10th Anniversary
CONNECTIONS Convention and Trade Show
September 4 – 7, 2012 at the LVH Hotel and Casino (formally the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel).
The Earlier You Register, The More You Save!
REGISTER ON OR BEFORE Friday, JULY 13th, 2012*
• First attendee Member $295 Non- Member $397
• Additional attendee, same company Member $250 Non- Member $353
HUGE Discount Hotel Room Rates - $85 per night!
The 2012 Connections Convention and Trade Show
Expanded THE LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS and Expanded THE TRADE SHOW HALL Bring you MORE Hands-On, MORE
Interactive Educational Programs and MORE Classroom Education!
CONNECTIONS Convention will give you the hands-on opportunity to learn and practice techniques that are used in our industry every day and to learn New and Innovative techniques for your business
We're setting up the LVH Pavilions with Unique opportunity to actually experience the flood and follow the restoration process, clean hard and soft surfaces, and restore contents.
We will build a LARGE structure and flood it, and see all of the tools in the tool bag, then see the latest in technology in the water damage restoration industry. Then, experience Dr. Shrink Wrap live wrapping the CONNECTIONS Flood House. Also, learn about diversifying into the duct cleaning business with Air Care. See live demonstrations of duct cleaning in the Flood House. Live demonstrations of how to reinstall carpet after a flood. FLIR will install infrared technology in the house. The cameras will monitor the actual drying process. Prochem will install the Crew Chief in the house for remote monitoring. Phoenix will demonstrate drying technology and new products for the drying Industry. Dri-Eaz. CONNECTIONS will concentrate on the extraction process, Drying structural materials, Setting up the job, monitoring, including remote monitoring and knowing when the job is dry. The demo area will be led by industry leaders: Dan Bernazzani, Dry Advise, Larry Cooper, Professional Cleaning and Restoration Network and Barry Costa, Costa Group Education.
Fireline Systems will discuss Contents Restoration Success Strategies – David Mazur. Insurers are looking to partner with companies who can deliver higher levels of service and Doing just an average job of contents restorations may not be enough. Restoration companies need to reorganize and realign their contents operations in order to capitalize. It's time to restore the profitability of your contents division.
Cleaning areas will include: Hands-on Area Rug Cleaning, Stone and Tile Cleaning, Wood Floor Cleaning, and Upholstery Cleaning. We will have several full setups with expert instruction and demonstrations including dusting, wringing, a wash pit and drying apparatus. You will hear from: Orbitec Solutions, Rug Badger, and Centrum Force. Dane Gregory with Interlink Supply will be demonstrating Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaning and Sealing. Dane will transform
stone right before your eyes. Volunteer and jump in and learn hands on. Come gain the confidence and knowledge you need to know to talk to customers. Shawn Bisaillon with Steamway Schools demonstrates expert procedures for cleaning and restoring upholstered fabrics. See the tools of the trade and specialized techniques to add to your service.… AND MUCH MORE!
The 2012 Convention will feature Two keynote speakers:
Greg Habstritt, The Trusted Authority, What allows some business owners to rise to the top in their market, while most struggle to grow or even survive? How can you become the Trusted Authority in your market, maintain premium prices, and become the obvious choice? In this powerful session, you’ll learn the groundbreaking strategies that allow business owners to differentiate themselves, and become the Trusted Authority in their market. Through his own experience of building several multi-million dollar businesses, Greg Habstritt will share the biggest mistakes most business owners make when marketing, and reveal his uncommonly simple but highly effective strategies that generate breakthrough results in growth and profitability. You’ll discover what the "Commodity Trap" is, and how to gain an "unfair Advantage" in your market that makes your competition irrelevant. You’ll be provided Greg’s powerful "Million Dollar Multiplier" tool during the presentation, allowing you to engage your ideal prospect, and make it almost impossible for them to deal with anyone else but you. If you¹re facing competitive pressure, pricing challenges and a lack of confidence in how to market effectively without breaking the bank, this is a presentation you cannot miss.
