Sherwin-Williams to Hold Annual Conference in Palm Springs

Oct. 31, 2013
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Oct. 30, 2013—Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced Tuesday that it will hold its A-Plus Network annual Vision Group Conference at the La Quinta Resort and Spa in Palm Springs, Calif., on Dec. 11–13. 

While the conference will emphasize continued success in a difficult economic climate, it will also provide more than 100 leading North American collision facility owners and managers with world-class training, top industry speakers and group breakout sessions.

Industry speakers include:

  • Ken Blanchard Group, author of the best-selling business book “One Minute Manager,” presenting “Optimal Motivation”
  • Ted Matthews, one of the country’s foremost brand and customer experience experts, presenting “BRAND: It ain’t the logo — it’s what people think of you”
  • Tom Hablitzel, president of Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes

A roundtable discussion titled “Owning the Customer” will include Sherwin-Williams business consulting experts Steve Feltovich, Lee Rush, David Dewalt and Rodes Brown.

“Our 2013 A-Plus Network Vision Group Conference will combine both a big picture industry view as well as hands-on best practices sharing, and is designed to support and educate our Vision Group members as they formulate 2014 business plans,” said Troy Neuerburg, director of sales excellence at Sherwin-Williams.

To register for the conference, contact Francine Schaefer at 216.332.8524. For more information, visit the Sherwin Williams website

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