Young Distribution Professionals Conference - August 3-6, 2008

Enhancing Distribution Management Skills
Eaglewood Resort & Spa (Itasca, IL)
August 3-6, 2008
Presented by the Association Education Alliance
Designed for career oriented professionals who want to grow and expand their distribution career skills.

Hosted at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa outside of Chicago, IL, the Young Distribution Professionals Conference is designed to provide the future leaders of your company with specific leadership training and education that is critical for the growth and development of your brightest managers on the rise. This program is designed specifically for young professionals with careers in the distribution industy. It will bring together young professionals representing nearly 40 different distribution industries. Space will be limited, so don't miss your opportunity.

Developed in conjunction with various distribution associations in AEA, the YDP Conference will provide individuals with a unique opportunity to network with their own distributor industry peers and professionals from other distributor industries. The program is designed to provide a big picture look at many important aspects of distribution including sales, marketing, operations, finance and most importantly, the bottom line. Over the course of four days the attendees will participate in a wide range of in-depth presentations, roundtable sessions and networking events.

Who Should Attend?

• Career oriented professionals who are looking to grow and expand their distribution careers.
• Sales Managers
• Operations Managers
• Marketing Managers
• Finance Managers
• Other Professionals interested in advancing their distribution career.
• Supplier Executives who want to better understand Distribution Operations.

What's In It for You?

• Take a big picture look at the many important aspects of distribution: Sales, Marketing, Operations, and most importantly: The Bottom Line.
• Access to leadership training and career development tools for future advancement.
• Explore the unique opportunity to network with your own distributor industry peers and professionals from other distributor industries.
• Learn “inside secrets” to distributor success.
• Jump start your career with management tools and insights you can apply immediately.

Where is the Location?

Eaglewood Resort & Spa
1401 Nordic Road
Itasca , IL 60143
For Reservations Call (877) 285-6150
Rate*: $199 Single/$278 Double by July 9. (plus a $12.95 per day resort fee**)
*Room rate includes conference meals.
**Resort fee includes Internet access, fitness center, pool, unlimited local and toll free calls, newspaper and in room coffee

The architecturally stunning resort set upon 106 peaceful acres, features upscale accommodations, luxurious amenities, sophisticated technology, full service spa, 18-Hole Championship USGA-Certified Golf Course and even a bowling alley! Located just 12-miles west of O'Hare International Airport, getting to the Eaglewood is quick and easy. Room amenities include: bathrobes, iron and ironing board, CD clock radio, coffee maker, hair dryer, high speed internet access and much more. For more details about the resort, visit www.eaglewoodresort.com . *Rate includes most meals associated with the program. **Resort fee includes Internet access, fitness center, pool, unlimited local and 800 calls, newspaper and in-room coffee.

Fees:

Register By June 6th:
NBMDA Members: $895
Non-Members: $1395

Who is AEA?

AEA is the Association Education Alliance. Over 40 distributor associations are part of this group that designs education programs and networking events for their association members.