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April 25, 2008
Written By: Phyllis Cox
On Wednesday, Kim and I spent the day at the Five Star Speaker's Showcase. This is where you are invited to hear a variety of speakers throughout the day to see if any of them are a "fit" for your group. It's always very interesting and informative, and I have met a few of the speakers I've hired through them. We had a good day (even though I had to work on my birthday!) and there were several speakers that we thought would work for our group. In the next few weeks, I will be putting together my thoughts on speakers for our upcoming 25th Anniversary Conference and Trade Show.
Thanks to all of you that sent names of past members that you would like for us to invite to our 25th in January. Feel free to send more names in as you think of them. The NTPDA is a great group of people that promote the new, used and rebuilt tractor parts industry.
Also, don't forget that our Summer Conference is right around the corner. So think about joining us in Aurora, Ohio in July. Another great way to promote your business and network with your fellow NTPDA members.
Until next time...
April 11, 2008
Written By: Phyllis Cox
TGIF! Hope everyone had a great week and you're looking forward to a fun weekend. The NTPDA office has been busy this week. We conducted the first of our teleconference board meetings for the year. The board of directors meet face to face twice a year. The first meeting is during our conference and trade show in January. And the second is during our summer conference in July. Then we also "meet" for a teleconference call in April and October. That way we're able to stay in touch with each other and the office can keep the board updated on what's been going on.
For those of you that are involved with the Association you know that the two times that we meet face to face is a great networking opportunity for all of you. We will be sending out our Summer Conference itinerary and registration information next week. We are also putting together a database of names of past members that might want to join us next year for our 25th Annual Conference & Trade Show in Texas.
These opportunities are just another way to promote the buying and selling of new, used and aftermarket tractor parts. In addition, the NTPDA constantly strives for the betterment of the tractor parts and associated equipment industry by planning and implementing the conference and trade show and the summer conference. Make plans to join us...you'll be glad you did!
March 26, 2008
Written By: Guest Blogger: David Caywood, President & CEO
I started Caywood Tractor Company in June 1969 selling whole units of Case, CAT, Deere and other brands. I also experienced the coal boom in the mid-seventies. This was the most unreal selling experience of selling large dollar amounts of equipment to buyers who many times never visually inspected their purchase prior to delivery. The next boom we experienced was exporting Case Loader Backhoes to Malaysia, Indonesia and other points from 1976 to 1985. We have about 30 subcontractors that do various types of parts related work for us on a regular basis.
Our motto, "We like to treat people like we expect to be treated".
The NTPDA membership is so diversified and is of vital importance to our every day business of buying and selling construction and agricultural parts. There are 55 or 60 members that we do business with throughout the year. We have been doing business with one of these fine member companies, Schaefer Enterprises, for 33 years. (Schaefer is a model used, reconditioned and new replacement parts business that is a tough act to follow.)
As usual, we have a great group of NTPDA officers for 2008. I am sure we will have another banner year.
Special thanks to all the NTPDA members for their support.
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