Industry Summit, Best Training Day Ever Join Forces
DALLAS — Organizers of the annual Industry Summit announced that EasyCare has agreed to bring The Best Training Day Ever to the 2017 event, which will be held Sept. 11–14, 2017, at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas.
“We are thrilled to bring The Best Training Day Ever to Industry Summit and to this terrific venue,” said Larry Dorfman, chairman and CEO of APCO, home of the EasyCare and GWC Warranty brands. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to help more dealers prosper through expert training from the best trainers in the business.”
Industry Summit attendees holding full show passes will be invited to join The Best Training Day Ever sessions for no additional charge. Headlined by trainers Dave Anderson, Jeff Cowan, Brad Lea, David Lewis and Alan Ram, the event will include a full slate of training on Tuesday, Sept. 12, preceded by a VIP evening reception the night before.
“We couldn’t be more pleased to host The Best Training Day Ever and this group of gifted, high-caliber speakers,” said David Gesualdo, show chair and publisher of Auto Dealer Today and F&I and Showroom. “The added value for Industry Summit attendees is immeasurable.”
Registration for Industry Summit 2017 is open at the event’s website. Attendees who register by Aug. 11 will enjoy a $100 discount. To discuss sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, contact David Gesualdo at (727) 947-4027 or via email.
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