THE AED FOUNDATION
THE AED FOUNDATIONThe AED of BC Foundation enhances the success of member companies by encouraging continuous learning and providing educational opportunities.
As the Chapter of Associated Equipment Distributors representing British Columbia equipment distributors, we strive to bring value to our members by providing a venue for Safety, Education, Technology, Industry Knowledge, and Social Networking.
Our mission at the AED of BC is to bring together heavy equipment professionals and industry affiliates to provide a venue for networking, access to training, insightful speakers and fostering long term relationships with industry related peers. We are here to support the future of our industry by raising funds for students and helping companies connect with trades schools.
AED brings together executives from dealer organizations along with manufacturers and service providers with common interests in the industrial equipment marketplace. Network with decision-makers, expand your distribution network and market your products and services to the North American market.
AED of BC MEMBERSHIP
AED of BC MEMBERSHIPINDUSTRIES WE SERVE
• Construction and Mining
• Trucking and Transportation
• Forestry and Agriculture
• Power and Energy
• Fluid and Lubricants
• Wear and Aftermarket Parts
• Service and Supply
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY
If you work with heavy equipment, you have a duty to stay informed, discover advantages over your competition, and educate your customers and employees on industry trends. Make your job easier by becoming an AED member and stay in the know!
At Associated Equipment Distributor (AED), we build relationships with businesses all over the equipment distribution industry. Becoming one of our members gives you access to all the services and benefits we offer, and it’s a great way to make lasting connections. Whether you’re a distributor, manufacturer or service provider, you can take part in our organization.
FEATURED MEMBERS
FEATURED MEMBERSOur members are who we are. We like to highlight a few every month that are doing an excellent job, through innovation, hard word, dedication, industry involvement and support.
Scholarship PROGRAM
Scholarship PROGRAM
AED of BC Scholarships
The association concentrates its philanthropic efforts on supporting schools or universities in British Columbia that have programs for trades training, business programs, heavy duty and/or diesel mechanics. Our support to five institutions has grown to over $50,000 per institution to date. This allows our Chapter to provide annual awards in the range of $500 to $1,500 per year to high performing students at each of these schools.
According to BC’s Labour Market Outlook, a variety of industries are expected to have thousands of job openings in the skilled trades over the coming years. Many of these occupations may require on-the-job training and in-class training as a prerequisite, and offer excellent earning potential.
Discover how you can participate in BC’s growing economy and begin your journey toward a rewarding career in the skilled trades. The Labour Market Outlook 2022 edition states the ten trades occupations with the largest number of job openings in BC. Learn more about each of these trades, including education, training and qualification requirements; annual earnings; the annual employment growth rate; and so much more.
Scholarship application deadlines are March 31st annually, visit the Scholarships page for more details on how to apply.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Breakfast networking speaker sessions at northview
We endeavour to have speakers, at our Breakfast meetings & Business Sessions, that provide timely, informative input on issues that affect our members. Regular breakfast meetings occur at Northview Golf and Country Club in Surrey, BC.
2022-2023 schedule;
-April 7th, 2022 – Northview Breakfast Session featuring speakers from Worksafe BC on updated Return to Work Protocols
-May 12th, 2022 – AED of BC Business Luncheon BCIT Motive Power Campus – Tour & Networking
-June 9th, 2022 – AED of BC Golf & AGM – Hazelmere Golf & CC – Surrey BC
-October 6th, 2022 – Northview Breakfast Session – Fall Networking Event
-November 3rd, 2022 – Northview Breakfast Session featuring speaker Blair Qualey, President of the New Car Dealership Association of BC presenting on Current Trends and Issues of the Vehicles Industry
-December 16th, 2022 – Christmas Luncheon and Auction – Northview Golf & Country Club
-March 30th, 2023 – Northview Breakfast Session
-May 4th, 2023 – Northview Breakfast Session
-May 26th, 2023 – Golf Tournament & AGM Dinner
If you are interested in being a presenter for our speaker sessions, get in touch with us at [email protected] or 604-868-6657. Email [email protected] to register.
RECENT GUEST SPEAKERS
RECENT GUEST SPEAKERS
Blair Qualey
CURRENT trends and issues of the vehicles industry
Blair Qualey, President of The New Car Dealers Association of BC, presented on Current Trends and Issues of the Vehicles Industry.
Blair Qualey is currently the President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) which represents more than 400 New Car Dealers throughout the province. The NCDA generates over $16 Billion in economic activity, pump $1.8 Billion net GDP directly into BC’s economy, and employ directly and indirectly more than 27,000 high paying full-time positions in over 55 communities they serve. The Association speaks on behalf of British Columbia’s new car industry to the public, media, and government, and deals with the legal, environmental, and consumer issues relating primarily to new vehicle sales in British Columbia
Blair Qualey
Phone: 604.214.9964 x 228
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.newcardealers.ca
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