2024 Annual Conference

Register today for the BKBG Annual Conference in San Diego, California!

Monday, September 16, 2024 to Thursday, September 19, 2024

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, San Diego

1441 Quivira Road
San Diego, CA 92109-7805
United States

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Overview

We are excited to invite you to our annual BKBG Conference held in the vibrant city of San Diego, California. This conference is the ultimate opportunity for members to come together and discover innovative ways to help grow their businesses. From in-depth education sessions to networking opportunities, this event is designed to offer valuable insights and strategies for business growth. Join us in San Diego for an unforgettable experience, where you can connect, learn, and grow in the company of like-minded members who are passionate about the kitchen and bath industry. Register now to secure your spot for the BKBG Conference!

Cost

We encourage everyone to register as soon as possible for Conference. Please note that the cost to attend will increase by $500 if you register after August 15.

Accommodations

Prepare to be astounded by the exceptional panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Hotel in San Diego. The hotel's recent renovations have elevated the guest experience ensuring contemporary and stylish surroundings throughout. The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Hotel also features an array of on-site pools, providing a tranquil oasis where you can unwind and soak up the California sunshine. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of luxury and comfort, overlooking the marina, as you engage in a conference filled with invaluable insights and connections.

BKBG has secured a room block for conference attendees from Saturday, September 14 through Saturday, September 18. If you wish to extend your stay past this date, please note that availability is extremely limited. Single and double rooms within the block are priced at $249 per night plus tax and fees.

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY August 23 to be eligible for BKBG’s discounted rates. Book through the Book Hotel button above.

Cancellation Policy

All BKBG members are required to attend the Conference. Shareholders who fail to attend the conference without an excused absence from the BKBG President will forfeit rebates for that year up to $5,000. Full refunds will be made for additional representatives if received in writing by August 16. Refunds will not be issued after August 16, 2024.

No refunds will be provided if you have reserved a room at the meeting hotel and have not canceled in accord with the hotel’s cancellations and refund schedule. Rooms at the meeting hotel that have been booked under the BKBG contract rate that are canceled after the above-referenced dates have the potential to prevent BKBG from meeting its contracted guarantees at the host hotel therefore subjecting BKBG to significant financial penalties.

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Yacht Tour at Mission Bay

Set sail with us on a scenic Yacht Tour at Mission Bay! Situated between the idyllic coastline of Southern California and the Pacific Ocean, the cruise will show some of the best sites the Bay has to offer from the water.  SoCal Mexican cuisine and a full bar are included on this 2-hour experience, departing from the marina on the property.

Golf Outing

Join us for the annual BKBG golf outing at the renowned Coronado Golf Course. Located just minutes from downtown San Diego, this exquisite public golf course has earned its reputation as one of the best in the nation. Prepare to be mesmerized by the picturesque views of the San Diego harbor and the downtown skyline as you tee off on this iconic course. Secure your spot today and get ready for a day of unforgettable golf on the breathtaking Coronado Golf Course.

It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere Party at Margaritaville

Escape to paradise and join us for the ultimate tropical experience at the "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Party" on the rooftop of Margaritaville. Immerse yourself in the carefree spirit of Jimmy Buffet's iconic music as a live band takes the stage, providing tunes that will transport you to an island state of mind. Dinner and drinks will be provided. We encourage you to come dressed in your favorite casual beachwear (shirts and shoes required). This party is not just an event, but a heartfelt tribute to the life and music of Jimmy Buffet. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the magic of Margaritaville – grab your tickets now and get ready to embrace the spirit of endless summer!

Keynote Address - Peak Performance

This years presentation will be delivered by Robert Stevenson. With over 30 years of extensive corporate and entrepreneurial experience, Robert understands what it takes to succeed. He is a man who knows how to deal with the risks, competition, and the ever-changing business arena.

His ability to connect with an audience is amazing; be it a strategic planning session for a Fortune 500 company to 20,000 salespeople, he excels at blending humor, facts, inspiration, conviction and audience participation. Robert delivers high-energy programs that can help any company or person achieve higher levels of excellence. Today, he travels around the world, sharing powerful ideas for achieving excellence. His presentation titled, "Peak Performance" is sure to leave a lasting impression on BKBG Shareholders.

This double-edged sword presentation cuts to the core of performance, both business and personal performance. Mandates from management throughout the country all seem to be singing the same song: “If we are going to remain successful and be players in the marketplace both now and in the future, we must constantly strive to learn more, improve our quality of service, increase customer satisfaction, increase market share and do it in less time with fewer people.”

To keep elements for success effective, to facilitate individuals performing at their Optimum Level, it sometimes takes a catalyst of rare ingredients to first ignite the fire and then keep it blazing. This Peak Performance program was designed to be the catalyst to get things moving, and also teach techniques to keep it going.

Business Valuation. How to handle business purchase inquiries. Tips for sellers.

This session will be presented by David Perkins. He is an expert on the purchase, sale, and valuation of small and mid-size U.S. companies. He has extensive education, training, and experience on these subjects; has consulted on hundreds of transactions across almost every industry; and is an experienced and successful business owner and investor for his account. Perkins holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree (Accounting Concentration) from the University of Notre Dame, and an Executive Education Certificate in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) from The Wharton School of Business. He is a passionate advocate for business owners and entrepreneurs, an exceptional negotiator, author, public speaker, airplane pilot, and proud father of three daughters.

David's presentation will cover the following:

What do businesses sell for?
Deal structures – price and terms
Why a business sells for what it does
Value drivers – what you can do to increase the value
Buyer types and characteristics
How to find and approach buyers/sellers
What about confidentiality – real vs perceived concerns
Mistakes buyers and sellers make

How AI will affect the K&B industry

Nationally known digital marketing innovator, Leslie Carothers, is the principal of Savour Partnership - a digital marketing agency for home related manufacturers, retailers, tradeshows and interior designers. Leslie is well known for her many innovations in the digital marketing space, after launching her business 22 years ago. She was the first digital marketing agency to conduct a multi brand influencer marketing campaign, the first to hold a product development experiment in the virtual world of Second Life in collaboration with Sligh Furniture in 2008, was the first to pioneer a designer virtual showhouse that included augmented reality in collaboration with Seasonal Living Magazine in 2020, was the first to develop a Metaverse Lighting Trendhouse activation/installation for Dallas Market Center’s Lightovation tradeshow in 2024 and was the first to design a kitchen and bath product, the AILA sink, in AI, then produced for sale by manufacturer, Thompson, where it was introduced at the National Kitchen and Bath Show in 2024.

In this session come prepared to learn:

What Is AI
How AI can improve back end productivity and front end customer service.
How AI can be used for content production in newsletters, blogs, and on social channels, in an ethical and transparent manner.
How AI can be used for product design iteration.
How AI can be used to generate publicity and traffic to your retail location or website.
How you can use *AI challenges* to increase engagement with your brand.
A case study about using AI challenges to increase engagement and awareness of your brand and/or products.