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Equipment Dealers Foundation Announces Details of 2019 Workforce Development Summit

August 30, 2019 | Posted in Dealer News, Best Practices

The Equipment Dealers Foundation has announced the program detains for its 2019 Workforce Development Summit. The summit will be held Oct. 16 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Ky., ahead of the GIE+Expo. The program includes general sessions and panels.

AEM, SkillsUSA Team Up to Tackle Manufacturing Skills Gap

August 5, 2019 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The agreement between AEM and SkillsUSA reflects each organization’s commitment to be a solution to the skills gap, grow interest in skilled and technical trades, dispel stereotypes, as well as ensure all students are both college and career ready.

AEM, EDA & FEMA Support Ag Teacher Scholarships

May 14, 2019 | Posted in Dealer News

With help from the Equipment Dealers Assn. (EDA) and Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn. (FEMA), 36 educators from 12 states were awarded partial scholarships for certification in equipment courses starting this summer.

EDA Announces Workforce Development Toolkit

January 22, 2019 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Dealer News

The Equipment Dealers Assn. has teamed up with the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers to provide a free webinar that will outline how this customizable toolkit can help dealers be proactive in attracting potential employees.

Attracting & Retaining Millennial Employees

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on August 3, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Entrepreneur

The Millennial generation will soon dominate the workforce. Old methods of employee retention may not work as well for this generation, so here are some strategies to try.

McCormick USA and Manitou Americas Executives Elected as AEM Directors

August 9, 2012 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Event Coverage

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected two new directors: Tiago Bonomo, President & CEO of McCormick USA, joins the AEM AG Sector Board, and Daniel Miller, President & CEO of Manitou Americas Inc., joins the AEM CE Sector Board. Both fill unexpired terms.

Fiskars Closing Wisconsin Facility, Cutting 51 Jobs

August 4, 2010 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: The Business Journal of Milwaukee

Fiskars Brands Inc. has informed state of Wisconsin officials that it is closing its facilities in Wausau, resulting in the loss of 51 jobs.

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