2007 PARA Conference Wraps up Successful Event with Top Decision Makers from the Specialty Audio-Video Industry.Conference Highlights Include Training Sessions for Specialty Dealers and Keynotes from Management Expert Dr. Jeff DeGraff and Former Porsche AG President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Peter Schutz ARLINGTON, Va. -- The 2007 PARA Conference concluded today after two days of networking and educational sessions, attracting the industry's top specialty audio-video dealers and vendors from around the country. Produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) ([R])), the 2007 PARA Conference ran March 8-9 at The Peabody Hotel in Orlando, Florida The city of Orlando is a major city in central Florida and is the county seat of Orange County, Florida. According to the 2000 census, the city population was 185,951. A 2006 U.S. . "With quality training sessions and programming, the 2007 PARA Conference was a big success," said Kerry Moyer, executive director, PARA. "The dynamic keynotes, workshops and networking opportunities provided dealers from the specialty audio-video channel with the tools necessary for improving and growing their business." The conference kicked off on Thursday morning with a workshop and keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. by Dr. Jeff DeGraff, Professor at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business Notable alumni Activists
tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles 1. To give a name or title to. 2. To furnish with a right or claim to something: , "Leading Enterprise Innovation." DeGraff introduced attendees to the fundamentals of leadership through innovation, including how to recognize innovative business opportunities, assess innovative leadership styles and implement new processes to create growth. Peter Schutz, former president and CEO of Porsche AG, delivered Thursday's afternoon keynote, "Extraordinary Results from Ordinary People," based from his best-selling best·sell·er also best seller n. A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers. best book. Schutz shared his experiences as CEO of Porsche AG and addressed how business leaders can create a lasting competitive advantage in the marketplace by empowering their employees through participation in the planning process. Business management was the main focus of Friday's programming. Day Two's workshop, "Strategic and Operational Planning," featured Ron Huntington Arthur Ronald Huntington, PC (February 13, 1921 – December 28, 1998) was a Canadian politician. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, he was a member of the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II, rising to the rank of lieutenant commander. , owner of Executive Mentors and Trainers. Huntington addressed key concepts for improving communication, effective strategic planning Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. and decision making. "This year's PARA conference had a fantastic combination of keynote speakers and vendor meetings. The keynote speakers on Thursday spoke directly to my business and its challenges," said Josh Lisman, president, Entertainment Solutions. "Each and every vendor present went the extra mile to grow new or existing relationships. They genuinely care about our channel and proved it in each meeting." Additional events at the 2007 PARA Conference included dealer-vender one-on-one sessions, dealer-specific download sessions and networking lunches. For more information on CEA's 2007 PARA Conference, including the full conference agenda, visit www.CE.org/Events. About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,100 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline Land based. Refers to standard telephone and data communications systems that use in-ground and telephone pole cables in contrast to wireless cellular and satellite services. communications, information technology, digital imaging, home networking, multimedia and accessory accessory, in criminal law, a person who, though not present at the commission of a crime, becomes a participator in the crime either before or after the fact of commission. products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $140 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy. UPCOMING EVENTS -- EHX Spring 2007 March 6-10, 2007, Orlando, FL -- CEA Washington Forum March 26-28, 2007, Washington, DC -- Digital Patriots Dinner March 27, 2007, Washington, DC -- CONNECTIONS(TM): The Digital Home Conference and Showcase May 1-3, 2007, Santa Clara, CA -- Hometech Middle East 2007 May 13-15, 2007, Dubai, UAE -- SINOCES 2007 July 6-9, 2007, Qingdao, China -- CEA Industry Forum October 15 - 17, 2007, San Diego, CA -- EHX Fall 2007 November 6-9, 2007, Long Beach, CA -- 2008 International CES January 7 - 10, 2008, Las Vegas, NV |
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