Join Paul Parsons of Profit2 as he discusses 4 ways to stay ahead of margin erosion: First- Play it safe and focus on making more where you can: down low, on items where the annual customer spend is under 500 dollars over the entire year on an item to a customer. Second- Give your sales team a playbook to make sure they are bidding on profitable business and not dropping commodities based on speculation and fear. Third- Set up your system for success. Many distributors have made an incredible investment in an operating system and haven’t leveraged that system to provide pricing guidance to their team. Fourth- Track results and provide accountability. You have the benefit of seeing the big picture but sometimes the sales team's experience is siloed only by their customers, branch or trading area. Provide actionable goals and measurements and your margin will reflect it.
You get a call from the front desk – an inspector from (insert acronym here) is in the lobby! What do you do? Well … it depends! In this session, Pete Downing of Environment & Safety Solutions, Inc. will cover tips and tricks for managing an inspection, including rights and responsibilities, best practices, and resources to help you to be prepared, all while sharing some stories of real inspections and what has worked for him in his almost 40 years in the industry. Join us for this informative take on an important element in keeping your operations moving forward.
Please note: Active ACD membership required for registration approval.
Make a plan to join us later this year, November 11-14, 2024 in La Quinta, California for the chemical distribution industry event of the year! The ACD Annual Meeting is a time when industry leaders, together with their customers and colleagues, learn from each other new ways to lead high-performing companies, to improve sales organizations and better understand the challenges facing all of us. These interactions are vital to staying current and energized. Each Annual Meeting program will include the most qualified and knowledgeable subject-matter experts to ensure that you get the essential updates, fresh strategies, and practical advice you need.
Do you ship goods by air or overnight? Are these items dangerous goods? If you are responsible for recognizing or classifying a dangerous good, packaging, marking, labeling or filling out a shipping paper, you should attend this informative overview provided by Environmental Resource Center.
Environmental Resource Center will cover the basics for recognizing dangerous goods (including ones that might be hidden!) so that you can identify whether you or your fellow employees need IATA training.
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After your registration has been processed, prior to the first session, you will receive a Zoom meeting link from ACTvantage to join the training sessions.
ACD powered by ASK Distribution Consulting is partnering with ACTvantage to offer this Growing Topline using Customer Data Certification Program. Distributors are sitting on a gold mine of customer data. It’s often under-utilized or not accessible for sales teams to make profitable decisions.
The program will empower you with the following tools to utilize your time profitably:
For this certification program, we have partnered with ACTvantage.
Instructors:
Pradip Krishnadevarajan, Co-Founder, ACTvantage: linkedin.com/in/kpradipk
Pradip is passionate about using an approach that combines data and coaching to help companies drive profitable growth. He is recognized in the industry as a thought leader, with 15 plus years of experience assisting hundreds of companies directly.
Senthil Gunasekaran, Co-Founder, ACTvantage: linkedin.com/in/senthilgunasekaran
Senthil is passionate about driving profitable growth through analytics. An engineer at heart, he brings a quantitative approach to business challenges, leading to unbiased solutions to optimize value.
This is a 2-week certification program.
Member Price: $750
Nonmember Price: $1,050
Join this upcoming webinar, presented by NetSuite and BlendAPPS, to discover how cloud-based ERP solutions can transform your business. Learn how integrating cloud solutions can optimize blending processes, ensure compliance, and drive growth in a competitive market. With real-world examples and actionable insights, this webinar will provide chemical distributors with the tools needed to modernize operations, improve efficiency, and scale for the future. Key Takeaways:
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All Shippers of hazardous materials are required to train all of their hazmat employees (as defined at 49 CFR 172.8). In this interactive training on the rules governing the transportation of hazardous materials, participants will receive general awareness, function-specific, and general security awareness training for shippers, as required in 49 CFR 172.700. Coupled with a facility's safety training, this program will meet the requirements for a 3-year certification of training.
Course Instructor: Peter F. Downing, CHMM, President, Environment and Safety Solutions, Inc.
Course Materials: All participants who attend and participate in both sessions of this training will receive a Certificate of Training along with all course materials. Participants are strongly encouraged to have access to a paper copy of 49 CFR Parts 171 through 180.
Disclaimer: Email address will not be sold, released, or otherwise disseminated to other parties other than Environment & Safety Solutions, Inc. for the sole purpose of the registration
ASK Distribution Consulting and ACD are partnering with Strategic Partner, Environment & Safety Solutions, Inc. to offer this training.
Member rate: $279
Non-member rate: $359
Enforcement & Compliance (E&C), one of three units of the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, will join us to provide a brief overview of their functions and services that they provide to U.S. industry and exporters. E&C, which administers the domestic trade remedy laws (antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD)) will explain the services that they provide to U.S. industries who may be seeking relief from unfair trade practices, global monitoring of trade remedies and services to U.S. exporters who may be impacted by foreign unfair trade investigations, assistance for U.S. exporters facing other foreign trade barriers beyond trade remedies, and how E&C works with U.S. Customs & Border Protection, including in relation to potential issues of circumvention of AD/CVD measures.
We highly encourage ACD members who are interested in this content to register and attend this webinar live, as this webinar session will not be recorded.
Please note: Active ACD membership required for registration approval.
Do you work with masses of data?
Do you need to manipulate it and create clear and concise reports?
Attend this training if you want to:
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To ensure success, participants should have practical experience using Excel.
Member rate: $119
Non-member rate: $139
Join us for the Northeast Region Meeting! From September 23-25, 2024, participants will gather in the charming National Harbor, MD, to propel their professional development, forge invaluable connections, and advance their business pursuits. Attendees will have the chance to engage with regional colleagues while broadening their network through interactions with professionals from across the Northeast region. We eagerly anticipate welcoming everyone to National Harbor, MD!
All honest distributors will admit they have some dead inventory. How can this be managed in a cost effective, environmentally responsible way? James Nerger, founder and CEO of Omega Recycling LLC, with 30+ years of RCRA and recycling experience, will walk through strategies and solutions for managing difficult inventory.
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OSHA is aligning its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) with the 7th Revision of the GHS, and this class is your guide to navigating the changes.
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Don't miss out on preparing your company for these important updates. Join Environmental Resource Center for this informative training to learn what steps you need to take and by when.
Register now to secure your spot and stay compliant with the latest standards!
Member rate: $139
Non-member rate: $195
This webinar explores critical challenges in chemical transportation dispatch, focusing on regulatory compliance and error prevention. How automation and AI are enhancing dispatch operations in the industry will also be discussed. Attendees will discover innovative solutions for risk management, compliance, and efficiency improvement.
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This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the changes to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard as it adopts GHS Revision 7, focusing on updated hazard classifications, labeling, and Safety Data Sheet requirements. The transition from GHS Revision 3 to Revision 7 introduces new criteria and format changes that are crucial for ensuring chemical safety and regulatory compliance in the U.S. & Canadian chemical industry. Attendees will learn about the specific impacts on their operations, including compliance deadlines and the need for updated training and documentation.
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Join us for ChemEdge 2024, the premier conference and trade show for the chemical distribution channel, from August 21 - 23, 2024! Dive deep into essential training and education on critical issues facing chemical distributors, manufacturers, warehouses, and service support companies. Explore best practices in health and safety, security, regulatory compliance, inventory control, and more! Connect with industry experts, discover the latest products, and broaden your professional network. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your knowledge and drive innovation in the chemical industry. Register now and be part of the future of chemical distribution!
Discover how to enable your field teams with vehicle programs, which reduce costs and increase employee satisfaction in an inflationary environment. Gain exclusive vehicle reimbursement benchmarking data from your peers in the chemicals industry and learn to leverage your SaaS partners effectively. Cardata specializes in creating reimbursement programs, tailored to diverse regional driving needs, for companies with operations across North America. Learn from industry experts how partnering with the right service provider can be your secret weapon against rising expenses.
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On March 28th the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the rule “Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans.” This rule establishes a new regulatory program for facilities that are located near a navigable waterway, store at least 1,000 times the reportable quantity of a Clean Water Act hazardous substance, and meet a substantial harm criteria. The rule’s author, Rebecca Broussard, will discuss the program’s requirements and steps facilities may want to take to ensure compliance.
Attendees will come away with key insights to help those involved with chemical distribution navigate the continually evolving challenges of chemical inventory management. The goal is to find the ideal balance between sales (and service levels), working capital, and profitability.
This webinar is designed to help attendees navigate challenges that are unique to the chemical industry (and hard to navigate in traditional ERPs and software packages:
Senthil Gunasekaran, Pradip Krishnadevarajan, and Brent Johnstone of ACTvantage will also address inventory challenges most distributors face today, regardless of industry:
In addition to learning key tips and tricks, attendees will also hear from Valley Solvents, an ACD member, who deployed best practices in solving a variety of these inventory challenges.
On May 31st the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Worker Walkaround final rule went into effect. This rule greatly expands which third-party individuals can serve as employee representatives during an OSHA inspection. Under this rule, 3rd-party representatives are permitted to enter facilities to accompany an inspection so long as they are considered “reasonably necessary” to assist in the inspection. This can potentially include union representatives in non-union workplaces, disgruntled ex-employees, activists, and more. In this webinar, Marc Freedman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will delve into the details of this rule and what it means for employers. He will then explain steps employers can take to prepare for the greater range of potential third-party employee representatives who may attempt to enter their facility during an OSHA inspection.
Thank you to the ACD sponsor of this event, SMC Global!
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Have you ever struggled to understand those crazy chemical names, or what a class of chemicals can do in an emergency? This course is for you!
Chemistry 101 is the chemistry class for the non-chemist. This training will review the basics of chemistry and how these basics apply to the chemicals ACD members work with every day. Examples from the chemical industry will be used to explain the hazards, characteristics, and common reactions that are associated with acids, bases, flammables, oxidizers, toxics, and organics. The goal of Chemistry 101 is for members who participate to be able to identify and characterize chemicals into broad categories; determine the possible general hazards and reactions associated with handling, storage and transportation; and identify different ways to cleanup small spills and leaks.
Session I: Basics of Chemistry – this session will delve into the very basics of chemistry, as needed in the chemical distribution industry. We will look at the different groups of chemicals (acids, bases, etc.), the hazards generally attributed to each group, and how to typically identify different groups of chemicals by looking at the name. In addition, we will take an imaginary walk through a warehouse and use the information gathered to look at chemical compatibility, a significant concern of the OSHA/EPA/DHS Joint Working Group on Warehouse Safety.
Session II: Reaction Chemistry – this session will take the information from Session I and dig a little deeper. We will look at what happens when a release occurs, what to worry about, and where to find important information. In addition to what happens when a release occurs, we will also look into basic reactions, selecting the correct type of cleanup materials and personal protective equipment, and what to do with the materials.
Disclaimer: Email address will not be sold, released, or otherwise disseminated to other parties other than Environment & Safety Solutions, Inc. for the sole purpose of this registration.
ACD is partnering with Strategic Partner, Environment & Safety Solutions, Inc. to offer this training.
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The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) and American Chemistry Council (ACC) are partnering to raise awareness and financial support for Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI). The first annual Swings for Stem charity golf event will allow organizations to support this great cause while networking with industry peers.
FOSSI is a national industry-wide program that seeks to increase the number of underrepresented professionals in the STEM workforce by providing scholarships to students pursuing preferred STEM degrees at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). FOSSI is dedicated to supporting those STEM Scholars who would otherwise not have access to a STEM education by eliminating financial barriers.
For more info visit: https://futureofstemscholars.org/
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Are you ready to take your sales skills to the next level and start closing bigger, more strategic deals? This comprehensive sales training program, powered by Sandler, is designed to equip you with the tools and techniques you need to overcome objections, engage the right decision-makers, and craft compelling solutions that resonate with your prospects and customers.
Registration has closed.
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With the U.S. economy near a state of full employment, how do you ensure your company remains competitive in the labor market? Job openings, turnover, and quit rates are near all-time highs, so it's imperative that you are doing something to attract and retain employees. While compensation alone is a key factor, it is not the only factor for an employee to accept a job offer or to remain an employee. An organization's overall total rewards package, including pay, health care benefits, retirement and savings benefits, vacation, and paid time off, incentives, work environment, and others all play a role. In this webinar, we'll share some of the key trends from the 2024 ACD & Cross-Industry Compensation and Benefits Study and provide guidance on how to best utilize the results for evaluating your firm’s compensation packages.
Nearly 600 wholesalers, from 20 industry segments, participated in the study, representing close to 8,000 locations!
Presenter: Greg Manns, CPA
Mr. Manns is a CPA and Vice President of Industry Insights, Inc., headquartered in Dublin, Ohio. Industry Insights has been a trusted research partner and advisor for associations since 1980. Industry Insights specializes in providing data analytics and research services for associations and their members.
Join us on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. (PT) for our second in a series of ACD Town Halls that Eric will conduct on the road! During this free event, Eric will provide attendees with the latest developments affecting the industry and highlight the processes in place for ACD to contribute to your organization's success. Members will also have the opportunity to pose questions to Eric during and interactive Q&A session.
In addition, enjoy a delicious meal while forging connections with fellow Alliance members and industry leaders.
Make sure to secure your spot now by confirming your attendance before June 3, 2024!
If you have questions you'd like to submit ahead of time, or have other questions about the Town Hall, please contact the ACD Meetings Team at meetings@acd-chem.com.
Join us Monday, June 10, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (CT) for our first in a series of ACD Town Halls that Eric will conduct on the road! Meet us at Karbach Brewing in Houston, TX for a cold beer and good conversation. During this free event, Eric will discuss the major issues currently affecting the chemical distribution industry and the processes in place for ACD to contribute to your organization's success.
