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NBMDA NEWS
Last Chance to Support the 2004 Educational Development Program
The 2004 Educational Development Program will close to new donors on May 1st . The inaugural program surpassed its targeted fundraising goal and is being hailed as an overwhelming success. The 2005 program will be introduced to the members in the Fall of 2004.
"The 2004 program garnered the support of over fifty member firms. We exceeded our fundraising goal of generating $70,000 for the NBMDA Education Foundation and thus, we are extremely pleased with the results considering it was our first year of introducing the program" commented NBMDA Executive Vice President, Kevin Gammonley. "Several new educational and informational products are being evaluated which will be introduced to the membership as a direct result of our fundraising success. These include a new Advanced Inside Sales self-study CD-based training program and the upcoming NBMDA Quarterly Sales Trend Report", added Gammonley.
Click below for complete information
http://www.nbmda.org/education/2004educ.htm
Click below for the list of 2004 donors
http://www.nbmda.org/education/sponsors.cfm
NBMDA Welcomes New Members
ALSCO Metals Corp., Richmond, VA
Burt Ising
E-Mail: bising@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: www.alscometals.com
Segment: SBPD
Products: Aluminum soffit, fascia and coil
Kommerling USA, Inc., Huntsville, AL
C.W. St. John, National Sales Manager
E-Mail: cwsj@aol.com
Segment: SBPD
Products: Expanded foam PVC for exterior trim
Profitablity Report Provides Path to Improved Results.
DEADLINE Extended to April 30, 2004
Time to Get Serious About Profit
These continue to be challenging financial times for most business organizations. With sales soft and margins under intensive pricing pressure, many management groups are struggling to make the right decisions to ensure the firm's financial stability. At times like these, financial benchmarks are especially important.
NBMDA can supply the benchmarks you need with the 2004 Operational Performance Report. This unique service provides individualized consulting advice for the firm. It is designed around specific guidelines for improving financial results. It will not only present a profile for the typical firm in the industry, it will outline the results obtained by the most successful ones. It will help identify a path for improving every firm's bottom line.
For More Information click here.
Don't wait... Click here to download the Questionnaire.
Two New Programs Save You Money
Kinko's Discount Program
Program Benefits include:
- Just in time solutions at 1000+ domestic branches
- 24/7 access to the Kinko's network via the Internet
- Consistent quality of documents with digitally connected facilities;
- Ability to use any form of payment to receive the discounted pricing- just show your discount card;
- Ability to track usage and control costs with Kinko's reporting
A Kinko's Discount Card can be ordered from here
Present a Kinko's Discount Card at the point of sale, and you will receive the NBMDA discount.
Fed Ex Discount Program
Whatever your shipping needs, the FedEx® family of companies always has the right solution to meet your requirements. From overnight express to ground delivery to business to residential delivery, you'll receive the most reliable, highest-quality service in the business. Discounts are 1-10lbs. - 10% and 11-100lbs. - 15%. For more information please call 800/Go Fed Ex (463-3339)
Click below for a Complete List of NBMDA Discounted Products & Services
http://www.nbmda.org/what/discount.html
DUES NOTICE
The past year has been productive for the association and the coming year promises additional new programs and initiatives. Membership dues invoices will be mailed during the month of April with payments due by June 1. We look forward to serving your needs during the coming year.
CIDA UPDATE
New Co-Chair Announced
CIDA is pleased to announce Mike Fischer of Formica Corporation has accepted the co-chair position for the CIDA Manufacturer Committee. This is a two year term. We are pleased to have Mike actively involved in committee leadership.
WWP Red Book and CIDA Enjoy Successful Partnership
The 2003 Red Book will be available soon, and this year the book includes a section sponsored by CIDA listing all members. The section will be available on-line through the NBMDA website and Wood & Wood Products. We would like to thank the CIDA members who helped make this section possible with their advertising support: CH Briggs, Century Hardware, Helmitin, Jaeckle Wholesale, Knape & Vogt, Richelieu Hardware, Louis & Co., National Products, Rev-A-Shelf, S&G Specialty Fasteners and Sierra Pine
Cabinet Maker Management Course Update
More than half way through the first year of the Cabinet Shop Management Course, over 50 cabinet shops have taken part in the program co-sponsored by CabinetMaker Magazine. The program has generated a lot of positive discussion in the cabinet shop community, and plans are under way to make the second year of the program even better. CabinetMaker staff are talking with current participants and distributor sponsors to gather feedback and identify ways to improve the program for year two. The course outline is currently being developed by the magazine's editorial staff.
Click below for complete information
http://www.nbmda.org/csmc.cfm
Focus on Growing Solid Surface -Oriented Members
Staff traveled to Las Vegas to attend the 2004 Solid Surface International Expo in March. The event provides access to manufacturers of surfacing materials and related accessories. A growing number of distributors attend this event which provides a valuable touchpoint for the association with both distributor members and prospects. Meetings with supplier members may lead to greater involvement by their distributors. Staff is currently following-up with contacts made at the show. Your support is needed in this important initiative to grow a key product category within the association. Please contact your solid surface trading partners and encourage them to become active in NBMDA/CIDA.
Committee Meeting Notice
Both the CIDA Steering Committee and the CIDA Manufacturer Committee will meet on April 26th in Portland, Oregon in conjunction with the 2004 Spring NBMDA Convention. The Manufacturer Committee will meet from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. and the Steering Committee will meet from 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. If you are a member of either committee, please make plans to attend. Agenda and supporting material will be distributed in the coming weeks. Guests are welcome to attend either meeting. If you have any questions about these committees, contact Chris Mundschenk at chris_mundschenk@smithbucklin.com
Click below for a current roster of the CIDA Steering Committee
http://www.nbmda.org/Structure/cida_segment.htm
Click below for a current roster of the CIDA Manufacturers Council
http://www.nbmda.org/Structure/manufacturers_standing.html
SBPD UPDATE
Focus on Growing Decking-Oriented Members
The 2004 Deck Expo held in February in Reno, Nevada proved to once again be a solid source for potential new SBPD members. Member volunteers and staff teamed-up to solicit key prospects within the decking category for NBMDA membership. The composite decking and railing product category continues to be a fast growing opportunity for NBMDA members and thus, a membership growth opportunity for the association. Your support is needed in this important initiative to grow a key product category within the association. Please contact your decking and railing trading partners and encourage them to become active in NBMDA/SBPD.
PCBC Recruitment Road Trip Planned
The Specialty Building Products Distribution membership segment is sponsoring a member recruitment road trip in conjunction with the 2004 PCBC show on June 16-18 in San Francisco. Non-member distributors attending the show as well as non-member manufacturers exhibiting in the event will be targeted. Member volunteers and staff will seek to schedule appointments with key prospects to inform them about the primary benefits of NBMDA membership. The NBMDA Executive Committee has scheduled its traditional summer committee meeting in conjunction with the event in order for committee members to fully support the recruitment initiative. Any member interested in supporting this proactive initiative to grow the association should contact Kevin Gammonley in the NBMDA Headquarters Office (312)321-6845 or kgammonley@smithbucklin.com.
Committee Meeting Notice
The Specialty Building Products Distribution Steering Committee has scheduled its next meeting on Thursday, November 4, 2004 in conjunction with the 2004 NBMDA Annual Convention in Chicago.
Click below for a current roster of the SBPD Steering Committee
http://www.nbmda.org/Structure/rida_segment.html
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