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2012 IAPD Convention Interest Group Meetings

Canadian CIG meeting

All Canadians are welcome to attend this common interest group meeting. Topics of interest to those in the Candian plastics industry will be discussed.

Future Leaders Meeting

The IAPD Future Leaders focus is on two objectives. The first objective is a platform for mentoring those members who want to grow their knowledge within the plastics industry. The mentor program will include committed members from IAPD committees and CIG’s to serve as mentors while engaging future leader members as mentees. 

The second objective is to serve as a central point for networking and professional development provided via IAPD resources and opportunities. The future leaders are encouraged to get involved on IAPD committees and CIG’s as well as attend the IAPD Annual Convention & Expo and regional event opportunities hosted by IAPD.

Join us for an informational session including additional details about the IAPD Future Leaders and how you can get more involved within IAPD.

Manufacturers’ Representative CIG Meeting:
Using Social Media to Get the Respect (and Sales) You Deserve

All things being equal, the professional with Social Media savvy has a leg up on the competition. Long time social media marketing consultant, Don Lafferty, will update you on the social media landscape, and show you how you can use these rapidly growing communities to effectively showcase and capitalize on your expertise, your unique products, and your winning personality. Focusing on the effective, appropriate use of LinkedIn, Facebook, blogs, Lafferty will show you how to harness the potential of this exploding opportunity to connect with your customers like never before.

Don Lafferty is a sales executive, writer, blogger, lecturer and Social Media Marketing consultant. He's written corporate communication, marketing and advertising copy, as well as feature articles for numerous national magazines. He has crafted and conducted sales training for a variety of Fortune 500 and 1000 companies such as 3M Corporation, Flextronics International, Avnet and Newark Element 14.

All Manufacturers’ Representatives are welcome to attend this session.

PV&F CIG meeting

Everyone in the Pipes, Valves and Fittings business are welcome to attend this common interest group meeting. Check back for details about the program.