Welcome

SHDA’s mission is to continually improve, through education and services, the proficiency of Security Distributors in order that they are the most effective and efficient conduit to the marketplace.

 42nd Annual Industry Advancement Summit
April 24 - April 27, 2012
Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago-Downtown-Lakefront
Chicago, Illinois

2012 Convention Brochure

Click Here To Register Online

Click Here To Register by Mail

Click Here To Reserve a Manufacturer Suite Online

Click Here To Reserve a Manufacturer Suite By Mail

Visit The Conference Center Page For More Info


SHDA’s 42nd Annual Industry Advancement Summit returns to Chicago, IL on April 24 – 27, 2012 at the Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Lakefront – an ideal venue for the quality of networking, education and interchange of ideas that members’ have come to value so highly. 

Early Bird Gets The Worm!

SHDA is rolling registrations fees back to 2008 rates and offering a cash discount to anyone paying via check. Register by March 2, 2012 to take advantage of the discounted delegate registration fee of $395 (cash discount) or $410 (credit card payment) and to guarantee your company’s listing in the Preliminary Registration Roster, which will be available on the web and updated every Wednesday evening beginning on March 14, 2012. Don't wait, register now!

Can You Keep A Secret?
The Secret to Social Media Marketing Success

At the Ben Silver Seminar this powerful presentation will show you the secret to social media marketing success and how you can produce results leveraging blogging, content marketing, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and other social media.
Whether you are an online marketing novice or an expert, you will learn actionable tips and proven strategies to:
• Develop a results-focused social media strategy
• Dominate the Google results through content marketing
• Effectively leverage LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter
• Create a blog your customers will love
• Monitor and mangage your online reputation

Maximize Your Results!

The One-on-One Conferences are the most vital part of SHDA membership. Both Distributor and Associate members agree that this unique opportunity to meet with more than 60 industry partners in a matter of three and a half days is one of the most significant benefits of membership.

Distribution News from mdm.com Download hi-resolution SHDA logos Learn more about SHDA conferences Find other SHDA members through our online directory

Featured Partners & Services

Upcoming Events

February 9, 2012

Essentials of Profitable Warehouse Operations©

Instructor: Jason Bader, The Distribution Team

Phoenix, AR

March 5-8, 2012

University of Industrial Distribution

In cooperation w/ Indiana/Purdue University

Indianapolis, Indiana