Discussions, Dinners, Drinks

After a fun dinner for the French themed welcome reception, Thursday proved to be a full day of insights and networking. There was a speed networking secession with suppliers which was good for meeting lots of vendors in one swoop.

Then things got interesting when the discussions opened up to the topics of the industry, its financial state of affairs, and …projected growth patterns. I found the talking points and professionalism among competitors to be at the highest level and the ability to discuss important matters openly was very refreshing.  I walked away with a deeper understanding of the industry and equipped with a forward looking action plan.

The evening wrapped with a great meal, drinks and lively discussions. The Silent Auction was a big hit and raised close to $20K for the association’s charity.

-EE