As we draw the 75th Anniversary of CIPH to a close it has been our pleasure to work with you this past year. Peace, Joy, Prosperity and above all good health in 2009.
Your listing of CIPH Team Staff
Christmas Holiday Closing Survey Results
Education and Training Focus: "The College of Product Knowledge"
The College of Product Knowledge is ideal for professionals who need to understand a variety of plumbing systems and components. The CD provides more than 100 products broken into 27 sections over 300 pages, 4-color diagrams showing product cut-aways and flow direction, overview, glossary and section quizzes, and expert compilation by top industry consultant and writer Don Arnold. Place your order today and take advantage of this powerful training resource available exclusively through CIPH! |
ASA Materials Market Digest, December 2008
Register your employees today for “An Introduction to Pipe, Valves & Fittings” Workshop, January 29, 2009
Plan to attend the IPVF Networking Lunch “Infrastructure Ontario & the Alternative Financing and Procurement Model” January 29, 2009
New Info Bulletin on Distribution & Installation of Plumbing Products Not Meeting Applicable Standards
Get Involved! Recruit a Co-op student today!
White Paper: Reduce PO delivery costs by 60 percent
Building Permits, October 2008
Statistics Canada
Wholesale Trade, September 2008
Statistics Canada
Housing Starts Moderate in November
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
How to defend your prices in difficult times
by Robert Nadeau, Managing Principal, Channel Focus
Demand for Plumbing Products in China to reach 121 Billion Yuan in 2012
Freedonia Group
Canadian Chamber Economic Update - Third Quarter GDP Growth
Tap Into Research Without Breaking the Bank
CanadExport
2009 May Present the Biggest Economic Challenge of the Century
By Dr. Rick Johnson
On November 22nd, J.W. Bird and Company (Bird-Stairs) celebrated 50 years of service in CIPH Atlantic Region. Celebrations were held in Fredericton New Brunswick, with staff being present from all branches in the Maritimes. One of the many people addressing the people present was the founder Bud Bird. CONGRATULATIONS FROM CIPH!

Plan to attend CIPH Calgary Region’s General Business Meeting, 11:30 am on January 23, 2009 at the Blackfoot Inn. For more information contact Connie Pruden, conniep@associationsplus.ca
Register today for CIPH Ontario Region Business Meeting #2: featuring Jeffrey Simpson "Economic Impact of Gas and Water" 11:00 am- 2:00 pm on February 12, 2009 at the Mississauga Convention Centre. Contact Nancy Barden, barden@sympatico.ca for more information.

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Volume 4, Issue 12, December 2008

Stay tuned to the next issue of Pipeline Online for more information on our exciting lineup of workshops in the spring of 2009!

IPVF Council to host: “An Introduction to Pipe, Valves & Fittings” Workshop
IPVF Council to host “Infrastructure Ontario & the Alternative Financing and Procurement Model” Networking Lunch on Thursday, January 29, 2009, Oakville, Ontario

"Making Counter Sales Profitable" CD kit
Employee Performance Improvement Tool Kit
College of Product Knowledge CD
Inside Sales Training: New Directions in Inside Sales DVD and Advanced InsideSales CD
Improving the Bottom Line Financial Planning CD
MBA: My Business Analysis

(CIPH members can take advantage of NAW Member Association pricing)
BRAND-NEW—Objective-Based Selling™ in Wholesale Distribution: Four Keys to Selling More at Higher Gross Margins
by Gary T. Moore
BRAND-NEW—OUTLOOK 2009: An Executive’s Companion to Facing the Forces of Change®
by Adam J. Fein, Ph.D.
BRAND-NEW: The Distributor Specialist—Customer Champion, Profit Generator!
Frank E. Hurtte
Essentials of Profitable Wholesale Distribution©, Second Edition
by Jim Olsztynsk
NEW: Lean Operations in Wholesale Distribution
by Dr. Perry Daneshgari, Michelle Wilson
Profit Myths in Wholesale Distribution: The Truth About Sales, Margins, Inventory, and Expenses
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
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 |