Members will also have the opportunity to pose questions to Eric during an interactive Q&A session.
Make sure to secure your spot now by confirming your attendance before June 9, 2024!
If you have questions you'd like to submit ahead of time, or have other questions about the Town Hall, please contact the ACD Meetings Team at meetings@acd-chem.com.
Safety data sheets (SDSs) play a vital role in communicating hazard information throughout the supply chain. By accepting an SDS from a supplier, you assume liability for any compliance errors listed on the documentation. As distributors broaden their service offerings, it's more important than ever to understand the implications of importing and exporting potentially hazardous materials, repacking, compounding, and more. Don't let a supplier's error put your business in jeopardy.
In this session with Sharon Brody of Datacor, you will learn best practices for ensuring accurate SDSs, and explore strategies for minimizing risk.
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David Schwartz and Kerem Bilge of Thompson Hine explains how importers can use the U.S. trade laws and regulations to combat customs fraud, the circumvention of AD/CVD orders, and the evasion of duty payments. The webinar focuses on such tools as the Enforce and Protect Act, the False Claims Act, circumvention and scope inquiries, the trade remedy laws and regulations, and e-Allegations.
Please note: Active ACD membership is required for registration approval.
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Thank you Teckrez, Inc. for sponsoring this webinar.
While long range forecasts are notoriously unreliable, the team at Tropical Storm Risk are anticipating activity 30% above the near norm, and 50% above the long-term norms this hurricane season. From 1990-2019, hurricanes and other natural hazards have led to approximately 29,000 reports of hazardous materials releases to the National Response Center (NRC) every year. While this overall number has stayed relatively steady over this time period, the number of events caused by hurricanes has been increasing since 2004 and hurricanes are now one of the leading causes of weather-related hazmat releases in the United States (Santella, 2023). Whether these predictions are accurate or not, there remains an imperative to ensure organizations fully prepare for the hurricane season to come. To support our customers in preparing for this Hurricane season, CHEMTREC is delighted to welcome a panel of experts to share their experiences and insight into hurricane planning and preparedness.
Expert panelists for the webinar:
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ACD members face significant scrutiny from a bevvy of state and federal authorities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has increasingly turned its eyes towards the Chemical Distribution industry. Join Michael McGuire and Cullen Wise of Johnson, Kendall & Johnson to hear about the most common violations seen in the Chemical Distribution industry and learn the most effective strategies for combating them.
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We hope you will save the date to join us May 15-16, 2024 to meet with Members of Congress and regulators to educate and advocate for important policy goals. Meeting 'face-to-face' with those who craft and enforce our laws is the most effective way to get your message through to Capitol Hill and federal agencies.
The ACD Government Affairs team will walk attendees through what to expect at the 2024 Washington Fly-In and the issues that ACD will be advocating for.
Please note: Active ACD membership required for registration approval.
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Agilis is a premier software provider specializing in innovative digital tools that enhance customer engagement for chemical suppliers. Over the past seven years, Agilis has partnered with a wide array of chemical distributors, guiding them through designing and executing effective digital customer journeys. This process includes the meticulous organization of product data, deployment of digital catalogs, and the introduction of sophisticated tools designed to facilitate discovery, engagement, and transactions. In this webinar, Jay Bhatia of Agilis will delve into the wealth of best practices and valuable insights gained from the extensive experience in digital customer journey implementation, offering attendees a comprehensive understanding of how to achieve success in this vital area.
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The deadline to file Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reports to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for calendar year 2023 releases is approaching quickly.
Chemical distributors face unique challenges in TRI reporting, making it easy to overreport or underreport annual releases. Both situations should be avoided. Overreporting can make your facility appear in the eyes of the EPA and your community to be a bigger polluter than it is. Underreporting or failure to report can result in substantial EPA penalties.
During this special May 1st online training session, Peter F. Downing, CHMM, President of Environment & Safety Solutions, will teach participants how to calculate releases accurately and document them for these annual EPA reports. Attendees will receive a workbook that includes a step-by-step guide on TRI reporting. Pete will walk participants through this workbook and will discuss common pitfalls chemical distributors face when reporting and how to avoid them. Participants will leave this training session with the tools needed to complete and file calendar year 2023 TRI reports accurately.
ACD is partnering with Strategic Partner, Environment & Safety Solutions, Inc. to offer this training.
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Do you want use charts to visually communicate business trends and information to your team and clients? Are you interested in building your skills for creating compelling visual representations of your data?
Attend this training if you want to:
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Join us to strengthen your business skills! Stephanie Hutcheson, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft Office Expert (MOS), who also holds the Modern Classroom Certified Trainer (MCCT) certification, will present this offering for ACD Members and Affiliates.
To ensure success, participants should have practical experience using Excel.
Member Price: $119
Non-member Price: $139
How do you search for chemical products and ingredients? Join Holly Myers and Paul Broome of Chemformation to explore different ways to search for chemicals online.
Thank you CellMark for sponsoring this webinar.
Do you work with masses of data? Do you need to manipulate it and create clear and concise reposrts?
Attend this training if you want to:
Key Take-Aways:
Join us to strengthen your business skills! Stephanie Hutcheson, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft Office Expert (MOS), who also holds the Modern Classroom Certified Trainer (MCCT) certification, will present this offering for ACD Members and Affiliates.
To ensure success, participants should have practical experience using Excel.
Member Price: $119
Non-member Price: $139
Moving business online increases the scale of both risk and opportunity for distributors. In the age of artificial intelligence, the heuristics that helped us identify fraud in the past have grown ineffective.
In this session with Sid Malladi, Trevor Messick, and David Fulham of Nuvo, you will learn how to onboard business customers digitally, protect yourself from fraud, and increase business velocity.
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Session 1: General Awareness and Function Specific Training
Session 2: Function Specific and Security Awareness Training
Course Description: All Shippers of hazardous materials are required to train all of their hazmat employees (as defined at 49 CFR 172.8). In this interactive training on the rules governing the transportation of hazardous materials, participants will receive general awareness, function-specific, and general security awareness training for shippers, as required in 49 CFR 172.700. Coupled with a facility's safety training, this program will meet the requirements for a 3-year certification of training.
Course Instructor: Peter F. Downing, CHMM, President, Environment and Safety Solutions, Inc.
Course Materials: All participants who attend and participate in both sessions of this training will receive a Certificate of Training along with all course materials. Participants are strongly encouraged to have access to a paper copy of 49 CFR Parts 171 through 180.
ACD is partnering with Strategic Partner, Environment & Safety Solutions, Inc. to offer this training.
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Registration for the Spring 2024 Responsible Distribution Workshops is now open!
ONLINE: Click here to register online.
HARD COPY: Click here to download a hard copy registration form.
Email completed forms to meetings@acd-chem.com.
As the world evolves, the chemical distribution industry faces growing responsibilities in due diligence exercises, responding to information requests, and protecting company operations from bad actors. ACD has assembled experts in key areas to discuss practical regulatory solutions, study best practices, analyze lessons learned, and review upcoming reporting obligations. Join us this March as we explore top-of-mind topics including PFAS, security, workplace safety enforcement, TSCA, and food safety.
Richard Puig of Newson Gale will discuss the causes of static electricity and hazards in flammable transfers. He will review the different levels of solutions and equipment that can be implemented to protect against a hazardous area static discharge, from using simple mechanical clamps to systems with visual indication and interlocks for process control. Examples of solutions in drumming and truck loading/unloading will be presented. Additionally, aspects of NFPA 77 will be addressed, including the requirement for bonding and grounding, recommendations for loading tank truck and rail cars, as well as guidance for handling flammable and combustibles for toe and drum filling.
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Thank you Brainerd Chemical Company, Inc. and Superior for sponsoring this webinar.
In the majority of U.S. states and Canada provinces, product certification to NSF/ANSI/CAN Standard 60 (Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals-Health Effects) is a regulatory requirement for chemicals used in the treatment of public drinking water supplies. Blake Stark, of NSF International, will provide a Standard 60 overview which is tailored for chemical distributors and will include information on the certification process for chemical repackagers/transporters as well as the process for private label certification of treatment chemicals. Answers to frequently asked questions will be shared, as well as a session for open Q & A.
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The industry is actively pursuing digital transformation and distributors are finding themselves being slowed down by the same core problem: organizing and digitizing product data.
Successful digital transformation starts with organizing the product data collected from principals, which is often trapped in PDFs, spreadsheets and SharePoint drives. Organizing and harmonizing this data unlocks distributors to pursue their larger digital transformation goals.
Learn about digital transformation trends and challenges specific to distribution and how you can enable your sales team to win more business, while empowering customers to discover your products online from all of your principals.
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Thank you Azelis Americas and IMCD US, LLC for sponsoring this webinar.
Every four years, chemical manufacturers and importers are required to provide EPA with information on the production and use of chemicals in U.S. commerce. The information gathering process is often not straightforward and missteps in reporting can invite enforcement and commercial liability. The 2024 CDR submission period will be from June 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024, during which manufacturers (including importers) must report if they meet certain volume thresholds at any single site for each calendar year from 2020 – 2023. CDR data is published and supports EPA’s information needs for prioritization, risk evaluation and risk management under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
In this webinar Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.’s Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, will present best practices to prepare for this reporting cycle. This webinar will offer decision making training on identification of relevant reporting requirements and exemptions for companies and chemical substances. The electronic data reporting system, EPA’s Central Data Exchange (CDX) system and its registration requirements will be reviewed, including role management.
Note: Active ACD membership required for registration approval.
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Thank you Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. for sponsoring this webinar.
In response to high demand, we've once again merged our Central and Southern Regional events! From February 26-28, 2024, participants will convene in Charleston, SC, to propel their professional development, build valuable connections, and cultivate their business pursuits. Attendees will engage with their local colleagues but also broaden their network by connecting with professionals from a different region. We look forward to welcoming everyone in Charleston, SC!
Do you want to become more efficient with formulas and functions in MS Excel? This may be the class for you. We explore advanced functions, work with named ranges, use database functions and resolve errors. This class is a terrific lead-in to the more advanced Data Analysis classes as well.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain practice using functions and formulas, creating range names and perform advanced database analysis taking advantage of Excel functionality. As a prerequisite, attendees should be familiar with MS Excel basics, such as creating formulas and using Excel Sum and Average functions.
Attend this training if you want to:
Join us to strengthen your business skills! Stephanie Hutcheson, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft Office Expert (MOS), who also holds the Modern Classroom Certified Trainer (MCCT) certification, will present this offering for ACD Members and Affiliates.
Member Price: $119
Non-member Price: $139
This webinar offers an in-depth look at the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for chemical classification and labeling across key regions worldwide. It will focus on the United States, the European Union, Asia-Pacific, and Latin American regions. In this session, Lucy Wang of CIRS will cover the unique aspects of GHS adoption in these areas, highlighting the latest regulatory changes and updates. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how GHS is applied globally, the variations in implementation across different regions, and the implications for international chemical compliance and trade.
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Thank you LBB Specialties for sponsoring this webinar.
The Power Grid is a framework that brings together core concepts for igniting growth and productivity as derived from some of the most powerful personal growth and business books in print: Atomic Habits, The Compound Effect, Getting Things Done, 10x is Easier Than 2x, Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business, and more. The Power Grid helps shine a spotlight on: Why so many companies get stuck debating game-changing moves instead of taking action; the blind spots that keep us in a trial-and-error cycle of slow growth; the phony excuses we use to play small while fighting customer problems instead of preventing them in the first place; and why some companies drive explosive sales growth while others are stuck in first gear. Most importantly, Brent Johnstone of ACTvantage will help give concrete tips and tricks to develop your 2024 “Pathway to Power” in which you play big and drive growth faster, more easily (less energy), and with maximum results. After understanding your own Power Grid, you will look at your 2024 goals and how you execute against them in a whole new light. Are your New Years Resolutions already leaving you drained? Let’s get you on that Pathway to Power.
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Newly updated for 2024! Hear from ACD's Senior Director of Membership, Jenni Jenkins, as she reviews the various membership resources and benefits available to ACD's members and Affiliates.
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The deadline for Waste Generators to submit biennial reports to the EPA is March 1 – are you prepared? Both EPA and the state agencies review and use these reports, for various reasons, including enforcement activities. Ensuring that the information provided to the Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF), then documenting that information along with how your waste was managed on the appropriate reporting forms is critical to ensuring that you are accurately tracking your waste (and associated liability) from cradle to grave.
Course Description:
This training will review the process of completing the biennial Waste Generators’ Report. It will include a review of the information required, the forms to be used, and obtaining information from the manifests, so that a company can properly complete its report for submission to the agencies. Hands-on activities, demonstrations, and an open forum for questions and feedback will make this an exceptionally valuable program for all chemical distributors, manufacturers, and Third-Party Logistics facilities that generate hazardous waste in their operations.
Course Instructor: Peter F. Downing, CHMM, President, Environment and Safety Solutions, Inc.
ACD is partnering with Strategic Partner, Environment & Safety Solutions, Inc. to offer this training.
Member rate: $149
Nonmember rate: $199
ACD is partnering with ACTvantage to offer an Inventory Manager Certification Program. The program provides a proven, practical approach to managing your inventory – equipping you with the tools and mindset necessary to assess your current inventory performance and processes, identify gaps, understand best practices, and ultimately implement them to align working capital with customer experience.
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The program will focus on FIVE competencies
For this 4-week certification program, we have partnered with ActVantage.
