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