January 28-30, 2009
Ponte Vedra Inn & Resort
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Mark Your Calendars for the 2009 Summit! More details will be released in the Fall.

Young Distribution Professionals Conference

Eaglewood Resort & Spa
Itasca, IL
August 3-6, 2008

Designed for career-oriented professionals with less than 10 years of experience who wnt to grow and expand their distribution careers. For more information, or to register, download the attached pdf

2nd Annual Independent Garden Center Show

Chicago, Navy Pier
August 19-21, 2008
www.IGCShow.com

Summer in the City Rooftop Mixer
Wednesday, August 20 6:00-7:00pm
Hosted by LGMDA and GCA and sponsored by:

THANKS TO OUR 2008 SPONSORS

Platinum ($5,000)
Bayer Advanced
The Scotts Company
Garden Chic Magazine

Bronze ($1000)
BONIDE Products, Inc.
Easy Gardener Products, Inc.
The Espoma Company
Fafard
Hortica
Lotus International
Lebanon Seaboard Corporation
UPG / TetraPond/JungleLabs
Woodstream/Safer Brand

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of this event, contact LGMDA at lgmda@ksgroup.org, or download the attached pdf.

Upcoming Training

The following Programs are offered to LGMDA members
Co-sponsored by LGMDA and the Association Education Alliance (AEA)

Young Distribution Professionals Conference
August 3-6, 2008
Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca, IL
Designed for career-oriented professionals with less than 10 years of experience who want to grow and expand their distribution careers. Call the Association Education Alliance (AEA) 410-263-1014 to register — let them know you are an LGMDA member. Or, download the attached PDF.

Developing an Inventory State of Mind (Webinar)
September 10, 2008, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Eastern)
Participants will learn how to introduce the cash concept to the people who manage their inventory asset every day. To register, call 1-800-775-7654 and let them know you are an LGMDA member.

The Four Pillars of the Sales Profession™
October 14-16, 2008
DoubleTree Guest Suites South, Dayton Mall; Dayton, OH
A convenient and cost-effective way to train and develop new and veteran sales people. Call the Association Education Alliance (AEA) 410-263-1014 to register — let them know you are an LGMDA member.

The Telephone Doctor (Webinar)
Speaker: Nancy Friedman, The Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training
December 2, 2008, 1pm - 2:30pm EST
Registration information coming soon.

Arett Sales Corporation

CHRISTMAS SHOWROOM

• Show: January 18-March 19th, 2008
• Location: Westmont Plaza, Westmont, NJ

JUNE FALL WINTER EXPO

• Show Days: Wed and Thurs. June 25-26th
• Location: Atlantic City Convention Ctr, Atlantic City, NJ

OPEN HOUSE • SPRING SHOW

• Show Days: Sunday 9/14 Preview • Monday 9/15 • Tuesday, 9/16
• Location: Atlantic City Convention Ctr, Atlantic City, NJ