Education
SIGMA is dedicated to making sure we provide our members with cutting-edge, innovative, and stimulating educational programs to ensure future success. Plus, we invite top-notch industry experts to speak at the sessions. No one can teach you more about the industry than marketers themselves! Here’s a glimpse into what SIGMA is working on for the Spring Convention in Tucson.
GENERAL SESSION SPEAKERS
John Hofmeister, retired (2008) President of Shell Oil
Bart Chilton, CFTC Commissioner
Robert Clarke, Senior Partner, Financial Services, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
Education Sessions:
Parade of BIO-Fuels
A rapid paced session—state of the “Bio” market and meet the players
New Products in the Pipeline, CBOB and its Growing Influence in the Discretionary Blend Markets
Ben Brockwell, OPIS
PCI—Compliant Today—What About Tomorrow?
Shekar Swamy, Advanced Technology Corporation
Forecasting Foodservice: What Lies Ahead in 2010? Franchise vs Your Brand and More!
CSP session, Speakers TBA
Better Purchase Agreements for Faster, Smoother Closings
Betsi Bixby, Meridian Associates
Dealer Networks: Risk, Reward, Marketing and Support Presentation and Marketer Panel
Speakers TBA
How Banking World is Changing and Manage Your Business Effectively
Speakers TBA, Stephens, Inc.
Building Your Supply Chain and Manage the Risk
John Gretzinger, FC Stone
Mitigating Environmental Litigation: The Essentials of Tank, Line and Dispenser Ownership—Be Pre-Emptive
Panel of Legal Experts and Their Experiences Defending Actions and Mistakes
Maintaining Sales Before and After an Acquisition
Scott McLouglin, Achievement Strategy
Mitigate Fleet Risks: Effective Fleet Safety Strategies and Best Practices for 2010 and Beyond
Speaker TBA, Federated Insurance
Retailing an Alternative Fuel: Results from DOE’s Market Focus Group
Card Check/Union Issues
Captive Insurance: A Look Behind the Numbers




