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Posted on December 8, 2009 with No Comments
The 2010 Annual Western Buying Conference will be located at Bally’s in Las Vegas. It is one of the largest buying
Western Beauty Supply Buying Conference
conferences in the beauty industry with over 150 exhibitors – representing manufacturers and distributors of hair, beauty and salon products.
The show and conference is scheduled for January 14-15 with exhibitor set-up on January 13th. A party bash with the Steve Beyer Band is scheduled for the evening of the 14th (Thursday night). You can register and find out more info by following this link: http://westernbuyingconference.com/.
As a note, there will be at least one seminar on successful salon management – particularly as it pertains to digital media – websites, advertising, SEO, developing mailing and email lists, etc.
This is the 25th Anniversary of the WBC and you can bet there will be something special this year – especially the networking with other industry professionals and friends. Here’s some more info about the WBC – Western Buying Conference from their site.
The Western Beauty Rep Association was established in the mid 80’s. We are now celebrating our 25th year. Every year we kick off the New Year with the Western Buying Conference.
We welcome all the Professional Beauty Distributors and OTC Stores to attend. With the “Power of a Network” we are able to bring all our manufacturers under one roof. The Manufacturers and Manufacturers Representatives are armed and ready with great discounts and deals.
The New Year kicks off with many new and exciting products. We offer travel incentives to help with the cost of coming to the show. Attending the show provides outstanding networking opportunities between Manufacturers Representatives, Manufacturers and Buyers. This allows a true face to face experience. We also have a social event for everyone to relax and unwind. As always the show, meals and our “Party Bash” is complimentary to everyone attending the Western Buying Conference from the Western Beauty Rep Association
Posted on May 25, 2009 with No Comments
The ISBN (International SpaSalon Business Network) is holding it’s 2009 Annual Conference May 31st, June st and June 2nd at the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island.
If your company owns multiple salon/spa locations, attending ISBN’s Conference gives you your best chance to stay on top of the many changes our industry is experiencing, especially important in these difficult times. Our association offers salon and spa owners an opportunity to belong to an inclusive network of companies that shares information and ideas. ISBN
The Keynote Speaker will be John Paul DeJoria the CEO of Paul Mitchell. The conference will highlight workshops, a “Link-Up lounge” for making and re-cementing industry contacts, and will kick-off with a golf tournament. Registration ranges from $395 to $995. Follow this link for more information and registration.
Considered a great online destination for the hair salon owner, ISBN does a great job focusing on business management…particularly in these difficult economic times when traffic and profits are down and costs continue to increase.
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Posted on April 21, 2009 with No Comments
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced its annual symposium at the Mandalay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.
Designed to attract and educate all sectors of the beauty industry, it promises to have top-notch workshops, social events, breakout tracks and and seminars providing insight into the industries latest research and trends.
Learn the buying trends of your clients – their buying habits, expectations and reasons for buying the products they do, from professional beauty products in the salon to popular store brands. PBA Symposium: Consumer Culture will explore merchandising principles, the role of the stylist in selling your retail products and the telltale clues to understanding what salon experience your clients have in your salon. Professional Beauty Association
The 4-day symposium is slated to kick-off Thursday, July 18 with a “Get Together” allowing participants to mingle, network and rekindle industry relationships. Registration ranges from $399 for members to $599 for non-members depending on time of registration. Follow the link above for registration details.
Posted on April 17, 2009 with No Comments
Bronner Brothers has announced several show for the 2009 season. In May, their first show is in Baltimore on May 17th-19th; later in August, they have scheduled their home-base show in Atlanta on August 15th-18th. In October they have planned Seminars by The Sea at the Atlantis on Paradise Island, Bahamas.
A complete Bronner online brochure reviews the schedule, classes and educational programs. They expect to have over 200 hair care products exhibitors, some “celebrity” stylists, and even screening sessions for the movie “Good Hair”!! Time to brush-up on your acting skills!
Atlanta-based Bronner is renowned for their shows, conferences and educational programs. The Brothers have become a leader in the Black, Ethnic and African American hair market. It is a showcase for black and African American hair products and styling. Their shows are always a lot of fun.
