Schedule

Schedule subject to change


Luke Eggebraaten, Managing Partner, Phaser Marketing

Attendees will learn how to effectively leverage digital channels to increase brand awareness, generate leads, and most importantly, attract the next generation of employees for their company. The presentation will cover various digital marketing strategies such as search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, Google Business Profile strategies, building your brand, the 80/20 rule, and much more. It will also provide practical tips on creating engaging content, measuring the success of campaigns, and optimizing for conversions. By the end of the session, attendees will have measurable, actionable steps to follow to make these improvements all on their own. Let’s go!!

3 Key Learning Objectives:

  1. 1. Understanding the “Big 4” social media platforms and how to utilize them for your business (for free).
  2. 2. Learn a new technique to effectively delegate your time as an owner so that you can own a business and not have the business own you.
  3. 3. How to take the next step in bringing your company from offline to online effectively.

Rachal McCarthy, President, NTI Global

Learn the essential steps to prepare your business for sale and maximize its value. This presentation will cover key topics, including evaluating your readiness to sell, organizing financial and operational records, building a strong leadership team, and understanding the buyer’s perspective. You’ll receive a comprehensive checklist to guide you through the process, from initial planning to financial negotiations. Whether you’re planning to sell soon or in the future, this session will provide tools to position your business for a successful transaction.

Enjoy lunch while mingling, connecting and learning about new products with our conference sponsors! Sponsors can bring collateral to share with current and prospective contacts.

Kevin Vasquez, COO, Made in the Shade Tent Rentals; Brandon Sayre, President, ACC Party Rental

When it comes to tenting whether it’s long terms or installations that require special permits, all kinds of codes will always come into play. listen in with Kevin Vasquez, TRD Code Chair and Brandon Sayre from ACC Party Rentals in Ohio as they talk about trending codes that pertain to our industry. Also, in this session you will hear best practices for companies looking to understand where and when codes will affect their installations.

Erin Curley, Senior Director, Venue and Derby Operations, Churchill Downs

This session will explore the complexities of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Racetrack. Each year, this historical facility flexes to accommodate over 150,000 fans on the first Saturday in May. Derby Day is the finale of a week-long celebration of horse racing, Kentucky traditions, pageantry, and hospitality.

Moderator: Joe Langehaug, Southeast Regional Sales Manager, Losberger De Boer US
Panelists: Nate Niespodziany, General Manager of CTC Nashville and National Sales and Project Manager for Chattanooga Tent
Kyle Richardson, Director of Operations and Senior Project Manager, L&A Tent Rentals; Owner, NJ Event Services
Kevin Vasquez, COO, Made in the Shade Tent Rentals

In tent world, large scale projects are where you learn how short on inventory you are, if your crew can keep up with the tight deadlines and if all the pre planning you have done will pay off.

In this panel discussion you will hear from industry experts whose projects range from Indy car races, large music festivals and air shows. Listen in as they discuss the logistics involved while also running your crews efficiently.

Questions?

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