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VOICE OF THE PROFESSIONAL PAINTER

SET SAIL WITH NEC IN 2010
Educational Conference and Vendor Expo
November 11 - 13, 2010
Marriott Newport, Newport, RI
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Sponsored in part by Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore and PQI

ATTENTION ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS!!

New for 2010 - On Friday, November 12th, Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore will be offering workshops specifically targeted to Architects and Designers which will be eligible for Continuing Credits. 

For more information, please contact:
 Mark Weiner - Sherwin-Williams, New England Architectural Account Executive  
Phone:401-245-5176    Cell:617-438-1408     mark.t.weiner@sherwin.com

Marion Beaulieu, Benjamin Moore, Architect and Design Rep 
Cell:  508-954-0630      Marion.Beaulieu@Benjaminmoore.com    
 

Vendors and Exhibitors

download your registration forms here!  


Our members invite you to join us in November for another successful Educational Conference and Vendor Expo!  Attendees and vendors at the 2009 event had great experiences and very positive feedback.  Don't miss your opportunity to be part of the action. 

Vendor Expo

Friday, November 12, 2010        1:00 to 5:00

$650/booth - includes dinner on Friday with all attendees and complimentary attendance at any workshop

Sponsorships

Platinum - $4000
Gold - $2000
Bronze $1500
Educational - $1000
Charter - $750
Other - ?

Workshops to be offered

Successful Hiring and Interviewing of Employees presented by Stephanie M. Gwara, Sherwin Williams
 

Blueprint Reading presented by Greg Spiess, AIA

Master Painters Institute (MPI) Paint Failures, Troubleshooting and Protecting your Reputation Using Specs and Standards presented by Barry Law, Director, MPI

Case Study – The Historic Renovation of the Rhode Island statehouse presented by Dominic Carbone
 

Customer Buying Trends presented by  Debbie Zimmer, Paint Quality Institute

Social Media presented by Debbie Zimmer, PQI

Delivering Exceptional Customer Service presented by  Bill Rickli Benjamin Moore

The EPA RRP – 6 months later – Implementation and Execution presented by the EPA

Specialty Floor Coatings presented by Daich Coatings

Quickbooks – Tips, Tricks and No-Nos - Bookkeeping for Painting Contractors  presented by Mae Auger

Building a High Performance Painting Company presented by Richard Greene, CEO, PDCA