This week, the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) welcomed 666 members and industry leaders for its 2024 Annual Meeting held in La Quinta, California. The event, which brings together chemical distribution industry thought leaders, suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers to discuss transformative industry trends, marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of ACD's rebrand from the National Association for Chemical Distributors (NACD) and its new tagline, "Empowered Performance, Unrivaled Expertise." This year’s theme, "Connecting the Experts Our World Depends On," builds upon ACD's rebrand to embrace all the organization does to back the chemical distribution experts. 

"Every year, leaders in the chemical distribution industry gather at the Annual Meeting to examine industry trends, economic shifts, and the ever-changing regulatory environment that impacts businesses both large and small," said Meg Gluth, ACD Annual Meeting chair and president and owner of Catalynt Solutions Inc. "In the year since our rebrand, ACD has demonstrated unwavering dedication to advancing the chemical distribution industry. This Annual Meeting is a unique opportunity for us to come together, share knowledge, and forge the future of our industry."

The 2024 Annual Meeting will explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping chemical distribution, effective crisis communication, and leadership development initiatives. Some of the session spotlights included:

• "Crossing the Generational Divide in Chemical Distribution: Unexpected Discoveries and Practical Solutions to Unlock Performance Across Generations" with Jason Dorsey, president of The Center for Generational Kinetics. Dorsey separated myth from truth with insights about generations and what most unlocks their performance. This information will help ACD members thrive in recruiting and retaining different generations of employees to inspire trust, engagement, and effective communication across multiple generations and geographies. 
• "People Process Product – The Three P's" with Marcus Lemonis, serial entrepreneur and investor, chairman and CEO of Camping World, star of "The Profit," and founder of The Lemon-AID Foundation. Lemonis shared his famous "Three P's" that emphasize how leaders can drive growth through efficient operations and a strong company culture.
• A Conversation with Asa Hutchinson, former governor of Arkansas. Hutchinson provided an inside look at the political landscape post-election and discussed key outcomes and implications for the industry. 

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