“A must for anyone entering the entertainment center industry.” John Martin
“Excellent program. I learned more in this session than in the last 12 months I spent researching this business.” Imran Baqai, Ektara Ventures
Moderators:
Dorothy Lewis, Fun Station Associates
Alan Ramsay, CLM Entertainment
Presenters:
David Cohen, Firestone Financial
Jerry Merola, Amusement Entertainment Management, LLC
Charlie Smith, HoK/Smith-Forkner
Rich Oltmann, Family Fun Companies
Richard Sanfilippo, Sam’s Fun City
Beth Standlee, TrainerTainment, LLC
David Sterling, Sterling & Sterling, Inc. Insurance
Cost:
$429 IALEI, AAMA or AMOA Members (Before February 2, 2009
$479 Non-Members (Before February 2, 2009)
Includes: Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Break, Workbook, and Reception.
Cost also includes admission to Fun Academy and the exhibits.
ROOKIES PARTICIPANTS DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER SEPARATELY FOR FUN ACADEMY.
This powerful team of industry experts has collaborated for years to bring you the information and tools necessary for business success. Their experience becomes the power behind your profits. Whether you are still in the start-up stage, newly opened or thinking about entering the family entertainment industry, this workshop will jump-start your business needs.
Topics include:
- Why Perform A Feasibility Study?
- Business Plans: The Heart Of Your Project
- Financing 101
- Game Rooms: Choosing The Right Design
- Trends In FEC Designs
- Putting Your P&L To Work For You
- ABC's Of Insurance
- Hiring, Managing & Motivating!
- Marketing Your Business In The Fast Lane
- Food & Beverage: Your Key To Profits!
- Group & Outside Sales Tune-Up
- Attraction Selection For Your Center
Your “Rookies & Newcomers” experience doesn’t end with this workshop. You will receive the “Red Carpet Rookies Treatment”. Our team will be there for you every step of the way. We will follow your progress and counsel you throughout the week at daily Recap & Wrap Up Sessions to assist you with personalized seminar selection and a customized trade show floor plan. Participants will be notified of the daily recap and wrap-up sessions’ location.
Wednesday, March 11
8:00 – 8:30 am Rookies Daily Recap
5:00 – 6:00 pm Rookies Daily Wrap-up
Thursday, March 12
9:30 – 10:00 am Rookies Daily Recap
5:00 – 6:00 pm Rookies Daily Wrap-up |
