Every year I try to attend at least one BTA event. This year I'll be attending my first ever BTA National Conference in New York City on September 19th through the 20th. I haven't decided if I'm going to take the SeaStreak ferry from Highlands or have a Uber buddy of mine drive me in on the 19th and pick me up on the 21st. I'm pretty lucky that I think I have the best view of the NYC skyline in all of New Jersey, others might disagree, but I've got one heck of a view.
One of the events that I'm looking forward to is Production & Industrial Print: The Future of Imaging. The panel will be moderated by Frank Cannata. I'm looking forward to a robust discussion about the growth of print in Industrial applications. I'm a huge fan of digital label presses and niche printing devices. I also agree with Frank Cannata that the only true growth in print is with industrial print. It's my belief that print is not declining, however, print is migrating and we need to follow that migration in order to find growth.
Another really cool education session will be Access Japan 2018. In May of 2018, The Cannata Reports's Frank Cannata, CJ Cannata and Scott Cullen spent ten days visiting with each of Japan's "BIG SIX". Talk tracks will be centered on what dealers can expect in the coming years and the panel will share and provide insight into each of the manufacturers strategies over the next few years.
I've written about this before, but if you're a junky for knowledge in the Imaging Industry then this is the event you don't want to miss. The BTA National Conference gives us the opportunity increase our knowledge, converse with our peers, make new connections, and visit the vendors that support BTA. You never know what opportunity may come your way tomorrow. Increasing your knowledge of products and services can go along way in increasing your bottom line.
Yankees vs Red Sox
Have you ever gone to a Yankees vs Red Sox game? If not, now's your chance because Thursday night will see the Yankees and the Red Sox in action in the Bronx. With the way the pennant race is going it should be a wild game. I'm not a fan of either team, but I am a fan of baseball. Thus as soon as I'm done writing this blog I'm going to do some ticket searching. I just realized that the BTA dinner cruise is Thursday night. Thus, I won't be going to the Yankee game and nor should anyone else. The dinner cruise will be spectacular!
Here's a list of the educational sessions:
- Be Afraid ... Be Very Afraid: Hot Topics Within Labor & Employment Law
- From Technology Startup to the Path of Acquisition: Lessons Learned
- Add Six to Seven Figures to Your Top Line
- Being a Data-Driven Dealership: Data Marketing to Drive Strategic Revenue Growth
- Operationalizing Benchmarking to Drive Profit Growth
- The Growing Importance of Cybersecurity
- The New Tax Law & Practical Implications for You & Your Business
If you're in the Northeast or any place that's maybe a two hour jet, I highly recommend registered for the event. How often do you get the visit the most dynamic city in the world and take in what New York City has to offer at night. It's summer time, and the Big Apple is an awesome summer city.
Thursday night will feature a dinner cruise around Manhattan in a glass-top boat, the Bateaux. Take it from one who knows, the Big Apple is spectacular when cruising the waterways. Whether you're on the East or West side you'll be amazed by how wonderful the City looks at night.
To find out more or to register go here. I'll be looking forward to see all my friends and looking for new friends!
-=Good Selling=-
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