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Inside AED June 2014 | Construction Equipment Distribution | www.cedmag.com | 13 MARK YOUR CALENDAR June 4 | Webinar: CFO/CEO Industry Financial Updates | 2 p.m. CDT | Moderated by Garry Bartecki June 12 | Webinar: How to Create a "Sales Service Excellence" Culture | 10-11:30 a.m. CDT | Presented by Christine Corelli June 16-17 | Parts Management Unit II: Performance Excellence (PE) | Dallas, Texas | Presented by Ron Slee June 18-19 | Service Management Unit II: Perfor- mance Excellence (PE) | Dallas, Texas | Presented by Ron Slee Aug. 5-7 | The Four Pillars of the Sales Profession for Dealers | Dayton, Ohio | Presented by Don Buttrey Aug. 26-28 | AED Leadership Academy Sept. 17 | Webinar: Industry Financial Updates for CEOs/CFOs | 2 p.m. CDT | Moderated by Garry Bartecki Sept. 18-19 | AED/Infor Executive Forum Sept. 18 | Webinar: Techniques for Creating Effective E-mails | 10-11 a.m. CDT | Presented by Barry Himmel Sept. 23 | Webinar: Run Your Territory Before it Runs You: Time Management for Sales Professionals 10-11:30 a.m. CDT | Presented by Don Buttrey Sept. 25 | Webinar: Protecting Your Dealership's Data 10-11 a.m. CDT | Presented by Ed Becker and Jim Foote Oct. 1-2 | Test Drive: The Business War Game for Distributor Executives | Burr Ridge, Ill. | Presented by PriSim Business War Games Oct. 7 | Webinar: Delivering an Exceptional First Impression for Receptionists and Others | 10-11 a.m. CDT | Presented by Barry Himmel Oct. 21 | Webinar: Service Management - Inspection 11 a.m.-Noon CDT | Presented by Ron Slee Oct. 21 | Webinar: Service Management - Work Order Processing | 2-3 p.m. CDT | Presented by Ron Slee For information on any upcoming AED events, visit www.aednet.org or call 800-388-0650. House Energy and Mineral Rights Subcommittee Chair- man Doug Lamborn (R-Col.) says contin- ued development of vast U.S. energy resources will spur economic growth and put the country on the path to energy independence. House Transporta- tion & Infrastructure Committee Vice Chairman John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-Tenn.) discusses the status of highway reauthori- zation efforts and the need for constituent engagement. Rep. Roger Williams (R-Tex.), a former automobile dealer, discusses the need for distributors to stick together to support pro-growth policies and oppose overregulation and proposals detri- mental to small businesses. Jade West, senior vice president for the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, discusses tax reform proposals and the prospects for tax legisla- tion this Congress.

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• FEATURE: Canadian Tire Recycling and Ontario's Big Fat Fees- 'Most extensive' off-road recycling program is also the most expensive- dealers and end users wonder if there's a better way.
• FROM THE COVER: SWIPED! CED examines why theft activity only seems to decline when machine populations in the field wane, and why manufacturers struggle to engage in the battle of prevention.
• FEATURE: The Future of Coal in 'Fuel Du Jour' World- Costs, competive natural resources and carbon capture- mix them together and U.S. coal market turns to vapor.
• FEATURE: Rebuilding Leadership in Product Support: Top-Down and Bottom-Up: One dealership's positive results with redefining and realigning leadership and decision-making autonomy throughout 18 locations.
• Closer Look: Bell Trucks: Back in the U.S.
• You Can't Beat Risk- So Manage It
• Play It Safe: He Came in For Parts, Now There's a Lot More to Fix- Find Out What Happened
• From the Chairman: My favorite AED event, and why you should never miss it
• Editor's Note: Feed young leaders- birth and ability aren't enough.
• On the Numbers: A plausible plan to solve your absorption gap
• Business Outlook: Off to a stumbling start, but there's time to catch up
• Aftermarket: Turn away service work and you create another competitor.
• View From the Hill: The real reason U.S. economy is still limping.
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