Professional Development

Professional door dealers work hard to stay up-to-date on the latest technology, products and equipment out there, and to be seen as reputable businesses in their community. Information on certification opportunities, testing, association news, trade show coverage and more helps them stay current in industry happenings.


  • CSDDA Bi-Annual Regional Conference Just Weeks Away
    Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity presented by the Central States Door Dealer Association: the 2009 Bi-Annual Regional Conference in St. Charles, Miss.Friday, Feb. 6, features seminars and a dinner banquet. Saturday, Feb. 7, features membership meeting, seminars ...More
    January 21, 2009
    Posted in News
  • Reader Feedback: International Appeal
    A reader responds to a recent PDD blog (“International Appeal,” Dec. 23) that discusses the launch of International Door and Operator Industry magazine’s Spanish-language articles. To read the blog, click here.This issue is close to my heart, being ...More
    January 14, 2009
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • A ‘Thank You’ from CDI President Garbutt
    To all Atlantic Trade Show Participants: The Moncton Trade Show is now behind us and we look forward to our show next year in Alberta. I would like to thank our exhibitors — without whom we could not have a trade show — along with the CDI National Board Members ...More
    December 17, 2008
    Posted in News, Operations
  • C.H.I. Premiers New Instructional Video
    A new garage door is something that most people will purchase only a few of in their lifetime. With this in mind, C.H.I. Overhead Doors has produced an instructional DVD to show homeowners many of the features that are available, to ensure that they have the essential tools ...More
    December 12, 2008
    Posted in News
  • CSDDA 2009 Biannual Conference Feb. 6-7 in St. Louis
    The 2009 Central States Door Dealer Association (CSDDA) bi-annual conference will be held Feb. 6-7 in St. Louis. There will be seminars, IDEA testing, vendor displays and a dinner banquet at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, Miss.Click here for more ...More
    December 8, 2008
    Posted in News
  • CODA Votes on Board Members
    At the recent CODA 2008 Regional Conference, members voted on the who would join the board of directors. Here, the results:On the manufacturing side, Mike Saxby, group publisher of Professional Door Dealer magazine, was voted to serve another term, while Rob Brown of ...More
    October 22, 2008
    Posted in News
  • CODA to Host 2008 Conference Oct. 16-18
    The Calfornia Operator and Door Association will host its annual regional conference Oct. 16-18 at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, Calif. Attendees will enjoy workshops, exhbitis, CODA classic golf, opportunities for IDEA testing and certification and local ...More
    October 10, 2008
    Posted in News
  • CDI National Show Scheduled Sept. 26-27
    The CDI National Trade Show and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held Sept. 26-27 in Moncton, New Brunswick, and features educational seminars, exhibits and a truck and motorcycle contest.More than 30 exhibitors will be on hand, and five seminars are scheduled. CDI ...More
    September 18, 2008
    Posted in News
  • CSDDA Announces Dates For 2009 Regional Conference
    At its summer board of directors’ meeting held in Springfield, Ill., on July 11, the Central States Door Dealers Association (CSDDA) announced its plans to hold its Fifth “Meet Me in St. Louis” Regional Conference February 6-7, 2009.The bi-annual ...More
    July 29, 2008
    Posted in News
  • CDI National Show Scheduled Sept. 26-27
    The CDI National Trade Show and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held Sept. 26-27 in Moncton, New Brunswick, and features educational seminars, exhibits and a truck and motorcycle contest.More than 30 exhibitors will be on hand, and five seminars are scheduled. CDI ...More
    July 28, 2008
    Posted in News