Promoting Participation, Professionalism and Advancement in the Independent Distribution of Heavy Equipment

Orlando Annual Meeting & Golf Tournament

  • Date: 02/13/12 – 2/15/2012
  • Location: Orlando, Florida

The IEDA is gearing up for the 2012 Annual Orlando Events so MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet fellow IEDA Members….network, socialize, receive valuable industry education…and do some business! We hope you will plan to join us, as the 2012 events have been strategically designed and developed to facilitate networking and conversation like never before.

IEDA Annual Meeting
Monday, 2/13, 7am – Noon, Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration

Meeting Agenda Highlights

IEDA Member Focus: Who ARE the Members of the IEDA Today?
Participate in this interactive session where members will learn specifics about WHO the members of this exclusive organization really are. Hear introductions from each member company and expand your circle of influence.

Market Trends & Insight: Frank Manfredi, Manfredi & Associates
A marketing research and consulting firm that has specialized in the equipment industry since 1984, Frank Manfredi is a wealth of information. He will discuss production numbers, new and used equipment pricing, market trends in response to EPA regulations and the strength of the dollar in the US and abroad.

Global Trends and Demands for Heavy Equipment: Diane Ghiglietti, Vice President of Sales, Mascus USA
Mascus will cover some of the current and future trends in Heavy Equipment around the world and the importance of reaching an international audience.

Used Equipment Observations and Trends in the Marketplace: IronPlanet
IronPlanet will focus on industry observations from an online auction perspective, providing members with insight and information that consigners of used equipment ought to know.

IEDAGROUP.com – Not just a Pretty Homepage: Mike Bernard, Kuhn Equipment Co.
Take a brief walk through the IEDA website and learn how the Trading Board, unique sales tools and enhancements to iedagroup.com can help you increase your year end bottom line.

Lunch buffet (Served in meeting space)
Use this opportunity to introduce yourself to fellow members and to meet the Associate Members of the IEDA.

A Focus On Technology: Michael Schlag, PreCise Information Management
In-depth review of a vehicle communications and data logging system that offers commercial equipment providers and operators reliable wireless tracking and equipment monitoring, as well as integrated vehicle fleet management solutions.

IEDA Annual Golf Tournament

Monday, 2/13, 1pm Shotgun start, Celebration Golf Club
The Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, February 13th at 1pm at the Celebration Golf Club. Lunch will be served at 12:30pm. Two complimentary beverages will be served on the course.

For those members not interested in golfing, we are organizing alternate activities on the afternoon of Monday, February 13th. Those activities include paintball, go-carts and skeet shooting. If you are interested in participating, please email kristen@iedagroup.com.

Meet & Greet

Wednesday, 2/15, 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration
There is a great deal of value to be found in meeting fellow members and shaking hands. Join us for our biggest Meet & Greet event of the year as we unite the members of this growing organization! We also invite dealers to join us and learn more about the potential and value of becoming part of this influential network of  independent dealers. Network, socialize and expand your circle of influence today.

Accommodations

Radisson Resort Orlando Celebration, $87/night for IEDA Members Only (plus waived per night services fee). Call 1-800-634-4774 and use group code: 0212INDEQU. Reservation deadline is January 23rd, 2012.

Parkway International Resort, 6200 Safari Trail (located across from Radisson). Two bedroom (One king and one bedroom with two twins), two bath condo with full kitchen, living room, washer/dryer. $75/night.  Make reservations with Pamela Andrilla, Pamela.andrilla@islandone.com or 1-800-634-3119. Limited availability. First come, first serve. 

Event Sponsorships

There are various sponsorship opportunities available. Learn more here>>.

Meeting Agenda/Timeline

The full meeting agenda can be viewed here>>.