Keystone 2005, a rep-only, networking/educational conference for manufacturers’ representatives, is scheduled for Sept. 20-22 in Louisville, Ky. Jointly sponsored by the National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA) and the Manufacturers Agents National Association (MANA), the three-day meeting has been created under the theme “Many Industries — One Profession.”
The keynote speaker for the meeting is Patrick J. Cleary, senior vice president of communications for the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). Cleary, speaking on Globalization and the Changing Marketplace, will discuss the impact of globalization on U.S. manufacturers and their professional sales company partners. Among the additional subjects that will be addressed during the conference are:
- Internal team selling
- Practical technology
- Succession planning
For detailed information concerning Keystone 2005, contact the respective association’s headquarters or visit their respective Web sites: NEMRA —www.nemra.org; MANA —www.manaonline.org.