January 2021
AHTD's On-Demand Library Now Available
AHTD members now have access to a catalog of on-demand webinars, presentations, and e-learning sessions, focused on learning & development (L&D) for your employees. L&D is vital for employee development and continued organizational success, growth, and adaptability in today’s ever-changing business environment.
2021 Dues Invoices Available
Thanks to those that paid the 2021 dues invoice.

If your company hasn't paid the dues invoice, you'll find it in the primary account holder's online queue. Please let Leigha Schatzman know if you have questions.

Remember! Your member company will receive AHTD's 2020 Financial Benchmarking Survey Report for free when you submit your 2021 dues payment. 

That's not all! The Board of Directors approved a measure to allow member companies to apply any unused 2020 prepaid promo code for the upcoming Spring Meeting 2021 or Fall Meeting 2021.
ITR's 1st Quarter Economic Report
With the onset of the new year, there is a multitude of signals suggesting cause for optimism moving forward. Recovery in the US Industrial Production quarterly data has already begun, and our dashboard of leading indicators suggests that the annual Production trend will transition to Phase A, Recovery, in the coming months.

Though several European countries have reinstated shutdown orders (to varying degrees) in response to rising COVID-19 case numbers, US governors are generally prioritizing keeping state economies open; at the time of this writing...Click here to use your AHTD member login to read the full article.
Members Only Webinars
Monthly ITR Series
Have you signed up? Have you watched the ones you missed?

Thanks to our February series sponsors: Interlynx and Smart Vision Lights, AHTD is offering next month’s interview-style webinar designed to help member companies plan successfully during these unpredictable times, presented by ITR’s Alex Chausovsky. Check out the AHTD website for all the details of this member benefit. 

You'll use your own personal log in to receive this benefit. 
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Stimulus Act Webinar
Whether you missed the webinar this month or want to watch it one more time, log into your AHTD account to access the recording of Gene Mark's January webinar, "The New Stimulus Act: The Big Changes That Will Impact Your Business." The slide deck is also included. Don't miss out on this member benefit.

Nationally, Gene appears regularly on MSNBC and Fox News as well as The John Batchelor Show and SiriusXM's Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic, and technology issues that affect business leaders today.

Also check out Gene's recent article, "8 things small businesses need to know"
What's Up Members?
As a member of AHTD you’re tapped into a dynamic community of automation professionals. Check out some of these insights from our membership base. 
What's Up Strategic Business Partners?
We're grateful for our Strategic Business Partners. These companies offer strategic products or services in the industrial automation distribution industry.
Enlighten.Net
The arrival of a new year always brings a chance for positive change. See how our holistic approach to document management with ENet Docs can help your company move forward with positive change and undeniable results.
Improve Efficiency, Internal Communication, and Profit.
#2021 Better Processes

Learn more at www.enlighten.net
MRA
The COVID vaccine is a common topic on MRA’s HR Hotline these days. We’re fielding questions such as: Can an employer require employees to be vaccinated? Should employees be incentivized to get the vaccine? Should we host an onsite clinic? 

MRA has prepared resources to help employers navigate this next hot topic in their pandemic response plans. 

Click here for an article about employer considerations related to the vaccine.
Click here for a survey you can send to you our employees to determine their interest in the vaccine.
Click here for a memo to send to your team re: vaccination expectations at work.

Feel free to reach out to Peg Heinen at MRA with questions. She can be reached at 262-696-3484 or peg.heinen@mranet.org.  
One Last Thought
How Are Your Fundamentals?
By Troy Harrison

2020 was a difficult year, no question, but don’t allow yourself to get caught in the trap of thinking that the fundamentals don’t matter anyway – they do. If your sales program is right, you CAN win sales and succeed in most instances. Even now. Read the full article.
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