Instructors
Pradip Krishnadevarajan, Co-Founder, ActVantage
Pradip is passionate about using an approach that combines data and coaching to help companies drive profitable growth. He is recognized in the industry as a thought leader, with 15 plus years of experience assisting hundreds of companies directly.
Senthil Gunasekaran, Co-Founder, ActVantage
Senthil is passionate about driving profitable growth through analytics. An engineer at heart, he brings a quantitative approach to business challenges, leading to unbiased solutions to optimize value.
Member Price: $1,500
After your registration has been processed, prior to the first session, you will receive a Zoom meeting link from ACTvantage to join the training sessions.
Planning for and training employees for media inquiries is a critical component of Responsible Distribution Code VII: Emergency Response and Public Preparedness. Join Gerard Braud, Founder and CEO of SituationHub, as he explores creating effective crisis communication plans in your organization by understanding what each member of your team needs to know, understand, and the type of training they should receive.
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Thank you Allied Universal Corporation and Webb Chemical Service Corp. for sponsoring this webinar.
Please join the ACD policy team for our annual beginning-of-the year Legislative and Regulatory Outlook webinar. Entering this crucial election year, 2024 promises to bring more regulatory activity from the agencies and more oversight from Capitol Hill. Jennifer Gibson, Analisa Puzzanghero, and Nick Breslin of the ACD Regulatory Team will discuss the latest developments on the Superfund Tax, EPA, and OSHA regulations, the long-awaited OSHA Hazard Communication Standard updates, predictions for trade policy, and more. Doug Leigh and Brian Callahan of the Legislative Team will discuss what to expect from Congress on these and other issues, including updates on the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, for which authority lapsed and funding is set to expire on January 19. Be prepared for what 2024 has in store on the policy front by participating in this timely webinar.
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Thank you Brenntag and PVS Chemicals, Inc. for sponsoring this webinar.
ACD welcomes you to our 2024 kick-off town hall meeting. Led by President and CEO, Eric Byer, this meeting includes topics such as:
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Thank you LBB Specialties for sponsoring this webinar.
This webinar will provide a simple overview of the hazardous waste regulations under RCRA-Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and how they may impact your facility. Participants will learn how to classify waste as hazardous or non-hazardous, profile the waste for safe disposal, and identify the appropriate land disposal methods for each. While the topic will be mentioned briefly, a more in-depth online training entitled, "Completing the Biennial Waste Generators' Report" will be presented on January 25, 2024.
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Thank you R&S Compliance Group, LLC and Superior for sponsoring this webinar.
A Near Miss: An unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage- but had the potential to do so. Join ACD's 2023 Responsible Distribution Excellence Award winners, CITCO Water, to hear how they have successfully implemented their near miss program "See something, say something". Learn how they were able to achieve staff buy-in at all levels and use the program to improve their overall operations.
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Thank you Brenntag and Univar Solutions for sponsoring this webinar.
This webinar will increase your understanding about how to harmonize your product Safety Data Sheet and labeling content to meet the requirements of global markets. Shipping globally has many challenges, especially in emerging markets where there is a large need for products, but evolving regulations with varying levels of harmonization with the Globally Harmonized System. Join Harry Favre, of Environmental Resource Center, for a discussion on the major requirements for GHS compliant labels and SDSs, ways to stay alert to the evolving nature of product compliance in each country, and how to work with regulatory officials around the world.
Thank you Harcros Chemicals for sponsoring this webinar.
Storing incompatible chemicals together can inadvertently pose hazards, so it is important to always have your chemical storage records up to date. Not only can incorrectly stored chemicals cause a fire or explosion, but they can also result in significant health issues for your team and the wider community.
In this webinar, join Chemwatch Americas' Paul Benbow, Tom Hasse, and Augusta "Gusty" Brinley, as they discuss the following:
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Thank you Chemsolv, an IPG Company, LBB Specialties and Univar Solutions for sponsoring this webinar.
Purchasing and Inventory Management has become much more challenging for organizations involved in chemical distribution post 2020. Organizations have learned to "expect the unexpected" when it comes to sourcing, lead times, product allocation and customer behavior. Join Michael Parolini of OverDrive Solutions, Inc. as he discusses how to be better prepared with a strong foundation of best practices and inventory data organization, amidst complex and changing environments.
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Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023
Location: Univar Solutions - Morrisville, PA
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Join Noushin Shamsili, Shirin Swanson, and Farid Tahvildari of NUCO Logistics, Inc. for an informative webinar that provides valuable insights into the worldwide logistics sector and offers guidance on how to overcome its challenges while capitalizing on its opportunities. You will learn about the latest trends and issues affecting international trade, such as supply chain disruptions, trade regulations, sustainability, and digital transformation. You will also get practical tips and best practices for managing your logistics operations effectively and efficiently in a complex and dynamic environment. This session will feature insights and best practices from experts in the field, followed by a Q & A session.
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Thank you Barentz for sponsoring this webinar.
Amelia Island, FL
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability are becoming an expected part of strategic decision-making conversations for many companies and organizations. Accountability is key and as consumer expectations and reporting requirements have continued to evolve, environmental issues are increasingly requiring data to measure and evaluate progress. So, what does this mean for supply chains? And how can companies and organizations help ensure their sustainability strategy drives long-term value for their business and makes a positive impact on the planet?
In this session, Rachel Schwalbach and Becker Meylor of C.H. Robinson cover ESG and sustainability trends and best practices and discuss challenges and areas of opportunity for companies and organizations who are working to build more efficient and resilient supply chains.
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Thank you Barentz, Gulf Coast Chemical LLC and Harcros Chemicals for sponsoring this webinar.
Training Schedule
Session 1: General Awareness and Function Specific Training
Session 2: Function Specific and Security Awareness Training
Description: All Shippers of hazardous materials are required to train all of their hazmat employees (as defined at 49 CFR 172.8). In this interactive training on the rules governing the transportation of hazardous materials, participants will receive general awareness, function-specific, and general security awareness training for shippers, as required in 49 CFR 172.700. Coupled with a facility's safety training, this program will meet the requirements for a 3-year certification of training.
Course Instructor: Peter F. Downing, CHMM, President, Environment and Safety Solutions, Inc.
Course Materials: All participants who attend and participate in both sessions of this training will receive a Certificate of Training along with all course materials. Participants are strongly encouraged to have access to a paper copy of 49 CFR Parts 171 through 180.
NACD is partnering with Strategic Partner, Environment & Safety Solutions, Inc. to offer this training.
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Chemical plants and distributors are increasingly investing in tank telemetry to drive efficiency, profit, and increased safety. However, understanding the ROI, getting off the ground, or even optimizing an existing telemetry program can require sometimes unfamiliar expertise. In this session, Adam Meek of Anova will examine how to avoid the pitfalls, increase the safety of your operation, and maximize returns from your tank telemetry program.
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Thank you Chemisphere, an IPG Company and Riteks, Inc. for sponsoring this webinar.
This webinar focuses on segregation of chemical substances and products in warehouses and storage areas. Peter F. Downing of Environment and Safety Solutions, Inc. looks at the various regulations and standards governing segregation practices, including the Clean Air Act General Duty Clause. Having identified the regulations governing segregation, how to determine what can be stored together and what must be separated is also be examined.
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NACD is partnering with Strategic Partner, Environment & Safety Solutions, Inc. to offer this session.
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Since the turn of this century, there have been some rapid advances in computing and information technology that are starting to reshape the chemical distribution industry. These advances range from artificial intelligence to connected devices and from blockchain to robotics. Do these offer any opportunities for innovation and growth in our industry? Absolutely! In this webinar, Tinium's Nishant Dass covers some of the most fundamental and transformative technologies that are going to impact every single sector of the economy. After an overview, Nishant leads a discussion on the specific applications that can benefit the chemical distribution industry.
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Thank you CellMark USA, LLC and Barentz North America for sponsoring this webinar.
You know what Excel does, you even know basic formulas and can create a worksheet from scratch but you are frustrated with formatting and display issues. Welcome to the world of Excel!
NACD is excited to partner with Arena Computer Software and Management Training for introductory Microsoft Office Excel trainings. Trainer, Stephanie Hutcheson, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft Office Expert (MOS) and holds the Modern Classroom Certified Trainer (MCCT) certification will present these offering for NACD Members and Affiliates.
In this workshop explore basic and custom formatting, cell styles, themes and conditional formatting. You will use Excel to manage multiple worksheets and larger workbooks. Excel logical, date and time and text functions are also a focus in this short 3-hour session.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will have used advanced formatting, formulas and functions and have worked with larger workbooks in an efficient manner.
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Member Price: $119
Non-member Price: $139
Providence, RI
Join us for the fourth session of our Retirement Planning webinar series led by Capstone Partners’ Philip Roberts. During this session, you will learn the key risks faced during retirement and the expert will guide you on how to plan for them.
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Thank you CellMark USA, LLC for sponsoring this webinar.
Interested in learning how supporting Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) can help you conform to Responsible Distribution Code VI: Sustainability? This webinar will tell you all you need to know, including more about CEF’s work to build your future workforce and how to become a member of CEF’s Presidents Club.
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Thank you Allied Universal Corporation and E21 ERP for sponsoring this webinar.
You have dabbled in Excel. You have entered data in a worksheet, but do you really understand what is happening with the data? If you are struggling with the formatting of your worksheets and wondering how to create your own formulas and functions, you will benefit from the short 3-hour introduction to Excel.
NACD is excited to partner with Arena Computer Software and Management Training for introductory Microsoft Office Excel trainings. Trainer, Stephanie Hutcheson, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft Office Expert (MOS) and holds the Modern Classroom Certified Trainer (MCCT) certification will present these offering for NACD Members and Affiliates.
Participants that have taken this workshop appreciate knowing HOW Excel works so they can better utilize the features. This workshop offers Excel concepts necessary for data setup that allows efficient reporting.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to create and develop Excel worksheets, use and understand formula and function syntax and format and print an Excel report.
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Member Price: $119
Non-member Price: $139
The Woodlands, TX
ChemEdge is back! Join us in The Woodlands, Texas for training and education on the critical issues facing our industry. No other event can give you the tools to address the diverse, everyday needs of the chemical distribution supply chain. Learn more about our 2023 ChemEdge Conference and Trade Show at https://bit.ly/3Xrkm7e.
Join us for the second session of our Retirement Planning webinar series led by Capstone Partners’ Philip Roberts. During this session, you will learn the role of investments within the Retirement Income Style Framework. You will also learn the strategies for using investments in retirement.
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Thank you ChemCeed for sponsoring this webinar.
Do you work with masses of data? Do you need to manipulate it and create clear and concise reports?
NACD is excited to partner with Arena Computer Software and Management Training for introductory Microsoft Office Excel trainings. Trainer, Stephanie Hutcheson, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft Office Expert (MOS) and holds the Modern Classroom Certified Trainer (MCCT) certification will present these offering for NACD Members and Affiliates.
Using the Excel PivotTable feature will help you to gain a competitive edge by harnessing the power of big data. You can summarize, organize and report in a way that is meaningful by using the PivotTable features.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to create and perform advanced database analysis using Excel PivotTable features. As a prerequisite, attendees should be familiar with MS Excel basics, such as creating formulas and using Excel Sum and Average functions.
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Member Price: $119
Non-member Price: $139
Do you want to become more efficient with formulas and functions in MS Excel? Have you inherited workbooks and need to understand the functions that run the reports? This may be the class for you.
NACD is excited to partner with Arena Computer Software and Management Training for introductory Microsoft Office Excel trainings. Trainer, Stephanie Hutcheson, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft Office Expert (MOS) and holds the Modern Classroom Certified Trainer (MCCT) certification will present these offering for NACD Members and Affiliates.
We explore advanced functions, work with named ranges, use database functions and resolve errors. This class is a terrific lead-in to the more advanced Data Analysis classes as well.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain practice using functions and formulas, creating range names and perform advanced database analysis taking advantage of Excel functionality. As a prerequisite, attendees should be familiar with MS Excel basics, such as creating formulas and using Excel Sum and Average functions.
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Member Price: $119
Non-member Price: $139
In 2022, Congress passed the CHIPS and Science Act, which provides roughly $280 billion in new funding to boost domestic manufacturing of semiconductors in the United States. Part of this funding is meant for suppliers of the raw materials necessary to produce advanced semiconductors, including chemical distributors. On this webinar, the government procurement experts at McAllister and Quinn present about the opportunities for securing funding available to NACD members, along with considerations and requirements to apply for the funding.
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Join Alex Smith, Vice President, E21 ERP as he presents a case study on using Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) numbers from a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to drive operations and how it all relates to the Responsible Distribution Codes. This webinar pulls two product example CAS numbers with different risk levels and demonstrate how you can use the power of the CAS number to complete risk assessments, understand PPE requirements, regulations, transportation and how it will affect your companies Responsible Distribution program.
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Thank you TRInternational, Inc. and SMC Global, for sponsoring this webinar.
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HAZCOM) is based on the concept that employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to while working. This HAZCOM Standard, also known as the 'Worker Right to Know Standard (and Understand),' is designed to provide you with the information you need to work safely.
This HAZCOM training will take place in two parts:
In Part I (2 hours), we will discuss basic OSHA requirements for the storage and use of hazardous chemicals in the workplace and the modification of OSHA's HAZCOM Standard to conform with the United Nations (UN) Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) requirements. We will also review the elements of a Hazard Communication Standard. And finally, this Part will discuss additional regulatory labeling, including the US Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 Labeling System, and the Department of Transportation (DOT) Labeling System.
