ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - (Page 30)

Thursday, July 31 Increasing Non-Dues Net Revenue Convention Center: Room 301/302/303 Why and how have large chambers diversiﬁed their funding streams? Membership dues remain the core revenue source for many chambers, while others have moved to 80% non-dues revenue. Is your non-dues revenue adequate? Is it even covering the cost of the programs funded, much less supporting other chamber operations? Find out how chambers are focusing on sponsorship sources to fund their programs and operations. Speaker: Shelley Fasulko, Project Director Advisory Services, IEG, LLC ISSUE FORUMS 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Beyond the Rhetoric: Immigration Reform in America Convention Center: Room 406 Immigration is the most divisive public policy issue in America today. If you’re not convinced, tune in to talk radio or check out your state’s legislative agenda. In 2007, 1,562 immigration bills were introduced nationwide and 240 were enacted into law. Over 350 state-level immigration related bills were proposed in just the ﬁrst two months of 2008! Multiple failed attempts at federal reform have fueled public rhetoric and prompted states to pass their own, often heavily punitive, immigration laws. Find out how state-level immigration laws are impacting local economies and learn what you can do to push for meaningful reform. Speakers: Jeff Moseley, President and CEO, Greater Houston (TX) Partnership; Roy H. Williams, President and CEO, Greater Oklahoma City (OK) Chamber of Commerce One More [Million] for the Road? Convention Center: Room 315/316 Suffering from clogged trafﬁc arteries? Hear from a panel of speakers who will share their own regional challenges and accomplishments in planning and paying for transportation infrastructure. Learn how you may be able to fund important transportation and transit projects that will keep your community healthy and moving. Speakers: Robert Puentes, Fellow, Metropolitan Policy Program, The Brookings Institution; Bob Morgan, President. Charlotte (NC) Chamber of Commerce Perform Like a Champion Every Day Convention Center: Room 301/302/303 Champions on the ﬁeld of play and champions in the work force have the same characteristics and habits. Successful individuals (champions) all understand what it takes to perform with purpose and passion. Aaron’s real-life examples of adversity, leadership, team building and customer service will equip listeners with tips and techniques on how to think, perform and live like a champion both personally and professionally! Speaker: Aaron Davis, Chief Operations Ofﬁcer, Thomas Group, Author, 10 Minute Truths Destination Innovation 11:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Convention Center: Hall B (See page 42 for full program) Plenary Session featuring Keynote Address by Sam Palmisano 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Convention Center: Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom The ever-ﬂattening world is presenting businesses in every North American community with both challenges and opportunities. The role of chambers in forging links to markets, partnerships and investments will evolve in exciting new ways in the coming years. How will your chamber adapt? Hear from Sam Palmisano, the dynamic chairman of the board, president and chief executive ofﬁcer of the IBM Corporation—the $90+ billion company that has been in the top 20 of the Fortune 500 for a generation—as he explores the innovative ways that global and local priorities will converge, making chambers more relevant and valuable than ever before. The Secrets of Positive Networking Convention Center: Room 319/320/321 The chamber is the logical center of networking in the community—or should be—but there is a huge challenge. When polling chamber audiences, networking experts Gayle Hallgren-Rezac and Judy Thomson ﬁnd that 80% don’t like networking. If members ﬁnd networking stressful, that’s a problem. But, it’s one that can be easily solved by learning networking skills. Based on the seven steps from the bestselling book Work the Pond!, attendees will learn ‘the world’s best deﬁnition of networking’ and why it works; how to get over ‘networking nervosas;’ how to start a conversation with a perfect stranger; how to follow up; and how to teach these skills to your members. Speakers: Gayle Hallgren-Rezac, Author, Chief Engagement Ofﬁcer, and Judy Thomson, CA; Author, Chief Operating Ofﬁcer, Shepa Learning Company Break 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by IBM 30 ACCE Convention 2008: INNOVATE!

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ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO Contents Schedule at a Glance Westin and Convention Center Maps On-Site Convention Information Keynote Speakers Issue Forums: Speakers Regional Strategies Forum 2008: Schedule Convention Schedule/Session Detail Destination Innovation Map Destination Innovation Workshops Notes ACCE Year in Review Official Corporate Sponsors Convention Sponsors & Exhibitors Exhibitor Index Exhibit Hall Map 2008–2009 ACCE Board of Directors ARS Board of Directors CGEF Board of Directors FBI Board of Directors Benefit Trustees CCE Commission ACCE Division Chairs ECD Supporters List CPG Chairs 2008 CCE Class ACCE Staff Top 10 Member Benefits

ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO

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