IWDC's 2023 Sales & Purchasing Convention Sets Attendance Record and Raises $25,500 for the Travis Mills Foundation!
Indianapolis, IN – June 28, 2023 – IWDC enjoyed record attendance as 124 Member Companies and 108 Vendor Partners, totaling over 600 participants, gathered to focus on growth at IWDC's annual convention held from June 18 –20 in Indianapolis, IN.
This year's "Back Home Again" theme was a hit, from the Sunday evening opening reception at the J.W. Marriott downtown Indianapolis to Tuesday afternoon's Trade Show and Booth Party held at the Convention Center. Member-Vendor relationships were strengthened during numerous networking events, and IWDC's traditional Vendor Show Specials brought significant savings to Members and multi-millions in sales to participating Vendors. "Members enjoyed our warehouse tour combined with training and Vendor Demo Day," stated Vic Wilson, Director of Marketing & Gas Program."
"We thank our Vendor Partners for their support and our Members for their record level of participation," commented Keith Werkley, IWDC Vice President of Sales & Vendor Management. "Our generous attendees helped us raise $25,500 that will go towards our yearlong campaign supporting the Travis Mills Foundation," stated Frank Kasnick, CEO of IWDC.
The Travis Mills Foundation supports post-911 recalibrated veterans and their families through various programs that help those heroic men and women overcome physical and emotional obstacles, strengthen their families, and provide well-deserved rest and relaxation. The foundation supports these veterans through its nationally recognized retreat located in the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine. You can learn more about the Travis Mills Foundation at www.travismillsfoundation.org.
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