Volume 4 Issue 5
MAY 2008
Pipeline Online is CIPH's web digest designed to provide you with the most up-to-date information on CIPH events, programs and trade shows, as well as delivering news on the industry and the economy.
Your listing of CIPH Team Staff
IPVF Council hosts successful Spring 2008 Networking Luncheon: “The Current U.S. Economy and the Impact on Canada: Some Good News for a Change!"
Click here to see the presentation materials from this event
CIPH Announces Industry Compliance Workshop: The Future of Lead in Plumbing Products
Register by completing the attached form
2008 PREMIER 150 ― Wholesalers
Supply House Time
See who will be attending ABC 2008 "Honouring the Past: Embracing a Strong Future"; register today!
Click here to see detailed Conference Program
CIPH/ICPC Victoria Day Holiday Closings by Membership Category
National Building Code to Change the Definition of “Mechanically-Vented”
Register today for CIPHEX West, Western Canada's Biggest Plumbing, Cooling, Piping & Heating Show!
September 25-26, 2008, Roundup Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary
Plan to Attend the 2008 World Plumbing Council Conference
September 24-27,Calgary, Alberta
ASA Materials Market Digest, May 2008
Building Permits, March 2008
Statistics Canada
Investment in non-residential building construction
Statistics Canada
Housing Starts Dip in April
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Alberta to post strong export growth in 2008 before flattening out in 2009, says EDC forecast
Export Development Canada
Two-Speed Global Economy Explains a Lot - April 30, 2008
By Stephen S. Poloz, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Affairs and Chief EconomistExport Development Canada
Ontario exports to decline in 2008 and remain flat in 2009, says EDC forecastExport Development Canada
No Trade in Fakes Supply Chain Tool Kit
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coalition Against Counterfeiting and Piracy (CACP)
CIPH Region Update Each CIPH Region provides members with meaningful opportunities to attend Business Meetings, Professional Development workshops, golf tournaments, and other special events. Plan your business trip around a CIPH Region business event! Plan to attend CIPH Calgary's next General Meeting, 11:30 am, June 20, 2008 at the Blackfoot Inn. For more information contact Connie Pruden, conniep@associationsplus.ca Register today for the 2008 North South Golf Tournament, 11:00 am- 6:00 pm, June 3, 2008 at River Bend, Red Deer, Alberta. For more information contact Linda Wood Edwards, lue42@shaw.ca Join CIPH Saskatchewan Region on May 30th for the 2008 Annual General Meeting, Spring Golf Tournament and President’s Banquet at Jackfish Lodge, Cochin. AGM begins at 10:30 am, golf at noon, with the President’s Banquet commencing at 6:00 pm. For more information contact Audrey Price, audrey.price@b-creative.ca Plan to attend the Tournoi de golf / Annual Golf Tournament et Dîner/Dinner at Club at golf Les Quatre Domaines, June 5, 2008; 18400, chemin Notre-Dame, Mirabel, Québec. For more information, please contact Claude Robitaille, claude.robitaille@mtaplus.com Register today for the 2008 CIPH Ontario Region Conference |
Workshops
CIPH will be hosting the following workshops in Spring 2008:
Multimedia
"Making Counter Sales Profitable" CD kit
Employee Performance Improvement Tool Kit
College of Product Knowledge CD
Joe Ellers' Teleseminar Series Schedule for 2008
Inside Sales Training: New Directions in Inside Sales DVD and Advanced InsideSales CD
Improving the Bottom Line Financial Planning CD
New Publications from NAW/DREF
NEW: Profit Myths in Wholesale Distribution: The Truth About Sales, Margins, Inventory, and Expenses
(CIPH members can take advantage of NAW Member Association pricing)
2008 Wholesale Distribution Economic Reports
Official Guide to Wholesaler-Distributor Financial Success - Three-Volume Set
Profit Myths in Wholesale Distribution: The Truth About Sales, Margins, Inventory, and Expenses
Official Guide to Wholesaler-Distributor Financial Success Three-Volume Set
by Brent R. Grover
Essentials of Profitable Inside Sales in Distribution©
by Jim Olsztynski
Driving Growth and Shareholder Value:The Distribution Value Map
By E. Neil Gholson and Mark T. Schloegel, Deloitte Consulting LLP
5 Fundamentals for the Wholesale Distribution Sales Manager
Tim Horan and Steve Deist, Indian River Consulting Group
Essentials of Profitable Wholesale Distribution
Jim Olsztynski
Questions? Comments? Have industry news to share?
Contact Steve Apps, Editor
Pipeline Online: s.apps@ciph.com
