Attendees can learn the proper us of industry improvement funds, including ideas for beneficial programs which they can subsidize.

Each year, the theme of the conference changes; past speakers have included economic futurists, experts on inter-generational relations, public relations specialists, attorneys and authorities on labor-related trends in the industry.

Other issues often addressed at this conference include the duties and responsibilities of industry improvement fund trustees, communicating with fund contributors, financial administration and objectives of a fund, industry education/promotion and a fund’s long-and short-range objectives. Roundtable and panel discussions will allow attendees to share information on existing programs that are supported by industry improvement funds.

Suggested attendees include industry improvement fund trustees and local association executives.