Several years ago, SEDA joined the Association Education Alliance (AEA) which brings over 40 distributor trade associations together to offer unique industry related training opportunities. Via SEDA’s partnership with AEA, SEDA members can participate in programs at a discounted rate.

SEDA members regularly participate in AEA programs such as UID and webinars on a variety of subjects. The Young Distribution Professionals Conference (YDP) was a new edition to offered courses and sold out in one month. Several SEDA member companies have registered for this course. The course will be held August 5 – 7 in Chicago, IL and is designed specifically for young or new managers with careers in distribution. Additional sessions of YDP will be added to the 2008 schedule to meet demand.

Two more webinars are scheduled for the rest of this year, Marketing Strategies for the Entire Sales Channel on July 25 by Scott Deming and Professional Telephone Etiquette on October 10 by John Gray.

An in-person seminar, The Habit of Selling by Don Buttrey is scheduled for October 2 – 4 in Columbus, OH. Check the SEDA website for more information.

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