Events
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June 4th-5th, 2013
NAW Billion Dollar Company CFO Roundtable
O'Hare Hilton

The NAW Billion Dollar Company CFO Roundtable for direct members was created as a new mechanism for the CFO of large distribution enterprises to network with non-competing peers in multiple lines of trade on key finance issues.
Similar to other billion dollar roundtables NAW has created for the CIO, Operations, Human Resource executives, and Chief Legal Officers this by invitation roundtable is composed of executives from billion dollar companies that meet in Chicago two times per year. This highly interactive group consists of the SENIOR-MOST financial executives or CFOs. The annual fee is $1,800 per member, which covers meeting costs for two events in a twelve month cycle. Participants are expected to cover the cost of their hotel and travel. Once the annual fee is paid, there are no additional fees to attend the meetings, which will last one day beginning with a reception and dinner the evening before.
The participating companies can also name an alternate who can take the place of the CFO, should that person be unable to attend the scheduled meeting.
If you would like to join the group please go to this link:
Billion Dollar Company CFO Roundtable Membership
If you would like to learn more please contact John Peter, Adam Isenberg or Keisha Wilson at 202.872.0885.
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June 4th-5th, 2013
NAW Billion Dollar Company CIO Roundtable
O'Hare Hilton

The NAW Billion Dollar Company Chief Information Officer Roundtable for direct members was created as a new mechanism for the CIO’s of large distribution enterprises to network with non-competing peers in multiple lines of trade on key I T issues.
Similar to other billion dollar roundtables NAW has created for the CLO, CFO, Operations, and Human Resource executive, this by invitation only roundtable is composed of executives from billion dollar companies that meet in Chicago two times per year. This highly interactive group consists of the SENIOR-MOST IT executives. The annual fee is $1,800 per member, which covers meeting costs for two events in a twelve month cycle. Participants are expected to cover the cost of their hotel and travel. Once the annual fee is paid, there are no additional fees to attend the meetings, which will last one day beginning with a reception and dinner the evening before.
The participating companies can also name an alternate who can take the place of the enrolled Executive, should that person be unable to attend the scheduled meeting.
If you would like to join the group please go to this link:
Billion Dollar Company CIO Roundtable MembershipIf you would like to learn more please contact John Peter, Adam Isenberg or Keisha Wilson at 202.872.0885.
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June 17th-21st, 2013
NAW 2013 Wholesale Distribution Manager's Course
The Ohio State University
Our slow-growth economy continues to mean changes for how wholesaler-distributors conduct business. Distribution firms are still adapting their business operations to the fragile environment. In these challenging times, distributors can’t afford to take any part of their business for granted. The time is right to assess all areas of your operations and to think innovatively about where to grow your business.
We invite you to take advantage of a great opportunity to focus on your business and on your own professional development by joining dozens of other wholesaler-distributors — business people just like you — at the NAW 2013 Wholesale Distribution Manager’s Course (WDMC) June 17–21, 2013.
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July 8th-10th, 2013
NAW Association Executives Council (AEC) Summer Meeting
The Grove Park Inn
Our three-day event includes these sessions and presenters:
The Art of Creative, Facilitative Association Leadership
Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea ArchitectsAdvancing Association Leadership Beyond Orthodoxy
Jeff De Cagna, Principled Innovation LLCA Strategic Look at Board Management and Staff Compensation
Christina Greathouse, Strategic Performance GroupThe Case for “Reshoring”
Harry Moser, Reshoring InitiativeReturn on Impact: Association Leadership Strategies for the Age of Connected Relationships
David Nour, Relationship EconomicsNAW Service Corporation Programs
Tony Simone, NAW Service CorporationNAW Government Relations Report
Jade West, NAWIn addition to an exceptional business program, our host facility, The Grove Park Inn—a family-friendly location—will make you feel right at home. We are planning unforgettable social events for association executives, spouses, and children. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate!
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September 17th-18th, 2013
NAW Large Company CEO/COO Roundtable
O'Hare Hilton

