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DMTB at TIA in Las Vegas
The Transportation Intermediaries Association held its annual Conventions and Trade show last week, April 17th through the 20Th in Las Vegas, NV.
Jimmy was busy with his duties as PAC Chairman and TIA Board Member throughout the week. He also gave a presentation during one of the sessions titled “Customer Development” where he talked about DMTB’s current methods of developing and maintaining customer accounts. Jimmy also received an “Industry Advancement Award” for his efforts leading the the TIAPAC.
Ben and Trent attended an all day Pre-convention Seminar called “Coaching the Coach: Strategies that will improve 3PL Sales Management Performance” with Dr. James Kenny of Western Illinois University. They also attended many other educational sessions throughout the week.
Katy flew out to Las Vegas Thursday night to attend educational sessions on Friday and Saturday. Jimmy, Ben and Katy also attended the Trade Show Thursday night and Friday.
Ben Batten, Katy Knight and Jimmy DeMatteis preparing to attend the TIA trade show in Las Vegas
The following is a list of some of the other educational sessions that were attended:
- Small Company Networking
- Shippers Rock
- CARB Compliance
- Are You Missing the Opportunity to Work with the Nation’s Biggest Shippers?
- Highway Conference Meeting
- CSA: Fact, Perception & The Future
- Making company Structure Profitable
- Moving Away from 1 and Done
- TIA Game Show – I Have an Idea
- Women in Logistics
- Selling the Sizzle
- How to Get Carriers and Retain Them
Congratulations to Fareway Stores, Inc
On Wednesday April 10th the Better Business Bureau of Iowa presented their 2013 Integrity Awards. Among the recipients was longtime DMTB customer, Fareway Stores, Inc. DMTB was the winner of the 2012 Integrity Award and was thrilled to see Fareway win the 2013 award. DMTB would like to congratulate Fareway and the other recipients on this well deserved award! Click on this link to view all of the recipients: BBB Announces Business Winners 2013.
Fareway is also celebrating 75 year in business this year, congrats! 
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Fareway Store’s, Inc. receiving their 2013 BBB Integrity Award
From Left to Right: Chris Boothe, Aaron Irlbeck, and Clint Jenkins of Fareway Stores along with Eric Davis of DMTB.
Congressman Latham Visits DMTB
DMTB and Capital City Fruit had the pleasure of having Iowa Congressman Tom Latham visit this morning. He took a tour of the new facility and warehouse, met with employees, and sat down to talk about issues in Washington facing both companies and their industries. It was an honor to host Congressman Latham and we thank him for taking the time out of his busy schedule.
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A Spring Message from Majestic Truck Collision and Frame Repair
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