Mike Koenig, CEO, “Chief Disruptasaurus” and Founder of Traffic Geyser and Instant Customer – How to Build Your Platform and Your List with Mobile Marketing and Cross Channel Marketing. Reach More Customers Through Multiple Channels by Leveraging Cutting-Edge Marketing. Technology Database giant, Oracle, conducted a survey in 2011. It revealed 78% of consumers are using two or more communication channels before making a buying decision. Thirty percent use three or more. If you’re limiting your business to just a single marketing channel, you are missing leads and losing sales. In this seminar with Mike Koenigs you'll discover how to intelligently combine email, social media, voice mail, QR Codes, direct mail and the powerful, yet under-utilized, text-message marketing.
Topics covered include:
• Lead generation, follow up and sales automation
• Increase e-mail open rates up to 90%
• Capture 3x more leads
• Triple your connections with prospects
• Triple your sales
• Cutting edge opportunities for any biz
• Simple ways to send electronic notifications by mobile text
• How to capture 50-85% of all the names and emails in an audience instantly
• How to instantly discover if someone who met you or joined your list is influential or has media connections, so you can get air time on TV or radio
View the full program on our web site at www.connectionsconvention.org
CONNECTIONS Convention 10th Anniversary Reception
Major Entertainment – Food and drinks after the trade show – great time to network and meet new friends or just relax and connect with old friends. Sponsored by Prochem and CONNECTIONS Events
Everyone is invited. No Tickets Necessary!
Connections will host the Industry Awards Luncheon on Thursday, September 6th.
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE BUDWEISER / BUD LIGHT NETWORKING PAVILION! FREE BEER DURING TRADE SHOW HOURS! (Ticket required)
The Trade Show Hours are:
Wednesday, September 5th 4:15 – 8 pm
Thursday, September 6th 1:30 – 6:00 pm
Friday, September 7th 12 – 4 pm
Don't miss your chance to see, try out and learn about all of the latest and most advanced equipment, tools and procedures available in our industry today. You don't want to miss this Trade Show!
REGISTER TODAY!
Trade Show ONLY is FREE!
Register for CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW:
Fee for full registration includes 3 lunches, 1 reception, Breaks, All Hands-On Education, convention material and trade show pass
The Earlier You Register, The More You Save!
REGISTER ON OR BEFORE JULY 13th, 2012*
• First attendee Member $295 Non- Member $397
• Additional attendee, same company Member $250 Non- Member $353
REGISTER ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 13th, 2012**
• First attendee Member $395 Non-Member $495
• Additional attendee, same company Member $350 Non-Member $450
REGISTER AFTER AUGUST 13th, 2012
• First attendee Member $475 Non-Member $595
• Additional attendee, same company Member $425 Non-Member $550
Additional meals only (spouse): $200
One-day Only: Member $149 Non- Member $199
Register for BORN TO WIN, BUSINESS GROWTH WORKSHOP
Sept. 4th: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm $97
Spouses of paying attendees may attend for FREE. Lunch and breaks included.
Zig Ziglar’s Born to Win, Business Growth Workshop – Howard Partridge and Tom Ziglar, CEO and roud Son of Zig Ziglar. STOP being a SLAVE to your business ... get yourself and your business organized ... and learn how to double your sales and profits easily and effortlessly. Now you can discover the proven systems to transform your everyday business into a predictable, profitable, turnkey operation! Avoid the #1 reason small businesses don’t grow: Failure To Implement.
Register for SMART BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM
Sept. 4th: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Member: $97 Non-member: $197 $39 Members with full-paid registrant of the 2012 Convention and Trade Show. Lunch and breaks included.
Smart Business Symposium (Technology, Apps, Website Development, Electronic Marketing) – John Braun, Steve Mastio, Andrechelle Cermak, Joe Kowalski - Learn what you should have on your web site, Learn about Customer Relationship Management, and Learn about Search Engine Optimization. YOU WANT TO SEE THIS!
The Connections Convention and Trade Show will be at the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino so be sure to book your hotel rooms NOW! Special Connections Deluxe Room Rates. $85 per Night (single or double)
To make your reservations, call the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino at 888-732-7117 or make reservations online at www.connectionsconvention.org
REGISTER TODAY!
Call 888-881-1001 x 12, or online at
www.connectionsconvention.org
Thank you to the 2012 Sponsors and Exhibitors!
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