In Part II (2 hours), we will discuss the 16 Sections of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), basic chemical and toxicological terms and concepts required for employees, and the most effective training on HAZCOM for ensuring compliance with the standard.
NACD is partnering with Strategic Partner, National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP), to offer this training. This course satisfies the general training requirements of OSHA's Hazard Communication standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 and all participants will be issued 0.4 CEUs upon completion.
Member Price: $199
Non-member Price: $299
Have you thought about your succession plan? Capstone Partners' Philip Roberts invites you to join him for a four-part series on retirement planning. Throughout the series, Philip will walk you through your income style, investments, annuities, and risk management.
Are you looking for ways to reduce waste? In this webinar, Chrystal Beasley, Environmental Engineer with BeAspire Enviro Consulting, discusses methods to prevent, reduce, reuse, recycle, or recover waste. Develop an understanding of how to operate a recycling program, which provides opportunities for cost reduction, risk mitigation, and emission reduction, while ensuring all applicable federal, state, and local waste regulations are followed. Join us to understand a new way to minimize waste!
Thank you Houghton Chemical Corporation for sponsoring this webinar.
Emergencies can create a variety of hazards for workers in the impacted area. Preparing before an emergency incident plays a vital role in ensuring that employers and workers have the necessary equipment, know where to go, and know how to keep themselves safe when an emergency occurs.
In this course, we will provide information on preparing and training for emergencies and the hazards to be aware of when an emergency occurs. Additionally, this course will cover, in brief, NFPA Life Safety Code 101 and safe fire extinguisher use.
We explore advanced functions, work with named ranges, use database functions and resolve errors. This class is a terrific lead-in to the more advanced Data Analysis classes as well.
NACD is partnering with Strategic Partner, National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP), to offer this training. This course provides awareness-level training under OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.38 Emergency Actions Plans, 29 CFR 1910.39, Fire Prevention Plans, and the 1910 Subpart E Appendix; all participants will be issued 0.2 CEUs upon completion.
Member Price: $149
Non-member Price: $229
Let's face it—we would all like to save a little time! Is the way you search for chemical products and ingredients wasting precious time? In this webinar, Chemformation's Holly Myers and Paul Broome will share the secrets of how to expertly search for chemicals online. They will present strategies on how to find accurate data on chemical products and ingredients efficiently and effectively. Bring your questions and watch the experts troubleshoot your most pressing challenges when searching for products.
The NACD Government Affairs team will be leading a prep session discussing what to expect at our May Fly-In and how to make the most out of your visit.
Now that there are proposed regulations for the superfund chemical excise tax, tax attorney Douglas Charnas of McGlinchey Stafford and chemist Dr. Richard Engler of Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. will provide an update on the tax, share their thoughts on the proposed rule, and highlight any outstanding questions.
For well over a year, NACD has been seeking more clarity from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on implementation of the Superfund Chemical Excise Tax, which took effect July 1, 2022. NACD has met with the IRS twice, sent four detailed letters to the Agency, and initiated numerous contacts from Capitol Hill requesting additional guidance and penalty relief.
In late March, IRS issued long-awaited proposed Superfund tax regulations. The proposed rule addresses many of the questions NACD has raised. These included new and/or expanded definitions, with examples, for “sale”, “use”, “importer”, and “manufacturer”. The IRS has also requested input on the most appropriate ways to assign Chemical Abstract Service Registry Numbers or Harmonized Tariff Schedule Codes to products subject to the tax. Comments on the proposed rule are due May 30. NACD will be submitting comments.
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Thank you G.J. Chemical Co., Inc. for sponsoring this webinar.
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Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
We're sure you've heard the industry buzz: you need to go digital. Have you heard this and wondered what 'going digital' means? Or are you worried it will be expensive? Building organized, automated and digitized processes now will position you to hit the ground running with systems that will streamline and optimize daily work for decades. The more of your processes you can digitize, the more adaptable you’ll be to changing market conditions.
Manual methods, such as hand-writing orders and physically walking them to a lab, are tedious and time-consuming, wasting valuable labor hours. Automating everyday tasks allows you to maximize productivity while keeping operations lean.
Join us for a webinar, presented by Sean Doran and Eric Dompkowski, Datacor’s Customer Success Team. This session will discuss the many options for moving data collection and review from paper or a desktop computer to a mobile device such as a barcode scanner tablet, or mobile phone. Whether you want to simply count your inventory or have a customer sign for an order on your driver’s tablet, we’ll show you how to get started.
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Chemical hazards and toxic substances pose a wide range of health hazards (such as irritation, sensitization, and carcinogenicity) and physical hazards (such as flammability, corrosion, and explosibility). National Association of Safety Professional's Eric Gislason provides a cursory overview of the primary hazards associated with chemical hazards, and also discusses where to find additional information about hazards and methods to control exposure in the workplace. While not all hazards associated with every chemical and toxic substance are addressed, the webinar discusses where to find additional information about hazards and methods to control exposure in the workplace.
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Sustainability is more than an aspiration – it’s core to how we conduct business. Join a panel of experts from Univar Solutions to learn how to bring together ambitious goals, operational excellence, technology and collaboration to minimize environmental impact and improve sustainability. By leveraging a strong portfolio of sustainable products, services, practices and technologies to aid customers and consumers in meeting their sustainability goals, distributors demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and vision for a better world. Sustainability makes good business sense and aligns with core values of being serious about safety, a place where people matter, a company that’s valuable to others and does what they say.
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Jay Bhatia, CEO & Founder of Agilis Commerce, bring expertise on major trends digitalization of commerce in the chemical industry. Specifically,
Are you interested in getting your organization in front of NACD’s vast membership? Not sure where to start, or looking for a low-level investment to begin that journey? Join NACD’s Director of Communications, Aileen Smith, to gain an understanding of the many ways, free and paid, to increase your company’s brand awareness among NACD members and Affiliates. During this short webinar, Aileen will go over digital and print advertising and the vast opportunities available to represent your company as a thought leader through NACD content.
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A new era of Responsible Distribution is officially here! Join Caroline Brooks, NACD’s Director Responsible Distribution as she reviews the program and specification level changes, updated resources (including the enhance Verification Dashboard) and how to navigate planning your next verification.
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Thank you Azelis Americas and Chemisphere Corporation for sponsoring this webinar.
Join Mary Draves, former Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety for Dow, Inc in a candid and pragmatic discussion on practical application of sustainability programs, goals and concepts to benefit your business and how these will enhance opportunities for possible future growth. Draves will share her perspective on the current Environmental, Social and Governance landscape, what could we expect next, how you might approach topics from climate to culture, and the benefit to your business and customer needs. This session will provide the opportunity for a robust dialogue with members in an open question and answer portion.
Thank you NAGASE Specialty Materials NA LLC for sponsoring this webinar.
In this webinar, CEO of Intel Engine’s Sam Richter will discuss the convergence (or confusion) of “marketing suspects” and “sales prospects” and how the NACD Intel Engine bridges the gap between the two. The webinar will include best practices for email and LinkedIn outreach, plus a live demonstration of the NACD Chemical Industry Intel Engine and how to use it to find new sales opportunities, decision makers, and a whole lot more.
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NACD welcomes you to our 2023 kick-off town hall meeting. Led by President and CEO, Eric Byer, this meeting will include topics such as:
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Thank you Brainerd Chemical Company, Inc. and Superior Industrial Solutions, Inc. for sponsoring this webinar.
NACD is partnering with ActVantage to offer a Pricing Manager Certification Program. The program provides a proven, practical approach to managing your pricing – equipping you with the tools and mindset necessary to assess your current margin performance and processes, identify gaps, understand best practices, and ultimately implement them to align value creation (customer experience) with value capture (profitable growth).
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The program will focus on FIVE competencies
For this new certification program, we have partnered with ActVantage.
Instructors
Pradip Krishnadevarajan, Co-Founder, ActVantage
Pradip is passionate about using an approach that combines data and coaching to help companies drive profitable growth. He is recognized in the industry as a thought leader, with 15 plus years of experience assisting hundreds of companies directly.
Senthil Gunasekaran, Co-Founder, ActVantage
Senthil is passionate about driving profitable growth through analytics. An engineer at heart, he brings a quantitative approach to business challenges, leading to unbiased solutions to optimize value.
Member Price: $1,500
Non-member Price: $2,100
You know what Excel does, you even know basic formulas and can create a worksheet from scratch but you are frustrated with formatting and display issues. Welcome to the world of Excel!
Join Stephanie Hutcheson, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft Office Expert (MOS), and holds the Modern Classroom Certified Trainer (MCCT) certification, as she explores basic and custom formatting, cell styles, themes, and conditional formatting. You will use Excel to manage multiple worksheets and larger workbooks. Excel logical, date and time, and text functions are also focused on this short 3-hour session.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will have used advanced formatting, formulas and functions and have worked with larger workbooks in an efficient manner.
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NACD member price: $119
Non-member price: $139
Join the NACD policy team for our annual beginning-of-the year Legislative and Regulatory Outlook webinar. With the Biden Administration going into its third year and a brand-new Congress that has Republicans now in control of the House, 2023 promises to bring more regulatory activity from the agencies and more oversight from Capitol Hill. Jennifer Gibson, Analisa Puzzanghero, and Nick Breslin of the NACD Regulatory Team will discuss the latest developments on the Superfund Tax, EPA regulations, the long-awaited OSHA Hazard Communication Standard updates, predictions for trade policy, regulations, and more. Doug Leigh and Brian Callahan of the Legislative Team will discuss what to expect from Congress on these and other issues, including the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, which are set to expire in July. Be prepared for what 2023 has in store on the policy front by participating in this timely webinar.
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Thank you to Brenntag, Harcros, Inc., LBB Specialties, and Univar Solutions for sponsoring this webinar!
When you have an incident, public attention from the media and social media can come fast and furious. Splitting your attention between incident response and Code VII Responsible Distribution communications can be a huge challenge. It gets exponentially easier when you plan ahead, acquire the right tools, and train your team. n this webinar, Founder and CEO of SituationHub, Gerard Braud, shares five secrets to making your worse day far less painful.
In this program we will discuss:
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Thank you to E21 ERP for sponsoring this webinar!
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NACD is partnering with Strategic Partner, National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) to offer Hazard Communications training. This course satisfies the general training requirements of OSHA's Hazard Communication standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 and all participants will be issued 0.4 CEUs upon completion.
This HAZCOM training will take place in two parts:
In Part I (2 Hours), we will discuss basic OSHA requirements for the storage and use of hazardous chemicals in the workplace and the modification of OSHA's HAZCOM Standard to conform with the United Nations (UN) Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) requirements. We will also review the elements of a Hazard Communication Standard. And finally, this Part will discuss additional regulatory labeling, including the US Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 Labeling System, and the Department of Transportation (DOT) Labeling System.
In Part II (2 Hours), we will discuss the 16 Sections of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), basic chemical and toxicological terms and concepts required for employees, and the most effective training on HAZCOM for ensuring compliance with the standard.
Member Price: $199.00
Non-member Price: $299.00
Newly updated for 2022! Hear from NACD's Membership Director, Jenni Jenkins, as she reviews the various membership resources and benefits available to NACD's members and Affiliates.
Thank you to Barentz, Brenntag, CellMark Basic Materials, Harcros, Inc., LBB Specialties, and Univar Solutions for sponsoring this webinar!
Do you work with masses of data? Do you need to manipulate it and create clear and concise reports? Using the Excel PivotTable feature will help you to gain a competitive edge by harnessing the power of big data. You can summarize, organize and report in a way that is meaningful by using the PivotTable features.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to create and perform advanced database analysis using Excel PivotTable features. As a prerequisite, attendees should be familiar with MS Excel basics, such as creating formulas and using Excel Sum and Average functions.
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NACD member price: $119.00
Non-member price: $139.00
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 reinstated the Hazardous Substance Superfund Financing Tax Rate on Crude Oil and Petroleum Products, effective January 1, 2023. This is in addition to the reinstated Superfund chemical excise tax that took effect on July 1, 2022. Certain liquid taxable substances subject to the chemical excise tax may also be petroleum products. When a chemical product is both a taxable substance and a petroleum product, it is taxed as a petroleum product, with the taxes due when entered into the United States. This is likely to have an impact on NACD members and cause even more confusion.
Please join NACD for a webinar to be presented by tax attorney Douglas Charnas of McGlinchey Stafford PLLC and chemical regulatory experts Lynn Bergeson and Richard Engler, Ph.D. of Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. They will discuss the newly reinstated tax rate and how to determine its impact on your business.
Note: This webinar is for members only. Your registration will be pending until your membership status has been verified.
Do you want to become more efficient with formulas and functions in MS Excel? Have you inherited workbooks and need to understand the functions that run the reports? This may be the class for you. We explore advanced functions, work with named ranges, use database functions and resolve errors. This class is a terrific lead-in to the more advanced Data Analysis classes as well.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain practice using functions and formulas, creating range names and perform advanced database analysis taking advantage of Excel functionality. As a prerequisite, attendees should be familiar with MS Excel basics, such as creating formulas and using Excel Sum and Average functions.
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Member Price: $119.00
Non-member Price: $139.00
In this webinar, our panelists presents real-world case studies on cyber-attacks and cyber liability. They walk attendees through best-in-class risk management ideas and solutions to prevent cyber attacks from causing financial harm to your operations. Finally, they discuss the importance of the last line of defense against cyber attacks: risk transfer via insurance.
Glen Kedzie, Vice President, Energy & Environment Counsel of the American Trucking Associations, gives an overview of upcoming changes to national trucking regulations and in California. With issues such as Zero Emission Vehicle requirements, EPA heavy-duty truck emission regulations, greenhouse gas rules, SEC greenhouse gas reporting rule, and more, Glen Kedzie uses his expertise and decades of experience to analyze recent changes and what is likely to come.
