Testimonials

Distributors | Manufacturers | Service Providers

Distributors

"The Forum was very well done - I was impressed. It gets better every year."
Jack Schmitz, System Analyst , Border States

"It is always exhilarating to spend time with professionals who deal with common eCommerce challenges every day. I don't have any equivalent in my work at a very small distributor."
Steven Dorst, IT Manager, Laner Electric Supply

"Simply put, the timing is right. We are all trying to move in the same direction with the same challenges. Working together we can achieve our goals of providing outstanding customer service, which translates into more profitable business."
Jim Lorch, E-Business Specialist, Viking Electric Supply

"An informative and educational experience which allows attendees to gain valuable, face-to-face, work-related networking skills."
Ron Sgarlata, EDI/eCommerce Director, Steiner Electric Company

"The IDEA E-Biz Forum has so much to offer companies committed to making strides in e-commerce. The knowledge you gain from industry experts and the networking opportunities are second to none."
Tammy Paters, Pricing Manager, ISC Vice Chair, Werner Electric Supply Co.

"I went to the Forum to get the opportunity to more fully understand IDEA and what the future looks like. It certainly reaffirmed how important information and its flow are to the future of our business - it was well worth the trip."
Burke Herring, President, Womack Electric & Supply Co., Inc.

Manufacturers

"As a first year attendee, I thought the IDEA E-Biz Forum was both informative and rewarding. It helps provide a good view of the electrical industry’s direction and helped to benchmark our company’s current direction with our initiatives."
Richard Brooks, eBusiness Development Manager, BURNDY

"The Forum is a great place to network with the distributors I often communicate with via email/phone. Also great opportunity to find out our distributors' eCommerce needs in the industry."
Mandy Hritz, eCommerce Integration Specialist, Eaton Corporation

"There is no better opportunity for manufacturers and distributors to share knowledge about how the electrical industry does business and how we make it easier and better."
Barbara Prince, Pricing & Quotations Manager, Thomas & Betts

"My favorite part is meeting the distributors that I work with and discussing issues, brainstorming and resolving....all while having a great time together. The value I bring back to my company and our customers after attending this event more than pays for the trip!!"
Lorraine Mott, Project Leader eCommerce, Cooper Crouse-Hinds

"Each year I meet more people and a network is starting to form of people sharing information regarding common tasks, interests and goals. The Forum is great for business."
Beverly Malone, Programmer Analyst, ERICO

"It was great! The location, the hotel, the networking opportunities, the presentations were all outstanding!!"
Ann Adams, Channel Operations, SQD Schneider Electric

"A great event! Invigorating general speakers and inspiring session leaders."
Angela LiVolsi, eCommerce Marketing Analyst - Data Sync Specialist, Philips Lighting Electronics N.A.

"One of the best industry events focused on the benefits of e-Business for our industry. The active participation of industry leaders from manufacturers, distributors and technology suppliers facilitates a balanced perspective on key topics."
Phil Barrios, Sr. Director, eBusiness, Hubbell Inc.

"The Forum gets better each year, which I attribute to IDEA's ability to be as dynamic as eCommerce itself."
Mark Richards, Director of e-Commerce, Leviton Mfg Co.

Service Providers

"It was an eye opening experience to learn the real challenges of the electrical industry."
Srini Rangaswamy, Product Manager, WebSphere Commerce, IBM Corporation

"Well Run, intimate meeting, a step-apart from the average HUGE industry events."
Elizabeth LaBarbera, Senior Account Manager, SMP

"The passport program increased the traffic flow to our booth. We had several companies interested in our services and have received new business as a result of our participation in this event. We will definitely return next year."
Denise Keating, President, DATAgility

"The IDEA E-Biz Forum is a nice place to connect with current customers and prospect new contacts all while learning more about the electrical industry. IDEA gives its customers an avenue to advanced business practices that add financial benefits to our organizations."
Tom Hoar, Director of Sales, Datalliance

"This is a first-rate Forum. It was well thought out and I am sure that each attendee will be able to say that they took away something valuable from this event."
Sal Huerta, National Sales Manager, NetPricer