Meeting Agenda
Louisville Seminar
Sunday, October 24, 2010
   9:00 AM   Registration & Breakfast Buffet
  9:30 AM   Welcome & Introductions
  10:00 AM   Morning Presentation: Bonnie Kallenberg 
 

Bonnie Kallenberg, owner of Finders Keepers in Atlanta, GA, has over 20 years of resale experience. Finders Keepers, voted "Best of Atlanta" in 2006, has three locations. The fashion store carries ladies’, men’s and children’s clothing and accessories. Another location, specializing in furniture and home decor, is a favorite of many Atlanta interior designers. The newest addition to Finders Keepers is a boutique specializing in designer ladies’ apparel and accessories. Kallenberg, NARTS Vice President and frequent industry speaker, is known for delivering valuable, practical information that you can apply to your day-to-day success as a resale professional.
 

Strategies for Resale Success

• Discover how to use your strengths to build a better business.
• Learn to identify and showcase your unique qualities.
• Create changes that will make your business vision a reality.

Business success is achieved when you provide greater value to customers and suppliers. Position yourself for success with tried and true ideas that will give you the competitive edge!
  11:30 AM  "Give & Take" Networking Break and Info Share
 Refreshments 
  1:00 PM   Luncheon
  2:15 PM   Afternoon Presentation: Sue McCarthy
 

Sue McCarthy, NARTS Secretary and recipient of the NARTS Outstanding Service Award, opened Women's Closet Exchange in St. Louis, MO over 25 years ago. Women’s Closet Exchange (WCE) has been voted Best in St. Louis by the St. Louis Magazine and River Front Times. Sue has opened seven new locations, moved several and currently operates four shops in two plazas: WCE - ladies’ & plus size, The Purple Cow - children’s & maternity, Clique - teens and Hollywhirl, an online store. A frequent industry speaker and mentor, Sue will share the knowledge she has gained from over two decades in the resale industry.
 

Promotions with Pizzazz!

♦ Think outside the box and create promotions that will make a big splash.
♦ Explore how a creative idea can become a successful promotion with little money.
♦ Learn how well crafted promotions can lead to media coverage.

This is the BEST time to be in the Resale Industry... as consumers search for great quality at bargain prices. Explore ways to take advantage of this opportunity!

   3:15 PM   Refreshment Break
   3:30 PM   Facilitated Networking
   4:30 PM   Closing
 

Optional Resale Shop Bus Tour
Monday, October 25, 2010
10 AM to 4 PM

Enjoy a day of visiting Louisville area NARTS member shops while networking with your peers. Tour the stores from entrance to exit. You will glean ideas to adapt and implement in your own business while shopping for yourself or your store. A box lunch is included. Don't miss this VERY popular optional event!