TRD Virtual Summit Schedule

Moderator: Joe Langehaug, Southeast Regional Sales, Losberger De Boer

Panelists: Nick Deninno, Owner, Block & Roll; Steven Eisenstein, President, Classic Tents & Events; Scott Woodruff, Owner, Tent OX

Join us for a discussion as four industry leaders take us through the business impact of the pandemic and how they adapted. They will share what they have done to stay afloat, lessons learned as well as what the future looks like moving forward.

We want this to be an interactive session, bring your questions for the panelists to share their advice!

Zach Wilson, President, The Greenwich Tent Company
Warren Darby, Founder and Operator, Rent-E-Quip Inc.

Over the past year, many rental companies have pivoted towards a greater number of long-term rentals, each of these presenting unique challenges. This session aims to identify some of those challenges and provide specific solutions to implement during the quoting, preparation, installation, and servicing process.

Paul Armstrong, Principal, Paul Armstrong Code Consulting Services (PACCS)

COVID-19 is still causing changes in the way Building and Safety Departments and others are regulating and permitting awnings, tents and other membrane structures.   We will try to address the seemingly ever-changing processes and regulations that impact IFAI members.

Brian Richardson, L&A Tent Rentals Inc.

The 2020 pandemic was something no one was expecting. Brian will lead a Q&A discussion about what people would have done differently if this were to happen again and what happens a year from now? What does the future look like.

Grab a beverage, turn your camera on and have some fun competing against your tent colleagues during this happy hour event!

Keeping with our new TRD team building tradition, we’ve taken the classic scavenger hunt and tweaked it for a virtual experience! Work together as a team from your office, wherever that may be right now, and get know to your fellow TRD members in a fun and unique way.

Come hear what TRD has been up to this past year and what is on the horizon for the next year.

Rita Revels, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, President & CEO, Employers Network

Developing a strategic talent acquisition plan can position your business to continue to meet your customer needs. This session will give business owners and manager the tools to develop a strategic talent/staffing acquisition plan for the future.

Ben Anderson, Managing Partner, L2 Structures | American Pavilion

2020 was a challenging financial year for many in the tenting industry. Ben Anderson, the Managing General Partner of L2 Structures and American Pavilion, will give you his advice on navigating your company’s finances in 2021. He will review the various transactions and financings available in the industry from bankruptcy to obtaining loans to making acquisitions. He will also outline the 5 key initiatives you should take in 2021 to maximize the long-term value of your company.

Participate in this engaging two hours, where there will be facilitated roundtable discussions, followed by open networking time where you can grab a virtual table and chat with old friends and make new ones.

Tommy Wilson, Director of Event Services

Tents are not storm shelters: learn how to have difficult conversations with your client about inclement weather and effective tent evacuation planning.

Mike Holland, CERP, President & Owner, Chattanooga Tent Company

On the job training is usually conducted at a fast pace and on a “need to know basis.” For most people, it is better to understand why you do something rather than just how to do it. Discover how taking the time to explain ‘why’ will help develop a better team member and increase their overall development.

Perry Armstrong, Owner/President, Rain or Shine Tents and Events

Description coming soon!

Nick Deninno, Owner, Block & Roll

This presentation will cover tricks of the trade for custom tenting including full custom built tents, DIY customization and creative solutions with your standard inventory.

Come connect with young professionals and those who still feel young! After getting to know each other, find a group, test your tent knowledge and battle others to win a prize!