Louisville, KY – Dealers looking for ways to improve efficiency and profitability will find new, customizable learning opportunities at the 2017 GIE+EXPO (Green Industry & Equipment Expo). Many of the sessions are free to dealers with the $15 tradeshow admission. The show is set for Oct. 18-20 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
Wednesday is Dealer Day. The 2017 Dealer Day education will include:
- The first-ever People, Process, Profit: Dealer Boot Camp led by Bob Clements and his team
- UTV University with proven powersports dealer training specialists
- Technician training on advanced and basic tracks
- A kick-off keynote featuring noted economist Alan Beaulieu
- Two sessions in a new series of 30-miute dealer workshops led by industry experts. These sessions will continue Thursday and Friday.
- LatinoLink Dealer Day breakfast
The programs will run concurrently throughout the day and dealers will be able to customize their learning by choosing sessions from each track. Or, dealers who bring their team can split up and take in all sessions. The Dealer Resource Center will be open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. During a welcome reception on the show floor, 5 to 7 p.m., many of the exhibitors will host games, food, festivities and prizes in their booths.
Thursday and Friday’s dealer education schedule will include:
- Eight additional 30-minute dealer workshops
- A Power-Up Morning session with Bob Clements each day before the show floor opens
On Thursday and Friday, the tradeshow and adjacent 20+ acre Outdoor Demonstration Area will be open to all in the industry.
For information and online registration for the tradeshow, visit www.gie-expo.com.