NEW! HHC Social Media Computer Lab Sessions! Space is Limited!

Join Amanda Hite for one of her in-demand social media computer lab sessions! (space is limited)


Tuesday, March 16, 2010 (10:30AM - 11:15AM)
Social Media HR
Speaker: Amanda Hite
Room: Library Computer Lab
Even during a challenging time for a department like HR, new practices, new ideas, and new roles are being presented and shared through Social Media. Today's HR thought-leaders are highly active in this new space and you will discover new ways to approach the traditional role of HR, as well as learn another level of awareness that HR will need in order to successfully collaborate with employees actively engaged in Social Media.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 (11:30AM - 12:15PM)
Social Media Recruiting
Speaker: Amanda Hite
Room: Library Computer Lab
Finding today's top talent is now more critical to the success of any company than it's ever been. Understand how to use tools such as LinkedIn to find "Today's Top Talent" in this rapidly evolving marketplace. In addition, you'll see examples of how the innovators in recruiting are utilizing Social Media to set themselves and their companies apart from the rest.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 (3:00PM-5:30PM)
Social Media 101
Speaker: Amanda Hite
Room: Harrison A
Bring your own laptop or internet enabled mobile device.
This introduction to the Social Media Revolution will provide you with a better understanding of what Social Media means for your personal and professional brands. Discover and get yourself established on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, while learning the basics of maximizing your Social Media experience. This is the perfect session for both beginning and intermediate Social Media users.

Make sure to pre-register for these popular sessions on your registration form!

SPACE IS LIMITED!

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Speaker Highlight:

Amanda Hite, CEO and Founder of Talent Revolution, Inc, is a Change Agent who's bringing sexy back to corporate thinking and people performance. An Army kid who lived in 32 homes by the age of 18, Amanda earned her Masters in Street Smart Psychology.
Amanda started her career in the service industry 17 years ago and, by the age of 19, was running a retail establishment and became General Manager of her first restaurant. Amanda quickly worked her way to becoming a Director for Thomas & King, a 7,600-employee company and the nation's eighth largest franchisee. Leading T&K's Recruiting, Training and Talent initiatives, Hite became well known for developing innovative HR tools such as LeaderQuest, a web-based career development application, and for leveraging social media to engage talent.

In 2008, Amanda, along with her Dream Team, founded Talent Revolution, Inc., THE relevant talent acquisition and consulting agency. TR's dynamic group consists of experienced former Executive and C-Level Industry leaders mixed with emerging Web 2.0 Influencers and game changers. TR uses innovative 21st Century solutions to help companies maximize their Return On Talent.
As a thought leader, Amanda has been featured on the cover of Nation's Restaurant News, if frequently requested to be a keynote speaker on the topics of recruiting and engaging talent in the 21st Century, and is a Board Member on the Association of Hospitality and Recruiting Executives (AHRE).
Amanda has a passion for the future generation of leaders. She often volunteers her time, passion, and talents to youth leadership and community programs where she inspires young people to be true to their authentic selves, unleash their talent's potential, and live their Ultimate Career Lifestyles.

More Rooms! More Time!

More Rooms! More Time!
Hotel Room Block Extended March 5

Due to high volume and interest - we've added extra rooms to the block and extended the date!

Don’t miss out on the savings!
Book your room now at the Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center now!

ROOM RATE: $119
Cut off date: March 5, 2010
Overnight parking in the garage is $7 with unlimited in and out privileges

RESERVATIONS: 260.420.1100

After March 5, 2010 contact Angie Ritchhart, aritchhart@lodgian.com or 260-422-4002 for room rate information.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center
1020 S Calhoun
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

http://www.hoosierhospitalityconference.com/

Lt. Governor Becky Skillman to speak at the 2010 Hoosier Hospitality Conference

Lt. Governor Becky Skillman will address Indiana’s hospitality professionals at the 2010 Hoosier Hospitality Conference Attendee Luncheon Wednesday, March 17, 12:30 p.m., at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne.

The Hoosier Hospitality Conference is Indiana’s only all-industry educational and networking conference for hospitality leaders. Each year over 400 of Indiana’s hospitality industry professionals converge to learn and network with other attendees and exhibiting companies. This year’s conference features over 25 different educational seminars conducted by industry experts and focused on the tourism, hotel and restaurant industries.

Highlights of the conference include: keynote speaker Phil Bruno, Speaker/trainer and Consultant of Treat 'em Right, The Total Customer Experience; Amanda Hite, CEO and Founder of Talent Revolution, Inc.; a silent auction, a networking and exhibitor luncheon Tuesday, and Wednesday luncheon featuring Lt. Governor Becky Skillman and keynote speaker Ken Wasco, Catalyst for Customer Effectiveness at Gordon Food Service.

“We are very pleased to have Lt. Governor Skillman once again join us for the Hoosier Hospitality Conference,” said John Livengood, President of the Indiana Hotel and Lodging Association and the Indiana Restaurant Association. “The Lt. Governor’s commitment to Indiana hospitality and tourism helps to ensure a positive future for the industry.”

