Where We’ve Been/What We’ve Seen
Atlantic celebrates the grand openning of its new greater Philadelphia area Technology Center, Square 9 hosts a high-engergy music-infused Encompass 2018 event in Nashville, Copier Fax Business Technologies becomes first dealer to showcase working model of Konica Minolta’s Workplace Hub to customers and more.
A Cut Above the Rest (Above)
Atlantic, Tomorrow’s Office celebrates the opening of its new Moorestown, NJ technology center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 26. Left to right: Atlantic’s Adam Weiss and Jason Weiss; Honorable Mayor Stacey Jordan; Atlantic’s Larry Weiss; Freeholder Deputy Director Linda Hughes.
The Next Generation
Atlantic’s Adam and Jason Weiss welcome CJ Cannata to the company’s new facility in southern New Jersey.
Network Operations
Atlantic’s CTO Bill McLaughlin and Princeton Branch Manager Rob Luethold deep in the heart of the Network Operation Center in its new facility in Moorestown.
Konica Connection
Laura Blackmer (third from left)”“representing Atlantic’s Moorestown, NJ technology center grand opening event sponsor
Konica Minolta”“joins in the festivities with the Weiss executive trio and local government dignitaries. Atlantic’s new branch and the town of Moorestown are located in the greater Philadelphia area.
Trendspotting
Six-time Emmy Award winning TV broadcaster and comedian Ross Shafer’s keynote presentation at Square 9 Softwork’s
Encompass 2018, October 3-5 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, examined the importance of identifying trends and market shifts in the changing business landscape.
Meek and Greet
CJ Cannata with Woodhull USA’s Brandon Meek at Encompass 2018’s Edge Awards Ceremony honoring Square 9’s elite dealers for top performances. The awards ceremony was held at the historic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, now one of CJ’s favorite cities.
Edge of Glory
Square 9’s Stephen Young (left) and Tony Bishop (center) with Jeffrey King of Loffler Companies at Encompass 2018’s Edge Awards Ceremony.
Music City Magic
Enchanting covers of timeless tracks like Fleetwood Mac’s mystical “Dreams” by this singer/songwriting duo highlighted the dinner that preceded the Edge Awards presentations.
Kyocera Collects
Congratulations to the Kyocera Southwest team on their Edge Award for 2018 Sales Performance Leader, the top manufacturer honor. From left to right: Dan Bragg (Square 9), David Beauchamp, Oliver Rodriguez, Michael Marx, and James Powell.
Hail Hilliards
Square 9’s Stephen Young (center) congratulates Hoot Beckett (left) and Jay Salisbury (right) of Hilliards Office Solutions who took home the Edge Award for 2018 Dealer of the Year, the top dealer honor of the event.
First Time’s a Charm
Square 9’s Lauren Ford and Ethan Voltolini welcome CJ Cannata to Encompass 2018 and toasted his first ever visit to
Nashville. Encompass 2018 was attended by Square 9’s dedicated dealer channel and their customers.
Advanced Entertaining
Fraser Advanced Information Systems’ Annual Customer Appreciation Lobster Dinner took place at The Fishpond in Blandon, PA on September 27. The event was sponsored by Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA),
one of Fraser’s long-time suppliers. Left to right, Sharp’s Ted Kawamura and Mike Marusic; Fraser’s Melissa Confalone, Jim Pierce and Bill Fraser; and Sharp’s Steve Oda.
Feeding Frenzy
The Cannata Report’s Editor-in-Chief Scott Cullen and Bill Fraser connect after dinner to compare notes on how many lobsters each consumed at Fraser’s annual customer appreciation dinner. Scott lost track at five.
Southern Hospitality
CJ Cannata’s first ever visit to Nashville also included a Dealer Tour stop to meet with RJ Young’s executive team for an
upcoming news story. From left to right: AJ Baggott, Chip Crunk, Mike Noffsinger and Hunter McCarty.
Doctober Fest Debut
Konica Minolta’s Sal Camilleri (center) joins Al (left) and David Scibetta of Copier Fax Business Technologies at Buffalo’s Flying Bison Brewery for the dealership’s Doctoberfest Customer Appreciation Event. The Scibettas enjoy the distinction of being the first dealer in the U.S. to showcase a working model of Konica Minolta’s Workplace Hub to its customers. Approximately 100 guests sampled the beers, enjoyed German Octoberfest cuisine, and mingled with Copier Fax and Konica Minolta employees at the Workplace Hub debut.
Mic Drop
CJ Cannata presents findings from Access Japan 2018 at CDA’s October Owners and CEO meeting in Scottsdale, AZ. The Cannata Report’s Access Japan 2018 multiplatform initiative is exclusively sponsored by GreatAmerica Financial Services.
Raising Arizona
Frank Cannata shares insights regarding Access Japan 2018, including the The Cannata Report’s recent trip to Japan, meetings with each of the Japanese Big Six manufacturers, and Access Japan 2018 special bonus issue and complementary digital content. The Cannata Report’s Access Japan 2018 multiplatform initiative is exclusively sponsored by GreatAmerica Financial Services.
College Reunion
CJ Cannata meets up with SumnerOne’s Liz Sumner, his fellow Traveling Treasure Trunk troupe member, a touring children’s theater group they both performed in while attending Tufts University. No word yet whether they’ll be taking their act back on the road. Stay tuned!
Check the Label
Muratec’s Dave Clearman and CJ Cannata display the customized wine bottle labels created especially for the CDA celebration by Muratec.