Join Caroline Brooks, NACD's Director, Responsible Distribution to review newly updated resources now available to help your company navigate the changes coming with Responsible Distribution 2023.
Newly updated for 2022! Hear from NACD's Membership Director, Jenni Jenkins, as she reviews the various membership resources and benefits available to NACD's members and Affiliates.
Mark your calendars because the NACD Washington Fly-In is back! Join us on July 20-21, 2022, for the can't-miss advocacy event of the year. Each spring chemical distributors and their supply chain affiliates from around the country gather in Washington, D.C. to meet with their Members of Congress and regulators to educate and advocate for important policy goals. Meeting 'face-to-face' with those who craft and enforce our laws is the most effective way to get your message through to Capitol Hill and federal agencies.
The topic of sustainability is growing increasingly important in today’s business and consumer world. Interested parties have higher expectations of how chemical distributors and those responsible for chemicals through the supply chain are meeting sustainability challenges. EcoVadis has emerged as one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of sustainability ratings. Hear from Tina Chetty, Account Executive, ESG Solutions, provide an introduction to EcoVadis and how NACD Responsible Distribution’s new Sustainability Code fits into their frameworks. This session also review Corporate Social Responsibility and highlight some key examples of sustainability.
Thank you to SME Alcohol for sponsoring this webinar!
In today’s world, it’s no longer enough to be interesting. To succeed in sales, you must be interested. Join Sam Richter, CEO, Intel Engine to discover online search secrets to improve your prospecting, sales, and business plus learn about how the NACD Chemical Industry Intel Engine can put your sales efforts on rocket boosters!
Newly updated for 2022! Hear from NACD's Membership Director, Jenni Jenkins, as she reviews the various membership resources and benefits available to NACD's members and Affiliates.
The July 1, 2022, deadline to file Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reports to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for calendar year 2021 releases is approaching quickly. To prepare, please join NACD for a special online session to train chemical distributors on how to calculate and document releases and file accurate reports.
Chemical distributors face unique challenges in TRI reporting, making it easy to overreport or underreport annual releases. Both situations should be avoided. Overreporting can make your facility appear in the eyes of the EPA and your community to be a bigger polluter than it is. Underreporting or failure to report can result in substantial EPA penalties.
During this special online training session, Peter F. Downing, CHMM, President of Environment & Safety Solutions, will teach participants how to calculate releases accurately and document them for these annual EPA reports. Attendees will receive a workbook that includes a step-by-step guide on TRI reporting. Pete will walk participants through this workbook and will discuss common pitfalls chemical distributors face when reporting and how to avoid them. Participants will leave this training session with the tools needed to complete and file 2021 TRI reports accurately.
Join Peter F. Downing, CHMM, President, Environment & Safety Solutions, Inc. as he discusses the end-of-life cycle of a product, up to and including disposal as solid, hazardous, regulated, or universal wastes. Participants will gain a better understanding of when a product becomes a waste, and the best practices for managing wastes.
Thank you to Shrieve Chemical Company for sponsoring this webinar!
Did you miss the Spring Responsible Distribution Workshop and the sneak peek of what is coming beyond the 7th Cycle? Hear Caroline Brooks, NACD's Director Responsible Distribution, deliver this session again as a webinar. Be ahead of the curve and start preparing your program for the changes coming to Responsible Distribution in 2023.
What's your reason for cultivating a culture of safety at your company? Are you passionate about decreasing the occurrences of safety incidents? Did you know that you can save thousands on insurance expenses? Need better documentation of company policies? Make Responsible Distribution not just a requirement, but an ongoing practice of excellence at our Spring Responsible Distribution Workshop. Join us as we deep-dive into the codes and set up sustainable systems of excellence to employ throughout your operations. And, as a bonus, workshop attendees will get an exclusive first look at the future of the Responsible Distribution program!
Thank you to our Responsible Distribution Workshop sponsors: AIG/Axon, Barentz, BluePallet, Brenntag, Cellmark Basic Materials, Harcros Chemicals Inc., LeBaronBrown Specialties—AIC/Charkit, Riteks, TRInternational, and Univar Solutions!
Between EPA and OSHA, compliance fees are becoming frighteningly astronomical. Can your company afford to fall out of compliance? Don't let an ever-changing regulatory landscape put your company at risk. Join regulatory experts at our Spring Regulatory Workshop as they demonstrate how NACD's resources can help you stay ahead of the curve on hot-button regulatory issues.
Thank you to our Regulatory Workshop sponsor: Brainerd Chemical Company, Inc.!
Digitalization and e-commerce promise exponential opportunities and explosive growth, but it’s not without its pitfalls and potential missteps. From managing regulatory compliance to fraud detection, these challenges become exponentially larger when operating in the digital landscape. And with the speed of innovation, the environment continues to change dramatically from moment to moment. Join Caroline Brooks, NACD, as she speaks with Patrick Salome, Chief Product Officer - Blue Pallet. Randy Hampton, Managing Partner - Axon Underwriting Services to understand the challenges and solutions that exist for e-commerce.
Thank you to Riteks, Inc. for sponsoring this webinar!
Join NACD for our annual beginning-of-the-year Legislative and Regulatory Outlook webinar at 12:00 PM (ET) on Thursday, January 20, 2022. During this session, the NACD Legislative Affairs Team will discuss what actions to expect from Congress on issues such as the supply chain crisis. The Regulatory Affairs Team will then review top regulatory issues including agency enforcement activities and the status of OSHA’s updates to the Hazard Communication Standard. Finally, the team will discuss tools you can use and ways you can be involved to best protect your business.
Thank you to Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. for sponsoring this webinar!
The newly enacted Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“Infrastructure Act”) has revived and doubled the long-expired “Superfund” excise taxes on selected chemicals. Under the Infrastructure Act, beginning July 1, 2022, manufacturers, producers and importers will be responsible for an excise tax on a universe of 42 chemicals, or on substances made from them, which will be directed to the Hazardous Substance Superfund Trust Fund. Please join NACD on Tuesday, January 18 for an important webinar on these reinstated taxes during which experts from the law firm of Baker Botts will review the details of the taxes, discuss how they will be implemented, and answer your questions.
Thank you to TRInternational, Inc. for sponsoring this webinar!
NACD welcomes you to our 2022 kick-off town hall meeting. Our host for the meeting, President and CEO, Eric Byer, will run through a number of topics to help members and Affiliates prepare for their year and understand how to best utilize their NACD membership in 2022! This meeting will include topics such as:
Join in, plan to ask lots of questions, and learn about NACD's strategy for 2022.
Thank you to E21 ERP for sponsoring this webinar!
Join Senthil Gunasekaran, Co-founder & Managing Director, ActVantage to discuss how the pandemic ushered technology into many facets of the business, especially on sales. The customers have more options online than ever in terms of product availability and pricing. There are non-traditional digital competitors who use business marketplace to reach diverse customers. While the customers and competition evolved to the next stage, the sales team struggles to elevate their game. The effective transition of sales teams is going to be the deciding factor for revenue recovery. How do we enable sales teams to retain and grow customers in this unique environment? The answer lies in leveraging one of the most under-utilized assets: customer data. Based on cross-industry distribution research, we developed a two-step roadmap that would help chemical distributors drive profitable growth through actionable customer analytics and resulting growth playbooks.
Thank you to Chemical Interchange Company for sponsoring this webinar!
Its the season to start thinking about the “reporting season”. As this year winds down and we enter the dawn of a new one, we should begin preparing for our EPCRA reporting requirements. In this webinar, Pete Downing from Environment & Safety Solutions will review some of the annual reporting requirements to which chemical distributors are typically subject. The participant in this webinar will learn:
Thank you to ChemCeed LLC for sponsoring this webinar!
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET | Register here
Hear from NACD's Membership Director, Jenni Jenkins, as she reviews the various membership resources and benefits available to NACD's Members and Affiliates.
Please save the date to join us November 8-11 2021 for our 2021 NACD Annual Meeting at the Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura, Florida.
Exporting chemical products from the United States increasingly is challenging. Such exports are subject to regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the program is administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. TSCA Section 12(b) requires chemical exporters to notify EPA, in writing, if they are exporting, or intending to export, certain chemical substances or mixtures that are subject to certain TSCA rules or orders.
This webinar explores the TSCA export rules, and provides useful hands-on tips on how best
to comply with the law and stay below the radar. Specifically, we discussed:
The jurisdiction and scope of Section 12(b) export notification requirements
The process for preparing and submitting Section 12(b) export notices
Section 12(a) “Export Only” requirements
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Thank you to Greenchem Industries LLC for sponsoring this webinar!
Join special guest speakers from Univar Solutions, Brian Jurcak, Vice President, Product Marketing Management and Liam McCarroll, Sustainability Director, Global, for an engaging discussion on sustainability from a distribution perspective.
The key topics include:
Thank you to Astro Chemical, Inc. for sponsoring this webinar!
More information on the Northeast Region Meeting will become available as the meeting is developed.
The 2021 Northeast Region Meeting will be Sept. 27-29, 2021 at the AC Hotel Portland Downtown Waterfront in Portland, ME.
AC Hotel Portland Downtown Waterfront
158 Fore Street,
Portland, ME 04101
NACD Room Rates:
Rates Available from September 26 - September 29, 2021
Hotel Reservation Deadline: September 4, 2021
The hotel will begin accepting reservations within the next few weeks. Be sure to check back for details on reserving a room.
This webinar, presented by Peter Downing of Environment and Safety Solutions, Inc., will focus on the basic fire protection requirements to be considered by a facility. It will include information related to the various fire codes, applicable NFPA standards, and OSHA standards. By providing an overview of the basics of fire protection, this webinar will give participants a broad outlook on fire safety and set the stage for more in-depth discussions.
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Thank you to LeBaron Brown Specialties/AIC/Charkit for sponsoring this webinar!
NACD's ChemEdge 2021 Conference and Trade Show was held on August 10-13, in San Antonio, Texas.
ChemEdge is a conference and trade show tailored for the chemical distribution channel. It provides training and education on issues important to chemical distributors, manufacturers, warehouses and service support companies. Topics include a wide range of issues including:
NACD Members and Affiliates have a long history of supporting CEF in their mission to build the excitement and value of chemistry and STEM careers with K-8 students through accessible science programs and hands-on experiences. This webinar provides an update on the latest program changes and offerings and see how your company can get involved or continue supporting CEF.
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Thank you to Astro Chemical, Inc. for sponsoring this webinar!
NACD President and CEO Eric R. Byer conducted the first in a series of NACD Town Halls on the road at Karbach Brewing in Houston, TX. During this event, Eric discussed the major issues currently affecting the chemical distribution industry and the processes in place for NACD to contribute to your organization's success.
Thank you to Third Coast Terminals, Inc. for sponsoring this Town Hall event!
Talking to the media is like no conversation you will ever have. It is even harder when you are also in the middle of an unfolding situation or crisis. To complicate things further, eye-witnesses immediately begin to post live videos, recorded videos, photographs, and ugly posts the instant your situation becomes visible.
If you don’t speak and issue a statement, the information void is filled by rumors and speculation, which can hurt your revenue, reputation, and brand.
Wow! That sounds like a lethal combination.
How do you win?
Gerard Braud has been helping organizations on five continents prepare for interviews for more than 25 years. Based on the 15 years prior to that when he was a television reporter, he has devised proven techniques to help the organization prepare their statements on a clear sunny day. His training techniques also involve having key elements built into each statement. The final part of the training is to move at the speed of social media to finalize the statement and then get it out to the media, your employees, customers, community, and other stakeholders.
In this webinar, we’ll touch on the secrets you need to know in order to prepare before your event, as well as how to quickly deliver a perfect statement.
You’ll learn:
• The power of a preamble in your statement.
• The differences between making an ad-lib statement vs. using a script.
• Secrets to not falling into the speculation trap.
• Best practices for controlling how the final news report is edited.
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Thank you to Alexander Chemical, Carus Group Companies for sponsoring this webinar!
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) provided a 60-minutes webinar for National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) members on key current and emerging California state legislative and regulatory initiatives directly relevant to NACD member company operations. The webinar covered topics that included new legislative and regulatory initiatives, status updates on pertinent initiatives NACD is tracking, and proposed rules that could invite substantial operational change if issued in final, including the following:
- SB 312, the Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act
- California Cleaning Product Right to Know Act of 2017
- DTSC Safer Consumer Product Regulations
- OEHHA’s proposed rule to revise/reduce the “short form” warning under Prop 65
- DPR’s proposed rule increased, risk-based mill assessments on pesticide sales?
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Thank you to TRiiSO for sponsoring this webinar!
This dynamic panel discussion was centered around leadership in the Chemical Distribution Industry highlighting women business leaders. This discussion was moderated by Amelia Greene (Wego Chemical Group Inc) and featured current industry leaders, Amanda Bagley (Bedford Specialty Sales, Inc), Andi Nagle (Chem/Serv, Inc.), and Lynne Bukovic (Harcros Chemicals Inc.).
Thank you to Lintech International for sponsoring this webinar!
On this webinar, Rebecca Geier, Chief Marketing Officer of ChemVM Technologies, Inc. navigated the best practices of digital marketing for engineers and technical audiences. The B2B buying process that technical buyers – from engineers to chemical procurement leaders – use to search for information related to products and services has transformed over the last two decades. Buyers are now in control of when and where they search for information – now primarily online. Business and sales leaders must adjust mindsets and investment strategies to ensure they are found where and when their buyers are buying.
