The 2nd Annual Hardlines Johns Manville Dealer Conference in Association with the Canadian Home Improvement Show

Helping Dealers Sell Smarter: Hardlines and NRHA Canada present the 2nd Annual Johns Manville Hardlines Dealer Conference. Two information-packed mornings that will help dealers build their business and increase their profits.

Dynamic keynote speakers and targeted breakout sessions will cover a range of topics vital to the growth of the retail home improvement dealer: the latest technology to run your business better, staff training and retention, and inventory and fi nancial management. This year, new sessions have been added that will help you understand the business climate of today’s tough economy.

Don’t miss these informative sessions aimed at helping you build your business.

Cost: Register before December 31, 2009 and receive the Early Bird rate of $79 per day. Regular rate is $99 per day.
Location: Toronto Congress Centre, North Building
Registration: Click here to register

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Schedule of Events

Thursday, February 11, 2010
7:30 am - 8:00 am	Registration & Coffee
8:00 am - 9:00 am	Keynote Speaker “Where’s the Economy Headed?” with Derek Holt, Vice-President Economics, Scotia Capital Will the housing market go up or down? How will interest rates and consumer confi dence be affected? Learn what’s ahead for the Canadian economy and what that means for your business.
9:00 am - 10:00 am	Concurrent Breakout Session (choose one session) Session A: “Merchandising Trends that will Drive Sales and Margins” with Rob Wilbrink, President of BMF Merchandising Learn tips for boosting your sales with the newest merchandising techniques and in-store innovations to appeal to today’s cash-conscious consumer. Session B: “Inventory and Financial Management” with Bill Wilson, NRHA Retail Advisor What can you do to operate smarter and leaner in today’s economic climate? The secret is in your balance sheet. Learn how to let the numbers guide your business.
Friday, February 12, 2010
7:30 am - 8:00 am	Registration & Coffee
8:00 am - 9:00 am	Keynote Speaker “Increase Your Contractor Sales in the New Economy” As housing sales slow, so does contractor spending. In this hands-on session, you will learn how to maintain a strong relationship with your pro and contractor customers, while keeping a close rein on your own business.
9:00 am - 10:00 am	Concurrent Breakout Session (choose one session) Session A: “Build Your Dream Team to Drive Sales” with Dan Tratensek, Director of Publishing, North American Retail Hardware Association Your staff is your biggest asset – and your largest variable cost. You’ll get concrete tips for developing staff training, creating effective employee incentives and team motivation. Session B: “Taking Your Management Information System to the Next Level” with Al Holton, Regional Sales Manager, OGC Do you feel you are really getting the most out of your information system? Is it stimulating improvements in your business? Is it empowering your employees to make the right business decisions? This seminar will help you do a self-assessment of your current system and encourage you to rethink the way data can be used in your business to really make a difference on your bottom line.
Please note: schedule is subject to change.