Don’t Miss Out: Industry Summit Adds to Room Block
The original Industry Summit room block has sold out, but event organizers announced that additional rooms have been added at a discounted rate.
The original Industry Summit room block has sold out, but event organizers announced that additional rooms have been added at a discounted rate.
The first 100 active auto dealers and dealership general managers who register for this year’s event online with promo code F&I100 will receive their full show pass for no charge.
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NEW ORLEANS — Organizers of Industry Summit announced today that, after the original room block sold out this past weekend, additional rooms have now been secured for attendees at a discounted rate of $209/night. The 2019 event is scheduled for Nov. 4–6 at the New Orleans Marriott.
The first 100 active auto dealers and dealership general managers who register for this year’s event online with promo code F&I100 will receive their full show pass for no charge.
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM!
In addition to all Industry Summit, Compliance Summit, and P&A Leadership Summit sessions; networking opportunities, meals, and receptions in the exhibit hall, the Technology Challenge, and for the first time, an educational track dedicated to reinsurance. Purchasing a full show pass also grants access to “Ask Frenchy” and the Industry Summit Honors, including F&I Dealer of the Year and the Dealers’ Choice Awards.
Ahead of the event, attendees are encouraged to submit objections or questions for the “Ask Frenchy” contest. “Ask Frenchy” is sponsored by IAS and hosted by the company’s vice president of sales and veteran F&I trainer Eric “Frenchy” Mélon. The contest invites F&I managers and directors to share the most challenging objection or question posed to them by a customer.
Five finalists will be selected to participate in a live training session and competition at Industry Summit; each will be offered free registration and accommodations at the New Orleans Marriott. The deadline for submissions is midnight tonight, Oct. 7.
ASK FRENCHY: CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT
More details about Industry Summit 2019 are available at the event’s website. To discuss sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, contact David Gesualdo via email or at 727-947-4027.
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