Network ’08 Highlights For Friday, Oct. 3
October 2, 2008
Friday, Oct. 3
ASA
Wholesaler, Manufacturer And Rep Breakfast: Politics 2008: The Good, The Bad,
And The Ugly
Imperial
B
Prominent political analyst Stuart
Rothenberg, editor and publisher of the Rothenberg Political report, a biweekly
newsletter that analyzes governmental developments, will provide insightful
analysis in the 2008 Presidential campaign, and many of the key United States
House and Senate races rapidly approaching, that will determine future policy
decisions coming out of Washington.
In
addition to commentary that has been featured in newspapers throughout the
country, Rothenberg’s political expertise has made him a solid anchor on the
network television news circuit. He has appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press and
Today, ABC’s This Week and Nightline, and The McLaughlin Group.
9:45-11 a.m.
The
Aliens Have Landed – Meet Generation Why: Understanding, Managing And
Motivating Your New Workforce
Atrium A
Sponsored by PHCC
Educational Foundation
Ready or not, here comes Generation Why, your
young emerging workforce — 68 million strong. With more 40 million
under-25-year-olds currently employed, the future clearly belongs to those
companies and organizations that understand and can connect with Generation
Why.
http://www.generationwhy.comEric
Chester is the author of
“Generation Why,” will give you an in-depth look at Generation Why and help you
understand what they value and how they approach the workplace. You’ll then
learn specific strategies for working with Generation Why, giving you a decided
advantage over your competitors.
11:15 a.m.-1
p.m.
PHCC
2008 Awards Luncheon
Atrium B & C
Sponsored by InSinkErator
Building
on the success of last year’s event, you won’t want to miss another
entertaining creative luncheon where PHCC – National Association, the PHCC
Educational Foundation, and the PHCC – National Auxiliary will recognize
outstanding achievement. Sponsored by InSinkErator, join us for this
celebration of the association’s best for 2008 – the best PHC contractors,
apprentices, students, Auxiliary members and association executives.
PHCC Seminars & Events
1:30-2:45 p.m.
Getting
No. 1 On Google: Growing And Defending Your Business On The Net
International 4 & 5
Sponsored
by the PHCC Educational Foundation
“How do I get on Google?” is the
No.1 question PHCC web site marketing partner Brian Kraff, Market Hardware, hears
from PHCC members. More and more consumers are not turning to the Yellow Pages.
When they need a PHC pro, they’re turning to the Internet. And they are not
choosing a “contractor,” they’re choosing a web site! Learn how to make sure
that consumers in your area will find your Web site when they need it most.
The
High Stakes of Immigration and Employment Compliance – Ignoring The Issue Is No
Longer The Most Cost-Effective Solution
International 7 & 8
With the
shift in Immigration and Customs Enforcement strategies, who is a target? If
you are selected for an ICE audit or criminal investigation, will you be
prepared? Jessica Johnson Bennett, PHCC’s
director of government relations, will help attendees gain insight into the
continuing immigration debate as well as learn about the Electronic Employment
Verification System (E-Verify).
Roundtable
Discussion for PHCC Chapter Executives
International 1
Sponsored by the
Association Executives Council
Join your fellow chapter executives to
share knowledge and swap ideas.
Going
Green: What You Need To Know About This Growing Market For Your Business
International
2 & 3
PHCC’s Task Force on Green Construction and Water
Conservation will unveil the results of study and discussions over the past
year. Learn how some of the top green experts suggest addressing the
“green” concerns that your customers are asking about. Find out how to
tap into this growing opportunity for business through water-efficient
installations, LEED certification, GreenPlumbers USA and more.
PHCC
members Kevin Tindall, Tindall and
Ranson and Steven Schaefer, Schaefer
Mechanical will lead the discussions on the study. They will also be joined by John
C. Roeber, Roeber’s Inc.; Mark Morello, Infinity Water Management; Kirk
Alter, Purdue University’s Department of Building Construction
Management; John Koeller, U.S.-Canadian Alliance for Water
Efficiency; and Kim Wagoner, the EPA’s WaterSense Program.
Managing The Ultimate Risk
International 10
Sponsored by
Federated Insurance
Experts say owners may spend 90,000 hours building
up their business, but as little as four hours planning their exit
strategy. Dave Anthes, regional
marketing manager for Federated Insurance, teach attendees how to avoid the 10
“deadly sins” of estate and business planning.
3-4:15 p.m.
PHCC
Closing Session: Take Your Best Shot!
International 4 & 5
Sponsored
by the PHCC Educational Foundation
A moment can change a life. Ken
Futch’s astonishing true story of how he accidentally shot himself in the head
– and how it opened his mind! Hilarious, inspiring and motivating, you will get
a (w)hole new perspective on how to turn situations into opportunities. Futch is the author of “Take Your Best
Shot.”
5-7 p.m.
Visit The World’s Largest Aquarium at the Georgia
Aquarium
With 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water
and more aquatic life than any other aquarium, you are sure to see things you
have never seen before at the Georgia Aquarium. Come see the magnificent beluga
whales and the very rare whale sharks. Network’08 attendees are encouraged to
take advantage of a special discounted rate to visit this truly unique
aquarium. (Open to all attendees.
Pre-registration is required.)
To read more about the aquarium’s
latest attraction, click
here.
7-9 p.m.
PHCC
Officer Installation and Closing Event
Georgia Aquarium
Sponsored by
Federated Insurance
Federated Insurance is sponsoring this fabulous
event held in the Oceans Ballroom of the Georgia Aquarium. With two large
aquatic observation windows, guests find themselves face-to-face with exotic
fish and animals from every corner of the globe. Join us in celebrating
the installation of our 126th national president, Joe Schmitt, and our national Auxiliary president, Ann Rivers.
Following the Installation will be a buffet style dinner and time to visit with
your friends.
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