Gen X-Change Event Agenda April 13, 2016
Join Professional Remodelers‘ GenX-Change, a new event uniquely focused on YOU – YOUR accomplishments, YOUR challenges, and the trends of the industry from technology, diversification of your business and management effectiveness. GenX-Change will offer a day and a half of interactive content and plenty of networking time. The highlight of this event will be the awards luncheon, where past inductees over the last 5 years and this year’s 40 Under 40 winners will be honored.
April 13, 2016
6:00pm Meet & Greet Cocktail Reception
Location: The Terrace in The Joule Hotel
April 14, 2016
8:00am-9:00am Networking Breakfast
9:00am – 9:10am Conference Welcome
Tony Mancini, Publisher
Professional Remodeler
9:10am-9:55am Keynote Speaker
Serving Your Sixth Sense
Laurie March
2011 Under 40 Winner &
HGTV’s House Counselor, as well as a host for DIYNetwork, HGTVGardens, Ulive and the Cooking Channel
9:55am-10:35am Triple Bottom Line:
Advantages of a B Corporation Structure Redefining Success in Business
Reaching the highest standard of:
- Social & Environmental Performance
- Accountability
- Transparency
Tom Kelly, President
Neil Kelly Company
10:35am – 10:40am Partner Interview
10:40am-11:10am Social Break
11:10am-11:40am Energy Efficient Remodeling
Presenter:
Matt Risinger, Owner, Risinger Homes LP
11:40am-12:40pm Managing Growth Panel Discussion
Panelists:
Tom Kelly, President, Neil Kelly Company
Matt Risinger, Owner, Risinger Homes LP
TBD
Moderator:
Sal Alfano, Director of Content
Professional Remodeler
12:40pm – 12:45pm Partner Interview
12:45pm-2:15pm Awards Luncheon
12:45-1:10pm – Lunch
1:10-2:00pm – GenX-Change Awards
2016 Inductees and 2011-2015 Winners Honored
Hosts:
Erika Taylor, Chief of Content, Professional Remodeler
Sal Alfano, Director Content, Professional Remodeler
2:15pm-3:15pm Diversifying Your Business Panel Discussion
Panelists:
Dan Bawden, CAPS CGP CGR GMB
President, Legal Eagle Contractors, Co.
National Vice Chair, NAHBRemodelers
Jon Cadorin, Owner
Cadorin Construction
Bradley Johns, CEO
Ready Decks Franchise Systems
Moderator:
Sal Alfano, Director of Content
Professional Remodeler
3:15pm – 3:20pm Partner Interview
3:20pm-3:50pm Social Break
3:50pm – 4:20pm Bringing Young People Into The Industry
Where is the Industry Heading
An Interactive Discussion
Facilitators:
Erika Taylor, Chief of Content, Professional Remodeler
Sal Alfano, Director Content, Professional Remodeler
4:20pm – 4:25pm Closing Remarks for the Day
5:30pm Buses Leave for Offsite Reception/Dinner
6:00pm Eberhard Night Club
April 15, 2016
8:00am-9:00am Networking Breakfast
9:00am-9:30am Managing A New Era of Online Client Referrals
Amazon, Facebook, Houzz, Pro.com, and the list goes on. These companies have all invested heavily in matching homeowners with remodeling professionals. While today, the leads they generate are only a tiny piece of the home improvement market, they are growing fast. This presentation looks at the benefits and potential dangers of these services and remodelers should position themselves for the future.
Presenter:
Erika Taylor, Chief of Content
Professional Remodeler
ROUNDTABLE/INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS
9:30am-10:00am Focus on how technology is changing the way the industry operates with a focus on Software Trends to make their jobs easier
10:00am – 10:05am Sponsor Interview
10:05am – 10:30am Social Break
10:30am – 12:00pm ROUNDTABLE/INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS (CONTINUED)
