Welcome & Opening Remarks
Monday, March 12, 2012
Jon Taffer, Star and Co-Executive Producer, Spike TV's "Bar Rescue" and President, Nightclub & Bar Media Group
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
[Room N112]
________________________________________________________________________________________
Keynotes
All registrants can attend the Keynote Sessions for Free!
Monday, March 12, 2012
State of the Industry
Dr. Peter Cressy, President/CEO, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
[Room N112]
Dr. Cressy, a distinguished educator and President/CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., will offer an economic overview and insight on the state of the hospitality industry. He will discuss key federal, state and municipal legislative and regulatory issues affecting the spirits industry as well as obstacles to overcome in 2012.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Continuing the Legacy of The Comedy Store Isn’t Always a Laughing Matter
Pauly Shore, Actor, Comedian and Nightclub Owner
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
[Room N112]
Given the rare opportunity at an early age, Pauly Shore, was able to be inspired by rising stars such as Robin Williams, David Letterman and the late Sam Kinison through his mother’s vision that is The Comedy Store. For nearly 40 years this Hollywood landmark and family run business has been making audiences laugh. However, it hasn’t always been easy. You don’t want to miss this keynote on the struggles of owning and iconic landmark and the future plans to keep it going. “The Comedy Store has been an important part of my entire life and I have many cool stories to share and some serious advice to give” says Shore.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
No Excuses: Taffer’s Simple Science of Success
Jon Taffer, Star and Co-Executive Producer, Spike TV's "Bar Rescue" and President, Nightclub & Bar Media Group
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
[Room N110]
Jon Taffer's depth of experience as an award-winning operator, renowned international consultant, President of the Nightclub & Bar Media Group and now, the Star and Co-Executive Producer of Spike TV's hit show, “Bar Rescue” is unmatched. Jon has opened, operated, conceived, and turned around hundreds of operations around the world and is the most popular speaker in NCB Show History. You will not leave this speech the same! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn solid, business-changing dynamics from the most famous face of our business today. Come see why Jon's energetic and entertaining programs sell out the United States.
Session Recommended By:
Session Sponsored By:
________________________________________________________________________________________
Super Sessions
Monday, March 12, 2012
How to Increase Your Sales Through Creative Marketing
Moderator: Michelle Pae, Vice President of National Accountes, Terlato Wines
Panelists: Andy Scoggins, Vice President of Culinary & Beverage, Ruby Tuesday, Suzan Waldschmidt, Director of Beverage, Outback Steakhouse and Tylor Field, Vice President of Wine and Spirits, Morton's The Steakhouse
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
[Room N112]
Join this all-star group of national chain operators as they provide insight into their most creative and successful marketing campaigns. Get tips on how to generate creative ideas and the best measures for evaluating the success of each campaign.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
2012 Nightclub & Bar Top 100 Panel
Moderators: Donna Hood Crecca, Senior Director - Adult Beverage Resource Group, Technomic Inc. and Contributing Editor, Nightclub & Bar Media Group and David Henkes, Vice President, Technomic Inc.
Panelists: Jason Strauss, Co-Founder, The Strategic Group & The Strategic Hospitality Group, Dave Renzella, Partner, RMD Group and David Rekhson, Principal, Public House / Bull & Bear
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
[Room N112]
Growing traffic, sales and revenues is the big challenge today, and the venues ranking among the Nightclub & Bar 2012 Top 100 are succeeding on all fronts. This panel of select nightclub and bar operators will share the ways they keep their places packed and profitable – from innovative social marketing to motivating staff to smart back-end operations – as well as their take on how to grow in 2012. You'll also hear from David Henkes about the trends revealed in the annual Top 100 survey results, and be able to ask your own questions of the Top 100 panelists.