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Thank you to SMC Global for sponsoring this webinar!
The 2021 Central & Southern Region Meeting was held June 7-9, 2021, at the Hilton Milwaukee Center in Milwaukee, WI.
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With a new administration in Washington, including a recently nominated head of the U.S Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), big changes are likely coming for workplace safety regulations and enforcement. While OSHA kept a relatively low profile during the Trump Administration, the agency has been extremely active during the first weeks of the Biden Administration. OSHA has already issued serval new policies on COVID-19 worker safety and published a long-awaited proposed rule to update the Hazard Communication Standard. What other actions will OSHA take that will impact the chemical distribution industry? Will the agency resume efforts to update its Process Safety Management Standard, intensify efforts under its Chemical National Emphasis Program, and increase enforcement efforts, including a return to public shaming of companies that have been cited? Pete Downing, President of Environment & Safety Solutions, discussed these and other topics to help companies prepare.
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Thank you to Houghton Chemical Corporation for sponsoring this webinar!
Richard Puig, Regional Manager (Gulf Coast & Latin America) of Newson Gale discussed the causes of static electricity and hazards in flammable transfers. The webinar provided review of different levels of solutions and equipment that can be implemented to protect against a hazardous area static discharge, from using simple mechanical clamps to systems with visual indication and interlocks for process control.
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Thank you to Newson Gale - A HOERBIGER Safety Solutions Company for sponsoring this webinar!
In this virtual spring Responsible Distribution Workshop, participants had the opportunity to learn from veteran code coordinators and industry experts as they presented topics relevant to the unique challenges facing members in the 7th Cycle of Responsible Distribution
This workshop deep dives into the implications of state cannabis laws, cannabidiol (CBD), and industrial hemp on workplace safety. This workshop was presented by Attorney and Managing Partner at Caldwell Everson PLLC, Faye Caldwell. Faye is “a trusted advisor, sought after speaker and results driven litigator, devoting her practice to drug testing issues.” Faye provided expert knowledge on state cannabis laws for employers and provided each attendee with the tools they needed to develop an effective drug testing policy for their company and employees.
This webinar detailed critical information that participants should consider when using or personally handling IBCs. Specifically, participants:
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Thank you to The Rigid Intermediate Bulk Container Association of North America for sponsoring this webinar!
Hear from our NACD President and CEO, Eric R. Byer in our first virtual town hall of 2021. Eric discusses the major issues currently affecting the chemical distribution industry and the processes in place for NACD to contribute to the organization's success.
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NACD CEO & President Eric Byer hosts Commissioner Carl Bentzel of the Federal Maritime Commission for a highly engaging presentation and conversation with shipping industry subjects that include the shipping delays, customer service, rate increases, port issues, and more.
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Thank you to Nuco Logistics, Inc. for sponsoring this webinar!
Doug Leigh and Erin Getz discussed prospects for NACD priority legislation including trade and infrastructure in the 117th Congress as well as state-level legislation. Jennifer Gibson and Allison Tuszynski provided updates on top regulatory issues including the regulatory reform and enforcement climate in the new Biden Administration, the Section 301 China Tariffs, the EPA Risk Management Program, Toxic Substances Control Act developments, and more. Thank you for participating in this webinar.
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Thank you to ASW Global for sponsoring this webinar!
Each spring chemical distributors and their supply chain affiliates from around the country gather in Washington, D.C. to meet with their Members of Congress and regulators to educate and advocate for important policy goals. This year things were a little different, but it didn't change the fact that meeting 'face-to-face' with those who craft and enforce our laws is the most effective way to get your message through to Capitol Hill and federal agencies.
This year, on January 26, we had our first-ever NACD Trade Focused Virtual Fly-In! From discussing the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill to the renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences, we dived deep with high-ranking legislators and regulators from Capitol Hill to discuss all things trade!
Thank you to our sponsors: EchoSystem, Columbus Chemical, Greenchem Industries, Fluid Energy Group Ltd., Seeler Industries Inc., Tarr, LLC, Third Coast Terminals, Superior Oil, and LyondellBasell Industries.
On this webinar, you can learn how to navigate the Responsible Distribution dashboard as Mike Lang, NACD Vice President of Education, and Member Programs, shows you how to complete the various stages associated with your verification such as Company Overviews, Site Profiles, Specifications, Corrective Actions, and more!
Thursday, December 10, 2020 | 12 p.m. ET
NACD members and affiliates understand that safety is paramount in the workplace. That includes regularly scheduled safety meetings and a committee organizing those sessions. Learn how often those meetings should take place, who needs to attend, what are the issues that need to be addressed, and more. Join Jim Benning, the Responsible Distribution Mentor, who will share his decades of experience with you in a special free webinar.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 | 12 p.m. ET
Low-interest rates are causing booms in some areas and squeezing others. As we consider how this pertains to our personal financial planning, we need to identify the opportunities to take advantage of them. We also need to pinpoint the risks they create and find efficient ways to manage them. Specific topics we will discuss are mortgages, investments, and retirement income.
For those interested in participating in the Duke Virtual Women Leaders: Elevating Influence and Impact, please reach out to Mike Lang at mlang@acd-chem.com to discuss current pricing and dates available.
Presented by: Ashleigh Rosette
One of the most enduring findings in the study of gender in the workplace is the underrepresentation of women (and, by definition, the overrepresentation of men) in leader positions, especially at the top ranks of the organizational hierarchy. Hence, the purpose of this program is to critically examine the issues facing women who aspire to hold such positions and to better understand the strategies employed by those who have successfully navigated to top organizational roles. In a supportive environment, you will explore the latest research, discuss best practices, and reflect on how you can be a more effective leader when managing and navigating the corporate landscape.
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET
Hear from NACD's Membership Manager, Jenni Jenkins, as she reviews the various membership resources and benefits available to NACD's Members and Affiliates.
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | Noon - 12:30 p.m. ET
Join NACD for a webinar on the Small Business Administration’s Office of National Ombudsman, November 18 at Noon (ET). SBA’s Office of the National Ombudsman was created in 1996 to assist small business owners involved in disputes with the federal government. John Kelly, External Relations Manager at the Office of the National Ombudsman, will present on some of the ways they assist small businesses including resolving regulatory disputes with federal agencies, reducing unfair or excessive penalties or fines, and recovering payment for services performed by government contractors. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about this important free resource available to small businesses.
Presented by Tiffany M. Releford, Partner at Whiteford, Taylor, Preston
Thank you to our webinar sponsors, ChemGroup, Inc., Lintech International, Norman, Fox & Co., PVS Chemicals, Inc. - Distribution Group, Sea-Land Chemical Co., Webb Chemical Service Corp., and Whitaker Oil Company.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | Noon - 1:00 p.m. ET
Diversity and inclusion are important components of business operations. Continuing with this theme from the October webinar, Tiffany will discuss microaggression, everyday words with different meanings, different standards based on gender, and much more.
Attendees will gain:
Virtual Annual Meeting 2020
The NACD Annual Meeting is the highlight of the year for the chemical distribution industry. It’s a time where industry leaders, together with their customers and colleagues, learn from each other new ways to lead high performing companies, to improve sales organizations and better understand challenges facing all of us. These interactions are vital to staying current and energized. Each Annual Meeting program will includes the most qualified and knowledgeable subject-matter experts to ensure that you get the essential updates, fresh strategies and practical advice you need.
ONLINE: Click here to register online.
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HARD COPY: Click here* to download the hard copy registration form.
Fax completed forms to (703) 527-7747 or email it to meetings@naacd-chemcd.com.
View the Annual Meeting webpage for more details on this event.
For those interested in participating in the Duke Virtual Leading Business Strategy through Operational Excellence, please reach out to Mike Lang at mlang@acd-chem.com to discuss current pricing and dates available.
Taught by Duke MBA faculty, participants explore how to understand and analyze the operations of organizations and how to design effective operations strategies that align with strategic goals through simulation experiences, case studies and discussion.
For those interested in participating in the Duke Virtual Duke Management Program, please reach out to Mike Lang at mlang@acd-chem.com to discuss current pricing and dates available.
Designing and implementing effective management systems enables you to organize your work, distribute assignments across groups or individuals, coordinate interdependent tasks, and to continue to communicate with and motivate your team in a manner that improves performance. Understanding and drawing from key organizational principles will help this improvement become a reality.
At the conclusion of the program you’ll be able to:
Presented by Peter Downing, Environment & Safety Solutions
Thank you to our webinar series sponsor, Hawkins, Inc.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET
Hear from NACD's Membership Manager, Jenni Jenkins, as she reviews the various membership resources and benefits available to NACD's Members and Affiliates.
For those interested in participating in the Duke Virtual Leading Business Strategy through Operational Excellence, please reach out to Mike Lang at mlang@acd-chem.com to discuss current pricing and dates available.
Taught by Duke MBA faculty, participants explore how to understand and analyze the operations of organizations and how to design effective operations strategies that align with strategic goals through simulation experiences, case studies and discussion.
For those interested in participating in the Duke Virtual Communication for Leaders for the Digital Age, please reach out to Mike Lang at mlang@acd-chem.com to discuss current pricing and dates available.
Participants learn how to inform, persuade, and inspire internal and external customers, even in a virtual environment where strong, targeted communication is essential. Dorie Clark, former US Presidential Campaign Spokeswoman, teacher and coach (recognized as #1 Communication Coach in the World) will teach the secrets of effective virtual communication, answering tough questions and how to leverage social media to reinforce your executive presence.
At the conclusion of the program you’ll be able to:
For those interested in participating in the Duke Virtual Leading Business Strategy through Operational Excellence, please reach out to Mike Lang at mlang@acd-chem.com to discuss current pricing and dates available.
Taught by Duke MBA faculty, participants explore how to understand and analyze the operations of organizations and how to design effective operations strategies that align with strategic goals through simulation experiences, case studies and discussion.
Thank you to our corporate sponsors for helping to facilitate this web series!
Alex Goldfayn is the CEO of the Evangelist Marketing Institute, LLC., a revenue growth consultancy for clients who want to grow quickly. Alex’s average client grows by 15-20% in their first year of working with him.
Member-price: $59/webinar, $150/series
Non-Member price: $79/webinar, $199/series
Register for the full series here.
October 2020-March 2021
There is no crystal ball, but forecasting is the next best thing you can do to predict your business’s economic future.
NACD is offering a monthly interview-style presentation series to help your company plan during these unpredictable times. Join economist and forecasting expert Alex Chausovsky, Senior Business Advisor, ITR Economics, who will provide data and analysis on what to expect for the remainder of the year and Q1 2021. During this six-month series, Alex will cover industry trends, business to business activity, trade, inflation, interest rates and more. Using leading indicators, attendees will learn how to identify where they are in the business cycle and which inputs should guide their strategy to make the right decisions at the right time.
Speakers:
Alex Chausovsky, Senior Business Advisor, IRT Economics
Alex is an accomplished Speaker and the Director of Speaking Services at ITR Economics. He is a highly experienced market researcher and analyst with more than a decade of expertise in subjects that include macroeconomics, industrial manufacturing, automation, and advanced technology trends.
He has consulted and advised companies throughout the U.S., Europe, Brazil, China, and Japan for the last fifteen years and has been featured on NPR, the BBC, and in the Wall Street Journal.
Ian Heller, President & COO of Modern Distribution Management
Ian has been the President and COO of Modern Distribution Management since 2017. For more than 50 years, MDM has been a source of thought leadership, news and data for the wholesale distribution industry.
Previously, Ian served in executive roles in e-commerce and marketing at HD Supply - Construction and Industrial, Corporate Express, Newark Electronics, GE Capital Rail and Grainger. Ian was also the founder and Senior Partner at Real Results Marketing. Ian holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Member-price: $299/series
Associate-price: $349/series
Non-Member price: $399/series
Thursday, September 24, 2020 | Noon ET
Crises present an opportunity for a forced reset. As we have accepted and learned to adapt to COVID-19, now is the time to make decisions and move forward in these critical areas: revenue recovery, pricing decisions, capability building, significant investments, and talent development. The foremost thing is revenue recovery; however, in your race to revenue recovery, don’t lose sight of profitability. To help with your margin recovery and deliver a much-needed pricing reset, we have identified five rules for your success.
Thank you to our webinar sponsor, Superior!
Thursday, September 17, 2020 | Noon ET
Join NACD for a webinar on “Coronavirus Lessons Learned – Hand Sanitizer” on September 17, 2020 at Noon (ET). The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented demand for hand sanitizer ingredients and unforeseen challenges for chemical distributors. This webinar will present the perspectives of three different chemical distributors involved in hand sanitizer on how they reacted to the decisions and challenges presented by the coronavirus, including liability concerns, adjusting to staffing uncertainties, reacting to changing supply chains, getting involved in their local communities, and responding to frequently changing regulations. Following the presentations, there will be 10 minutes of Q&A.
Thank you to our webinar sponsor, Datacor, Inc.!
Thursday, September 10, 2020 | Noon ET
Join Dr. Senthil Gunasekaran and Pradip Krishnadevarajan, Ph.D. the co-founders and managing directors from ActVantage for these timely webinars in our current COVID-19 environment.
As distributors respond to COVID-19, they are noticing the limitations of traditional recessionary responses such as cost reduction and working capital preservation. This recessionary response may not be optimal due to the foundational constraint of this recession: social distancing. This factor affects face-to-face sales directly. Transitioning sales teams to work successfully in this new environment is key to revenue recovery.
