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Minneapolis, Minn., June 19-22
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SIMA heads west of the Mississippi River this year and brings the 16th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium to Minnesota, June 19-22, 2013, in the state-of-the-art Minneapolis Convention Center and newly remodeled Hyatt. The four-day event joins snow and ice professionals from all over the United States and Canada, and features a trade show, industry-specific education, networking events and more. Check out the following events happening at the show:
- Preconference Workshop & Hands-on Equipment Demo: This three-part workshop on June 19 will provide an overview of snow-specific safety training, a facility tour of a Caterpillar dealership and a hands-on equipment demonstration.
- Two Keynote Speakers: Join Dave Horsager, author, business strategist and speaker, on June 20 for the opening Keynote, “The Trust Edge: 4 Keys to create, build and enjoy lasting momentum.” Judy Guido, executive strategist and marketing expert, will present the second Keynote, “Building a Profitable Sales Strategy & Team”, on June 21.
- Educational Sessions: Twenty sessions will cover topic areas such as sales & marketing, management & leadership, operations & equipment and returning track from last year, CEO to CEO. Saturday will also feature a longer, more in-depth session on sales techniques called “Stop Wasting Time and Improve Your Close Ratio.”
- Snow & Ice Trade Show: The trade show will be held on June 20 from 1-5 p.m. and on June 21 from 9:15 1:15 p.m. The show will feature more than 100 exhibitors sharing the latest products and service information for the industry, mini-presentations on the show floor, and free beverages and lunch.
- Welcome Reception: Kick off the show on the night of June 19 with this popular event. This is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues.
- Snow & Ice Industry Awards Night: Help SIMA celebrate and congratulate award winners and the industry as a whole on June 20. Industry award winners, volunteer of the year, the Alan Steiman Scholarship recipient and more will be recognized during this memorable night of dinner and networking.
- Snack & Chat Roundtables: Discuss some of the most important and relevant industry topics with other snow & ice management pros. Snack & Chats remain one of the most popular offerings at the Symposium and are a great opportunity for peer-to-peer learning.
- Closing Event: This year’s closing event takes us to historic and scenic town of Excelsior, Minn., where attendees will enjoy a day of sightseeing and a dinner cruise on Lake Minnetonka. Wind down from the show on Saturday night and enjoy a great time with fellow attendees.
