New at FEDA

Young Distribution Professionals Conference
Eaglewood Resort & Spa (Itasca, IL)
August 3-6, 2008

This conference exposes your “up and comers” to the full range of key distribution issues and gives them the tools to be more effective in their current position. It will also give them networking opportunities with other young professionals and increase their enthusiasm for distribution as a career.

Keeping employees engaged and inspired keeps them motivated…. which is ultimately the key to your company’s continued success. We look forward to training your young managers.

To download the full brochure for the Young Distribution Professionals Conference please click here.

FEDA Convention offers inspiration and information

Around 450 attendees relished the information they gleaned during FEDA's 2008 Annual Convention. Kudos and a big thank you to Jerry Hyman and Brad Wasserstrom, Chairmen of the convention. This year's event celebrated the Association's 75th Anniversary and provided attendees with special spectacles including ice sculptures and fireworks, while at the same time enriching their minds with practical and insightful information on how to better manage their dealerships.

Click here to order a copy of FEDA's 2008 Annual Convention and experience all of the memorable moments for yourself.

The President's Message

Click here to see the President's message in the latest issue of FEDA News & Views magazine.

End of Year Review

At the end of each year Albert Bates of the Profit Planning Group provides an analysis of how FEDA members compare in terms of profitability versus other distributor industries. To view the analysis please click the links for the Excel spreadsheet and the Word document which will provide some analysis of the results for the year.

New FEDA Website Offers Even More Value

FEDA's website not only has a new look but also new information and services for FEDA Members. Located in the "FEDA Member's Only" section are three new pages that are a must see for all FEDA Members.

The "FEDA-Net Conference Calls" page is dedicated to FEDA’s newest membership benefit. FEDA-Net is all about sharing your ideas and experiences with others that live it every day, analyzing the best practices in the industry and utilizing industry benchmarks. It’s all done from your desk by conference call at no expense to you. FEDA-NET will help distributors build better businesses and lasting industry relationships in a strictly confidential environment.

The "Dealer Best Practices" page is where you will find helpful information that will help you run a better business. Everything from Best Practices articles from FEDA News & Views Magazine to a dealer submitted credit application form can be found on this page.

The last page you will notice is " Education/Miscellaneous" page. FEDA offers many different forms of education from regional sales training to teleconference seminars. On occasion FEDA will see a new and exciting training opportunity for FEDA Members. These miscellaneous education opportunities will be listed in the "Education/Miscellaneous" section of the FEDA website. Check back often so you don't miss any of these great opportunities.

Future Convention Dates


FEDA 2009 Convention
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa
Summerlin, NV
(25 minutes off Las Vegas strip)
March 25- March 29, 2009

FEDA 2010 Convention
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa
Indian Wells, CA
March 17-21, 2010

FEDA 2011 Convention
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Phoenix, AZ
March 30- April 3

FEDA 2012 Convention

JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa
Tucson, AZ
March 28- April 2, 2012

Welcome to our New Members as of January 2008

J & E Restaurant Supplies, Inc.
Alfredo Lorenzo, Vice President
430 E. 19th Street Bakersfield, CA 93305
Phone: 661-631-1584
Fax: 661-631-1586

Sarasota Restaurant Equipment
Lee Zabel, General Manager
4487 Ashton Rd. Suite C, Sarasota, FL 34233
Phone: 941-924-1410
Fax: 941-923-1510

Canadian Restaurant Supply
Mike Otter, President
100-2602 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, BC V1X 7Y5 Canada
Phone: 250-979-1442
Fax: 250-979-1446

Acme Paper & Supply Co., Inc
8229 Sandy Court,  Savage, MD 20763
Herschel Pazornick, General Manager- Foodservice Equipment Division
Phone: 410-792-2333
Fax: 410-792-0395

Kitchen Resources
806 W. Harrison
Harlingen, TX 78550
Michael Mattar, Treasurer and Bill Youngblood, Secretary
Phone: 956-423-2491
Fax: 956-423-3088

Lonestar Restaurant Supply
1122 E. 51st. St. Austin, TX 78723
Mark Jansen, Owner
Phone: 512-467-6777
Fax: 512-467-9757

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