AMERICAN BRUSH MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
103rd ANNUAL CONVENTION
MARCH 4 - 7, 2020
RENAISSANCE VINOY RESORT AND SPA
ST PETERSBURG, FL

"2020 VISION FOR THE FUTURE"

Program Highlights and What's New

Wednesday March 4, 2020

SPECIAL PRESENTATION
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Presented by ABMA Educational Institute


Lisa Ryan CSP - "Manufacturing Engagement - How to Attract and Keep YOUR Top Talent from Becoming THEIRS"

It's no secret. Your best employees have the power to take their skills to your competition. Your favorite customers can source products and services from anywhere in the world at the click of a button. The bottom line is that you are faced with an enormous challenge: Keeping your top talent and best customers from becoming someone else's! This trend reaches far beyond just manufacturing. The Gallup organization reports close to 71% of all employees feel unsupported, detached, or disengaged from their current employer. The impact costs US businesses more than $450 billion in lost productivity each year. Studies show that engaged employees have: o 50% fewer accidents o 41% fewer quality defects o 30% fewer health care costs In this important program we will discover Why the focus should be on employees who are doing things well, instead of the toxic workers who are sucking the life out of your company How to build your company's reputation as a great place to work so your hard-won, recently hired employees don't take their skills to your competition Why ignoring toxic employees doesn't solve the problem. How you can address the hidden killer of productivity and profits How to get off the hamster wheel of continuous hiring cycle and focus on creating an irresistible workplace culture How to tackle the generational divide and get your Boomers and Millennials to "play nice" with each other

Thursday March 5, 2020

Sunrise Yoga

6:30 AM-7:15 AM
Esplanade

Join ABMA's yoga instructor Rachel Hack from Epic Resins for a wonderful early morning yoga wake up session.

ALL-ATTENDEE GENERAL SESSION

8:00 AM - 8:50AM OPENING BUSINESS SESSION

PRESIDENTS WELCOME

9:00 AM -11:00 AM ABMA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

2020 Vision for the Future - "An interactive industry event"

2020 Vision for the Future - Facilitated by Steve Fredlund We last gathered in the year 2000 for strategic planning for our association. Since that time a lot has happened and ABMA has grown stronger in reputation, representation and financial strength. We feel 2020 presents a perfect opportunity to take the necessary time to reinvest in our association and the best way to do that is to LISTEN to our members. Steve's 30 years of corporate experience has been primarily in analytical functions, including more than 20 years of staff management experience including four Fortune 500 companies (Allianz, Medtronic, Thrivent, 3M). He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, a mathematics undergraduate, and holds an MBA with emphasis in Nonprofit Management. Steve is a co-patent holder on an industry leading retirement income solution, started and led capital markets hedging programs, started and led an HR workforce analytics department, and is certified in Strategic Workforce Planning by the Human Capital Institute. In late 2009, Steve co-founded a non-profit called Our Response, focused on uniting East Central Minnesota to respond to global poverty, disease & suffering. Under his volunteer leadership as Executive Director, they have raised more than $2 million and have taken four trips to Rwanda, each life-changing for each team member. Steve has also helped several nonprofits develop a clear and compelling vision.

SCRAMBLE GOLF EVENT
Vinoy Golf Course
12:30 PM - 6:00 PM

ABMA's annual scramble tourney is a great way to network, meet old friends, make new friends and have some fun.

VINOY GOLF COURSE

The 18-hole, par-71 layout is not your typical Floridian golf course. As a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, we are not only a refuge for wildlife but each hole is surrounded by diverse vegetation including over a dozen varieties of palm from around the world. From the Bismarck palms (Bismarckia nobilis) found in Madagascar to the Giant Fishtail palm (Caryota no) from Indonesia, the flora and fauna are remarkable. These palms total over 900 in number and along with the pines and Live Oaks, you will find yourself lost in the jungle or beached on one of the 63 bunkers strategically place along the way.

*Please make your club rental arrangements directly with the pro shop.

Be a Hole In One Sponsor

The ABMA Scramble Tournament fee includes greens and tournament fees, golf cart, range balls and prizes.

