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Noon - 5:00 pm
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Chicago Pizza Tour
We're kicking off our event with a tour of some of the best pizza joints in a city famous for some of the best pizza in the world. |
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7:00 - 9:00 pm
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Opening Networking Reception
Before we get down to business on Monday, we invite you to join us for a fun evening with great food, drink and entertainment. |
| 8:00 - 9:00 am |
Pre-Conference Concurrent Workshops
#1: Brand Building - Get the inside scoop on how to successfully manage your brand's growth by building a loyal consumer base.
Presenters: Linda Duke, Duke Marketing
#2: Retail When & Why - Bottled sauce, apparel, even frozen pizza – retail solutions extend your brand’s reach and growth. Here’s where to start. |
| 9:00 - 9:30 am |
Continental Breakfast & Coffee
Grab a cup of java, a bagel, and get to know your industry peers that you'll soon be collaborating and innovating with. |
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9:30 - 10:30 am
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Concurrent Q&A Sessions
#1: Finance & Franchising 2010: Cracking the credit market - Access to credit has been a major complaint in the restaurant industry. In this session, discover creative financial solutions.
#2: Leadership 2012: How to hurtle your business toward the future - Picture your pizzeria in 2012. Now, let's discuss how to get there. |
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10:30 - 11:00 am
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Culinary Break
This is your opportunity to network and mingle with your new-found peers while enjoying some snacks, coffee, and your favorite morning beverages. |
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11:00 - 12:00 pm
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Q&A Session: Crafting an army that cares
Happy, responsible employees form relationships with your patrons and keep them company back. Here's how to assemble that team. |
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12:00 - 1:30 pm
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Keynote Lunch: Negotiation: The solution for post-recession profitability
Whittling costs can mean the difference between flourishing or closing your doors forever. Learn how to bargain for your business' survival. |
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1:30 - 2:00 pm
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Culinary Break
Another opportunity to meet, network, converse, and collaborate with your fellow peers. |
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2:00 - 3:30 pm
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Q&A Session: Integrated Marketing: Targeting customers with a 360-degree approach
Four walls marketing isn’t dead. In fact, it’s more dependent on quality data than ever. Here’s how to make it work for your company. |
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3:30 - 4:00 pm
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Culinary Break
Yet another opportunity to network with your peers. At this point you'll probably continue the robust discussions you've started during the sessions.". |
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4:00 - 5:00 pm
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Q&A Session: A holistic approach to healthy menu items
Healthy food is in the eye of the beholder, whether it's low-cal, gluten-free, sustainable or "natural." Learn what works best for you and how to promote your selections.
Presenters: Jeff Leach, Naked Pizza |
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6:30 - 7:30 pm
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VIP Cocktail Party
Pizza off, party on. After a busy day of networking and collaboration, now share your favorite cocktail with your peers. Reserved for registered attendees of the Pizza Executive Summit only. |
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7:30 - 9:00 pm
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VIP Dinner Party
This is the Summit's premier event. You'll enjoy one of Chicago's best culinary experiences at one of the Windy City's most reputable culinary destinations. Reserved for registered attendees of the Pizza Executive Summit only. |
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9:00 - 10:30 am
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Keynote Breakfast: Culture 2.0: Branding your company's way of life
Your corporate culture dictates how your employees treat each other and your customers. Define it better with these recommendations. |
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10:30 - 11:00 am
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Culinary Break
Another opportunity to carry the momentum on with your fellow summit peers. |
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11:00 - 12:30 pm
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"Brain Exchange" Collaboration Concurrent Sessions
This is an intimate exchange of ideas with up to 10 of your peers on subject matter that you get to choose. |
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12:30 - 1:30 pm
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Working Lunch Session: Q&A Session: The six key phases of company growth and how to manage them
From starting up to starting to break into the black, each era of your business requires specific, strategic organization. Here's your roadmap. |
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1:30 - 2:00 pm
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Culinary Break
This will be your final opportunity to network with your industry peers before you head into the final session of the summit. |
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2:00- 3:30 pm
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Finding the ROI in social media: Measuring your digital footprint
Don't step blindly into Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Learn how to maximize your online interactions and monitor your progress here. |
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3:30 pm
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The 2010 Pizza Executive Summit Adjourns
See you at the 2011 Pizza Executive Summit.
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Registration Cost: $895.00
FREE FOR FIRST 50 QUALIFIED* ATTENDEES
Coupon Code: PESFREE
*Only executives of companies that own
or operate a multi-unit pizza/Italian
restaurant will qualify to attend.
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