The Hoosier Hospitality Conference is presented by: the Association of Indiana Convention & Visitors Bureaus (AICVB), the Indiana Hotel and Lodging Association (IHLA), the Indiana Restaurant Association (IRA and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD).

For more information about the 2010 Hoosier Hospitality Conference, visit http://www.hoosierhospitalityconference.com/ or call 317-673-4211, Toll-Free: 800.678.1957, or e-mail info@hooiserhospitalityconference.com.

Keynote Speaker Janie Wiltshire

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:

Janie Wiltshire, Hospitality Speaker & Consultant

Janie Wiltshire is a hotel VETERAN with a career that spans over 25 years. She began as a desk clerk and worked her way through the industry with positions including Guest Services Manager at Hyatt, Director of Sales at Sheraton, General Manager at Marriott, and Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing. Janie opened the first Homewood Suites for Hilton Hotels and operated their training center property. Her hands-on approach to hospitality separates her from many speakers today.Over a decade ago, Janie started Due West Company and has worked with thousands of hotels and corporations worldwide. She travels internationally as a recognized public speaker and trainer for the hospitality industry. She is a frequent guest speaker to virtually every international hospitality brand. Hear her once and you’ll see why brands bring her back to their audiences.Janie’s personal story of courage and determination will touch your heart. Not only does she know the hotel industry inside and out, she inspires her audience to greatness every time. Her delivery is passionate and focused on her life experiences. She goes beyond a motivational moment and creates a sense of urgency for YOUR results.

Janie's 2010 HHC Sessions:

KEYNOTE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 (9:30-10:45 AM)

Room:Harrison C, D & E

Seeing Green Again! No More Excuses
Have you been whining? Has the economy got you in a funk? The RED stop sign in your mind is not working for you! It is time to think GREEN! Revenue is the answer to all your worries. Get up and get on with it! This wake-up call session will alert you to all the excuses that have prevented you from moving forward. You will learn how to identify the habits and thought patterns that have brought you to this moment. Learn what is truly possible and then make it happen. Janie Wiltshire and her story will cause you to take responsibility for your own actions and go beyond where you are presently performing. You will find out why her sessions are always packed and people ask for her year after year! See GREEN again in your business by attending this program!

BREAKOUT: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 (11:00AM-12:15PM)
Room: Harrison C, D & E

Visionary Selling
The eyes have it! You must be able to see into the future to be successful today. Selling is about planning and strategy. Learn why a one-time approach does not work in today’s business climate. Hear the specifics you need to focus on with your clients to develop and keep long-term relationships. Find out how you can differentiate yourself from your competition by guiding and directing your customers on a path to their success. Get your 20/20 vision TIPS, as you discover in this fast-paced workshop, how to see and sell at the same time!

2010 HHC Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities

The 2010 HHC Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities have been posted! Please look for a mailer to be coming to your mailbox in the next couple of days or download a sponsorship form!

We have many new sponsorships for 2009 including three Keynote Session Sponsorships for our keynote speakers Janie Wiltshire, Phil Bruno and Ken Wasco.

Another great new sponsorship, for those vendors and exhibitors who cannot make it up to Fort Wayne for 2010 is our Attendee Gift Sponsor. For only $100 you can market your brand to each individual HHC attendee! This sponsorship includes your name and logo on all marketing materials and, most importantly, the privilege to provide attendee gift items promoting your brand to be placed in every attendee bag!

Interested in learning more? Visit our Exhibitor page for more info!

Keynote Speaker Phil Bruno

We're in the process of getting the 2010 Hoosier Hospitality Conference speakers and topics finalized! Very exciting as we near the end of the year! One of the speaker announcements we can formally make is one of our keynote speakers - Phil Bruno of Treat 'em Right, The Total Customer Experience.

Here's a little info about Phil:

Phil is an award-winning customer/employee satisfaction expert with 30 years applied experience of increasing revenues and leading large staffs for Fortune 500 firms, non-profits, and family-owned entities nation-wide. His customer-focused approach lends itself to building recession busting strategies for the organizations of today.

And an overview of his keynote topic:

“Engaging the New Value Seekers”Top 5 Strategies Taken By Industry Leaders in 2009

Engaging the New Value Seekers reviews the current behavioral and attitudinal characteristics among consumers during today’s recessionary environment. The program briefly reviews the historical influences that have shaped consumers and concludes with the most recent trends that have shaped today’s new value seekers economy. Recently conducted focus group findings among generational segments reveal the influences current consumers are taking into account as they plan their spending decisions. An ongoing research and case study presentation, Engaging the New Value Seekers goes on to outline the top five tactics being utilized by high-profile leaders who are realizing significant success within their brand category. Four individual case studies, each from a different brand category within the tourism and hospitality industry, are reviewed. Summarizing the case studies demonstrates how each business is essentially implementing the same top five tactics within their respective organization. Attendees actively participate in a brand building application exercise wherein they identify their organizations core values and outline potential promotions that could be based on those values. Attendee key benefits gained from this positive, upbeat and interactive program include shared tools and strategies that are real and working today. The resources to begin an organizational plan to begin acting with value in mind and an action guide. The action guide includes application exercises to allow participants to develop strategies implementing key lessons gained from the program to work within their own organization.