2012 Educational Offerings
Window & Door Dealers Forum
September 12, 2012
Presented by: the Window & Door Dealers Alliance
Sponsored by: Infinity from Marvin, Evotech Industrial Coatings,
Royal Building Products
The 3rd Annual Window & Door Dealers Forum is the national networking opportunity for independent dealers. It is a best practices program expressly created for North American company owners, presidents, CEO's and key managers of independent Window and Door Dealers. For additional details & schedule click here.
Included in the registration is 3 day access to the GlassBuild America trade show floor.
GlassBuild America Welcome Reception and Wednesday Seminar tickets sold separately.
Glazing Executives Forum
September 13, 2012
Presented by: National Glass Association
The 7th Annual Glazing Executives Forum is a key program created for North American Company owners and key project managers - the leaders of the glazing industry - to help build enduring relationships and exchange information.
For additional details & schedule click here.
Included in the registration is 3 day access to the GlassBuild America trade show floor.
GlassBuild America Welcome Reception and Wednesday Seminar tickets sold separately.
Solar Power Symposium: Building the Case Project by Project
September 14, 2012
8:00am - 12:00 pm
AIA CEU Credits: TBD
Led by an industry-leading expert panel, the National Glass Association is launching a Solar Power Symposium at GlassBuild America 2012 in Las Vegas. The four hour symposium will have an expanded agenda from previous BIPV Seminars presented by the National Glass Association at GlassBuild America, as well as have different speakers from the photovoltaics industry and building construction who will be allotted more time to cover topics in more detail. The symposium is targeted at architects, glass and glazing subcontractors as well as building product manufacturers.
A syposium registration is required for the Solar Power Symposium. Exhibitors do not need a registration to attend.
Seminar: Focus on Retail/Architectural: The Latest Trends and Advances in Decorative Glass
September 14, 2012
7:45am - 9:15am
AIA CEU Credits: TBD
During this seminar, attendees will be inspired and entertained by extraordinary images of well-known glass artists’ work from all over the world. More importantly, they will get a comprehensive overview of the business benefits of designed glass, be exposed to some of the newest materials and products on the market, discover the latest color and design trends, and get an insider’s look at some of the most exciting advances in hardware and engineering. Armed with these new insights, attendees will be convinced that adding decorative glass to your product line will increase your customer appeal and dramatically enhance your profits. The seminar is targeted at architects, commercial and residential glass and glazing subcontractors as well as building product manufacturers.
Seminar: Focus on Industry Trends: Overview and Outlook of the Commercial and Re
sidential
September 14, 2012
9:30am - 11:00 am
AIA CEU Credits: TBD
Michael Collins, an investment banker with Chicago-based Jordan, Knauff & Company will present an overview of the residential and commercial glazing industry, along with current trends and his outlook for the future of the industry. This will include a discussion of the ongoing recovery of the residential industry and the long-term future outlook for both the commercial and residential segments. Mr. Collins will also review other significant trends affecting the industry, along with the implications of recent transaction and expansion activity on the strength of the industry over the next several years. The seminar is targeted at commercial and residential glass and glazing subcontractors as well as building product manufacturers.
Seminar: Focus on Management/Customer Service: How to Make Customers WANT to work with you
September 14, 2012
11:15am - 12:45pm
The year was 1962, 50 years ago. Not only was Glass Doctor founded this year, but a company that today has over two million employees: Wal-Mart. Their advertising pitch was: “We’re committed to providing low prices every day. On everything. So if you find a lower advertised price on an identical product, tell us and we’ll match it. Right at the register.” The advent of Wal-Mart’s everyday low pricing forever changed the landscape for retailers, salespeople, and distributors who felt the need to lower their pricing to compete on product and services pricing. But is price the whole story to gaining and retaining a customer base? Recently the Wall Street Journal cited how some customers are paying a 25% premium just for the convenience of receiving a service within a two-hour window. What else will attract business? Listen as Mark Liston, President of Glass Doctor, gives you some tips on what you can do to make customers WANT to work with you!.
Seminar Tickets are required for the 3 seminars. Exhibitors do not need tickets to attend.
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