50th Anniversary Industry Summit to focus on growth.

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Scheduled for Oct. 21-23, PTDA 50th Anniversary Industry Summit will include opening keynote by Mike Rayburn, the "World's Funnies Guitar Virtuoso." Alan Beaulieu of the Institute for Trend Research will return to make sense out of unchartered territory presented in the current economy. Most popular event of summit, "Big Issues for Small Distributors Forum," offers open exchange of ideas to assist CEOs and owners of small to mid-sized distribution firms in managing businesses more profitably.



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PTDA 50th Anniversary Industry Summit Focused on Possibilities



Chicago, Ill. - Since its founding in 1960, the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has hosted an annual Industry Summit. Even after 50 years, the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel continues to deliver a substantial program that provides attendees with takeaways they can implement immediately upon returning to the office.

The 50th Anniversary Industry Summit, to be held on October 21-23, 2010, at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Ariz., is no exception. The program once again offers educational content that enhances productivity, networking opportunities that bring together top executives to cement relationships, and a condensed schedule of events that makes the most out of attendees' time away from the office.

A Summit of Possibilities

Themed "A Summit of Possibilities," the 50th Anniversary Industry Summit is focused on growth. Mike Rayburn, the "World's Funniest Guitar Virtuoso," sets the tone as the opening keynote. An authority on personal development and human potential, Rayburn uses his guitar and comedy to teach three simple, powerful tools you can use immediately and forever to access your unrealized potential, to look at old things in a new way and to leap beyond your perceived limitations.

Alan Beaulieu of the Institute for Trend Research returns to help make sense out of the unchartered territory presented in our current economy. Beaulieu will discuss specific management objectives for increasing profitability for the next few years as well as identify the leading indicators for years to come.

Take Away Concrete Ideas from Four Concurrent Sessions

According to Helen Yost, president of The Rowland Company and chair of the PTDA 2010 Industry Summit Planning Committee, four concurrent sessions at the Industry Summit deliver practical, tangible and relevant information for capitalizing on the opportunities presented in the marketplace.

"I'm personally most looking forward to the educational sessions this year;" said Yost. "I am fortunate that we have another person from the company attending, because I personally would like to go to all four sessions."

  • The most popular event at the 2009 Industry Summit, "Big Issues for Small Distributors Forum," is an open exchange of ideas designed to assist CEOs and owners of small to mid-sized distribution firms in managing their businesses more profitably.

  • "Not Just Hot Air: Turning a Profit in Wind Energy" will provide the inside scoop on the emerging wind energy market. A representative from the American Wind Energy Association will provide a snapshot of the industry, its future outlook and insight for the requirements and expectations of the supplier community.

  • "Prospecting for the Future: Web 2.0 for B to B Marketing" will provide real-world applications for businesses seeking to leverage Web technologies in marketing and sales. Led by David Griffith, president and CEO of the Modern Group Ltd, the workshop will get specific on how attendees can drive new business - without a significant time commitment.

  • Wayne Rivers, president of the Family Business Institute Inc., will help companies retain (or rebuild) technical expertise by learning techniques on how to start the knowledge transfer process in "Preserving Competitive Advantage: Managing Your Corporate Expertise."

    Accelerating Opportunities in Motion Control

    As the customer perception of mechanical hardware and electronic configurability merges into one of "Mechatronics," there are more opportunities than ever for PT/MC companies to expand into motion control. In a new panel discussion, the steps involved in growing a Mechatronics business will be simplified by experts hailing from the four corners of motion control. In addition, the Motion Control Showcase will introduce leading-edge products in the motion control arena.

    PTDA Continues Outreach to the Next Generation of Leaders

    Once again, the Industry Summit provides opportunities for the future leaders of the PT/MC industry to network with two events developed specifically for executives 40 and younger. First, the Next Generation After-Party will provide a relaxed atmosphere for conversation. A Dialogue in the Desert will facilitate idea sharing among next generation leaders.

    Golf Outing to Benefit PTDA Foundation and Industrial Careers Pathway®

    Always a popular event, the golf outing will be held on Saturday, October 23rd with all proceeds going to the PTDA Foundation. For the past six years, the PTDA Foundation has been the driving force behind the Industrial Careers Pathway®, delivering real solutions to fundamental workforce development challenges in the industrial distribution channel. Learn more at www.ptda.org/Foundation.

    Registration for the PTDA 50th Anniversary Industry Summit opens in June 2010. For more information, visit www.ptda.org/IndustrySummit.

    Founded in 1960, the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) is the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel. A U.S.-based trade association, PTDA represents 204 power transmission/motion control distribution firms that generate more than $10 billion in sales and span 3,500 locations in North America and 12 other countries. PTDA members also include 198 manufacturers that supply the PT/MC industry.

    PTDA is dedicated to providing exceptional networking, targeted education, relevant information and leading-edge business tools to help distributors and manufacturers meet marketplace demands competitively and profitably. For more information, visit www.ptda.org.

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