Thank you to our webinar sponsor, Chemisphere Corp!
Tuesday September 8, 2020 | Noon ET
Join NACD for a webinar on “Grassroots Advocacy: Chemical ReACTions and Responsible Distribution Code VIII” on Tuesday September 8, 2020 at Noon (ET). In the webinar, NACD's Coordinator of Government Affairs, Erin Getz, will dive into how NACD members can comply with Responsible Distribution Code VIII, covering community outreach, through its various grassroots advocacy efforts, including our new app and grassroots advocacy website, Chemical ReACTions! Attendees will learn how to navigate Chemical ReACTions with its developer, Chris Brown, Chief Technological Officer at Constituent Voice.
Thank you to our webinar sponsor, Azelis!
ChemEdge 2020 and Responsible Distribution Summer Track
September 1-3, 2020 | Virtual Conference
ChemEdge is a conference and trade show tailored for the chemical distribution channel. It provides training and education on issues important to chemical distributors, manufacturers, warehouses and service support companies.
This meeting is composed of the educational sessions and exhibit opportunities that you know and love from ChemEdge and the Responsible Distribution Summer Track. All of the content covered during the virtual meeting will be available to attendees post-meeting through our virtual conference platform so that you can continue your education in your own time.
Exhibiting and Sponsorship opportunities available now!
View the ChemEdge webpage for more details on this event.
August 11-13, 2020
Join NACD for a Virtual Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Hot Topics Regulatory Workshop the week before ChemEdge. The workshop will be held in two-hour interactive online sessions August 11-13, 2020, and will be presented by regulatory experts from Bergeson & Campbell P.C., including Managing Partner Lynn Bergeson, Director of Chemistry Dr. Richard Engler, and Senior Regulatory Consultant Kathleen Roberts. The workshop will begin with a review of TSCA and cover current hot topics including Significant New Use Rules (SNURs), the high-priority chemical risk evaluations and industry fees, Chemical Data Reporting (CDR), and more. Participants will be able to ask questions of the presenters following each topic. At the end of the workshop, participants can join break-out rooms divided by topic to discuss what was learned and share their experiences.
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 | Noon ET
Join NACD and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for a webinar on NFPA Code 30 – Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Wednesday, July 29 at 12:00 PM (ET). NFPA Code 30 is incorporated by reference into the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) hazardous materials regulations and outlines how to safely store flammable and combustible liquids. Presenter Mike Marando, Senior Engineer, NFPA, will share how to navigate NFPA 30 for containers and tanks, how to establish Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQs) and sprinkler requirements, and how to approach emergency tank venting calculations and tank siting requirements. The webinar will also cover the most recent revisions to the 2021 edition of NFPA 30 and how to participate in the NFPA Standards Development process. Following the presentation, there will be 10 minutes of Q&A. A copy of the slides and a recording will be available to NACD members after the webinar.
Thursday, July 9, 2020 | Noon ET
Join NACD for a webinar on “Introducing the Food Chemicals Codex” on Thursday, July 9 at 12:00 PM presented by Steven Gendel, Senior Director for Food Science at USP. Practical and clear ingredient standards play an essential role in protecting the integrity and safety of the food supply. Therefore, it is important to understand what makes a standard useful and how to use food standards. This webinar will introduce the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), which is the leading independent international source of standards for all types of food-grade substances. It will provide insights on how FCC standards are developed and how they can be used to protect products, companies, and consumers. The webinar will be followed by 10 minutes of Q&A.
Thursday, June 25, 2020 | Noon ET
NACD has a variety of online resources available to assist candidates, members, and Affiliates as they develop and maintain their Responsible Distribution programs. This webinar will walk through the NACD website and show users how to locate these different online resources tools. In addition, there are a number of resources that have either been newly created or greatly enhanced for the 7th Cycle. There will also be a live Q&A with NACD's Responsible Distribution Team. If you have specific questions you would like addressed, feel free to submit them ahead of time to Caroline Brooks.
Friday, June 19, 2020 | Noon ET
Meet the Verifiers! NACD has partnered with three verifying organizations for the 7th Cycle: Compliance Resource Group, LLC, NSF International Strategic Registrations Ltd. and SafetyPro Resources, LLC. This webinar will walk through the process and expectations for working with your assigned verifier as you prepare for and conduct your next verification. We will discuss all of the pre-verification, on-site/day of verification, and post verification timeline steps. There will also be a live Q&A with representatives from each verifying organization. If you have specific questions you would like addressed, feel free to submit them ahead of time to Caroline Brooks.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | Noon ET
Join NACD for a pre-recorded webinar on “What to Expect From an EPA Inspection” on Tuesday, June 16 at Noon ET presented by Kathleen Roberts of Bergeson & Campbell PC. Under Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA) Section 11, an U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) TSCA inspection can occur at any time. While no one looks forward to receiving such a notice from EPA, knowing what to expect and how to prepare will make the entire process easier. This webinar will provide an overview of how an EPA audit occurs, what records EPA may ask for and what EPA is looking for in those records. It will also provide some recommendations on what companies can do now – before receiving the dreaded notice – to ensure the inspection goes well. There will not be any Q&A after the presentation, but the recording will be available after the broadcast.
Thursday, June 11, 2020 | Noon ET
Meet the Advisers! NACD Responsible Distribution® Advisers program is here to supplement our mentoring resources and provide in depth support for members and Affiliates during their Responsible Distribution implementation and continuous program improvement with qualified and NACD trained experts. Join us for an overview of the Adviser program, learn who the different Adviser companies are, and what their areas of expertise are to best help your company. There will also be a live Q&A. If you have specific questions you would like addressed, feel free to submit them ahead of time to Caroline Brooks.
Thursday, June 4, 2020 | Noon ET
Meet the mentor! NACD has a new mentor, Jim Benning, who's on board for the 7th Cycle of Responsible Distribution. Join us for an overview of the mentor program, learn who can access the program, and how/when to use it. There will also be a live Q&A with Jim. If you have specific questions you would like addressed, please submit them ahead of time to Caroline Brooks.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 | Noon ET
Please join NACD on Thursday, May 28 at Noon ET for the Cybersecurity Concerns in the Time of COVID-19 webinar. During this webinar, James Murphy from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will inform attendees of the current cybersecurity threats facing their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Murphy will also review the resources CISA has available to identify and combat cyberattacks and discuss risk mitigation techniques to prevent these disruptive incidents.
Thank you to our regulatory webinar sponsor, Harcros Chemicals.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 | Noon ET
As COVID-19 threatens our nations economy, independent contractors have been thrust into the spotlight of debate regarding benefits and classification. Russell Hollrah, lead partner at the contingent worker focused Hollrah LLC, will explain how the pandemic has resurfaced potentially dangerous proposals on independent contractor classifications and which states are using the pandemic to reevaluate employer-worker relationships. This webinar will help prepare your business to face these threats and maintain your current labor structure.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 | 2:00 PM ET
NACD Chairman Tom Corcoran and NACD President and CEO Eric R. Byer will host our second open-floor "town hall meeting," Wednesday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) to continue the conversation on what NACD is doing and producing to help our members and Affiliates cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. After a brief update from Tom and Eric, we will open the floor to hear from you regarding how COVID-19 is impacting your business, answer you questions regarding the pandemic and/or NACD’s counterefforts, and determine areas where we can continue supporting you.
Monday, May 18, 2020 | Noon ET
Please join NACD on Monday, May 18 at Noon ET for our, U.S. Petrochemical Dynamics Shift Amid Coronavirus and Crude Oil Crash webinar. The ICIS webinar will cover the effects of coronavirus pandemic on the macroeconomic picture; the state of the US petrochemical industry amid lower prices for crude oil; and the volatility surrounding isopropanol and industrial ethanol markets, both of which have seen unprecedented demand and price increases.
*This webinar is for NACD members and Affiliates ONLY. You will need you MyNACD credentials to access registration for this event.
Thursday, May 14, 2020 | Noon ET
Please join NACD on Thursday, May 14 at Noon ET for our, COVID-19: A Comprehensive and Safe Approach to Planning the Reopening of Workplaces webinar. This webinar provides a high-level overview of considerations and best practices as businesses prepare their offices for reopening. It will cover a wide range of elements including facilities, travel, organizational culture, and human resources policies that businesses should consider as they prepare to return to the “new normal" at their workplace.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 | Noon ET
Please join NACD on Wednesday, May 13 at Noon ET for a special 75-minute webinar, FDA & TTB Policies During COVID-19. Sara Beth Watson and Deborah Attwood from Steptoe & Johnson LLP will present on how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) have established policies to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased demand for hand sanitizer. Chemical distributors will learn how the new FDA & TTB guidance may impact their operations and have the opportunity to ask questions during 15 minutes of Q&A.
Thank you to our regulatory webinar sponsor, Harcros Chemicals.
Thursday, April 30, 2020 | Noon ET
Please join NACD on Thursday, April 30 at Noon ET for our, CARES Act - Business and Personal Implications webinar. The Cares Act provides access to money in a variety of ways to help businesses and individuals. On this webinar we will review the implications for how a business owners and non-business owners can understand and utilize this act to their benefit.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 | 12:00 PM (EDT)
Speaker: Pete Downing, Environment & Safety Solutions
Please join NACD and Pete Downing of Environment & Safety Solutions on Tuesday, April 21 at 12 noon ET for a webinar, “Regulatory Enforcement in the time of COVID-19.” Pete will discuss recent temporary regulatory relief actions taken by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other agencies, what these measures mean for your company, and how to prepare for an eventual return to normal regulatory requirements and inspections.
Thursday, April 16, 2020 | 12:00 PM (EDT)
Join NACD Thursday, April 16, at Noon ET for a webinar discussion with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce. CISA developed this guidance to help state, local, and industry partners in identifying the critical infrastructure sectors and workers needed to maintain essential services such as chemical distribution during the COVID-19 crisis. During the webinar, CISA COVID-19 Action Team Leader and Associate Director for Chemical Security Dave Wulf and Government and Industry Affairs Section Chief Jonathan Buckles will provide background on the Guidance, discuss how state, local, and industry partners are using it, and answer your questions about the document and CISA’s other COVID-19 response activities. If you have questions about the Essential Workers Guidance or other government COVID-19 response items, please send them in advance to NACD’s Jennifer Gibson at jgibson@acd-chem.com so she can make sure our presenters cover your issues during the session.
Friday, April 10, 2020 | 12:00 PM (EDT)
Join NACD April 10, at Noon ET for a call with Michael Shadiack, partner at Connell Foley and chair of the firm's Labor and Employment Law practice. This call will tackle new employer obligations under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act with regard to emergency paid sick leave and emergency paid medical leave. All U.S. companies with fewer than 500 employees are subject to the new guidance with certain exceptions for companies with fewer than 50.
Part Three: Completing your Specifications, Triumph or Tragedy?
Thursday, April 9, 2020 | 12:00 PM (EDT)
Speaker: Kelly McCabe, Vice-President, Operations; Ideal Chemical & Supply Company
Jump start your 7th Cycle Verification! Building off Part Two of our webinar series, Part Three takes a closer look at the “dos” and “don’ts” to complete specifications. What are the verifiers looking for? How can you create a professional final report?
Thursday, March 19, 2020 | 12:00-1:00 PM EDT
Join NACD for a webinar on “Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Reporting for Chemical Distributors”. Bergeson & Campbell regulatory expert Kathleen Roberts will present this webinar, Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 12:00 PM (EDT). The webinar will cover reporting required under the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program, Chemical Data Reporting (CDR), and Tier II reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA). Refresh your general EPA reporting knowledge and prepare for CDR reporting in 2020, which will be here before you know it. TRI reports are due July 1 and EPCRA Tier II reports are due March 1. The webinar will conclude with 10 minutes of Q&A.
Feb. 24 - 26, 2020
Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
1 Resort Drive
Savannah, GA 31421
Learn more on the Southern Region Events page.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Join NACD for our annual beginning-of-the year Legislative and Regulatory Outlook webinar at 12:00 PM (ET) on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Doug Leigh and Jack Detiveaux will discuss prospects for NACD priority legislation including Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards reauthorization, the DRIVE Safe Act, infrastructure, and state-level legislation. Jennifer Gibson and Allison Tuszynski will provide updates on top regulatory issues including the regulatory reform and enforcement climate, the Section 301 China Tariffs, DOT Hours of Service rule reform, the EPA Risk Management Program, Toxic Substances Control Act developments, and more. Be prepared for what 2020 has in store on the policy front by participating in this timely webinar.
December Duke Leadership Program
December 8-13, 2019
Registration Deadline: October 24, 2019
Program Description
The Duke Executive Education's Duke Leadership Program (DLP) presented by NACD is based on the principle that every leader has an individual style. The goal of the program is to help you systematize your intuitive leadership skills in an intense and supportive environment, learning to capitalize on your strengths while overcoming leadership challenges. Great leaders are continually learning. This program is ideal for anyone with current or anticipated leadership responsibilities, ranging from high-level executives and managers to people expecting to take on leadership roles, to those who are not in management positions but are expected to lead and influence others in the course of their work.
Learning Outcomes
Who Should Attend
Anyone with current or anticipated leadership responsibilities, and those who are not in management positions but are expected to lead and influence others in the course of their work.
Questions?
Contact Matt Glaser, Vice President, Education & Strategic Programs, at mglaser@acd-chem.com.
Annual Meeting 2019
November 11-14, 2019 | JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort | Marco Island, Florida
NACD’s Annual Meeting has long been one of the best resources to gain information, forge partnerships, find inspiration, and discuss economic trends shaping our industry. This is where we discuss how to leverage the team that keeps your business running along with the experienced professionals who make up our industry.
