2009 Annual Conference Review
December 18, 2009 by admin
Filed under Industry Events, Industry News and Updates
We are all aware of the unfavorable economic conditions during 2009. As a result, attendance at the 2009 Annual Conference was less than in past years. However, those in attendance would agree that Conference content and activities met expectations. Following the Wednesday evening welcome reception, our Thursday morning session featured the keynote speakers, Bill Farquharson and Al Lautenslager. Bill’s presentation explored his approach to the sales of graphic arts. Al complimented Bill’s message with many low cost/zero cost marketing ideas. Both presentations perfectly complimented the Conference theme “Survival in a Trouble Economic Climate”.
The Thursday afternoon session featured a series of round table discussions. Both keynote speakers were available for the additional exchange of ideas with Conference attendees. Other discussion sessions were led by:
Brad Cannaday, Neenah Paper, “The Sate of the Paper Industry”
Randy Overly, “Workflow Solutions I”
Eric Nelsen, Xitron, Inc., Tim Murphy and Bill Frederick, Printware LLC, “Workflow Solutions II”
Pam Blake, Central Textas School of Etiquette, “Business Etiquette”
The Friday program featured the annual golf tournament and Associate Members’ Table Top Exhibits. The Associate members also sponsored the dinner Thursday evening.
As usual, the final Conference event was the Awards dinner. Golf tournament and Freddies winners were announced.
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