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Welcome to the 2025 Annual Meeting!

We are excited to gather for three impactful days where we will focus on educating, recognizing, and connecting. This year’s meeting will reflect our commitment to listening while simultaneously sharing a bold vision for our future!

Throughout the meeting, you are invited to immerse yourself in trainings, group sessions, and social gatherings. These are designed to inspire, equip and celebrate each of you. Together, let’s explore new possibilities that will strengthen our network for the years ahead.

We can’t wait to see you all in Bromont!

Bienvenue à l’AGM 2025 !

Nous sommes ravis de pouvoir tous vous rassembler pour trois journées importantes axées sur la formation, la reconnaissance et la création de liens au sein de notre réseau. La réunion de cette année reflète particulièrement notre engagement à écouter et à partager notre vision audacieuse et notre avenir commun.

Au cours de ces journées, nous vous invitons à participer pleinement aux sessions d’information, aux formations et aux rencontres sociales, conçues pour inspirer, équiper et célébrer chacun d’entre vous. Ensemble, explorons de nouvelles possibilités et renforçons notre puissance collective pour les années à venir.

Nous avons très hâte de vous accueillir à Bromont !

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7:30am EST

Breakfast (Buffet)

Wednesday February 12, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am EST

Dinning Room / Salle à manger

Wednesday February 12, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am EST
Dinning Room / Salle à manger

Break

9:00am EST

How to best invest your local marketing dollars

Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST

Sutton 80

This interactive workshop is designed to give participants actionable items for the 2025 season. Specific to each territory type, we start with a budget and conclude with specified tactics.

Speakers

Marc Gagnier

Marketing Director | Directeur Marketing, Postech/Vistech

Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST
Sutton 80

English / Anglais

9:00am EST

How to use A.I for your business

Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST

Durham 21

You've heard that Artificial Intelligence will change the future-but the truth is, it's already here, and it's time to make it work for your business. Explore how AI can enhance your operations, boost efficiency, and unlock new opportunities today.

Speakers

Jennifer Johnson

Postech Grey-Bruce

Jesse Wiesner

Business Dev. & Marketing Assistant | Assistant au développement commercial et marketing, Postech/Vistech

Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST
Durham 21

English / Anglais

9:00am EST

Économiste

Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST

Canton 36

Comme demandé pour une deuxième fois, Jovanka est économiste spécialisée en analyse de données et en macroéconomie à la BDC. Rejoignez-la alors qu'elle nous présente ses prévisions éclairées sur l'économie à prévoir pour 2025.

Speakers

Jovanka Charbonneau

Business Development Bank of Canada/Banque de développement du Canada

Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST
Canton 36

Français / French

9:00am EST

Projet Commercial

Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST

New Eng AEB 42

Bien que les projets commerciaux puissent être très attrayants (un site, plusieurs pieux), ils peuvent aussi mettre votre organisation à rude épreuve. Découvrez ce qu’il faut prévoir et ce qu’il faut éviter lorsque vous entreprenez ces grands projets grâce aux conseils d’un expert en la matière.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EST
New Eng AEB 42

Français / French

9:00am EST

Commercial Projects : What you need to know

Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EST

Yamaska 40

While commercial projects can be very appealing (one site, many piles), they can also be very taxing on your organization. Learn what is needed and what to avoid when tackling these larger projects from a guy who knows his stuff.

Speakers

Steve Petrovich

Postech British Columbia

Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EST
Yamaska 40

English / Anglais

9:45am EST

Break

Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:45am - 10:00am EST

Canton 36

Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:45am - 10:00am EST
Canton 36

Break

10:00am EST

2025 products: what's new and what you need!

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EST

Yamaska 40

Join the engineering team to review our new products and take a closer look at new information regarding our most popular products, including. the P278 making it's comeback.

Speakers

Louis Bastin

Project manager in civil engineering | Chargé de projets en génie civil, Postech/Vistech

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Yamaska 40

English / Anglais

10:00am EST

Business 1.0 -2.0

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EST

Chasse à l'Ours 24

This is your chance to do a deep dive on the key ingredients that successful dealers have implemented to double or triple their volume.

Speakers

Frédérik Chenard

Co-President Operations, Finance, and Administration | Co-président - Opérations, finances et administration, Postech/Vistech

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Chasse à l'Ours 24

English / Anglais

10:00am EST

Getting the most of your shipping!

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EST

Canton 36

Find out how to maximize your shipping cost and quick tips and trick when it comes to one of your biggest expense : transportation! Learn what the pro's don't want you to know!

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Canton 36

English / Anglais

10:00am EST

Make the most of your tools

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EST

Knotton 54

Explore the latest tools and equipment designed to boost efficiency and precision. This session highlights must-have gear, practical uses, and tips to get the most from these resources. This session is perfect for streamlining filed operations as well as exchange between dealers so that we can learn from each other.

Speakers

Jamie Krock

Postech Alberta & British Columbia

Grant West

Postech Hamilton

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Knotton 54

English / Anglais

10:00am EST

Economiste

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EST

New Eng AEB 42

As requested for a second time, Jovanka is an economist specialized in data analytics and macroeconomics at the BDC. Join her has she takes us through her very well-informed predictions for the economy we can expect in 2025.