The NAW Large Company CEO/COO Roundtable is the only opportunity that provides networking and benchmarking exclusively with other top executives of mostly non competing and like sized Wholesale-Distribution companies. This is a highly valued business tool for those who have attended and will attend.
NAW would like to invite you to attend the Large Company CEO/COO Roundtable for companies with sales of $100 million and above.
Your businesses are changing on a daily, if not hourly, basis. Now is the time to join your peers to network and benchmark on issues that are affecting the way you run your organization. Find out what they are doing to survive now and how they are positioning themselves for the economic rebound. You will have the most in-depth and enlightening business conversations ever at this event!
NAW member companies with sales of $100 million or more receive one complimentary registration as part of their benefits package.
Fees
• NAW Member –Complimentary (one per company)
• Additional NAW Member - $1,200
• Non-Member - $1,700
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October 9th-10th, 2013
NAW Billion Dollar Company CEO Roundtable
O'Hare Hilton

NAW's Billion Dollar CEO Roundtable is a unique event designed for CEO's of wholesale distribution companies with annual sales volumes that exceed $1 billion. A proverbial “who's who” in wholesale distribution, this unique conference provides you with the opportunity to network with non-competing peers across a diverse range of commodity lines. You will have the most in-depth business discussions ever at this event!
This by-invitation-only event for CEO's of billion dollar companies provides attendees a distinct forum where they can interact with peers from the largest firms in the industry to share and discuss key strategic issues.
Join your peers to discuss how you are surviving this economic climate and strategies to position your company for the coming rebound. Change is the only constant you can rely on and this event helps you to stay one step ahead.
Fees
• NAW Member – Complimentary (one per company)
• Additional NAW Member - $1,400
• Non-Member - $1,800
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November 5th-6th, 2013
NAW Billion Dollar Company HR Roundtable
O'Hare Hilton
The NAW Billion Dollar Company HR Roundtable for direct members was created as a new mechanism for the HR of large distribution enterprises to network with non-competing peers in multiple lines of trade on key HR issues.
Similar to other billion dollar roundtables NAW has created for the CIO, Operations, CFO, and Chief Legal Officers, this by invitation roundtable is composed of executives from billion dollar companies that meet in Chicago two times per year. This highly interactive group consists of the SENIOR-MOST HR executives. The annual fee is $1,800 per member, which covers meeting costs for two events in a twelve month cycle. Participants are expected to cover the cost of their hotel and travel. Once the annual fee is paid, there are no additional fees to attend the meetings, which will last one day beginning with a reception and dinner the evening before.
The participating companies can also name an alternate who can take the place of the HR, should that person be unable to attend the scheduled meeting.
If you would like to join the group please go to this link:
Billion Dollar Company HR Roundtable Membership
If you would like to learn more please contact John Peter, Adam Isenberg or Keisha Wilson at 202.872.0885.
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November 5th-6th, 2013
NAW Billion Dollar Company Operations Roundtable
O'Hare Hilton

