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Let's put it this way...who's not attending! True industry leaders ” big and small” will be at this event and so should you. We guarantee that you will have the opportunity to meet and network with the best and the brightest minds in the industry.

On the heels of Dixie Chopper's recent acquisition by Jacobsen, a Textron (NYSE: TXT) Company, the mower manufacturer has appointed a new general manager and added four more employees to its growing sales and marketing divisions. The new key roles are part of Dixie Chopper's ongoing commitment to developing relationships with dealers, partners and customers.

Ever notice how a new employees enthusiasm eventually wears off? In 85% of companies, employees morale significantly drops off after their first six months on the job, according to a survey from Harvard Management Update.

I've worked to turn around many struggling sales forces during my career.

The National Mall is undergoing a major facelift, and John Deere is playing an integral part with the donation of multiple grounds care products and attachments.

Don't let price competition deter you

The answer most often lies in managerial relationships. A recent national study by Dale Carnegie Training placed the number of "fully engaged" employees at 29%, and "disengaged" employees at 26% meaning nearly three-quarters of employees are not fully engaged (aka productive).

Southeastern Equipment Company is pleased to announce that John Koch has joined the company as operations manager of the Fort Wayne, Indiana location. In his new position, Koch is assisting the daily operations of the parts, service and sales departments.

Allison Bass will assume the role of Global Marketing Manager, Brand Positioning & Merchandising, reporting to Eric Raby, Vice President, Global Marketing & Commercial Development.