It's Time to Register for WIC 2010

Find inspiration and strategies for future success at this year's WIC - register today! The changing face of the conference will feature a newly revamped, one-day Contact Table Program, expanded forums and the new Industry Roundtable Discussion and Industry Panel of Change.

Here are some of the programming highlights:

New! Industrial Dust Task Force

Join this dynamic and active group of industry experts as they discuss strategies for dealing with regulatory and legislative activity on this hot topic.

Networking

Keynote Speaker: Learn from Robin Jay how to become a business relationship expert by balancing online time with socializing and networking effectively in order to achieve greater business success!  Robin will be giving away 100 copies of her book titled, The Art of the Business Lunch - Building Relationships, between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Industry Roundtable Discussions: Join your colleagues for what promises to be a provocative two hours of roundtable discussion and presentation as industry leaders work on finding ways through the labyrinth of today’s marketplace.

Contact Table Program: The most cost-efficient opportunity for face-to-face business meetings. With the ability to hold 21 meetings in one place, networking has never been easier or more affordable. Don’t miss out on this key component to building alliances.

Industry Forums

Green Users Forum: Find out specific ways your company can save money by Going Green from those who have done it!

Economic Outlook & Public Policy Forum: Hear from economist Alan Beaulieu what is happening in many key industries along with addressing some of the common questions to all attendees.

John Satagaj, Esq. will provide insights regarding what Congress may do for us and to us during the late spring. As Congress turns its attention to fall re-elections, get a glimpse of what the future may hold.

Distributors Only Forum: This is designated time for distributors to discuss common issues with their peers. Some of the topics will include technology related issues (mobile devices, GPS units), basic website updates and working for a family business.

Manufacturers Only Forum: This is an open and interactive session on how to successfully grow sales with manufacturers’ reps. Bring along your ideas and candid opinions.

End User Forums: American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) and Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) will share their views on the state of business. Learn their strategies for capital equipment purchases, lean manufacturing, overseas competition and the challenges they face servicing the customer. Industry trends, needs, issues and opportunities will also be discussed. Come and learn what your customers in another industry segment expect.

Here's what your peers have to say about WIC 2010.

“WIC is a collaboration of leading industry associations showing a dedication and readiness to work together enthusiastically to bring to the industry an enjoyable networking event with an emphasis on education, networking and sharing business strategies to strengthen the industry.”

Joan Kemp, President
AWFS

“This is an important event for us. WIC offers outstanding networking opportunities and allows us to meet with a number of peers and partners for the cost of just a single trip.”

David Rothwell, Executive Vice President, Stiles Machinery, Inc.
President, WMIA

“You will have measurable returns from WIC. The conference will address specific issues that affect company profitability as well as the future trends that will profoundly touch our businesses. Although we tend to be immersed in everyday challenges, we all need to pause to learn and question the risks and rewards of the future. WIC facilitates this deeper understanding – and in a very pleasant setting with very pleasant company!”

Tom Onsrud,
C.R. Onsrud, Inc.
President, WMMA

“WIC offers outstanding speakers on topics that help me as a manager, help the members of WCMA and help our industry as a whole to be more effective in these challenging times. We are all questioning how to spend our money to help our companies these days. WIC is worth the investment."

Keith Atherholt, President
Lewis Lumber Products
President, WCMA