The NAW Billion Dollar Company Operations Roundtable for direct members was created as a new mechanism for the Operations Executives of large distribution enterprises to network with non-competing peers in multiple lines of trade on key operations issues.
Similar to other billion dollar roundtables NAW has created for the CIO, CFO, Chief Legal Officer, and Human Resource executive, this by invitation roundtable is composed of executives from billion dollar companies that meet in Chicago two times per year. This highly interactive group consists of the SENIOR-MOST operations executives. The annual fee is $1,800 per member, which covers meeting costs for two events in a twelve month cycle. Participants are expected to cover the cost of their hotel and travel. Once the annual fee is paid, there are no additional fees to attend the meetings, which will last one day beginning with a reception and dinner the evening before.
The participating companies can also name an alternate who can take the place of the Operations Executive, should that person be unable to attend the scheduled meeting.
If you would like to join the group please go to this link:
Billion Dollar Company Operations Roundtable Membership
If you would like to learn more please contact John Peter, Adam Isenberg or Keisha Wilson at 202.872.0885.
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November 5th-6th, 2013
NAW Billion Dollar Company Chief Legal Officer Roundtable
O'Hare Hilton
The NAW Billion Dollar Company Chief Legal Officer Roundtable for direct members was created as a new mechanism for the Chief Legal Officers of large distribution enterprises to network with non-competing peers in multiple lines of trade on key finance issues.
Similar to other billion dollar roundtables NAW has created for the CIO, CFO, Operations, and Human Resource executive, this by invitation only roundtable is composed of executives from billion dollar companies that meet in Chicago two times per year. This highly interactive group consists of the SENIOR-MOST legal executives. The annual fee is $1,800 per member, which covers meeting costs for two events in a twelve month cycle. Participants are expected to cover the cost of their hotel and travel. Once the annual fee is paid, there are no additional fees to attend the meetings, which will last one day beginning with a reception and dinner the evening before.
The participating companies can also name an alternate who can take the place of the Legal Executive, should that person be unable to attend the scheduled meeting.
If you would like to join the group please go to this link:
Billion Dollar Company Chief Legal Officer Roundtable Membership
If you would like to learn more please contact John Peter, Adam Isenberg or Keisha Wilson at 202.872.0885.
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November 13th-14th, 2013
NAW Large Company CFO Roundtable
O'Hare Hilton
The NAW Large Company CFO Roundtable for direct members was created as a new mechanism for the financial executive of large distribution enterprises to network with non-competing peers in multiple lines of trade on key operations issues.
This by invitation roundtable is composed of executives from large companies that meet in Chicago two times per year and is highly interactive. The annual fee is $1,500 per member, which covers meeting costs for two events in a twelve month cycle. Participants are expected to cover the cost of their hotel and travel. Once the annual fee is paid, there are no additional fees to attend the meetings, which will last one day beginning with a reception and dinner the evening before.
The participating companies can also name a senior level alternate who can take the place of the finance executive, should that person be unable to attend the scheduled meeting.
If you would like to join the group please go to this link:
Large Company CFO Roundtable Membership
If you would like to learn more please contact John Peter, Adam Isenberg, or Keisha Wilson at 202.872.0885.
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November 13th-14th, 2013
NAW Large Company Operations Roundtable
O'Hare Hilton
The NAW Large Company Operations Roundtable for direct members was created as a new mechanism for the Operations executive of large distribution enterprises to network with non-competing peers in multiple lines of trade on key operations issues.
This by invitation roundtable is composed of executives from large companies that meet in Chicago two times per year and is highly interactive. The annual fee is $1,500 per member, which covers meeting costs for two events in a twelve month cycle. Participants are expected to cover the cost of their hotel and travel. Once the annual fee is paid, there are no additional fees to attend the meetings, which will last one day beginning with a reception and dinner the evening before.
The participating companies can also name a senior level alternate who can take the place of the operations executive, should that person be unable to attend the scheduled meeting.
If you would like to join the group please go to this link:
Large Company Operations Roundtable Membership
If you would like to learn more please contact John Peter, Adam Isenberg, or Keisha Wilson at 202.872.0885.
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December 3rd-4th, 2013
NAW Billion Dollar Company CIO Roundtable
Fairmont Washington

The NAW Billion Dollar Company Chief Information Officer Roundtable for direct members was created as a new mechanism for the CIO’s of large distribution enterprises to network with non-competing peers in multiple lines of trade on key I T issues.
Similar to other billion dollar roundtables NAW has created for the CLO, CFO, Operations, and Human Resource executive, this by invitation only roundtable is composed of executives from billion dollar companies that meet in Chicago two times per year. This highly interactive group consists of the SENIOR-MOST IT executives. The annual fee is $1,800 per member, which covers meeting costs for two events in a twelve month cycle. Participants are expected to cover the cost of their hotel and travel. Once the annual fee is paid, there are no additional fees to attend the meetings, which will last one day beginning with a reception and dinner the evening before.
The participating companies can also name an alternate who can take the place of the enrolled Executive, should that person be unable to attend the scheduled meeting.
If you would like to join the group please go to this link:
Billion Dollar Company CIO Roundtable MembershipIf you would like to learn more please contact John Peter, Adam Isenberg or Keisha Wilson at 202.872.0885.
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December 3rd-4th, 2013
NAW Billion Dollar Company CFO Roundtable
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January 27th-28th, 2014
NAW Association Executives Council (AEC) Winter Meeting
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January 28th-30th, 2014
NAW 2014 Executive Summit
Meeting and Events Contact
- Keisha Wilson Administrative Assistant - Corporate Relations
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- 1325 G Street, NW
- Suite 1000 Washington, D.C. 20005
- Phone: (202) 872-0885
- Fax: (202) 785-0586
- email: corporaterelations@naw.org
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