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MAFSI MESSENGER FULL ISSUE - Oct/Nov 2024
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Dec 01, 2024
What's New. What's Now. Oct/Nov 2024 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE: Atlanta, Palm Springs and More! Neil Inverso, ONE SOURCE REPS ...
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE: Neil Inverso - Atlanta, Palm Springs and More! - Oct/Nov 2024
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Neil Inverso, MAFSI President
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Dec 01, 2024
Atlanta, Palm Springs and More! Dear Members, I write this message as I return from another successful board meeting in ...
FEATURE ARTICLE: Navigating Line Conflicts in a Consolidated Market - Oct/Nov 2024
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Janel Rupp, - MAFSI Board Member
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Dec 01, 2024
As the landscape of our industry evolves with increasing consolidations and acquisitions, line conflicts have become an ...
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT FACTORY: Joe Maresca, ITW FEG - Oct / Nov 2024
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James Mincks, MAFSI Board Member
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Dec 01, 2024
Meet Joe Maresca, ITW FEG: Learn. Collaborate. Network.
MAFSI News - Introducing MAFSI's Newly Elected Board Members and Committee Updates! - Oct/Nov 2024
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Cheryl Goode, Director of Data Operations and Information Technology
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Dec 01, 2024
Introducing MAFSI's Newly Elected Board Members! MAFSI is excited to introduce its newly elected Board Members. These ...
ASK ALISON: As a Rep, What Should I Look Out for in My Contracts? - Oct/Nov 2024
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Alison Cody, Executive Director
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Dec 01, 2024
Question: As a Rep, What Should I Look Out for in my Contracts? Answer: That is a great question. A handshake deal may feel ...
BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: Give the Gift of Education with POK - Oct/Nov 2024
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Steve Amos, MAFSI Board Member
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Dec 01, 2024
Give the Gift of Education this Year! This holiday season, give your colleagues what they are asking for - more education - ...
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