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Special Report: Vertical Tillage

What is Vertical Tillage Anyway?

In this special report, manufacturers have their say in defining vertical tillage, as well as how and why they've designed their equipment the way they have.
By Dave Kanicki posted on March 1, 2014 | Posted in Best Practices
In this special report, manufacturers have their say in defining vertical tillage, as well as how and why they've designed their equipment the way they have.
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Dealership Minds 2014 Video

Keeping Communication Open During a Dealership Acquisition

February 9, 2014 | Posted in Best Practices
Tom Wood, Store Manager of the Berlin, Vt., location at Champlain Valley Equipment (headquartered in Middlebury, Vt.), explains why internal communication is so important for employees during a dealership acquisition. In October 2012, Champlain Valley Equipment acquired their Berlin location, which has been known as Riverside Equipment. As a salesman for Riverside at the time of the acquisition, who often filled the role of store manager while the owners were traveling, Wood became the de facto store manager.
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Dealership Minds 2014 Video

Major Changes from Dealership Acquisition

February 9, 2014 | Posted in Best Practices
Jason Bessette, Partner & General Manager of the St. Albans Store at Champlain Valley Equipment (headquartered in Middlebury, Vt.), talks about how the overall growth of Champlain Valley Equipment has impacted his dealership and work tasks.
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Dealership Minds 2014 Video

Reconstructing a Service Department

February 9, 2014 | Posted in Best Practices
Recent staff issues forced Jason Bessette, the general manager of the St. Albans location of Champlain Valley Equipment, to reconstruct the location's service department. Bessette's leadership has help the location turn a corner and push to improve overall customer service.
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