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Saturday Morning: Keynote Speaker - Curt Welte
Living Your Brand

Are you living your brand? Curt reflects on a lifetime of lessons learned from his experience in customer service starting at an unlikely young age. Through interacting with clients on the hip of his Mother in their home development company, working within the jewelry industry in his teens & beyond, community activism, and an ever evolving business model guided by unexpected opportunity, one theme has remained constant—living your brand has more power than branding your living.

Curt and Jennifer Welte have worked side-by-side since their early 20s. His entrepreneurial soul being balanced by her sense to reel him in. Parenting their six children and running their businesses together have made them inseparable partners. The opening of their original Camilla’s Closet consignment store was a result of Curt ignoring the huge sign in his office that said, “no new ideas” and a “we need to talk“ conversation at the kitchen table.  Curt has been in business his entire life, starting on his mother‘s hip with his childhood home being the meeting place and model home for the family's development company. From an early age, every personal interaction was an education. Curt and Jennifer operate Camilla’s Closet, Camilla’s Clearance Outlet, and Petunia’s Resale for Rescue in Evansville, Indiana with a staff of thirty. They continue to spread their market reach into the consignment and fine jewelry markets nationally. In his limited spare time, Curt continues to write his autobiographical novel “Red Bicycle, Life in the Shadows of Narcissism” with a goal of publishing in late 2026.

Friday Evening: Buffet Dinner & SourceMart

Join in an evening complete with a delectable buffet dinner and SourceMart . . . a Resale Trade Show

Cocktail or Casual Attire, your choice.  Your chance to dress-up if you want to: Ladies—Cocktail dress or dressy pant outfit. Men—Suits, Sport Coats, or Shirt & Slacks.  OR... Casual Attire - Slacks, Sport Shirts, Capris, Jeans or Skirts... whatever you are comfortable in.

Cash bar available.

The Friday evening event IS INCLUDED in all conference registrations and full guest packages.
 

Pre-Conference Event

Getting To Know You, A Casual Reception

Come to Conference early and get acquainted at Getting To Know You. Come as you are... casual and comfy. Renew old acquaintances and make new friends at this pre-conference social event. Arrange to meet your Facebook friends here. Light refreshments. Cash bar available. 

Getting To Know You Generously Sponsored by
The Horton Group
"Insurance Specialists for the Resale Marketplace"

Optional Event

Resale Shop Bus Tour 

Board a NARTS "Resale Express" bus and enjoy a day filled with learning and adventure visiting NARTS member shops in Indianapolis. Along the way, you will be treated to a box lunch as you are transported in an air conditioned coach. This event is an opportunity to brainstorm with your peers and make new friends as you gather ideas to adapt and apply to your own shops. Tour the stores from entrance to exit, including back rooms...something we resalers are always curious about. As an added advantage, you have an opportunity to shop and pick up some fine buys for yourself and your stores.

Don't miss this VERY popular Conference event!

Saturday Evening

Free Time for YOU!

Saturday evening is free time to reflect and unwind. Indianapolis has such an abundance of restaurants, shopping and attractions that you'll have fun deciding where to spend your evening and will enjoy exploring the area! The hotel is within walking distance of the city’s most famous sightseeing attractions. Enjoy sporting and other events at Lucas Oil Stadium, Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Explore art and culture at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Eiteljorg Museum. Shop and dine at Circle Centre Mall or on Massachusetts Avenue. When it comes to free time, the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis  is full of options to relax by yourself or while brainstorming with your peers. Visit the Stay Fit Fitness Center featuring the latest equipment for cardio and strength training, complete with flat-screen televisions, or enjoy the indoor pool. The hotel offers many dining options...fat Rooster diner, Level One Lounge, Starbucks, and The Eagle’s Nest Restaurant—the only revolving restaurant in Indianapolis with a 360° view of the downtown skyline. Subway and Pizza di Tito are located on the Lobby level. The evenings possibilities are limitless!

Visit Indy for Visitors for links to more tourist information.

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