The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA) announced a preliminary agenda for its 2009 Bicycle Leadership Conference (BLC) to be held in conjunction with the Sea Otter Classic, Apr. 15-17, 2009, at the Embassy Suites in Seaside, CA.
“As we nail down the specific topics and agenda items for the BLC, we all have our ears to the ground, so to speak , to be sure we are addressing the most pressing concerns of the industry,” said John Nedeau, president of the BPSA and vice president of global sales for SRAM.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
-Golf Tournament at the award winning Bayonet Golf Course, Seaside, Calif.
-Organized rides with industry peers through the Monterey Peninsula
-Registration/Cocktail reception and presentations, Embassy Suites, Seaside, Calif.
-Major cities adopting BIKE SHARING programs with explosive growth, how do we consistently and uniformly address main stream media attention?
-CPSC Legislation – Do your products comply? Learn how the BPSA is representing the bike industry to that regulatory group
-BPSA, Bikes Belong, IMBA, LAB, etc. – Which of these organizations are working together and who are we supposed to support?
-2009 Brainy Awards Dinner presentation
-The U.S. Political Situation – How will a new administration affect our industry? Updates on DC advocacy efforts
-Group bike ride to the Sea Otter Classic – Ride finishes in a BLC/BPSA attendee and member tent for refreshments
-BLC at Embassy Suites is completed, but planned BLC attendee networking opportunities live on through the Sea Otter Classic
