Submit Your Bright Ideas by Sept. 30!
GEAPS' greatest resource is the collective knowledge of its 2,600 members, and each year at GEAPS Exchange, the Educational Programming Committee demonstrates its appreciation for those who have made a real contribution during the past year with the annual Idea Exchange.
Has your company launched a product that's new to the industry during the past year? Have you developed an innovation that others might find useful? If so, consider applying for a spot on the stage at Exchange 2011 in Portland, Ore.
The Idea Exchange program is a way for people in the grain-operations industry, as well as industry suppliers, to share good ideas and highlight innovations or new products. The Idea Exchange draws a sizeable audience each year, giving speakers a large platform to share their ideas and providing a great networking opportunity. In addition to the live event, Idea Exchange participants will see their winning contributions in In-Grain, on the GEAPS website and in other industry publications.
The Idea Exchange program is divided into two segments:
For Regular Members
The first segment, called "Why Don't They? … I Did!" features ideas that grain-operations managers, workers--or suppliers--put into practice to improve safety or efficiency at their own facilities. Applicants chosen to present during this segment receive $100 cash.
For Associate Members
The second segment, "What's New?" includes new products and services developed for grain operations during the past year. The is a great way to gain extra recognition for your company.
With our members' help, the Idea Exchange has consistently been one of the things GEAPS does best. If you've got a good idea or a new product of interest to the industry, please fill out and send in the application form on the right.
Download an application (PDF) here.
All applications are due by Sept. 30 in the GEAPS office, 4248 Park Glen Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55416. You can also fax your form to (952) 929-1318, or send it by e-mail to chuckh@geaps.com.
If you have questions, please contact Chuck House at (952) 928-4640; or chuckh@geaps.com.