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PACE Provides Solutions –<br />
You Just Need to Apply Them!<br />
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What are you doing February 15-18, 2009? Join thousands<br />
of fellow paint, coatings and decorating professionals<br />
for PACE 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This<br />
annual event is the most comprehensive education program<br />
and exhibit show floor in the industry for the residential, commercial<br />
and industrial paint and decorating contractor.<br />
Who Attends?<br />
Anyone that works in the paint, coatings and decorating industry,<br />
wallcovering professionals; manufacturers; suppliers/<br />
vendors; residential; industrial; commercial contractors and<br />
business owners; engineering firms; consultants; architects; designers,<br />
inspection firms; steel fabricators, state, local and federal<br />
DOT; power companies; and anyone who’s in the business<br />
of getting business done.<br />
Why You Should Attend<br />
» This is the industry's premiere paint and coatings<br />
show with 300+ exhibits of innovative products, tools and<br />
technology to help you succeed.<br />
» Hands-on demonstrations in the classroom and the exhibit<br />
hall.<br />
» Learn about the emerging issues and trends facing the<br />
industry.<br />
» Meet with peers and share your<br />
knowledge.<br />
» Research products you’re not familiar with.<br />
» See the Future…where the industry’s newest innovations,<br />
products and services are launched.<br />
Education is the Cornerstone of PACE<br />
2009<br />
Here’s just a sample of what is being offered. Visit www.<br />
pace2009.com for full program details and days and times.<br />
Business Education<br />
Leveling the Playing Field: Women in the Paint and Coatings<br />
Arena<br />
Moderator: Karen Gaspers, Editor, Douglas Publications, LLC<br />
Panelists: Carol Adkins, Adkins Quality Painting, Inc.; Karen<br />
McClain, Karen McClain Visuals, Inc.<br />
Registration Hours<br />
Sunday, February 15 10:00 am-Noon Exhibitor Only Registration<br />
Noon-7:00 pm General Registration<br />
Monday, February 16 7:00 am-7:00 pm General Registration<br />
Tuesday, February 17 7:00 am-5:00 pm General Registration<br />
Wednesday, February 18 7:00 am-2:00 pm General Registration<br />
Exhibit Hall Hours<br />
Monday, February 16 4:30 pm Exhibit Hall Ribbon<br />
Cutting Ceremony<br />
4:30 pm-8:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open<br />
Tuesday, February 17 Noon-5:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open<br />
Wednesday, February 18 10:00 am-3:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open<br />
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All business owners face certain challenges, but women, because<br />
of their gender, often have additional challenges and obstacles<br />
that their male peers are less likely to encounter. Women in<br />
Construction, specifically the paint and coatings profession face<br />
even more challenges due to the male dominated profession<br />
they have chosen.<br />
10 Steps to Properly Staff your Contracting<br />
Business<br />
Robert A Fortune, Fortune Painting Company<br />
The costs of problem employees are extensive and consuming.<br />
After decades of tracking good and bad hires, Robert Fortune<br />
will help contractors of all sizes to greatly improve their hiring<br />
plan by explaining his flexible 10 steps to properly staff a contracting<br />
business.<br />
Caulk and Sealant Training<br />
Mindi Childress, The Sherwin-<br />
Williams Company<br />
The class will provide an overview of technical and practical information<br />
on caulks and sealants.<br />
How to avoid Residential and Commercial<br />
Paint Failures<br />
Bob Cusumano, Coatings Consultants - Contractor College Super<br />
Star Instructor<br />
Paint failures result from improper application methods, poor<br />
product choices, surface cohesion levels and other causes. Learn<br />
how to avoid these issues and prevent additional job costs.<br />
Trick of the Trade: Paint Tech<br />
Brandt Domas, Work Systems - Contractor College<br />
SuperStar Instructor<br />
Use new technology tools to help you work smarter not harder<br />
when getting work done.<br />
Future Shock: Trends and Forecasts<br />
Panel to Be Announced<br />
Hear an expert panel detail trends and forecast where the paint<br />
and coatings industry is going and how you can stay ahead of<br />
the rapidly changing and inexorable demands customers have<br />
on your company.<br />
Keeping Pace on the Internet with Search<br />
Engine Optimization<br />
Daniel Kim, Organic Growth SEO<br />
Discussion on the growth and importance of having an internet<br />
presence and a website that can keep up with today's changing<br />
advertising/marketing climate. Our presentation will provide<br />
a glimpse into the competitive online marketplace while also<br />
detailing ways to increase exposure, new business and branding<br />
opportunities.
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