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ACD’s Leadership Institute builds on the success of the Emerging Leaders program with an expanded suite of offerings. Now featuring three targeted programs—the Aspiring Leaders Program, Emerging Leaders Program, and Executive Leaders Program—the Leadership Institute is tailored to support professionals at every stage of their career and distribution experience. These programs focus on nurturing leaders who are dedicated to advancing both the chemical distribution industry and their own professional growth.

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November 21, 2024

Building a Stronger Future: A Look Back at the 2024 ACD Annual Meeting

Last week marked a truly special moment for our Alliance as we took part in our 2024 Annual Meeting in the stunning La Quinta, California. This year, as we gathered with 667 of our members, industry leaders, and innovators, we celebrated not only a milestone year but also the one-year anniversary of our rebranding as the Alliance for Chemical Distribution. Under the theme “Connecting the Experts Our World Depends On,” we explored how ACD continues to empower excellence in our field, setting new standards in performance and deepening our industry’s impact across North America.

November 14, 2024

ACD Calls on Congress to End GSP's Lengthy Hiatus

The next few months present the perfect opportunity for the revival of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) trade program – and ACD is urging Congress to finally get the decision over the line.

Since the GSP program expired on December 31, 2020, some of the world’s poorest countries have been unable to benefit from advantaged tariff rates and access to the American market. GSP was first introduced in the Trade Act of 1974 and is the largest – and oldest – U.S. trade preference program.

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November 19, 2024

Alliance for Chemical Distribution and Responsible Distribution Canada Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Uphold Highest Safety, Sustainability Standards

November 18, 2024

ACD Announces 2024 Graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program

November 15, 2024

ACD Announces 2025 Board of Directors, Welcomes Megan Gluth, Esq., as First Female Chair of the Board

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