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Retail Roundtable: Using the information you have to set business goals and strategies for a successful 2019
With a focus on retail businesses operating out of "brick and mortar" storefronts, the "Retail Roundtable" is an open discussion forum for sharing issues, ideas and best practices. Retail Roundtable meets every other month with a different topic.
This month's topic: Using the information you have to set business goals and strategies for a successful 2019!
What trends began, ended, or carried through? How has the marketplace changed? How is the store positioned compared with at the beginning of 2018? What needs to be done differently in 2019?
Facilitators:
Christine Barnard, Owner, What Now AdvisorsChristine helps her clients take their marketing and sales programs to the next level through the analysis of data and the development of efficient operations. She is a self-proclaimed ?data geek? and in her career, has analyzed all forms of data, transforming them into action plans for business success. Her areas of expertise are business intelligence, market research, statistics, database marketing, project management, and process improvements. Find out more at
Judy Klem, founder and principal of Strategy Scene
Strategy Scene is a strategic marketing consulting firm. A born solutionist, Judy thrives on solving client challenges, providing vision and building long-lasting relationships. Leveraging her experience from both client and agency arenas, clients value her proactive approach, strategic thinking, and keen insight of the industry. Judy is known for her strong rapport with clients, engendering honest and open communication and better results.
Prior to founding Strategy Scene, Judy spent 14 years at 88 Brand Partners, most recently as Director of Client Services. In addition to guiding her clients to success, Judy played a critical role on the leadership team as the agency grew and transitioned over time. Judy has a background in the restaurant industry having worked as Director of Marketing for Bravo Restaurants, and began her career in healthcare marketing and PR for LifeSource Blood Services.
Julie Thompson, Owner, Back Office Service Solutions
Not your stereotypical Certified Public Accountant (CPA), she is outgoing, personable, and loves to joke, but all business when there?s work to be done. She is a highly qualified CPA with a Masters of Accounting and years of experience performing everything from audits to due diligence to tax engagements at regional and national CPA firms in Chicago. She founded Back Office Service Solutions LLC (B.O.S.S) to assist overworked and understaffed, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and non-profits get on top of and stay on top of the essential administrative tasks, after years of seeing these tasks being under-valued or falling through the cracks.
Each year-end provides plenty of data to look at, if we only take the time to study it. We'll have a facilitated dialogue on these questions, pooling our experience, observations, and insights to help us all succeed in the new year.
Come join follow retailers for discussion, collaboration, and MB Financial's hospitality!Date and Time
Thursday Jan 10, 2019
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM CST8:30 am - 9:45 am
Fees/Admission
Free to Chamber Members
$25 non-membersContact Information
Mark Walden
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