Elm Grove, WI - All eyes will be on Phoenix this fall during the Specialty Tools & Fastener's 34th Annual Convention & Trade Show, November 7-9. STAFDA has created an agenda geared specifically to help members make a Phoenix-like rise from the ashes of the recession.
Sunday, November 7
STAFDA and economist Alan Beaulieu have scheduled an Economic Forecast for Sunday morning. President, economist, and principle for the Institute for Trend Research, Alan will use his skills to look at key leading indicators to assess the financial trajectory for STAFDA and the construction/industrial markets for 2011 and beyond. Four Educational Workshops continue STAFDA's business agenda. Choose from four, 90-minute programs that focus on industry-specific issues and repeat following a break. Bob DeStefano with "Build an Online Marketing Machine;" a panel discussion featuring M. Jay Heilbrunn and Herb Shields on "The Outlook for Distributor Bank Credit;" Dr. Bill McCleave will focus on "Differentiating Your Distribution Company;" and Tom Reilly will take on "Winning the Price Battle...One Profitable Sale at a Time."
The Spouse/Companion program features Southwestern art expert Terry DeWald and an amazing display of some of the rugs, baskets, and pottery he's collected. The second portion of the program involves a hands-on jewelry making class inspired by Native American artwork.
After a day of learning, it's time to dust off your boots for STAFDA's Rollin' to Rawhide Opening Party. For three hours, members will be able to roam the streets of this 1880s frontier town without fear of rustlers while enjoying dinner, libations, and entertainment. Busing will be provided from all three STAFDA Convention hotels.
Monday, November 8
The General Session kicks off with the "Year-in-Review" A/V presentation. STAFDA President Robert Devers will then provide the "State-of-the-Industry" address followed by Max (Andy) Johnson, Mar-Mac Wire, with the Associate State-of-the-Industry. Former Alaska governor, author, and face of the "Tea Party" movement, Sarah Palin will then take the stage as this year's keynote speaker.