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STAFDA 2011 Convention & Trade Show Agenda

The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) meets November 13-15, 2011 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX


San Antonio's Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is the site of the 2011 STAFDA 35th Annual Convention & Trade Show. Unless otherwise noted, all convention events take place in the convention center. Agenda

Saturday, November 12
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – STAFDA Registration
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. – Exhibitor Move-In (Exhibitors will NOT be able to register on-site from 5:00-9:00 p.m. They must be pre-registered to enter the Exhibit Hall.)

Sunday November 13
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. – STAFDA Registration
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Exhibitor Move-In
9:00 a.m. - Noon – Economic Update, Alan Beaulieu, Institute for Trend Research
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. – Strategic Planning/ESOP/Retirement Update, Dr. Bart Basi, Center for Financial, Legal, & Tax Planning
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. – Technology/Social Media/E-Marketing Update, Jeff Gusdorf, BSW Consulting Group (w/continental breakfast, 8:30—9:00 a.m.)
Lunch on Own

1:00 - 4:30 p.m. – Four Concurrent Educational Workshops, (Programs run 1:00 - 2:30, break from 2:30 - 3:00, repeat 3:00 - 4:30)

  1. Business Security — Barry Brandman
  2. The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Distribution — Michael Marks (This program is three hours)
  3. Future of Green — John Wagner
  4. Branch Management — Mike Workman

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. – Spouse/Companion Program, The historic Alamo and newly discovered artwork
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. – STAFDA’s La Villita Opening Party

Monday November 14
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. – STAFDA Registration
8:00 a.m. – Doors Open for General Session
8:30 - 11:00 a.m. – General Session: State-of-the-Industry Addresses — Mike Kangas, STAFDA President, Terry Taylor, CEO, Wright Tool, Keynote Speaker: Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger
Lunch on Own

12:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Trade Show
Evening Open to Associate Hospitality

Tuesday November 15
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. – STAFDA Registration
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Spouse/Companion Tours
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. – Trade Show
Lunch on Own
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. – Closing Party
3:00 - 11:45 p.m. – Exhibitor Move-Out

Wednesday November 16
7:00 - 11:45 a.m. – Exhibitor Move-Out

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