For Vinoy Club Golf Information: https://www.marriott.com/golf-hotels/tpasr-the-vinoy-renaissance-st-petersburg-resort-and-golf-club/vinoy-golf-club/5237111/home-page.mi

Vinoy Golf Club Pro Shop: 727 896-8000

For additional area Course Information: https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/things-to-do/golf

NETWORKING DINNER
Thursday March 5, 2020 730p-930p
400 Beach Seafood and Taphouse (approx 1 block from Vinoy)
Thursday is a "dinner on your own" evening, but this event is designed for attendees who would prefer to stay close and enjoy an opportunity to participate in a group dinner. For suppliers and customers who traditionally have dinner offsite together please continue to do so, as this dinner is designed for those available attendees who wish to have another alternative. Network with old ABMA friends and make new friends at this casual dinner event that immediately follows the Thursday Reception. Proceeds support the ABMA Foundation. Limited to the first 36 who sign up. $125 per person.

Friday March 6, 2020

Sunrise Yoga

6:30 AM-7:15 AM
Esplanade

Join ABMA's yoga instructor Rachel Hack from Epic Resins for a wonderful early morning yoga wake up session.

SUPPLIERS DISPLAY "FACE 2 FACE" - NEW AGAIN FOR 2020
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Royal Ballroom
For 2020 we are again using a pre-planned meeting schedule to allow for 13 minute scheduled conferences, and we eliminate the expense for the Suppliers of bringing your Pop Up Display to Florida.

ABMA suppliers display is from 8a-12p. Be sure to register early to schedule your meetings. Meeting Requests : coming soon

• Supplier stays stationary at their table with chairs for visitors. Meetings cycle every 15 minutes
• Scheduled format for the first 3 hours allowing 13 minute "power meetings" for higher-level discussions. People rotate as per their schedule.
• For the remaining time people to move around the space freely (think musical chairs) and sit down with suppliers of their choice for 13 minute meetings.
• Scheduled meetings are determined weeks in advance by using scheduling software which can be accessed here: COMING SOON
• Note that meeting selection process is never perfect. It is hard to accommodate all requests. This is why there is open time, which allows people to meet regardless of their schedule.

Suppliers: Bring only what can fit on the table and this rule applies to everyone to keep things fair.

Allowed Items

Literature
Tablecloths
Price Sheets
Tabletop Lit racks
Counter Cards
Sample products
Laptop to stream video and share reporting

Not Allowed

Free Standing floor display
Banner stands
Large table top displays
Wall hung displays

Suppliers Face 2 Face Contract and Policies

ABMA COMPANION PROGRAM
St Petersburg Mural Tour - Depart from Lobby
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St Petersburg has a vibrant arts community and this is reflected in the many very creative murals that adorn the historic area. On this tour we will board a trolley to travel around Downtown St Petersburg to see the latest and best murals, as well as be able to get off and take pictures.

The tour will be led by a local mural artist, Derek Donnelly. Not many people get to learn about the flourishing art scene from one of the artists themselves! Bring sun protection and comfortable walking shoes. A cooler with refreshments and coffee to go will be provided.

This activity is free to participants and is limited to the first 30 who sign up.

TOUR
Electric Boat Scavenger Hunt
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Depart from Lobby

Please join us for a fun afternoon of water and adventure. The lucky 30 persons on this excursion will embark on a fun scavenger hunt guiding their electric boats around Tampa Bay with boating instructions and maps. Teams will board these comfy boats and capture items with their cameras and along the way will enjoy the wonderful views of the waterfront homes in Old Northeast, the wildlife around the bay and additional landmarks.

Boats will include coolers with refreshments, including water, soda and local craft beers.

Be sure to bring: hats, sunglasses, comfortable and safe shoes, sunscreen and camera/phone.

Price $170 each. Available to the first 30 that sign up

SUPPLIERS RECEPTION
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Esplanade

For 2020 we celebrate our great industry and enjoy the wide variety of craft beers in the St Pete area.
Come out for an evening of great food, music, dancing, fun, and with a few surprises along the way.
Dress: Business casual or resort casual.

INNOVATION AWARD WINNER PRESENTATION
Mr. RJ Lindstrom Public Relations Chair

Saturday March 7, 2020

Enjoy a free networking and fun day on your own.