What is MHEDA? The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association is the only national trade association dedicated solely to improving the proficiency of the independent material handling equipment distributor. MHEDA represents all segments of the industry and offers resources such as education, networking opportunities, industry specific information, statistical and trend analysis and all other information specific to the material handling industry. Connect with MHEDA Today! Membership Application Membership is an Investment in your organization and your employees – It’s not an Expense.   MHEDA's Annual Convention & Exhibitors' Showcase May 1-5, 2010 Marriott Marco Island Resort & Spa Marco Island, Florida There is no more "business as usual" in today’s world. MHEDA’s 2010 Convention will provide the platform to better understand the current market-place, learn economic trends and hear from members who have remained successful and profitable during these challenging times.  Program at a Glance       Exhibitors' Showcase Registration Form           Floor Plan Hotel Reservations         Who's Attending? Download Brochure Exhibitors' Showcase is SOLD OUT. If you wish to add your company to the waitlist,  contact MHEDA at 847-680-3500.   Look to MHEDA in 2010 for all your training needs. Click here to download the New 2010 MHEDA University Brochure and see the many opportunities for you and your team. MHEDA Resources   Objective Based Selling (the book) Learn to Sell More at Higher Gross Margins written Gary T. Moore, Industry Veteran Sold Exclusively through MHEDA. Industry Forecast 10 Ways to Make Money in 2010 Distributors suggest strategies to meet their expectations for the year ahead. It's no secret that 2009 was a year rife with challenges for the material handling industry. Most distributors reported sales decreases for 2009 and are glad to have it in the rear-view mirror. Now the calendar has flipped to 2010 and there is a renewed sense of hope among the 50 distributors interviewed for The MHEDA Journal's Annual Industry Forecast. Read article now.     Industry Forecast The worst is behind us. Suppliers share 10 strategies to move forward. Suppliers institute best practices and procedures that will create best outcome. Read article now. Online Sales Training and Webinars Customer Service Training with the Telephone Doctor, Nancy Friedman (FREE) Sales Training Podcasts with Don Buttrey (FREE) Recruiting, Selecting and Managing Sales Engineers and Field Service Technicians with Herb Greenberg and Harold Weinstein (FREE) Customized Web Pages   MHEDA wants to help you find the programs and services just right for you and your career path! Use the links to view  resources available on our website, organized by profession. There are many more resources available through-out our site, this is just a starting point to help you navigate. Industry Executives Sales Professionals Human Resource Professionals   It's Over! This recession can be declared officially over. What now? by Lowell Catlett In my mind, the recession is over. Economists don't have a true definition of a recession, so no one can really agree when it's over, but gross domestic product (GDP) is rising. In 2008, when everyone said we were in the deepest part of the recession, U.S. GDP was actually $14.4 trillion, 2.6 percent higher than in 2007. We had three quarters when it went down 1.9 percent, but the numbers should show that we made up that decrease by the end of 2009. So I say it's over. It was a tough recession because we had come off of a long bull market economy and people were not accustomed to having downturns. But as recovery happens, we will see new business starts by new, innovative people. My prognosis is, it's going to be a great next three years. Here are some things to watch during the time ahead. Click here to view article in its entirety. Published in the First Quarter 2010 issue of The MHEDA Journal Online Lowell Catlett - professor of economics at New Mexico State University. He will speak to convention attendees during MHEDA's Annual Convention and Exhibitors' Showcase on Monday, May 3rd from 8:15 am to 9:15 am on "Understanding Today's Economy and Tomorrow's New Future".   MORE FEATURED ARTICLES ITA Predicts Market Rebound Expect market growth of up to 10%. By Jeff Rufener Material Handling Turnaround To Begin In 2010  - Data suggest a sluggish rebound this year. By Hal Vandiver MEET THE BOARD The new Board of Directors will use their powers to lead MHEDAdeclared through 2010. Read the Full Story INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS OSHA Requirements For Industrial Truck Examinations Following the letter of OSHA standard 1910.178 can mean trouble for customers. By Bruce Dickey BEST PRACTICES Centralized Rental  -The case for consolidating the rental and freight departments By Dave Aylward            .         .

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