With its planned ESPS sessions during June in Minneapolis cancelled, the National Fastener Distributors Association slated a “Virtual Speaker Summit.”

Schedule:
“Guidance in an Uncertain Economy,” 11am Pacific Time, Monday, June 22, 2020.  Roundtable discussions via Zoom at 1pm.

“What in the World Is Going On in Washington / A Government Relations Update,” Tuesday 11am PT.

“Current & Emerging Trends in Employee Benefits” Wednesday 11am PT.

“Developing Mental Toughness in the Workplace,” Thursday, 11am PT.  Roundtable discussion via Zoom at 1pm.

Deadline for discount registration is June 8.  NFDA members are $99 ($149 after June 8); Young Fastener Professionals members $49 ($69 after); and non-members, $199 ($249).  For registration information: nfda-fastener.org

The NFDA previously announced a May 14, 2020, webinar on “Looking Past the Fear and the Noise: 2020-2022.”  Economist Brian Beaulieu of ITR Economics will discuss the probable timeline for the economy moving past the COVID-19 and oil prices black swans; the outlook for market segments; and what interest rate and stock market trends mean for fastener business.

There will be a roundtable discussion following the webinar.