“Finding your National/International Sales Representative” will be the next topic covered for a half-day workshop hosted by Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC).  The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 7:00-11:00am at the Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) Chippewa Falls campus located at 770 Scheidler Road.

This workshop is designed to provide attendees the knowledge of how to find and retain a national/international sales representative for their business.  Topics included for this ½ day event are the advantages & disadvantages of marketing through a sales rep; how & where to find your sales rep; how to find the right rep for your company; structuring the legal agreement and how to grow the relationship after you secured your representative.

The workshop presenter, Jerry Leth of MANA an association of interdependent manufacturers and representatives dedicated to educating, protecting and promoting the multi-line, outsourced sales functions.  Will share his first hand information regarding the importance of a good sales rep, how to find them and keep them! MANA has been successfully connecting reps and manufacturers since 1947.

“Your companies sales representative is a crucial key to profitability,” stated Charlie Walker, President/CEO of CCEDC.  “They are particularly important when it comes to expanding the company's outreach, the information they relay is vital in the growth of your products outside of your typical sales area thus maximizing profits.”

For more information on this or other CCEDC events or to register contact Jerilyn Sahr at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 715-723-7150.