January 21 – 23, 2010
Scottsdale Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
Scottsdale, AZ (Reservations +1 800 832 2025 - Rate $179)
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Your future is now. Are you ready?
January 21 – 23, 2010
Scottsdale Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
Scottsdale, AZ
Schedule of Events (subject to change)
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tent Rental Division Steering Committee Meetings
Tent Rental Division Task Force Meetings
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Tent Rental Division Annual Golf Tournament
12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM
SunRidge Canyon Golf Course, Fountain Hills, AZ
Bus boarding at 11:00 AM near hotel lobby
Coordinator: Alex Kouzmanoff, Aztec Tents
TRD Code and Life Safety Task Force Update
1:00 PM - CODE TASK FORCE REVIEW
4:30 – 5:30 PM: Meet and Greet
Vendors Fare
4:30 PM – Set-up
5:30 – 6:30 PM – Tradeshow
The Magic of Tents – Reception and Dinner
6:00 – 9:00 PM – under the tent
Program will highlight accomplishments and recognition of industry.
Case Study: Olympics 2010 Tent Story, Harry Potter Museum Exhibit, Harts Party Hire, Australia
Friday, January 22
Tent Rental Division Business Meeting
8:30 – 9:30 AM
All members of industry are welcome to attend.
Keynote Presentation
9:30 – 10:45 AM
Jeff Korhan, marketer, speaker, faculty at North Central College, columnist for GIE Media.
Social Media Marketing for Entrepreneurs: How to Get New Customers Now!
“What marketing method is low cost, wide reaching and gives fast results in today’s economy.” Attendees will learn how to create a stampede of new prospects and enhance communications with customers on a professional, social and personal level.
Financial Boot Camp Orientation
11:00 – 12:15 PM
Gary Stansberry, Hageman, Stansberry & Associates will present the fundamentals and formulas for running a successful business operation in a challenging economy.
Vendors Fare
12:30 – 2:30 PM
Tabletop exhibit space will provide opportunities for vendors to display innovative products and services during a networking lunch. Guest presenter: Todd Dalland, FTL Solar LLC.
Financial Boot Camp – Getting your Stripes
2:30 – 3:45 PM
Stansberry will return to lead roundtable discussions affording attendees the opportunity to build upon learned techniques from the morning session. Q & A from members of Steering Committee.
Closing Session
3:45 – 4:15 PM
Comments from TRD Chairman, drawing for Tent Expo 2011.
TRD Hosted “The Future is Now” at JD’s
6:30 – 9:30 PM
Join fellow members of tent industry for an evening “out on the town.” Upon arrival make your restaurant selection at the registration desk and join a TRD Steering Committee representative for dinner on your dime.
Saturday, January 23
TRD Gives Back
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Buses depart from hotel for day trip to Sedona, Arizona at 8:00 AM.
Visit Montezuma Castle National Monument, tour Red Rock Canyon and visit Sedona's art community by jeep, helicopter or biplane! Enjoy a casual lunch in the desert before the return trip. Arizona Outing includes breakfast, bus transportation, tour guide and Montezuma Castle National Monument.
Save the Dates:
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March 16
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April 13
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IFAI Expo 2010
October 27-29
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Tent Expo 2011
Work Hard, Play Hard
January 19 – 23,
Tradewind’s Resort and Conference Center
St Pete’s Beach, Florida
www.tentexperts.org
Hotel Information:
Scottsdale Plaza Resort
7200 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85253
Reservations +1 800 832 2025
www.scottsdaleplaza.com
Room rate: Run of House Suite/$179 plus tax
Reservation Deadline: December 23, 2009
The hotel will waive resort fees for Tent Conference attendees. Room rate is extended three days before and after conference dates.
Room tax rate is 11.92%
Registration:
Early Registration Deadline is Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Full conference package includes Thursday and Friday events. Full registration qualifies attendee for discount on Saturday’s Arizona Adventure. Golf tournament requires additional fees.
$199 Early Registration
Tent Rental Division Member
FAX: 651 225 6966
$299 Early Registration
IFAI Member
$399 Early Registration
Non IFAI Member
Contact Jan Schieffer at +1 651 225 6944 for details. On line registration will be available on November 1, 2009.
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