Newly developed by the publishers of
Plumbing & Mechanical, PM Engineer, and Supply House Times, the Innovative
Thinking 2006 conference will be held June 12-13 at the Emerald Pointe Resort
in Lake Lanier Island, GA, conveniently located near Atlanta.
The conference's theme is Hiring-Training-Retention and is designed to
provide tools and solutions to solve the plumbing industry's biggest
challenges. As an attendee you will learn to overcome your biggest staffing
challenges from expert presenters, dialogue during roundtable lunches and
network with other plumbing industry professionals.
Featured speaker Ricardo Gonzalez, Founder & CEO of Bilingual America,
will address Success with Hispanics. Ricardo's presentation is a lively and
in-depth look at how to understand, manage and train Hispanic workers. He is
a regular contributor to BNP Media's construction publications and will give
an insider's perspective on this hot topic.
Don't miss the exciting "Women in the Plumbing Industry - Old Dogs and New
Chicks" panel discussion led by Ellen Rohr, President of Bare Bones Biz, PM
columnist and author. Dottie Ramsey of Modern Supply and Jen Courchaine of
Winters Company will join Ellen in this unique panel discussion that explores
the growing role of women in the plumbing field.
Other speakers include Al Levi of Appleseed Business who specializes in
helping contractors run their businesses "with less stress and more success."
Megan White of Castle Supply Company has been instrumental in developing
two-pronged managerial recruitment and training programs both aiming to
attract new blood to the organization.
Innovative Thinking 2006 will provide a great return on your time. The
cost of $395 (early bird rate) includes nine sessions, conference materials,
conference meals, and networking reception. To register or for sponsorship
information, contact Jessica Yamin at 1-888-530-6714 or yaminj@bnpmedia.com .
Or please visit us at http://www.innovativethinkingconf.com .
Plumbing & Mechanical, PM Engineer, and Supply House Times are the portals
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* Source: Plumbing & Mechanical, PM Engineer & Supply House Times BPA
Circulation Statement, June 2005