Retail Observer

RETAILOBSERVER.COM AUGUST 2014 58 B randSource will kick off its upcoming convention with a keynote by football great Joe Theismann, followed by three full days of educational presentations and workshops designed to motivate members and help them succeed. In addition to a full roster of business- focused presentations, additional seminars and service offerings will focus on proactively improving health and wellness. The BrandSource convention will be held August 24-27 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. "We live in a very fast-paced world where technology and gadgets are moving us along at breakneck speed, but that can backfire if you don't have a good work-life balance," said Bob Lawrence, CEO of BrandSource. "This year, in addition to our terrific line-up of dynamic speakers offering insights to help members drive traffic and increase sales, we're adding additional components to help them live healthier lives." KEYNOTE SPEAKER The keynote speaker will be Joe Theismann, entrepreneur and former star quarterback for the Washington Redskins. Today, Theismann is a highly sought-after motivational speaker and author and he oversees Theismann's, the popular Washington, DC area restaurant that bears his name. He is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Football Like a Pro and recently was the recipient of the 2013 Walter Camp Foundation's "Distinguished American" Award. SEMINARS Healthy Teams: Beating Chronic Disease in America and Why This Matters To Your Team – presented by Joe Higgins This informative and thought-provoking seminar will explore the five most common chronic diseases in America and the impact they have on business leaders, their teams and their families. Attendees will learn about the latest research on causes and treatment of common health issues including high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and cancer. Owner's Paradox: Run Your Business on Strategy and Systems, and Not by the Seat of Your Pants – presented by David Romano We owe it to our employees, our spouses and ourselves to create strategic and productive systems that make our businesses more efficient, effective and PROFITABLE. This seminar will simplify the complex art of strategic planning to help members build strong, productive and accountable teams of managers, sales associates and administrative personnel. Leadership: If You're Not Growing, You're Dying – by Trina Gray, fitness entrepreneur Leadership is like a muscle. It requires daily effort and time under tension or it begins to atrophy. Leading fitness entrepreneur and national speaker Trina Gray will share tools to help us become better performers in business and in life. ADDITIONAL CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS Women In Business Breakfast On Wednesday, August 27 at 8:00 a.m. in the Turin/Trevi room, Judy Lawrence will moderate the Women In Business breakfast. Panelists include Wendy Brown, web and social media manager at GE appliances; and Judith David, account executive for business and industrial markets at Google. Women in the appliance, electronics and home furnishings industries including finance, marketing, advertising, customer service and sales, are all welcome. The event is designed to offer a mutually beneficial forum to socialize, brainstorm new ideas, discuss everyday business issues and discover new opportunities for growth. To register, please RSVP at www.brandsourceconvention.com by August 17 or contact Judy Lawrence at judy-lawrence@sbcglobal.net. The Stampede On Monday, August 25, hundreds of BrandSource members will gather for the wildly popular 90-minute "Stampede" session to take advantage of a limited, one-time-only supply of amazing deals. For many BrandSource members, attending the Stampede is a top priority! Free Health Screenings – Tuesday and Wednesday, August 26 & 27 On Tuesday and Wednesday, August 26 and 27 in the Verona Room, BrandSource will provide free health screenings provided by Health Designs, an award-winning provider of workplace wellness programs. The Health Designs team will conduct cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure screening tests as well as BMI measurements. Individual results will remain confidential and will be reviewed one-on-one with each participating member. BrandSource members are encouraged to schedule a free health screening by visiting brandsourceconvention.com and clicking on the Health Designs reservation link. Entertainment – Lonestar On Monday, August 25 at 8:30 pm in the Augustus ballroom, multi- platinum country music quartet Lonestar will perform with original lead singer Richie McDonald. For more information and ongoing updates, please visit www.brandsourceconvention.com. RO B U Y I N G G R O U P N E W S BRANDSOURCE ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR UPCOMING CONVENTION IN LAS VEGAS Football Great Joe Theismann to Deliver Motivational Keynote

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