Speakers

Jovanka Charbonneau

Business Development Bank of Canada/Banque de développement du Canada

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EST
New Eng AEB 42

Français / French

10:00am EST

How to best invest your local marketing dollars

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EST

Sutton 80

Cet atelier interactif est conçu pour fournir aux participants des actions concrètes pour la saison 2025. Adapté à chaque type de territoire, nous commencerons par un budget et conclurons avec des tactiques précises.

Speakers

Marc Gagnier

Marketing Director | Directeur Marketing, Postech/Vistech

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Sutton 80

Français / French

10:00am EST

Lecture de plan

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EST

Durham 21

Soyons honnêtes, certains plans résidentiels sont faciles à comprendre, tandis que d'autres le sont moins. Rejoignez Saad alors qu'il examine des exemples de plans complexes et vous donne des recommandations pour les comprendre sans perdre de temps ni d'énergie.

Speakers

Saad Qoq

Technical Sales Director | Directeur des ventes techniques, Postech/Vistech

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Durham 21

Français / French

10:45am EST

Break (Atrium)

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am EST

Canton 36

Wednesday February 12, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am EST
Canton 36

Break

11:00am EST

Business 1.0 -2.0

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EST

Chasse à l'Ours 24

This is your chance to do a deep dive on the key ingredients that successful dealers have implemented to double or triple their volume.

Speakers

Frédérik Chenard

Co-President Operations, Finance, and Administration | Co-président - Opérations, finances et administration, Postech/Vistech

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Chasse à l'Ours 24

English / Anglais

11:00am EST

Commercial Projects : What you need to know

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EST

Yamaska 40

Speakers

Steve Petrovich

Postech British Columbia

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Yamaska 40

English / Anglais

11:00am EST

How to best invest your local marketing dollars

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EST

Sutton 80

This interactive workshop is designed to give participants actionable items for the 2025 season. Specific to each territory type, we start with a budget and conclude with specified tactics.

Speakers

Marc Gagnier

Marketing Director | Directeur Marketing, Postech/Vistech

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Sutton 80

English / Anglais

11:00am EST

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EST

New Eng AEB 42

The evolution of human resources over the last decade has but nothing short of breathtaking. Join our very own Cindy as goes through the 'new rules' of HR for small businesses like your own.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EST
New Eng AEB 42

English / Anglais

11:00am EST

Steel 101

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EST

Canton 36

Ask all the questions you've ever wanted to know about the steel industry to real pros! Join one of our steel supplier for an in dept look at "How it's made".

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Canton 36

English / Anglais

11:00am EST

Communauté

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EST

Durham 21

Ce n'est un secret pour personne : les consommateurs préfèrent encourager et collaborer avec des fournisseurs locaux. Lorsqu'il s'agit d'engagement communautaire, les options sont nombreuses, et choisir la bonne peut être difficile. David Hirtle et Leanne Sjodin partageront le plan qu'ils ont suivi dans leurs territoires. Nous examinerons également les meilleures pratiques pour communiquer votre engagement communautaire sur les réseaux sociaux.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Durham 21

Français / French

11:00am EST

Meilleure pratique

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EST

Knotton 54

Rejoignez les experts en réseautage Kevin Musgrove et Todd Krueger pour Vente 101, une séance de base sur la maîtrise des essentiels de la vente. Cette session est idéale pour les débutants ainsi que pour ceux qui souhaitent perfectionner leurs compétences. Les sujets abordés incluent des techniques éprouvées et des conseils d'initiés de la part de deux de nos meilleurs vendeurs.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Knotton 54

Français / French

11:45am EST

Lunch

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm EST

Dinning Room / Salle à manger

Lunch will be in the dinning room

Wednesday February 12, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm EST
Dinning Room / Salle à manger

Break

1:00pm EST

Community

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST

Durham 21

It is no secret that consumers prefer to encourage and work with local suppliers. When it comes to community involvement, there are many options and choosing one of them in hard to do. David Hirtle & Leanne Sjodin will share the plan they followed in their territories. We will also look at best practices for communicating community involvement on social media.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Durham 21

English / Anglais

1:00pm EST

Customer inquiries : Best practices for success

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST

Knotton 54

Join network experts Kevin Musgrove and Todd Krueger for Sales 101, a foundational session on mastering sales essentials. This session is great for both beginners and those looking to sharpen their skills. Topics covered include proven techniques and insider tips from two of our top sales people.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Knotton 54

English / Anglais

1:00pm EST

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST

New Eng AEB 42

The evolution of human resources over the last decade has but nothing short of breathtaking. Join our very own Cindy as goes through the 'new rules' of HR for small businesses like your own.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
New Eng AEB 42

English / Anglais

1:00pm EST

Acier 101

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST

Canton 36

Posez toutes les questions que vous avez toujours voulu poser sur l'industrie de l'acier à de vrais professionnels ! Rejoignez l'un de nos fournisseurs d'acier pour un aperçu approfondi de « Comment c'est fabriqué ».