Our program is packed with incredible speakers who will illustrate through economic insights, leadership skills, political understanding, and industry knowledge just how you can bring more value to your business. Plus, there will be plenty of time to meet with industry partners and peers in a beautiful Marco Island, Florida, setting.
November Duke Business Negotiation Skills Program
November 3-6, 2019
Registration Deadline: September 20, 2019
Program Description & Learning Outcomes
Negotiation is the art and science of securing agreements between two or more interdependent parties. Effective negotiation—whether with partners, employers, managers, clients, or colleagues—is a foundational skill in management and leadership. This course will teach you how to use differences to gain a positional advantage, and it will help you to better understand how varying demographics can influence the negotiation process.
Differences Are Opportunities Rather than Obstacles
Although individuals aim to achieve the best possible outcome in any negotiation, differences with other parties may seem insurmountable. The most effective negotiators capitalize on strengths while understanding how to leverage the differing perspectives of those around the table. The Business Negotiation Skills program is designed to help you better understand how differences can be opportunities rather than obstacles in a negotiation, and teaches proven effective strategies that can help you attain a better outcome. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills by participating in live negotiations in a variety of diverse settings, integrating your personal experiences with key principles from exercises and course discussions.
Who Should Attend
Negotiation is required at all levels of an organization and in a variety of circumstances. This program will benefit professionals who lead and manage projects, processes, and teams, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
Questions?
Contact Matt Glaser, Vice President, Education & Strategic Programs, at mglaser@acd-chem.com
September Duke Management Program
September 9-11, 2019
Registration Deadline: July 27, 2019
Program Description
The Duke Management Program (DMP) translates the science of management into practical insights and actionable items. By using a diagnosis-and-treatment approach, you'll learn how to identify the causes and solutions to prevent team inefficiencies and underperformance. By working through different management scenarios you’ll learn to:
Learning Outcomes
Through experiential learning modules you will sharpen the skills necessary to become a valued manager. You will:
Who Should Attend
Anyone who leads teams or departments in which work is accomplished by guiding and supporting others. This program will benefit professionals who manage projects, processes, and teams. DMP is valuable to managers at varying levels of any organization.
Questions?
Contact Matt Glaser, Vice President, Education & Strategic Programs, at mglaser@acd-chem.com.
September 9-11, 2019
Annapolis Waterfront Hotel
80 Compromise St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
More information available here.
ChemEdge 2019
August 13-16, 2019 | Omni Louisville Hotel | Louisville, Kentucky
ChemEdge 2019 is here to lay the roadmap for your company for the rest of the year. Join us for educational sessions and the attractions of Louisville, KY, and discover the new way to steer your business toward success.
We are all looking for that innovative bit of information, the next wave of technology to help us build greater and greater success, and it’s all right here at the ChemEdge 2019 trade show and conference. Every year, we receive feedback that our exhibitors help you make connections to drive your business to greater successes. We improve by finding the best of curated goods and services at the only trade show developed specifically for those of us in the chemical distribution industry.
Chemical Security Summit
July 16-18, 2019 | Astor Crowne Plaza-New Orleans French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana
The Chemical Sector Security Summit serves as the signature chemical security event that brings together industry owners and operators, key government officials, first responders, and law enforcement to engage in face-to-face discussions and share the latest in chemical security best practices.
Networking opportunities will provide the opportunity to discuss CFATS security plans and inspections, share lessons-learned and expertise, and make valuable connections.
The Summit is designed for chemical and related industry professionals with expertise in:
June 10-12, 2019
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
3500 Midwest Rd.
Oak Brook, IL 60523
June Duke Leadership Program
June 2-7, 2019
Registration Deadline: April 18, 2019
Register Now
Program Description
The Duke Executive Education's Duke Leadership Program (DLP) presented by NACD is based on the principle that every leader has an individual style. The goal of the program is to help you systematize your intuitive leadership skills in an intense and supportive environment, learning to capitalize on your strengths while overcoming leadership challenges. Great leaders are continually learning. This program is ideal for anyone with current or anticipated leadership responsibilities, ranging from high-level executives and managers to people expecting to take on leadership roles, to those who are not in management positions but are expected to lead and influence others in the course of their work.
Learning Outcomes
Who Should Attend
Anyone with current or anticipated leadership responsibilities, and those who are not in management positions but are expected to lead and influence others in the course of their work.
Questions?
Contact Ashley Nasca, Coordinator, Education Programs, at anasca@acd-chem.com.
May Duke Business Negotiation Skills Program
May 14-17, 2019
Registration Deadline: March 30, 2019
Program Description & Learning Outcomes
Negotiation is the art and science of securing agreements between two or more interdependent parties. Effective negotiation—whether with partners, employers, managers, clients, or colleagues—is a foundational skill in management and leadership. This course will teach you how to use differences to gain a positional advantage, and it will help you to better understand how varying demographics can influence the negotiation process.
Differences Are Opportunities Rather than Obstacles
Although individuals aim to achieve the best possible outcome in any negotiation, differences with other parties may seem insurmountable. The most effective negotiators capitalize on strengths while understanding how to leverage the differing perspectives of those around the table. The Business Negotiation Skills program is designed to help you better understand how differences can be opportunities rather than obstacles in a negotiation, and teaches proven effective strategies that can help you attain a better outcome. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills by participating in live negotiations in a variety of diverse settings, integrating your personal experiences with key principles from exercises and course discussions.
Who Should Attend
Negotiation is required at all levels of an organization and in a variety of circumstances. This program will benefit professionals who lead and manage projects, processes, and teams, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
Questions?
Contact Ashley Nasca, Coordinator, Education Programs, at anasca@acd-chem.com.
May Duke Communication for Leaders Program
May 7-10, 2019
Registration Deadline: March 23, 2019
Program Description
Today’s multi-platform media environment creates unique issues whether you’re navigating a communications crisis or building your brand. When your audience is diverse—culturally, generationally, geographically, or philosophically—agility in messaging becomes even more important. Designed for professionals who seek to increase their influence, Communications for Leaders teaches disciplined communications strategies that can improve your performance in different contexts. Experience with social media is not required.
Over 3 days you’ll learn from a mixture of lecture, class discussion, and interactive exercises. You’ll have opportunities to practice and refine public speaking skills, manage Q&A, address the media, and work through a crisis situation, ensuring you gain practice in working with course concepts.
Learning Outcomes
Who Should Attend
Professionals who interface with the public or other stakeholders, tailor their message to their various audiences, or those at any level who want to command attention and increase their personal and professional presence.
Questions?
Contact Ashley Nasca, Coordinator, Education Programs, at anasca@acd-chem.com.
April/May Duke Management Program
April 28-May 1, 2019
Registration Deadline: March 14, 2019
Program Description
The Duke Management Program (DMP) translates the science of management into practical insights and actionable items. By using a diagnosis-and-treatment approach, you'll learn how to identify the causes and solutions to prevent team inefficiencies and underperformance. By working through different management scenarios you’ll learn to:
Learning Outcomes
Through experiential learning modules you will sharpen the skills necessary to become a valued manager. You will:
Who Should Attend
Anyone who leads teams or departments in which work is accomplished by guiding and supporting others. This program will benefit professionals who manage projects, processes, and teams. DMP is valuable to managers at varying levels of any organization.
Questions?
Contact Ashley Nasca, Coordinator, Education Programs, at anasca@acd-chem.com.
April 16-20, 2019
Grand Hyatt Kauai
1571 Poipu Rd
Koloa, HI 96756
2019 Winter Responsible Distribution Workshop
March 27-28, 2019
Doubletree Atlanta Airport
Atlanta, GA
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NACD Regulatory Workshop – Process Safety Management and Risk Management Planning
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 | 7:30 - 4:40 p.m. ET
Speaker(s):
Does your company use, store, manufacture, handle, or move any of the chemicals regulated under the Process Safety Management or Risk Management Planning Regulations? Or maybe you don’t know if these regulations apply to your operation, if this is the case, this one-day workshop is for you.
Peter Downing of Environment & Safety Solutions will present an in-depth, hands-on workshop focused on providing companies with a roadmap to compliance. Pete has worked with and for chemical manufacturers and distributors for over 30 years and has led multiple teams in the successful development and implementation of PSM and RMP programs.
NACD Regulatory Webinar – DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards –What You Need to Know and Latest Developments
Thursday, March 14, 2019 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET
Speaker(s):
Join NACD on Thursday, March 14 at 12:00 noon Eastern time for a webinar on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). During this webinar, Matt Fridley, Corporate Manager – Safety, Environmental, and Security for Brenntag North America and current Chairman of the Chemical Sector Coordinating Council, and Kelly Murray, Branch Chief for DHS Infrastructure Security Compliance, will provide an overview of CFATS requirements, review compliance resources, and discuss emerging issues. Ms. Murray will also conduct a demonstration of the CFATS Personnel Surety Program Application designed to help facilities comply with the requirement to verify that certain individuals do not have terrorist ties.
University of Innovative Distribution (UID) Program
March 10-13, 2019
Registration Deadline: February 18, 2019
About UID
Since 1994, the University of Innovative Distribution (UID) has been a renowned educational program focused on the unique needs of the wholesale-distribution industry. Known worldwide for excellence in education, UID is sponsored by NACD and other leading distribution trade associations, in cooperation with the Innovative Distribution Program at Purdue University. Working together, these groups take great pride in providing a superior learning experience.
Purdue Certificate in Innovative Distribution
At the conclusion of the program, all attendees will receive, via mail, an official Letter of Completion issued by the Purdue University awarding 30 hours (3 CEUs – Continuing Education Units) for satisfactory completion of this four-day UID program. These CEUs may be applied toward your Professional Certificate in Innovative Distribution. As an Innovative Distribution Professional, the Purdue University Certificate recognizes your achievements and commitment to continuing education. The certificate is awarded upon completion of 90 hours (9 CEUs) of approved course work. A minimum of 30 hours must be earned through UID course participation. Additional credits may be derived from courses taken independently or through your trade association.
Questions?
Contact Ashley Nasca, Coordinator, Education Programs, at anasca@acd-chem.com.
March Duke Leadership Program
March 3-8, 2019
Registration Deadline: January 17, 2019
Register Now
Program Description
The Duke Executive Education's Duke Leadership Program (DLP) presented by NACD is based on the principle that every leader has an individual style. The goal of the program is to help you systematize your intuitive leadership skills in an intense and supportive environment, learning to capitalize on your strengths while overcoming leadership challenges. Great leaders are continually learning. This program is ideal for anyone with current or anticipated leadership responsibilities, ranging from high-level executives and managers to people expecting to take on leadership roles, to those who are not in management positions but are expected to lead and influence others in the course of their work.
Learning Outcomes
Who Should Attend
Anyone with current or anticipated leadership responsibilities, and those who are not in management positions but are expected to lead and influence others in the course of their work.
Questions?
Contact Ashley Nasca, Coordinator, Education Programs, at anasca@acd-chem.com.
Feb. 26 - March 1, 2019
Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel
701 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
NACD Regulatory Webinar – Understanding EPA’s Risk Management Plan and OSHA’s Process Safety Management Standards
Thursday, January 31, 2019 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET
Speaker(s):
Why do the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Risk Management Plan (RMP) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Process Safety Management (PSM) standards drive corporate decision making? What is it about these regulations that makes companies decide not to store and distribute the regulated compounds? Find out during an NACD regulatory webinar on Thursday, January 31 at 12:00 p.m. ET when Pete Downing of Environment & Safety Solutions will provide an overview of these regulations and what makes them so ominous.
*This webinar is a precursor to the next in-person NACD Regulatory Workshop during which Pete will cover the RMP and PSM regulations in-depth. This workshop will take place on Tuesday, March 26 in Atlanta, GA, the day before the Spring Responsible Distribution Workshop.
NACD 2019 Regulatory and Legislative Outlook
Thursday, January 24, 2019 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET
Speaker(s): Jennifer Gibson, Allison Tuszynski, Layla Soberanis, and Doug Leigh of NACD
Register Now
Join NACD for our annual start-of-the year Regulatory and Legislative outlook webinar at 12:00 PM (ET) on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Jennifer Gibson and Allison Tuszynski will provide updates on top regulatory issues including the regulatory reform and enforcement climate, the Section 301 China Tariffs, upcoming EPA rules on the Risk Management Program and Hazardous Substance Spill program, Toxic Substances Control Act developments, and more. Layla Soberanis and Doug Leigh will discuss prospects for NACD priority legislation including Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards reauthorization, the Drive Safe Act, and infrastructure. Prepare for 2019's upcoming policy issues by participating in this timely webinar.
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will understand:
December Duke Leadership Program
December 9-14, 2018
New Registration Deadline: November 7, 2018
Registration is Closed
Program Description
The Duke Executive Education's Duke Leadership Program (DLP) presented by NACD is based on the principle that every leader has an individual style. The goal of the program is to help you systematize your intuitive leadership skills in an intense and supportive environment, learning to capitalize on your strengths while overcoming leadership challenges. Great leaders are continually learning. This program is ideal for anyone with current or anticipated leadership responsibilities, ranging from high-level executives and managers to people expecting to take on leadership roles, to those who are not in management positions but are expected to lead and influence others in the course of their work.
Learning Outcomes
Who Should Attend
Anyone with current or anticipated leadership responsibilities, and those who are not in management positions but are expected to lead and influence others in the course of their work.
Questions?
Contact Matt Glaser, Vice President, Education & Strategic Programs, at mglaser@acd-chem.com
