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Alan Beaulieu to Serve as Keynote Speaker
 Tony Regan of American Dryer Corporation, chairman of the Business Program Committee for the 2011 TCATA Annual Management and Educational Conference, has announced the selection of economist Alan Beaulieu as the keynote speaker. Mr. Beaulieu is a principal and president of the Institute for Trend Research, which boasts a 96% accuracy rating in forecasting economic trends and events.
If you are used to hearing economists drone on in technical language surrounded by graphs and charts, you will be disappointed by this speaker! Alan Beaulieu is an engaging speaker that uses humor to explain in a clear, friendly and accessible way what is happening in the United States and the world and what will occur in the coming years. In The Recovery – How Long and How Fast, he will specifically address:
- What are the short-term and long-term economic forecasts (U.S. and abroad)?
- What leading economic indicators should I be watching?
- What about inflation and interest rates?
- What about taxes?
- Should I be worried about the Dollar?
- Is it time to get out of equities?
And, most importantly:
How do these forecasts directly impact my company?
Attendees will gain confidence in navigating the economic waters that await us, as well as being given a list of what indicators should be watched and which can be safely ignored. This is a must seminar for business leaders looking to prepare for the changes that are coming over the next few years.
Some members may remember hearing Alan speak at the 2007 TCATA Annual Conference, where he received very high ratings. (90% of attendees rated him “excellent”.) Some of the comments from those who heard him speak then:
As part of the team that first hired Alan Beaulieu for the 2007 conference, I couldn't be more thrilled to see Alan Beaulieu will be coming back as a keynote speaker. I don't think there could be a better or more timely choice.
- Roger Komins, Package Supply – Avon, Massachusetts
Informative. Great delivery, presentation . . . an economist with a sense of humor!
He offered great information, had the right amount of humor in the presentation and the slides were great.
He was a very entertaining economist. His insights were valuable in providing direction in planning for upcoming cycles.
Obviously the economy has changed significantly since 2007, making Alan’s insights even more valuable. Remember that economic changes are signaled well in advance, so you won't want to miss this presentation.
Click here for a brief article from Alan which will provide a glimpse into what he will address at the conference.
Joachim de Posada to Explain the 'Marshmallow Theory'
 Joachim de Posada will address various aspects of the "marshmallow theory," a landmark experiment conducted in the late 1960's at Stanford University. Children were left in a room, each with a marshmallow, and given the choice of eating right then or fifteen minutes later, when they were promised an extra marshmallow as a reward for waiting. Some ate theirs right away. Others waited. The study's real significance came over a decade later when the researchers discovered that the children who held out for the reward had become more successful adults than the children who had gobbled their marshmallows immediately. The "marshmallow theory" answered a thirty-year quest to find a compelling explanation for why some people succeed and others fail. Posada was convinced that the key difference between success and failure is not merely hard work or superior intelligence, but the ability to delay gratification. During his presentation he will show how to use the results of this study and other very important principles to help you succeed both personally and in business.
Joachim de Posada is a bilingual international motivational speaker, radio and TV personality, Author and newspaper columnist who has spoken in more than sixty countries about leadership, team-building, sales, and management. He is the author of Don't Eat the Marshmallow Yet: Leadership Lessons Needed to Succeed in a Rapidly Changing World an international best seller.
Click here for a brief article from Joachim which will provide a glimpse into what he will address at the conference.
Jade West to Address Key Legislative/Regulatory Issues
Legislation. Regulation. More Taxation. What is happening in our nation? Jade West, Senior Vice President-Government Relations for the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) will provide an overview of the fiscal situation and what we have to look forward to for the next year. TCATA members may know that the Association has ramped up its efforts in recent years to keep you informed about important legislative and regulatory issues that can have a significant impact on your business - Jade will assist members in this by discussing key issues you need to be concerned about, the tidal wave of new regulations that are headed your way and the ways to be most effective when contacting your Representatives and Senators. Before joining NAW in 2002, Ms. West was a senior aide on Capitol Hill for more than twenty years.
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