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Canton 36

Français / French

1:00pm EST

Comment faire passer votre entreprise de 1.0 à 2.0

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST

Chasse à l'Ours 24

C'est votre chance d'approfondir les ingrédients clés que les concessionnaires performants ont mis en place pour doubler ou tripler leur volume.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Chasse à l'Ours 24

Français / French

1:00pm EST

How to best invest your local marketing dollars

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST

Sutton 80

Speakers

Marc Gagnier

Marketing Director | Directeur Marketing, Postech/Vistech

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Sutton 80

Français / French

1:00pm EST

Quoi 9 Ing

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST

Yamaska 40

Rejoignez l’équipe d’ingénierie pour passer en revue nos nouveaux produits et examiner de plus près les dernières informations concernant nos produits les plus populaires, y compris le retour tant attendu du P278.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Yamaska 40

Français / French

1:00pm EST

Customer inquiries : Best practices for success

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm EST

Knotton 54

Speakers

Todd Krueger

Postech Burlington

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Knotton 54

English / Anglais

1:45pm EST

Break (Atrium)

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:45pm - 2:00pm EST

Canton 36

Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:45pm - 2:00pm EST
Canton 36

Break

2:00pm EST

How to best invest your local marketing dollars

Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST

Sutton 80

This interactive workshop is designed to give participants actionable items for the 2025 season. Specific to each territory type, we start with a budget and conclude with specified tactics.

Speakers

Marc Gagnier

Marketing Director | Directeur Marketing, Postech/Vistech

Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Sutton 80

English / Anglais

2:00pm EST

Placing orders

Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST

New Eng AEB 42

Nobody wants to ship orders correctly more than our very own CSR Agents. Join Katrine as she gives you tips to make you sure you get exactly what you order and in the time frame you require.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
New Eng AEB 42

English / Anglais

2:00pm EST

Reading plans

Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST

Yamaska 40

Let's face it, some residential plans are easy to understand while others are not. Join Saad as he looks at examples of harder-to understand plans and gives you recommendations on how to make sens of them without wasting time and energy.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Yamaska 40

English / Anglais

2:00pm EST

Scalling Business

Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST

Chasse à l'Ours 24

Join Dan Smith, master dealer in the Maritimes, and Corey as they discuss the critical steps to take for your dealership to grow and the things to keep top-of-mind- when that growth sets in.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Chasse à l'Ours 24

English / Anglais

2:00pm EST

Tools

Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST

Knotton 54

Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Knotton 54

English / Anglais

2:00pm EST

Comment utiliser l'I.A. pour votre entreprise

Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST

Durham 21

Vous avez entendu dire que l'intelligence artificielle allait changer le futur — mais la vérité, c'est qu'elle est déjà là, et il est temps de l'exploiter pour votre entreprise. Découvrez comment l'IA peut améliorer vos opérations, accroître votre efficacité et ouvrir de nouvelles opportunités dès aujourd'hui.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Durham 21

Français / French

2:00pm EST

Corbec

Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST

Canton 36

Rejoignez-nous avec un expert en galvanisation qui vous offrira une formation express sur les essentiels de la galvanisation. Découvrez le processus, les avantages et les meilleures pratiques pour améliorer la durabilité et la performance de vos produits.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Canton 36

Français / French

2:45pm EST

Break (Atrium)

Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:45pm - 3:00pm EST

Canton 36

Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:45pm - 3:00pm EST
Canton 36

Break

3:00pm EST

Community

Wednesday February 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST

Durham 21

Wednesday February 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Durham 21

English / Anglais

3:00pm EST

Corbec

Wednesday February 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST

Canton 36

Join us and a galvanization expert who will share a crash course on the essentials of galvanization. Learn about the process, benefits, and best practices that can enhance product durability and performance.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Canton 36

English / Anglais

3:00pm EST

Customer inquiries : Best practices for success

Wednesday February 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST

Knotton 54

Wednesday February 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Knotton 54

English / Anglais

3:00pm EST

Scalling Business

Wednesday February 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST

Chasse à l'Ours 24

Join Dan Smith, master dealer in the Maritimes, and Corey as they discuss the critical steps to take for your dealership to grow and the things to keep top-of-mind- when that growth sets in.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Chasse à l'Ours 24

English / Anglais

3:00pm EST

Commandes

Wednesday February 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST

Yamaska 40

Personne ne tient plus à expédier correctement vos commandes que nos propres agents du service client. Rejoignez Katrine qui vous donnera des conseils pour vous assurer de recevoir exactement ce que vous avez commandé, et dans les délais requis.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Yamaska 40

Français / French

3:00pm EST

How to best invest your local marketing dollars

Wednesday February 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST

Sutton 80

Speakers

Marc Gagnier

Marketing Director | Directeur Marketing, Postech/Vistech

Wednesday February 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Sutton 80

Français / French

3:00pm EST

Wednesday February 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST

New Eng AEB 42

L'évolution des ressources humaines au cours de la dernière décennie a été tout simplement stupéfiante. Rejoignez notre collègue Cindy alors qu'elle explore les « nouvelles règles » des RH pour les petites entreprises comme la vôtre.

Wednesday February 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
New Eng AEB 42

Français / French