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Wednesday Breakouts

Wednesday: 9:40 am - 10:10 am
SESSION DESCRIPTION PRESENTERS
Effective Affinity Programs
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Lucas McCann, President/CEO, Core Affinity

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Embracing Changes in Payment Methods to Improve Your Bottom Line waiting for info

Amy L. Smith AAP; CAE, Vice President and Executive Director, The Clearing House Payments Authority
"Audio Visual Trends, Tips & Tricks" Find out about the latest trends in Audio Visual technology and options to elevate your next event.  Groups are reinventing the design of their event now that we're fully back in person.  We'll also share some tips and tricks to consider and to discuss with your Audio Visual provider.  Be prepared for your next AV quote!

Mary Platt, Vice President & Executive Director, Chase Creative
Rob Pratt, Director of Sales - Detroit, Chase Creative

Wednesday: 11:45 am - 12:30 pm
 SESSION DESCRIPTION
 PRESENTERS
Driving Success by Putting Trust Above the Bottom-Line

Instead of asking the question "Why are people still leaving?", the real question is “How is your leadership style working for you?"  If you’re trying to be the same leader you were ten, five, or even three years ago, it’s likely not resonating with your team. With her five-step method, developed through scientific research and personal experiences, she provides the audience the keys to retain, grow and inspire your workforce.  Her story-driven approach underscores the importance of trust, and what’s needed to create loyal, dedicated, and motivated teams.  

Jenn Donahue PhD; PE; PMP, President, JL Donahue Engineering
Getting To Yes: It's Not About the Price

This presentation will help you learn how to increase your current prices without losing a single customer. What if we could change all of that for you? How you can instantly increase your price WITHOUT losing a single customer? 

James Feldman CSP; CPIM; CPT; CPC; CVP; CIP, The Bright Idea Guy, Shift Happens 
Leverage Technology to Do More, So You Can Do Less More

In associations, there's very rarely the opportunity to do less. Staff are being asked to do more and more and more. We wear many hats, we juggle many tasks, we have titles that sometimes have little to do with our actual daily work. While we cannot necessarily afford an assistant or delegate a bunch of tasks to someone else, there certainly are things we can do to get tasks accomplished in the background while we're doing the work that cannot be given to AI.  Or can it? Let’s find out...

Kim Harwood, President, Results At Hand Software LLC

Kate Pojeta, Director Meetings & Technology, Event Garde LLC