events. And, there’s the less obvious: the meetings you set up independently, committee meetings specific to an industry group—the ones you want to attend, but don’t know if it’s open to you—and the event your spouse/guest wants to attend, but, can she or he?

We get those questions every year—from long-time attendees and new attendees alike. We want to address a few here, but more importantly, we want to encourage you to ask. Seriously, we’re waiting for questions. We love questions.

The fall convention is unique in that it is two conventions held at the same time. There is overlap in the schedules between our Association meeting and the gathering of members from the Equipment Marketing & Distribution Association (EMDA). The overlap is designed to offer opportunities for manufacturers to meet wholesalers and independent reps, and for the professionals on the distribution side to find new product lines.

We strive to make it clear when a session is specific to this Association and when it is a joint session with EMDA. The convention is a friendly gathering, so when it’s not clear, simply ask.
(Important Note: Every registrant and every registered spouse guest gets a name badge. Consider it your ticket to just about everything. If, for example, you want to go to the Technology Council meeting, the name badge is all you need. Or, if your guest wants to join a session, the name badge serves as admission.)

We encourage every registrant to reach out to distributors you’d like to meet while in Kansas City. Start with registration lists and identify our marketing members (FarmEquip.org/FallMeetingAttendees) and EMDA’s attendees (EMDA.net). Be sure to check the Association website’s “Resources” tab for a distribution partners’ directory and schedule in-person meetings. Don’t delay – convention schedules fill quickly.

Check out page 6 and 7 to learn more about speakers Christoper Carter, Richard Brock, Brandon Dempsey, and more. You will also find info on our breakout sessions, technology panel, farewell outing and underground cave tour to name a few.

Important Deadline: Register by Sept. 11, 2023 to save $100.

Circling back to our earlier point, we’re available—and eager—to answer your questions. Call us at (314) 878-2304. Feel free to research (and register!) at Meeting.FarmEquip.org.

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