January 2010

Happy New Year Everyone!!!

Hopefully, you followed my suggestion during the slow 2009 and cleaned files, documented policies and procedures, and prepared your marketing materials. I think we can safely say we have hit bottom. The recovery will not be meteoric - more turtleic (no it’s not a word, but I thought it was clever), but we will see recovery. New corporate budgets have come out and while spending will be slow, it will begin to happen. Get your marketing going now. Each week, pick 5 new contacts or old ones you haven’t talked to in over a year and give them a call. You will see results within a couple of months if not immediately. Persevere

When I call or see fellow HIA’ers, it is always encouraging because we know how to have fun in even tough times. God bless you all in 2010. Those that missed the Disney Family Museum in November really missed a great treat. Our thanks to the folks at Page-Turnbull. Their revelations about working with and preserving such a great historical structure was very educational. The displays in the museum are exceptional. Those of you not there, should go on your own. It is well worth the price of admission.

I encourage you to check the website regularly for updates on coming events and be sure to review the pictures of the past events. I also encourage you to check out the membership area and download an application.