“This legislation, if enacted, would impede HARDI’s ability to advocate on behalf of our member businesses and would restrict the first amendment rights of our members,” said Palmer Schoening, vice president of government affairs, HARDI.
“This year got off to a 4.4 percent start, which looks pretty good when you realize it is being compared to a month [January 2018] that had a 19.4 percent gain.”
My advice to myself would be to make sure that I paint a clear and honest picture of the situation for our people and to trust in the power of a common goal and the abilities of the excellent people in the company. I’d tell myself to worry a whole lot less and enjoy the ride a lot more.
“While economic headwinds should create some softness in 2019, strength in the labor market and a cautious Fed are encouraging,” said Paul Hallmann, economist, HARDI.
The Legacy-themed event honored those who paved the pathway to today’s success and celebrated those who are establishing their own legacies in the future.
The event will feature four tracks planned in concert with their coinciding HARDI councils: marketing, sales, human resources, and supply chain & operations.
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“This is an exciting time to be part of a growing HARDI organization,” Benton said. “We've set our sights on some lofty goals for HARDI Talent that are looking increasingly tangible.”
“October was another exceptional month for HARDI distributors,” said Brian Loftus, market research & benchmarking analyst, HARDI. “Cooling season began with 20 percent sales growth in May and now heating season is off to an impressive start.”