2019 November

November 2019

Your Guide to AED's 2020 Summit

The AED Summit is the industry’s premier event focusing on your business as an equipment distributor. It brings together the leading organizations from distribution, manufacturing and business service providers under one roof for three days to focus on improving the dealership.

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Articles

Eric Stiles

Protecting Your Critical Data

We hear about it all the time – private information getting out into the public.

Jennifer Porter

6 Steps Leaders Can Take to Get the Most Out of Feedback

Business publications are filled with articles about feedback.

Rebecca Knight

Managing People From Different Generations

In recent years it has become common for people belonging to multiple generations to work side by side.

Constance Dierickx

Why New Leaders Should Make Decisions Slowly

The stakes are high when a new leader takes over.

Rex A. Collins CPA, CVA

Management Succession

Preparing for the Transition

Jim Heron

Wet Weather Conditions Plauging

Construction Industry Ease Toward Year's End

Christine Corelli

Conflict on Your Team is Not All Bad

Get Real! Life without conflict is a pipe dream.

Kris Jensen-Van Heste

High on the Lowboy

Witzco Challenger Trailers are full of American dreams and pride.

2020 AED Summit Preview

The only industry event dedicated to equipment distribution.

John Manzella

The Manzella Report

U.S.-China trade war damage could last decades

Thoesen Tractor and Equipment

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Thoesen Tractor & Equipment based in Lynwood, Illinois.

Heavy Equipment Technology Career Day and BBQ

Hundreds of area high school students get hands-on experience and directly engage with local AED distributor companies.

Rob LeForte

AED in Canada: Canada’s Political Landscape has Changed

The priorities of equipment distributors remain the same.

Heidi Bitsoli

The AED Foundation November Donor Profile

General Equipment sees a need for skilled talent and refuses to wait for a solution.

Mike Murray

Regional Report: Professional Development and Education for Your Departmental Managers

An Underutilized AED Member Benefit

Brian P. McGuire

2019 November From the President

Support a Worthy Cause During the 2020 Summit

Michael D. Brennan

2019 November From the Chairman

It has been my privilege and honor to be your AED chairman this year and I have been proud to be one of the representatives of AED during its 100th year.