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68 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK SPECIALTY TOOLS & FASTENERS DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION PO Box 44, 500 Elm Grove Rd., Ste. 2I0, Elm Grove, Wl 53122 TEL 1-800-352-2981 FAX 262-784-5059 EMAIL info@stafda.org WEB www.stafda.org A PREVIEW OF STAFDA’S UPCOMING 47th ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW by Georgia H. Foley, CEO The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) will be hosting its 47th Annual Convention & Trade Show, November 5-7, in San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. The meeting attracts over 3,000 people and consists of educational workshops, a General Session featuring keynote speaker, Mike Holmes, social events, and a 500 booth Trade Show. The STAFDA Convention is a unique opportunity for attendees to receive outstanding educational experiences from the industry’s best speakers. Sunday morning’s educational block begins at 8:30 a.m. and runs for 90 minutes. After a half hour break, the sessions repeat to different audiences. Topics and speakers include: Human-Centric Leadership: Dirk Beveridge. In today’s everchanging environment, leaders are learning the very nature of leadership is being redefined by the social, technological, and demographic forces creating new customer and employee expectations. The human element of leadership has become the true north for today’s leaders. Dirk will introduce qualified data showing leadership is at an inflection point and share insightful case studies of distributors who are setting the standard. As an entrepreneur, researcher, author, and strategist, Dirk is the catalyst for companies to redefine their future in the age of rapid change. The Fine Art of Building Relationships: One Conversation at a Time: Debra Fine. You can’t hide behind that screen any longer: It’s time for face-to-face conversations. Debra Fine will focus on rapport-building techniques, conversation and mingling skills, gaining SHOW EVENT ARTICLE visibility, and networking tips. A former engineer, Debra teaches C-Level executives, managers, and stakeholders, the conversation skills needed to navigate business events, meetings, and interact with clients and customers. Master Your World: Today’s Game for Maximum Profits, Peak Productivity, & Top Communication: Mary Kelly. Leadership is the difference between failure and success. The strength of leadership affects every employee, every team member, and everyone you serve. Mary will explain how leadership creates a productive and constructive team, how loyalty and relationships affect the bottom line, and what most employees aren’t getting from their supervisors and managers causing them to leave. She is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and served 21 years on active duty as an intelligence and a logistics officer. She earned a PhD in economics and taught at the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, and in the graduate school for Colorado State University. Trust, Accountability, & Business Relationships: Thom Singer. Company culture is a key employee-retention tool. When there is trust and accountability between people who know, like, and respect their coworkers, a company will thrive. Thom will combine his teachings on the power of community, collaboration, and conversations with the underpinning foundations of trust and accountability to help teams come together to win more business. CONTINUED ON PAGE 120
THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 69 Birmingham Fastener is excited to announce the opening of their newest branch, Phoenix Fastener. This is Birmingham Fastener’s first location in the state of Arizona, expanding their footprint in the West after their recent acquisition of Pacific Coast Bolt. Most importantly, it allows them to add teammates to their worldclass staff and will yield long-term benefits for our customers. Yates Hudson, a 39 year fastener industry veteran, will lead the team in Phoenix as General Manager. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. “This strategic expansion is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to excellence and world-class service,” says Birmingham Fastener President and CEO, Brad Tinney, “We are excited to continue growing our presence on the West Coast, and we look forward to reinforcing our position as a trusted partner to businesses and industries across the nation.” Founded in 1980, Birmingham Fastener is a leading domestic manufacturer and distributor of fasteners for structural steel fabrication, metal building manufacturers, water works, OEM and MRO. The Birmingham Fastener family of companies consists of multiple locations across the nation. In 2018, Birmingham Fastener received the Alabama Manufacturer of the Year award. For further information contact Birmingham Fastener Inc. at 931 Avenue W, Birmingham, AL 35214. Call Toll-Free: 1-800- 695-3511, Local: 205-595-3511, Fax: 205- 591-7107 or visit their website at www.bhamfast.com.
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