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Seminars, Events & Exhibitors
NEW EDUCATION FORMAT:
For 2009, you'll have the chance to choose from a number of seminars on Friday and Saturday led by birding industry leaders and retail experts.
BUY ONE. ATTEND THREE!
For the admission price of one seminar, you can attend all three - just $25!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE FOR THE 2009 BIRDWATCH AMERICA SEMINAR PROGRAM.
Friday, January 9
Birdwatch America Birding Summit: Top Trends, Product Developments, Issues For Birding Retailers To Watch in 2009
Moderator: Sharon Stiteler, The Bird Chick
8:30AM- 9:30AM
Come kick-start 2009 by attending and participating in what promises to be an insightful panel discussion. Sharon Stiteler will moderate a panel of top retailers and birding industry professionals as they discuss some of the top trends, industry issues and developments, as well as new products expected to play a role in retail for 2009. Industry members will not want to miss this program!
Going Green: The Secrets to Successful Green Retailing
Speaker: Linda Taylor, owner, It’s Our Nature
4:00PM- 5:00PM
While it’s one thing to recycle, it’s quite another to run a viable green business. How do you strike the right balance between your merchandise mix, customer demands, business goals and business practices? Join Linda Taylor, life-long naturalist and educator, whose eco-consulting services have helped countless businesses and organizations, as she helps you wade through all the media attention of being green and provides tips on actually initiating business changes that are sustainable for the planet and profitable for your store’s continued growth.
Saturday, January 10
Make Your Sales Soar With A New Nest: An Online Retail Nest
Speaker: Derek Griffin, owner, Speartek
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM
Businesses of all sizes can grow their sales without the additional expenses of adding a new physical location. By taking advantage of the online marketplace and a variety of sales channels, you can grow sales revenue without incurring significant ongoing operating expenses and therefore grow your bottom line. Join Derek Griffin, owner of Speartek, a full service web design firm, as he discusses the options for using small budgets to build a large online presence.
Extended Hours & Floor Reception on FRIDAY Evening
To give buyers even more time to explore the comprehensive selection, the show hours have been extended until 7 p.m. on Friday, January 9. All buyers are invited to continue shopping and networking while enjoying free hors d’oeuvres on the show floor.
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