Well, it was pretty great. I attended the Medical Design and Manufacturing Midwest 2009 Conference last week in Chicago. I left with a new perspective on the importance of this industry to our region as well as our global economy. In my day to day life, I try hard to power through the difficult business climate. But at MD&M Midwest, the overall tone was positive and highly educational.

Warning: this blog entry is less about Dayton B2B marketing than it is about search engine optimization (SEO). In fact, the only thing Dayton and B2B have to do with what I’m about to say is that this entry is posted on a blog for TriComB2B.com, which happens to be a Dayton-based B2B marketing company.

As I approach day eight without power after Hurricane Ike’s winds reached the Ohio Valley last Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, I have gained a much greater appreciation for my client’s technical products (e.g., uninterruptible power supplies for the data center). I have also seen the importance of continuity and timeliness – in both service and communication.