The AED Foundation

Maximize Your Used Equipment Sales! Join us for the 2025 Used Equipment Management Seminar on April 24-25 in Chicago, IL to gain the strategies and insights needed to turn used equipment into a profitable business. ?? Master valuations & cash washout ?? Expand your customer base ?? Boost whole goods, parts & service sales ?? Early registration ends March 13! ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gA4zaYdk #AED #AEDF #EquipmentIndustry #UsedEquipmentManagement

We are pleased to announce Galt High School as our newest AED Recognized High School Program! Interested in becoming an AED Recognized High School Program? Contact Karina Utreras, [email protected] to find out how! #AEDFoundation #RecognizedHighSchool #EquipmentIndustry

We are truly grateful to our 2025 Annual Campaign donors for their generous support! Your commitment fuels The AED Foundation’s mission to strengthen workforce development and cultivate the next generation of equipment industry professionals. Want to see your company recognized? Donate today and be a part of shaping the future of our industry! Together, we can make a lasting impact. ??Donate today at: https://hubs.li/Q038RL3y0 #AEDF #AnnualCampaign #EquipmentIndustry | RDO Equipment Co. | Anderson Equipment Company | AIS Construction Equipment, Corp | Ditch Witch Mid-States | Equipment Corporation of America | Ohio Cat | Star Equipment, Ltd. | West Side Tractor | Cowin Equipment Company, Inc. | Coastline Equipment | General Equipment & Supplies, Inc. | FRANK MARTIN SONS, INC | CMW Equipment | Compact Construction Equipment - BobcatCCE | Highway Equipment & Supply Co | Hoffman Equipment | Hawthorne Cat | Baschmann Services Inc | Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. | Stephenson Equipment, Inc. | Ring Power Cat | Komatsu North America | Ditch Witch | VitalEdge Technologies | First Citizens Bank | Construction Equipment Guide | Glynn General Corp | Todd Cohen, CSP - Keynote Speaker. | Jon Cruthers | Brian McGuire | Scott McPherson

The AED Foundation would like to recognize John Deere Construction & Forestry as an AED Foundation Industry Champion. Thank you, John Deere Construction & Forestry for your generous donation and your commitment to strengthening workforce development and securing the next generation of skilled technicians entering the equipment industry. Join them in making a lasting impact—donate today! ?? https://hubs.li/Q038Rp_Y0 #WorkforceDevelopment #AEDFoundation #JohnDeere #EquipmentIndustry

FREE AED Webinar Alert! Don’t miss our webinar on eCommerce & self-service portals for equipment distributors! Join Brad Vorbeck from DynamicWeb as he shares key insights on boosting revenue, streamlining operations, and enhancing customer experience. ?? Tomorrow! ?? Optimize online sales & service ?? Cut costs & improve workflows ?? Connect front-end tools with back-end systems ?? Register now at: https://lnkd.in/gfHRvrh7 #eCommerce #EquipmentDealers #DigitalTransformation #AED #DynamicWeb #EquipmentIndustry

Take Your Sales Career to the Next Level! Join us for the 2025 Basic Sales Management Seminar on April 3-4 in Sacramento, CA! Whether you're aiming for a leadership role or sharpening your sales skills, this interactive workshop will equip you with the mindset and tools needed for success. ?? Master modern sales strategies ?? Build sustainable client relationships ?? Overcome objections & close deals effectively ?? Elevate your sales culture & time management ?? Register early by Feb. 20 & save! ?? Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/gcAZQq8P #SalesManagement #SalesTraining #ProfessionalGrowth #Leadership #SalesSuccess #AEDF #EquipmentIndustry Todd Cohen, CSP - Keynote Speaker.

AED Members: Free Webinar Alert! Passing the Torch: Ensuring Success Across Generations in Your Dealership Are you planning to transition your dealership in the next 3-5 years? Don’t miss this valuable session on navigating challenges, building a comprehensive plan, and ensuring a smooth generational handover. ?? Date: 2/20/2025 | 10:00 AM CT ?? Free for AED Members ? Learn best practices for timing, planning, and communication. ? Avoid common pitfalls and secure your dealership's future. ?? Register now at: https://lnkd.in/gQ2n-qC9 #AED #Webinar #EquipmentDealerships #Leadership

Join us for the 2025 Basic Rental Management Seminar on April 3-4 in Philadelphia, PA! This seminar will dive into the rapid evolution of the rental market, key drivers of success, and how your dealership can stay competitive. ?? Topics include: ? Rent-to-sell vs. rent-to-rent – why you need both ? Meeting customer expectations & standing out in a competitive market ? Optimizing rental operations for efficiency & profitability ? Building a high-performing, profit-driven rental fleet ?? Don't miss this opportunity to refine your rental strategy! ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gxvKyMMy #RentalManagement #AEDSummit #EquipmentIndustry

Thanks to connections made at a Pathways event which were strengthened through networking at AED Summit, Vermeer Midwest has generously donated a mini skid steer to Johnsburg High School! What started as a conversation about dealer support has grown into real opportunities—helping high school programs connect with dealerships and creating a steady pipeline of skilled talent for the equipment industry. This is the power of collaboration in action! Thank you to Vermeer Midwest for investing in the next generation of equipment professionals! #WorkforceDevelopment #EquipmentIndustry #FutureTalent #AEDFoundation #VermeerMidWest

Free Webinar: Addressing the Workforce Shortage in the Equipment Industry The equipment industry faces a $2.2 billion annual loss due to a shortage of skilled technicians. How can foreign-born talent help bridge the gap? Join us for a webinar on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 1:00 PM CST to explore key findings from a new AED Foundation report in conjunction with the National Immigration Forum. ?? Workforce shortage & economic impact ?? The role of foreign-born talent ?? Policy solutions & visa challenges ?? Save your spot now! Register today: https://lnkd.in/gFwytPbx #WorkforceSolutions #EquipmentIndustry #ForeignBornTalent #AEDWebinar