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June 2008 |
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IBA Annual Business Conference
Dear Balloon Industry Member,
The IBA Annual Business Conference for 2008 entitled, "Winning the War of WOW" will be a dynamic event to help grow your business whether you are a Manufacturer, Distributor, or Retailer Member. This conference promises to the BEST EVER featuring guest speakers, Retailer classes, Manufacturer's Showcase Day and three days of networking opportunities with industry leaders. Read on to learn more about this event scheduled for September 18-20, 2008, in Bloomington, MN. |
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Conference Highlights Include:
- Anagram Factory Tour
- Manufacturer's Showcase for Distributors
- Associate Member New Product Showcase/Business Sessions
- Two Special Motivational Speakers
- Thomas Winninger "Secrets to Beating the Price War Without Destroying Profits"
- Paul Kiewiet "Creating Value By Creating Experience"
Annual IBA Business Meeting - Members will vote on IBA leadership going forward and discuss critical industry issues
Optional Golf Outing
Optional dinner outing to The Mall of America
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Embassy Suites Minneapolis - Airport
7901 34th Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55425-1605
Tel: 952-854-1000
Fax: 952-854-6557
Special IBA rate - $119.00 US per night - All suites, King or Dbl/Dbl
NEW CUT-OFF DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 29
NEW CUT-OFF DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008
Date:
September 18-20, 2008
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Agenda:
Day 1 - Thursday, Sept. 18th
Day 2 - Friday, Sept. 19th
- Anagram Factory Tour
- Manufacturer's Showcase
- Associate Member Sessions
- Optional Dinner - The Mall of America
Day 3 - Saturday, Sept. 20th
- Topic: Price Wars - Keynote Speaker: Thomas Winninger
- General Breakout with Thomas Winninger
- IBA Annual Business Meeting
- Topic: Creating Value by Creating Experiences - Keynote Speaker:Paul Kiewiet
- Breakout Session - Small Group Takeaways
- Breakout Session - Industry Wide Topic/Discussion
- MAP (Management Action Plan)
- Dinner - Installation of new Officers
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| Registration:
A registration fee of $299.00 per person includes attendance to 2 Day Conference, lunch on Friday, and lunch and dinner on Saturday. Complimentary, full cooked-to-order breakfast is provided each day to guests of the Embassy Suites. All Conference attendees must be members of the International Balloon Association. Click here for Membership Application forms or call Marty Fish, Executive Director, to verify your membership status at 866-413-7358 or 316-943-7223. |
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Click here for full details and printable registration form which can be faxed to 866-858-2143 or mailed to IBA, 1600 Lynnhurst, Wichita, KS, 67212. | |
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A jam packed schedule, a host hotel less than a mile from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, not one but TWO motivational speakers, all at a sensational price makes this a "must attend" event on your calendar. I look forward to meeting with you September 18-20 in Bloomington, MN.
Sincerely,
Marty Fish - IBA Executive Director
International Balloon Association
Tel: 866-413-7358
Fax: 866-858-2143
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The International Balloon Association (IBA) is a network of manufacturers, distributors, decorators, retailers, and entertainers who believe in keeping the Balloon Industry safe, financially sound and steadfast for the enjoyment of current and future generations. The IBA provides leadership and guidance on behalf of the industry.
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