Hotel Information

 

The meeting is being held at the Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration, 2900 Parkway Blvd, Kissimmee.

 

To reserve your room at the IEDA group rate, call 407-396-7000 and tell them you are with IEDA.  (Room rate: $109, plus $10 resort fee.)
Independent Equipment Dealers Association

The Global Network of Independent Dealers

6th Annual Meeting

Opening Keynote

 

Talking About Emissions — presented by Mike Buckantz, Justice & Associates

     California Air Resources Board’s Off-Road Diesel Rule stands to impact at least 180,000 pieces of off road equipment such as dozers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, etc.  This session will give an overview of the regulation and discuss compliance strategies, timetables for rule implementation, contract language for emissions reduction, and possible funding sources and initiatives.

             The 6th Annual Meeting has been designed for any dealer who is seeking solutions to current and emerging challenges impacting their company’s fleet efficiency and bottom line.  The conference will focus on issues, as identified by independent dealers; technology, risk management, and global and domestic market trends.

 

             This conference is targeted to meet the challenges and deals with some of the most critical issues facing the independent equipment dealer.

 

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February 18-19, 2008

1A)  Utilizing Technology  —  Panelists Tom Hansen, QUALCOMM; Mike Stone and  Wayne Keys, Rock & Dirt; Point2 Technologies
     Learn what technology is capable of and how it can be used to manage your assets and strengthen relationships with customers while increasing your efficiency, profit potential and competitive advantage.

Concurrent Sessions

Tom Hansen

Phil Kelling

2A)  CARB — presented by Mike Buckantz
      What will the emissions regulations mean for you and what strategies will work the best?  Discover tools and technology, such as CARB Tracker, to address upcoming emission regulations.

2B)  Global Market Trends — Panelists Rob Whitsit, Ritchie Bros.; David Smith, Hansen Shipping Agency
     What trends are shaping the future of independent equipment dealers?  Find out how you can best position yourself and your organization for the coming changes in the global marketplace.

Schedule of Events

 

Monday, February 18

11:30 am Luncheon
                  All Registered Attendees
1:00 pm   Opening Keynote
2:30 pm   Utilizing Technology (1A)
2:30 pm   Risk Management (1B)
4:00 pm   CARB (2A)
4:00 pm   Global Market Trends (2B)
5:00 pm   Membership Meeting
5:30 pm   Welcome Reception

 

Tuesday, February 19
12:30 pm  IEDA Invitational at Celebration Golf Club