Keynote Speakers Dan Latimore and Beverly D. Flaxington to Address Investment Communications Professionals at Conference To Be Held September 14-15
PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ —July 29, 2009— The Professional Association for Investment Communications Resources (PAICR) will hold its 11th Annual Conference September 14-15, 2009 at the Marriott New York Downtown in New York City. PAICR, an association of investment management marketing and communications professionals, will provide tools to help members prepare for changes in the market ahead.
This year’s theme is “Taking Action in Uncertain Times,”which signifies the proactive spirit of PAICR members who are looking to stay ahead and positively impact the positioning of their respective firms. The Conference will comprise two keynote speeches, general sessions, and insightful roundtable discussions and workshops that will give members the tools to adapt to today’s changing business environment.
On September 14, Dan Latimore, Executive Director of the IBM Institute for Business Value, will be the first to take the floor. With 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Mr. Latimore will discuss the findings of an extensive research project in the financial services industry that his group conducted recently. Mr. Latimore’s keynote speech is titled, “Toward Transparency and Stability: Building a New Financial Order.” On September 15, Beverly D. Flaxington of The Collaborative will discuss being proactive in these transformative times in her keynote speech, “Turning Change Into Opportunity—Preparation to Put You In the Driver’s Seat.” Ms. Flaxington, who co-founded The Collaborative in 1995, has held several senior-level business development positions throughout her career and frequently shares her expertise with investment industry workers at conferences across the nation. Details of each session can be found on the 2009 Annual Conference agenda.
The Conference agenda features a variety of workshops and roundtable discussions on issues pertaining to the current challenges of keeping business growing, including the timely subject of how to hold on to clients. Workshop topics touch upon the need for a personal brand and how to make the most out of limited resources as many companies reduce resources. Other innovative topics, such as the benefits of entering the green marketing scene, will also be addressed.
“This year at our 11th Annual Conference, we feel it is crucial to educate members on the importance of strong investment communications in today’s market environment,” said Lisa Bosley, President of PAICR. “We look forward to enlightening attendees with keynote speakers who lead the financial industry through groundbreaking research and innovation, and participant workshops that emphasize investment firms’ need for strong, decisive action.”
PAICR is pleased to feature iisearches (www.iisearches.com) and eVestment Alliance (www.evestmentalliance.com) as sponsors of the 11th Annual Conference. For more information, please visit www.paicr.com or call 1-888-993-0999.
About the Professional Association for Investment Communications Resources (PAICR)
PAICR’s objective is to identify, interpret, guide and advocate the best practices in the investment communications industry. PAICR is dedicated to the professional development of communicators by giving members the tools to provide solutions and excel at their profession. The organization supports and nurtures a growing community of professionals who share insights through a multitude of innovative, interactive and educational forums. For more information, visit www.paicr.com.
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