
The Mid America Management Bureau Meeting
Your meeting will be hosted by Dave & Kyle Matthews of
Janet Davis Cleaners in Berkley, MI
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MEETING INFORMATION
Meeting will take place at Somerset Inn at:
2601 W. Big Beaver Rd | Troy, MI 48084
Hotel Information: Sleeping rooms at Somerset Inn at:
2601 W. Big Beaver Rd | Troy, MI 48084
Transportation:
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The hotel recommends flying intoDetroit Metropolitan Airport(DTW).
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From the airport, the hotel recommends Metro Detroit Cars which is $95 each way for 3 people. $115 for SUV with 7 people. Call 800-810-4704 or www.metrodetroitcars.com. Please give them 3-4 hours notice. Otherwise, Uber is an option with a range of $50-$60. Please email Kyle directly with your arrival times to coordinate a van pick up from Janet Davis Cleaners at kyle@janetdaviscleaners.com
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The hotel is 35 miles (approx. 45 min) from DTW. Times vary from DTW depending on traffic.
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Rush hour is 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and again from 3:30 pm – 6:30 p.m.
HE MID AMERICA MANAGEMENT BUREAU
MEETING AGENDA
Monday November 6th-8th, 2018
PLANT VISIT
MA will visit for a tour of the Janet Davis Cleaners plant.
FIELD TRIP
TBD
EFOBAGS# AND ISSUES
Discussion of EFOBAGS and Individual Plant Issues
- Equipment, Financial, Operating, Bad News, Advertising, Good News and Sales
- Revised Sales Assignment: Please report sales trends (% change) for:
- YTD
- The most recent quarter, and
- For the last month.
- # – Gross revenue / # of Full-Time Employees = Revenue per FTE
FINANCIAL REVIEW AND ISSUES
Financial Review
- Please update your financial information through September 2018 for this meeting.
BEST IDEAS
Best Ideas—What Worked and What Didn’t
- Bring 15 copies to share with fellow bureau members.
Show and Tell:
- Please bring samples of new products, marketing pieces, etc.
Tuesday November 6th – Thursday November 8th, 2018
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSIGNMENT
15-minute formal member presentation: Topic of choice! Please include PPT and handouts. Suggestions include revenue generation, production orientation, succession planning, new revenue opportunities
MEETING NOTES:
- On November 6th, the meeting will begin at 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the hotel meeting space, with dinner off site.
- On November 7th, the meeting will begin at the Hotel meeting space at 7:00 AM with a working breakfast.
- MA will visit Janet Davis Cleaners, and return to the hotel for lunch after the tour.
- Tour of the X will take place in the afternoon, followed by dinner.
- On November 8th, the meeting will begin at the Hotel meeting space at 7:00 AM with a working breakfast.
- The meeting will adjourn at NOON in order to accommodate travel. We do not recommend booking flights that depart before 4 PM.
FUTURE MEETING DATES:
- February 5-7 Charleston, SC
Questions about the MfM meeting agenda? Please contact:
MfM – (253) 851-6327 or Courtney at Cwolf@mfmi.com
ATTENDEE LIST
Rooms checking in November 6th, and checking out November8th Unless otherwise indicated
Name | Company | Accommodations |
Hosts | ||
Dave & Kyle Matthews | Janet Davis Cleaners | No Accommodations |
Facilitator | ||
Kermit Engh | Fashion Cleaners | King |
Attendees | ||
Peter Kuchlik | American/NuClear Cleaners | King |
Jeanne & Brian Meden | Calhoun Street Cleaners | King |
John Kim | Clean Pressions/Glamorama | King |
Greg Gunderson | Gunderson Cleaners | King |
Dave Weidenaar | Paris Cleaners | King |
Amin Bata | Pepper Square Cleaners | King |
Lisa Sebastian | Ridge Cleaners | King |
Tom Prionas | Fabric Care Center | King |
Guests | ||
Bob Fogelsanger | Balfurd Cleaners | King |
Monika Manter | Balfurd Cleaners | King |