Message from the Chair
Painting and Decorating 2012 Expo, Feb. 19-22. Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas
I remember vividly my first PDCA National Convention, March, 2002 held in Palm Springs, CA. I wasn’t sure what to expect. It was held at the Riviera Palm Spring Hotel and the educational seminars were all held in the hotel convention center. There were approximately 300-400 registered attendees and their families. The opening ceremonies started with a keynote speaker that was both inspirational and entertaining. There were many seminars, workshops, and lectures offered along with the opportunity to network and socialize the entire time.
I also was able to attend my first Annual Members Meeting which provided me an opportunity to see what was going on in PDCA. I was able to vote on issues that concerned me, my local and my business at a national level. I haven’t missed a PDCA Convention – Expo since then.
This year’s Painting and Decorating 2012 Expo will offer even more. Let’s talk about several reasons to join us this year!!
Making Good Contacts
Another great benefit of attending the 2012 Expo is meeting other painting contractors, suppliers and their families. There will be contractors all across the country sharing common interests and lots of mentoring and many who can offer solutions. These friendships you form are only a phone call or e-mail away. There are also some Grand Events planned that are guaranteed to be fun and entertaining along with plenty of food, beverage and networking.
Offering Your Service
Exhibiting in the Trade Show at the Painting & Decorating Expo provides a great opportunity for manufacturers, suppliers, and other coatings industry companies to promote their services and/or products to professional painting contractors from across the country. The Trade Show lasts two days and will take place on February 21st and 22nd, 2012. Conference attendees will walk by the table or booth many times, giving exhibitors a chance to get their attention. So think about exhibiting your product or service at this year’s 2012 Expo.
Practicing Your Skills
This year’s 2012 Expo offers workshops & seminars designed to help you grow and develop skills for your business. Having the expert right there is unparalleled. Instead of reading a book, magazine or attending a webinar, you get to listen to them directly and ask questions right then and there. This also provides you with an opportunity to talk with other painting contractors who attend and talking to the speakers throughout the 2012 Expo for follow up.
Getting the Latest
When experts present they usually talk about what’s new in the industry. If you’re going be at the 2012 Expo you’re likely hear experts talking about the latest practices, innovations, products, or services which could give you a leg up on your competition.
Becoming a Speaker
Think about becoming a speaker at a conference it often gives you the opportunity to network with the other speakers. How would you like to have dinner with people you used to pay money to see? Becoming a speaker at a conference is a great way to get to the inside track and make valuable connections.
Getting Jazzed Again
Attending the 2012 Expo is a great way to inject a new energy into your painting business, make some new friends and/or reconnect with your good friends across the country, whether for business or personal reasons the Painting and Decorating 2012 Expo in Las Vegas is one you don’t want to miss. I hope to see you all February 19th, 2012 at the Planet Hollywood!!!
Darylene Dennon
Solid Energy Inc.
2011 PDCA Chair
