Network2015, held Oct. 27-29 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, again far exceeded expectations on all levels. With 123 wholesaler-distributor companies and 89 manufacturing companies represented, the event has easily doubled in attendance since 2009. The record number of participants enjoyed jam-packed educational sessions covering topics such as negotiation skills, disaster preparedness, leadership strategies, succession planning and aging infrastructure, plus the return of the popular “Meet the Pros” session.