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The PEI Convention at the NACS Show
“Celebrating the Power of D”
Distributor/Manufacturer Marketing Partnerships
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Wednesday, November 7
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- Inspirational Breakfast
- Education Sessions
- Trade Show Open 12:00 - 5:30
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| Thursday, November 8 |
- Education Sessions
- Lunch and Membership Meeting (Election of Officers
and Installation of Directors)
- Trade Show Open 12:00 - 5:30
- PEI Reception
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| Friday, November 9 |
- Trade Show Open 9:00 - 1:30
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No More Last Day Blahs!
Manufacturers: Let your distributors know how
much you appreciate what they do for your products.
Make arrangements to see your Distributors on Friday
morning.
Distributors: Let your Manufacturers know you're
in Atlanta. Ask for an appointment ahead of time.
This is the ideal time to see your manufacturers or
research new lines.
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| INSPIRATION BREAKFAST |
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 Nothing
is Permanent — Rene Godefroy
Born in a tiny village on the island of Haiti, Rene Godefroy
was an impoverished child, perpetually tormented by cholera,
rickets and malnutrition. Abandoned by his father and left
behind while his mother sought work in the city, Rene subsisted
on meager charity and the rare fish he caught with a string
and hook. In 1983, he arrived in Montreal with a Haitian theater
company and escaped into the United States wedged between
the rear tires of a tractor-trailer. He arrived in New York
with only five dollars in his pocket. Today, he is a proud
American citizen, a successful businessman and an inspirational
speaker and author. This presentation will remind us that
nothing is impossible.
$30 per person Due to
limited seating, we recommend that you purchase your tickets
for the Inspirational Breakfast in advance. Tickets must be
presented for admittance. (Spouse registration includes ticket
to the Inspirational Breakfast.)
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| EDUCATION
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All PEI's Education Sessions will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center, conveniently located near the petroleum portion of the trade show.
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 I'm
No Good with Names, But I Never Forget a Face
— Bob Gray
In this two-part session, Bob Gray reveals a wonderful
method to easily recall and store into memory the names
of new friends and business acquaintances. Having been
taught the system, participants are quickly and easily
able to recall both first and last names of several
new acquaintances as they are introduced during the
presentation.
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 Working
at Cross Purposes: Managing Manufacturer and Distributor
Conflict
— Mike Marks
In this two-part session, Mike Marks gives participants
a close look at the current manufacturer-distributor
relationship. Marks and several partners conducted a
major research study during 2006 into manufacturer-distributor
relations. The findings have direct impact on PEI members
in all stages of our complex value chain. There is significant
competitive advantage available to manufacturers and
distributors who can get commercially aligned against
competitive rivals.
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Preparing for an Unplanned Succession
— Speaker TBD
Nothing can be more difficult for the family-owned business
than the planning of succession. Unplanned succession
can lead to forced sales and bankrupt companies, all
because the owners failed to plan for one of life's
certainties. But what about the uncertainties? Planning
succession requires a careful look at anticipating what
could happen and how the unknown can affect the management
needs of the business.
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 Technology
Best Practices — Steve Epner
Prior to convention, PEI will conduct a survey to determine
members' use of technology, what is working for them,
and pool resources to give members some tools to use
to select the best technology for their companies.
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 PEI
Hotel Room Blocks
Westin Peachtree Plaza
(PEI Headquarter Hotel)
210 Peachtree Street, Atlanta
Located just a half-mile from the Georgia World Congress Center,
the Westin Peachtree Plaza is also just steps from the new
Georgia Aquarium as well as Atlantic Station, Atlanta's new
retail and entertainment district. The hotel is convenient
to restaurants, nightclubs and stores on Peachtree Street.
($189 s/d)
PEI room blocks are also located at these hotels in Atlanta:
Baymont Inn & Suites Downtown
175 Piedmont Ave NE ($139 s/d)
One mile from the Georgia World Congress Center
Wyndham Garden Atlanta Downtown
175 Piedmont Ave NE ($159 s/d)
Located three blocks from the Georgia World Congress Center
Days Inn Atlanta Downtown
300 Spring Street NW ($139 s/d)
Located six blocks from the Georgia World Congress Center
Watch for Convention Updates at www.pei.org.
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