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Inside AED Insight and Tools to Bridge Generational Gaps Gen Y expert Jason Dorsey to speak at AED Summit. As business continues to rebound, your dealership will need more Gen Y workers to take on key roles in your company. No one needs to tell you about the huge divide between Gen Y and the other three generations at work in your business. Gen Y workers are known for a unique mindset that can frustrate even the most experienced leaders and managers. Enter Jason Dorsey, the Gen Y Guy, a best selling author, speaker and generational expert who has appeared on 60 Minutes, 20/20, The Today Show, The View, The Early Show and many more. As a featured speaker at AED's Summit, Dorsey will offer insight and tools to help Jason Dorsey, you bridge this generational gap. the Gen Y Guy Don't miss his keynote on Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston, Texas. Summit registration is now open at aedsummit.com. Come alone for $795 or bring two more people for only $400 more! See website for this and even better package savings. See the Good Dorsey believes diversity adds tremendous value and creates stronger teams. "The key is to recognize it and integrate it," said Dorsey. He offers new generational truths that can directly impact the success or failure of leaders and organizations. Dorsey will share surprising data, emerging trends and specific actions that lead to measurable results. Dorsey authored his first bestselling book at age 18. His newest books are Y-Size Your Business and My Reality Check Bounced! He was one of the youngest winners ever of the Austin Under 40 Entrepreneur of the Year Award at age 25. An accomplished speaker, Dorsey has received more than 1,000 standing ovations. Find out what audiences are raving about at AED Summit. Key Take-Aways Put each generation in the context of your generation Leverage emerging trends to drive communication and innovation Implement specific strategies proven to solve tough generational challenges An Economic Forecast to Guide Your Business Strategy U.S Chamber Economist Marty Regalia shares economic insight at AED Summit As we welcome a year that brings uncertainty over tax reform, staggering government debt and full implementation of Obamacare, AED is fortunate to have one of the nation's leading economists to help you make sense of it all. Martin Regalia, Ph.D., senior vice president for economic and tax policy and chief economist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will address AED Summit attendees on Jan. 16. A regular on national television news and debate program, Regalia's forecasts for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce help guide more than three million business and organizations of every size, sector and region through the ups and downs of the business cycle. USA Today named him one of the nation's Top 10 economists Martin Regalia U.S. Chamber of based on the accuracy of his 2008 forecast. Commerce Be there as Regalia offers insight on the latest economic data and identifies the key economic indicators you need to watch in 2014. Special Event to Spotlight Dealer Opportunities in Shale Oil, Gas An expert panel that includes American Petroleum Institute Chief Economist John Felmy will address key threats and opportunities involved in being a supplier to the unconventional oil and gas industry. The discussion will cover economic impact of unconventional energy development in North America, John Felmy regulatory challenges that lie ahead, as well as dealer and manufacturer perspectives. Proposed New Members Cadeci International Corp. Wellington, Fla. Hawthorne CAT San Diego, Calif. This list is published each month as required by AED bylaws. Comments on the applicants should be directed to AED President Toby Mack at 800-388-0650 ext. 326 or jtm@aednet.org. 8 | www.cedmag.com | Construction Equipment Distribution | November 2013