INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
Independent We Stand Announces Quarterfinalists In National America’s Main Streets Contest
With more than 494,000 total votes cast for 216 entrants during the nomination phase of the 2021 America’s Main Streets “Road to Recovery” contest, Independent We Stand is pleased to announce…
Honda Partners With Black & Veatch To Test Autonomous Work Vehicle
Honda and Black & Veatch have successfully tested the prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) at a Black & Veatch construction site in New Mexico. During the month-long field…
Lucky’s Mutt Madness Places 15 Rescue Dogs Into Homes
The TurfMutt Foundation, the environmental stewardship and education arm of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), is pleased to announce that 15 rescue dogs from the Kentucky Humane…
Rotary Adds To Sales Force
Rotary Corp. has expanded its sales division with the appointment of four new territory managers, according to an announcement by Mark Smith, Chief Sales Officer. Brian Horstmann is Rotary’s…
New Chairman of Stihl Executive Board Announced
Michael Traub will become the new Chairman of the Executive Board of Stihl AG on February 1, 2022. He succeeds Dr. Bertram Kandziora, who is retiring shortly before his 66th birthday when his…
Annual Independent We Stand Contest Now Open
On September 13 2021, Independent We Stand launched the sixth annual America’s Main Streets contest, “Road to Recovery.” The three-month long web-driven contest helps consumers, small…
INDUSTRY EVENTS
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National Hardware Trade Show
MAY 11-13, 2021 – Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Call 203-840-5622; visit nationalhardwareshow.com
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute annual meeting
JUNE 22-24, 2021 – American Club, Kohler, Wisonsin. Call 703-549-7600; visit opei.org
Equipment & Engine Training Council annual meeting
OCTOBER 18-20, 2021 – GIE+EXPO, Louisville, Kentucky. Call 888-406-1810; visit eetc.org/event/eetcconference2020
GIE+EXPO
OCTOBER 20-22, 2021 – Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky. Call 800-558-8767; visit gie-expo.com
North American Dealer Conference
NOVEMBER 16-18, 2021 – TBD, Dallas, Texas. Call 203-840-5622; visit nadealerconference.com
Northeast Dealer Association Annual/Regional Meeting
JANUARY 24, 2022 – Eden Resort, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Visit ne-equip.org
Northeast Dealer Association Annual/Regional Meeting
JANUARY 26, 2022 – Holiday Inn & Suites, Liverpool, New York. Visit ne-equip.org
Midwest Ag Expo
JANUARY 26-27, 2022 – Gordyville USA Arena, North Gifford, Illinois. Visit mseda.com/about/midwest-ag-expo
Northeast Dealer Association Annual/Regional Meeting
JANUARY 28, 2022 – Holiday Inn Downtown, Concord, New Hampshire. Visit ne-equip.org
Combined annual meeting of Midwest-Southeastern Equipment Dealers Association, MSEDA, United Equipment Dealers Association and Deep Southern Equipment Dealers Association
FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 1, 2022 – Marriott Riverfront, Savannah, Georgia. Visit dseda.org