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.

General Meeting & Program Information

• Brochure for Download
• Preliminary Schedule of Events
• Tours, Activities and Special Events
• General Information, Dining and Entertainment
• Getting There
• Convention and Hotel Registration Information

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

"2020 VISION FOR THE FUTURE"

Who Can Attend?

The American Brush Manufacturers Association is open to member companies and their representative delegates, companions (spouses or significant others) and their children. Attendees may register under one of the following categories:

Delegate
A delegate is a representative of a member organization. Any attending organization must send at least one delegate.

One Day Attendee
A one day attendee is an additional delegate representing a member organization which is already sending a delegate, who will only be at the convention for one day (usually the Suppliers Display day). This is to encourage member companies to bring additional purchasing and sales representatives for increased networking.

Companion
A companion is the spouse, child aged 18 and older or significant other of a registered delegate, and is not an employee of the attending organization.

Child
Your children are welcome. Ages 0-4 are free. Ages 5-11 are at the Child rate. Ages 12-17 are at the Teen rate. Children 18+ should register at the Companion rate. If your child is now in the business and working the convention then they should be registered as a delegate.

Schedule of Events

DESTINATION INFORMATION

With historic elegance and a very modern sense of independence, The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club offers a vacation experience unlike any other. Ideally situated in St. Pete, Florida's thriving downtown district, our award-winning hotel is a short distance from Vinoy Park, Tropicana Field and the Dali Museum. Gracefully designed rooms and suites retain the glamour and charisma befitting our heritage, while adding contemporary perks like high-speed internet access, flat-screen TVs and well-lit workspaces. Elsewhere at the hotel, challenge someone to a game of tennis, lounge by one of the pools, tee off from the course at Vinoy Golf Club or book a treatment at the spa. Thanks to our waterfront location and private marina, you can charter a boat and explore the bay. You're spoiled for choice with our resort dining options, which range from American fare to sushi.

AREA TOURISM, RESTAURANT AND SIGHTSEEING LINKS

For local sightseeing, activity and additional information:

Trip Advisor St Petersburg

Restaurants St Petersburg

St Petersburg Visitors Guide

DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT

For dinner reservations at the resort's restaurants

SPA

Vinoy Salon and Day Spa

An oasis of calm in the heart of St. Petersburg, our day spa boasts a comprehensive menu of relaxing and invigorating services, including massage, facials and body wraps. For a truly pampering experience, opt for a poolside massage in one of our cabanas.
Hours: Mon-Sun: 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Appointment is Required.
Phone: +1 727-824-8070

Getting There

For an interactive map:

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/tpasr-the-vinoy-renaissance-st-petersburg-resort-and-golf-club/

Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club

501 5th Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 USA

+1 727-894-1000

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Beware of Unauthorized Hotel Solicitations

ABMA's official housing vendor is the host hotel named above. Attendees and exhibitors should be cautious of other companies that:

• Call you directly and claim they are official housing partners and have the best rates for the ABMA Convention. The host hotel Resort will never call you directly to solicit a reservation.
• Claim to be affiliated with the host hotel or ABMA by offering discounted hotel rates, which often can be too good to be true.
• Ask you to provide your contact information and credit card details, and require full pre-payment in advance.
• Claim to have availability at their advertised hotels, but may take the money for the rooms, then later cancel without refund to you.

When booking your hotel for the meeting, please be sure that you are booking through the link provided through ABMA and contact ABMA HQ if you are approached by a company making the above claims. The following companies have previously solicited attendees and exhibitors for hotel rooms and should be ignored:

• The Convention Housing Authority
• Convention Housing
• Convention Housing Services
• Convention Rooms
• CMI Event Travel
• Exhibition Housing Services
• Exhibition Housing
• Exhibitors Housing Management
• Global Expo Travel
• Global Housing Management
• Global Housing Services, Corp
• Gulliver Travels
• HLS Global
• National Travel Associates

Attendee Information

Attendees	Exhibitors	Golf Pairings
Information	Schedule	Agendas
Maps	Evaluation	President's Welcome
Photo Gallery	My ABMA
Facebook	LinkedIn	Twitter

President's Welcome
Attendee Registration List
Convention Booklet
Suppliers Display Exhibitor Kit
Suppliers Exhibitor List and Layout
Exhibitor Contract and Policies
Golf Tournament Pairings
Convention Evaluation Online
Convention Evaluation Form for Print
Convention Evaluation Results
Post Convention Photo Gallery - Courtesy of BrushExpert.com

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