Stephenson Wholesale Co. Inc. Hosts Plant Tour for Rep. Boren
photo by Durant Daily Democrat
Dick Dunham (left) of Stephenson Wholesale provides plant tour for Rep. Boren
AWMA has instituted a new program designed to help members host plant tours for elected officials. Dick Dunham - Vice President of Operations for Stephenson Wholesale Co. Inc, in Durant, Oklahoma - helped launch the program with AWMA by hosting a plant tour for U.S. Congressman Dan Boren (D-OK) at their facility in Durant.
By all accounts, the tour was a tremendous success and of real value to all those involved. Congressman Boren got an opportunity to meet with many of his constituents as well as gain a greater understanding of the wholesale distribution industry, and the employees of Stephenson Wholesale got a chance to meet their elected official in Congress and share their thoughts on issues of importance to them. In addition, the local newspaper, the Durant Daily Democrat, was on hand to cover the story which was featured as front page news the following day.
Hosting a plant tour gives your elected officials an opportunity to gain greater insights into your business and to hear about industry issues firsthand. The plant tour offers elected officials a chance to see how their laws work in real life and is a "win-win" occasion for both the legislator and the company providing the tour.
photo by Durant Daily Democrat
Rep. Boren Talks with Employees of Stephenson Wholesale during Plant Tour
AWMA is happy to assist our members in hosting a plant tour and will provide all the necessary materials including a pamphlet entitled "A Guide to Hosting a Plant Tour for Elected Officials." This helpful guide, put together by AWMA, offers clear and simple step-by-step instructions for anyone interested in hosting a plant tour. If you are interested in hosting a plant tour, please call Anne Holloway at (703) 208-1643.
AWMA plans to run a more in-depth story of the Stephenson plant tour in the upcoming issue of Distribution Channels magazine.
