Concurrent "Wake Up" Sessions

7:30 – 8:25 a.m.

- Foodservice Trends, Challenges & Opportunities
Speaker: Timothy Powell, Sr. Manager and C-Store Program Director, Technomic, Inc. 

With 40+ years serving the food industry’s leading companies, Technomic, Inc.  is a “go to” source for food industry data, trends and analysis. This session will cover the top trends in convenience foodservice, operational challenges and how distributors can capitalize on this growing category. As a senior manger with Technomic, specializing in c-store retailing, Powell’s presentation will focus on foodservice execution—how distributors can partner with their retail customers to effectively and efficiently offer quality foodservice programs that build traffic and customer loyalty.

- Leading in Tough Times

   - Sponsored by American Snuff Company

Speaker: Doug MacKay, President, The Glen Douglas Group

It’s pretty clear that the current economic crisis won’t go away anytime soon—but it can be a major catalyst for overdue change. During this thought-provoking session, MacKay will address profound questions confronting today’s wholesale distribution leaders and explore potential solutions. Topics to be explored include: how to gain competitive advantage; understanding the challenges your customers face that demand your leadership; and, improving the quality of life for your employees and your customers. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear how effective leadership in these tough times can make a huge difference to your company’s bottom line. efficiently offer quality foodservice programs that build traffic and customer loyalty.