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2011 CHESS Final Update!

September 15, 2011

By Judy Colitz, Special Events & Executive Services Manager

TOP 10 REASONS to Say YES to CHESS in 2011…

 

1.     Powerful and Relevant Keynotes—Kip Tindell, The Container Store…ORGANIZATION WITH HEART; Peter Sims, Best-Selling Author…LITTLE BETS—Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Design

2.     Hot Industry Topics—Global Market Overview…Social Media: Myth or Magic Bullet?…Finding New Sources of Supply Worldwide…Current U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Initiatives…Retail Update: What’s Next for Housewares?

3.     Interactive Breakout Sessions for Improving Your Bottom Line—Entering Emerging Markets…Building a Successful Relationship with Your Sales Rep Organization…Selling Has Nothing to do with Selling…CPSC Update

4.     Unique Networking Opportunities with your industry peers—the most valuable part of the program according to past participants…take away new ideas for building your business

5.     Table Topics served with a “side” of fun at Breakfast and Lunch…direct access to high-profile industry experts at Dinner at The Capital Grille

6.     Convenient Property—5 minutes from O’Hare Airport…24-hour complimentary shuttle service

7.     Contemporary Meeting Site—a new, premiere events destination

8.     Reasonable Cost—$600 fee until September 16th …$184 room rate plus tax…new $400 registration for first-timers (much less than other strategic events)

9.     A special mix of strategic guidance and practical tips to take your business to the next level

10.   Best place in housewares to step out of your business to work on your business!

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IHA’s Strategic & Networking Event of the Year
October 4 & 5, 2011
InterContinental Chicago O’Hare, Rosemont

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