Notes from the MHEDA's 2002 President, Mike Romano; 'It's a Jungle Out There Let MHEDA Be Your Guide' brings together the leaders in material handling and draws on one another for support.
This year, the Convention focus is strengthening your business. You will have a variety of programs to chose from to help you maintain the health of your business in turbulent times. The presenters are those individuals you know and trust for valuable business insight:
Don Buttrey (Sales)
Michael Marks (Finances)
Herb Greenberg (HR)
Bart Basi (Business Valuation)
Members will also be taking the stage this year to tell you about what is working in their companies and how they remain successful in challenging times.
The Manufacturers' Fair gives you the opportunity to learn about new products that will better fit your customers' changing needs.
Date(s):
27th, 28th, 29th and 30th
Time(s):
27th and 28th - social activities
Conference hours
Mon 29th 8am to 4:30pm
Tues 30th 8am to 4pm
Fair Hours 29th from 10:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Venue:
Marco Island Marriott Resort & Golf Club
Program:
Monday, April 29
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. President's Welcome & Annual Business Meeting
2002 President Mike Romano presents the State of the Association Address.
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Keynote Presentation Beyond Survival
Captain Gerald Coffee - A POW for seven years in the communist prisons of Hanoi, Captain Coffee is an inspiring example of the power of the human spirit to triumph over the most adverse circumstances.
10:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Manufacturers' Fair & Luncheon. Attend the Fair and meet representatives from nearly 100 companies who can help you meet this challenge.
2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Educational Workshop Leading a Sales Team in the Changing World of Selling Don Buttrey -Learn about the itical actions needed to protect sales and profits.
2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Educational Workshop Developing Your Top Performers Dr. Herbert Greenberg - Learn how can you identify who is a keeper and what to do about it.
2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Educational Workshop Maximize Your Business Value Dr. Bart Basi - A n overview of different calculations and methodologies that are used to maximize value.
Ticketing:
Member Registration - $795 pp
Non-Member Registration - $950 pp
Spouse Registration - $545 pp
Contact for booking / more info:
Convention Chairman Jim Bowes - http://www.mheda.org
http://www.mheda.org/public/articles/index.cfm?cat=11
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