Reps gather for annual roundtable conversation at 51st annual AIM/R conference; connecting with engineers, expanding hiring pool and consolidation among top concerns.
The 51st annual Association of Independent Manufacturers’ Representatives (AIM/R) conference drew a record-setting crowd to Miramar Beach, Florida at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. More than 500 attendees gathered for roundtables, educational sessions and endless networking opportunities.
Some highlights from the event include the annual Golden Eagle Award and the induction of new members of the AIM/R Hall of Fame. Oatey’s Co.’s VP, Wholesale, Patrick Aquino, took home this year’s prestigious Golden Eagle award while Keyline Sales’ Rick Banner, Rich-Tomkins’ Stew Chafee, and Pepco Sales and Marketing’s Mike Parham were inducted into the AIM/R Hall of Fame. AIM/R also introduced a new session series called "AIM/R Live" where members and suppliers gather for a casual, off the cuff conversations about the industry’s most critical concerns.