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Indiana Bed and Breakfast Association
Educational Conference
Annual Business Meeting and Trade Show
October 23rd. 24th. and 25th. 2011
A Conference developed for its members, associates and vendors to promote the professionalism of the organizations, and provide an opportunity to learn from other professionals in the industry and network with your peers who have common interests.
We hope to see you there!
Refresh your business perspective, be exposed to new ideas, be introduced to professional resources and network with industry colleagues.
SPEAKERS
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
SILENT AUCTION
VENDOR TRADE SHOW
NETWORKING
RECIPE EXCHANGE
DOOR PRIZES
Noted Speakers
Marie Lanier
Marketing Essentials
It’s refreshing (and probably very much needed) to once in a while sit down and take a moment to re-evaluate what marketing initiatives you’ve implemented in the past, what things you’ve been thinking about for the future and what you believe works for your B&B. From this exercise as a group of “gorilla marketers,” we will together come up with a tried and true list of marketing essentials to promote your business. The presenter will take into account what works for your fellow innkeepers, including information gathered from innkeepers across the Nation. Special tips on marketing to the younger generation
Marketing Priorities
With so many online marketing options and directions to go, what is the most important to your B&B? Find out where you should start your online marketing process and find out which concepts in marketing are the most important, giving you the biggest bang for your marketing buck!
Lincoln Crum
Social Media – Solved
Traditional Marketing by itself is not enough to put your business at the top. It is a simple fact that social media has changed the way we do business today. Social Media is very powerful and effective. Join us to learn how you can use social media to boost your business.
Workshops
Celebrating the Season with Holiday Magic
Priscilla Walgram - Priscilla Inspiring Design
Priscilla will share with you Thanksgiving to New Year's ideas on how you can add that Holiday Magic throughout your Bed and Breakfast!
Everything You’ve Wanted to Know about Credit Card Processing
Elizabeth McMillin - International Payment Solutions
From how to read your statement basics, early termination fees and contract renewals to equipment leases/free equipment and PCI Compliance
Breakfasts and Garnishing
Executive Chef Ogle - Embassy Suites Indianapolis North
Napkin Folding
Sara Richwine and Houng Nguyen
A beautifully set table is enhanced when you learn some simple napkin folding skills. Haven't you gone to a party where the hostess has taken the time to make the table look really special? Didn't the napkins, folded to a pretty shape, add to the total feel of the setting? Some napkins are arranged so beautifully that you don't want to use them. A special table says that you really value your guests when you make the extra effort to set the table beautifully. Join us for this hands-on workshop.
Going Green
Ken Surber – Standards Chairperson, Maple Leaf Inn
Common practices of conserving and preserving our natural resources for future generations. Presentation will also discuss some cutting edge discoveries which may become common in the future
Going Mobi
Alex Lind -RTS Mobile
Alex Lind will show you how to provide your business the opportunity to be seen by hundreds of thousands of mobile surfers. With mom-and-pop operations, RTS Mobile takes pride in helping make the small business owner shine through mobile technology. Mobilization of your business means greater accessibility and view ability, resulting in higher booking rates and greater profit
Understanding the Legal Tools to Protecting Your Assets
W. Steven Everett
Through this course attendees will truly understand exactly how, why and where legal entities should be used for both lawsuit prevention and income tax reduction. The course is given in plain English and when done most attendees understand the proper use of legal tools for the first time in their lives
Plus much, much more
Embassy Suites Indianapolis North
3912 Vincennes Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
Phone: 1-800-362-2779
$119.00 per night - be sure to mention code BBA
Cut-off date to reserve rooms to insure group rate- October 8, 2011
Book Room On-line - IBBA Conference
Vendors:
United Insurance Company
Karmen Ward-Ailes
220 S. Walnut Plaza
Muncie, IN 47305
1-800-899-0000 ext. 4904 (Toll Free)
765-287-2473 (Fax)
email: Karmen.Ailes@unitedagy.com
www.uiabnb.com
International Payment Solutions, LLC
Elizabeth McMillin - Corporate Sales Manager
9304 Scenic Bluff Rd
Savanna, IL 61074
877-398-7922 (Toll Free)
815-273-2133 (Fax)
email: elizabeth.mcmillin@yahoo.com
www.inter-pay.com
Priscilla Inspiring Design
Priscilla Walgram
207 S. Washington St.
Marion, IN 46952Z
765-573-5510 (Phone)
765-618-0759 (Cell)Z
email: priscillasplace@hotmail.com
KY Home Realty
Donna Monyneaux
Brenda Howland
3136 Yorkshire Drive
Bardstown, KY 40004
502-249-2419 (Phone)
502-349-7779 (Fax)
email: donnam@bardstown.com
www.kyhomerealty.com
RTS Mobile
Alex Lind
101 Newcastle Drive
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
618-781-8316
email: alex.lind@rtsmobile.com
www.rtsmobile.com