Schedule and Program Descriptions

Wednesday, November 5

3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Industry Panel

A facilitated discussion among platemakers and suppliers concerning tradeshop and customer consolidation, business going overseas, liabilities surrounding facilities management, and other topics.

4:45 – 5:15 p.m

Statistics Committee – Industry Survey Update

6:00 p.m.

Reception and Dinner

Thursday, November 6

7:30 – 8:15 a.m.

Breakfast

8:30 – 9:45 a.m

Legal Issues: Trademark Infringement, Product Liability, and Harassment

Neil Kuenn, Keeley, Kueen & Reid, FPPA Legal Counsel

Neil Kuenn will discuss trademark infringement, product liability and other issues that impact the industry, and provide some useful tips on harassment to adopt and practice in your company.

10:00 – 11:15 a.m.

Mergers & Acquisitions: Things To Look For

Mitch Klingher, M.S. Ackerman & Co., LLP

There have been a number of high-profile mergers and acquisitions in the industry over the past few years. Is that trend slowing or quickening? Has your company been approached? Have you approached others with an offer? Mitch Klingher will offer some words of wisdom for those of you on both sides of the fence.

11:30 – 12:45 p.m.

Seven Questions to Evaluate the Competitive Marketing Health of Your Business

Jim Pancero

The business environment is dramatically changing. Are you and your business working at your competitive best? What are your strongest areas? And what areas could, if improved, help you increase your overall profitability and business success?

Aimed at the experienced owner or manager, this information-intensive session will help you identify both your best areas, and areas offering the “best” opportunities for growth and improvement.

Jim Pancero will give you the tools to help you evaluate if your sales force, sales management team and e-business strategies are truly blended into one cohesive and proactive voice. Among the questions to be asked: Does everyone know who your best customers are? How many messages are you taking to your markets?

12:45 – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch

1:30-3:00 p.m.

Seven Questions to Evaluate the Competitive Marketing Health of Your Business (continued)

Jim Pancero

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