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60 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK NATIONAL FASTENER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION 3020 Old Ranch Parkway #300, Seal Beach CA 90740 TEL 562-799-5509 FAX 562-684-0695 EMAIL nfda@nfda-fasteners.org WEB www.nfda-fasteners.org VIRTUAL EXECUTIVE SALES PLANNING SESSIONS ® DECEMBER 1-2, 2020 by Vickie Lester One of the consequences of COVID was that we couldn’t meet in Minneapolis this summer for NFDA’s acclaimed Executive Sales Planning Sessions® (ESPS®). Just in time for year-end budgeting, we will provide you with the opportunity to meet with suppliers in a secure virtual format December 1-2. So what is ESPS®? Think of a combination of a trade show and speed dating. You’ll have timed 25-minute appointments in a private virtual setting to meet with current suppliers and prospective ones. You’ll be able to set up appointments on an online platform. Most NFDA members feel that ESPS® is one of the best services the association provides. Learn more at www.nfda-fastener.org. Young Fastener Professionals Plans Three Virtual Events YFP’s Virtual Speed Networking event in August was a blast. More than 50 people participated, and the feedback is that they want more of them and more time in the segments! On October 15 YPF will present a webinar on ASSOCIATION ARTICLE “Resources for Professional Development.” There are lots of programs for fastener technology and business issues, but where do you go to learn skills to help you do your job and grow into the next level? Visit www.nfdafastener.org for details. And, stay tuned for a fun virtual social event on December 3, YFP-style! Put a Little Zip in Your Zoom Yet another videoconference? Yawn. Your attendees are suffering from Zoom fatigue, and it’s time to wake them up! Your Nerdy Best Friend, aka Author Beth Z, will share tips and tricks to make online meetings and events more engaging and interactive. Join Beth Z to try out the techniques live to discover: ¤ The secrets of whiteboards ¤ Breakout room tips for productive peer-to-peer interactions ¤ Hacks for better and easier screen sharing ¤ Zoom settings for extra visual features This virtual program takes place Thursday, September 17, 2020. It’s free to NFDA and YFP members and only per company for nonmembers. CONTINUED ON PAGE 144