Distributor Partners of America (DPA), a member-driven buying and marketing group, recently held its annual networking conference at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana. The show set new DPA attendance records with over 500 attendees, and over 260 exhibitor and distributor companies. DPA janitorial distributors and suppliers met one-on-one to place orders and learn about new products. DPA’s safety and industrial divisions also held their meetings in adjacent exhibit halls. Janitorial distributors were able to network and meet with suppliers in all three halls.
DPA’s Welcome Party was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Museum with featured guest, professional IndyCar driver, Ed Carpenter who placed 2nd in last year’s Indianapolis 500. In spirit with the show’s theme, Partnership Driven, Ed spoke about the importance that partnerships have played in his life and racing profession. Conference attendees also participated in track tours to “kiss the bricks”, and enjoyed driving simulators and live music.