The NTPDA Bulletin Deadline!

The March Edition of The NTPDA Bulletin is fast approaching and we urge you to send in your member news, images and ads. (photo is the cover of the March Edition)  The deadline is February 19 and for those of you who have never advertised in The Bulletin know that it is a great way to put your products/services in front of our members. You may have heard that print advertising is dead.  That is not true especially if the print publication has a focus on a specific audience. The Bulletin is just that. The magazine goes to every NTPDA Member and its the perfect place for your company to connect with business professionals who may be looking for what you offer. In addition each issue of The Bulletin is reproduced online and you can see them here. 

In addition this issue will have photos from our time in New Orleans, some audio interviews with members in our Member News, a timely bit of financial advice from Craig Schafer, a tease about our Summer Meeting that will take place in Norfolk, VA, NTPDA Scholarship information and much more.

The March Edition of The Bulletin deadline is February 19 and here is a look at the cost and sizes of the ads.

If you have questions or need more information give Michael a call at 877-668-0900 or mailto [email protected]

We hope to hear from you!

Michael & Kim

The December Edition of The Bulletin

We wanted to make sure our Members and Friends have a chance to see what's in the latest edition of The Bulletin. Inside some Member News, a note from President Trey, a marketing tip, some sound advice from Craig Shaver about future planning and loads of photos from years gone by.  Also you'll learn more about what we have planned for our 40th Anniversary Conference and Trade Show coming up in January.  And...it's not too late to register for New Orleans and get some business done. To view the December Edition CLICK THIS LINK.

Thanks for coming by and we wish for you the very best this Holiday Season!

Michael & Kim

We Want To See You!

Yes, we really want to see you in New Orleans for our 40th Anniversary Event!  How badly? So bad that we've extended the Early Bird Registration until the end of November.  We understand that if your company wants to bring more than one person that extra $75 can make a difference.  So, yes come and be with us in New Orleans and the registration will remain at $300 per person until November 30.

And if you haven't checked out all of the cool things we're going to be doing, please take a moment and check out the event schedule. (Remember to scroll down to see each day.) We're really excited that a number of our former presidents will attend and offer a bit of history about our Association. Yep, we've got it all from fishing to tours to the St. Jude auction. So many reasons for you to come to New Orleans.  Besides...it's NEW ORLEANS! Let's have some fun and do some business. 

Questions or comment?  Give us a call at 877-668-0900 we'd love to hear from you.

Michael & Kim

Where Are They Now with Trey Russell

One of the regular features we do for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) is visit with members about their business, family, local community and more. It's our way of helping the Association boost their voice. Here in a segment we call "Where Are They Now" we visit with Trey Russell from Russell Tractor Parts of Scottsboro, Alabama who, way back in 1999, received a scholarship from the NTPDA and we thought you might like to learn more.  This past year NTPDA awarded 25 scholarships for a total of $66,500 plus another $12.500 from member companies who sponsored a young person. (Photo: Trey and his father Pat Russell)

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Summer 2024 Bulletin Deadline

If it seems like we just finished the Spring 2024 Bulletin...you're right!  But, because we like to work ahead we're letting you know that the DEADLINE for submission of articles and/or news is Friday, May 17. Items that come in after that date we can't promise they will make it into this edition.

So please, if you've got changes to your copy or you've got new news, photos, etc. get them to me over the next couple of weeks.

In the meantime we're playing around with images to use for the June Cover Shot and we'll give you a peek!

If you need help with your story or your timeline please give me a call at 515-707-7699 which is my NTPDA Cell.

Thank you for being a Member! It matters...

Michael

Spring Bulletin Deadline

Hello NTPDA Members and a quick reminder that we've extended the deadline for the March Issue of The Bulletin until Tuesday the 20th of February. We're expecting a large amount of photos, news and a big "Meet Our Members" section from our time in San Diego for our Annual Conference and Trade Show. But, don't delay! Get your news or your ads to us right away.

You can send images, press releases and your ad to [email protected].

Thank you for being a Member.  It does matter!

Michael & Kim 

Showing Gratitude

It's November and we're coming up on the American holiday of Thanksgiving. It's a time when family and friends gather to express our combined gratitude for all that we have and reflect a bit on the past year. It's also the start of the busy holiday season. It's...all good.

At the same time we're gearing up for our Annual Conference and Trade Show that will happen in Southern California. San Diego is not only beautiful but also warm this time of year.  You should know that your staff has been working on this for months and the early indication is we're going to have many new faces with us. If you're on the fence when it comes to attending consider the benefits of joining us.

• Face Time - You'll have the opportunity to visit with the decision makers of our association and that gets business done;
• Learning Time - Our speaker is an expert on "generational differences" in the workplace. You've got to hear this;
• Social Time - Our group is not afraid of having a good time and we spread that cheer all around;
• Marketing Time - How can you better market your products and services? We're here to help;
• Giving Time - Once again we'll be raising funds for St. Jude's Hospital and Clinic. A worthy cause.

Today it's time to make that decision and join us. Here is a link for the agenda as well as the registration link. This is truly the time to act.

Finally your Board and Staff are so very grateful you are an NTPDA Member. Our group has grown over the past sixteen months and you've been most generous in renewing your membership fee. In addition many of you have made a contribution to this years event. We thank you and we'll be sharing that message of gratitude in the weeks to follow and also make a big splash in California come January.

Thank you for being a member...it does matter! 

Meet Our Members - Paul Kelly and MaxiForce

We have known Paul Kelly for several years as a loyal NTPDA member and when we invited him to sit down for an interview about his company MaxiForce I was in for a surprise story about his father Santiago Morales.  We all knew Santiago, who recently passed away, but I did not know this amazing story about his involvement with the CIA, the failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba that resulted in him being in a Cuban prison for 18 years. Here you will not only learn that story but also about the success of the business he started many years ago, back in 1994.  Meet Paul Kelly...

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

 

Meet Our Members - Freight Partners Group

Another radio story about one of our NTPDA Members. While we were in Pennsylvania for our Summer Board Meeting and Mixer we had the opportunity to sit down with the President and CEO of Freight Partners Group, Tom Burke and the Director of Sales, Drew Ramos. Freight Partners Group is a technology driven logistics company that assists large and small businesses who ship everything from small freight to big items just about anywhere. If you ship anything it might be a good idea to listen and then connect with our friends from FPG. And, because they are NTPDA Members the company offers exceptional rates and service to each of you.  Enjoy the conversation and learn more about their technology and mission. 

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

It's That Time! Fall Bulletin News

You've got products and services and our members would LOVE to know more about them!  It's time to reserve your spot in the Fall Edition of The Bulletin. Four times a year we print a high quality magazine (and online edition) covering member news, interviews, thoughts and ideas about the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. And because we allow advertising in the mag...you get to be there too.

So, if you've got news or simply want to make sure our members see what you have to offer this is the time to secure your spot. Here is a link to the sizes and special member pricing for the ads and if you've got NEWS about your business we'd love to share with everybody.  Sure, you can do social media (and we do) but this is an opportunity for some "hard-copy" reading that stays around longer than a scroll through. 

Send your story or ad to [email protected] and we'll do our very best to make sure it gets in.  Have questions and want to visit?  Sure, call us at 877-668-0900 and we'll be happy to help!

Thank you for being a member...it does matter!