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Indianapolis, IN (AP/REUTERS) May 9, 2008 - Helios, LLC announces the dates for its 2008 'Race to Success' Helios User Conference to be held at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown-Union Station. The conference will be on July 23rd through 25th with the conference ending event being held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25th. (Attendance is limited so register at gohelios.com today)
The User Conference will focus on how to more effectively utilize salon management software to maximize the salon owners return on investment (ROI) and will feature break-out sessions addressing a variety of business-related topics led by industry-leading experts in their fields. By combining the practical application of financial, employee and business principles in conjunction with software technology the User Conference should help to fuel dynamic expansion in the industry's level of professional business management and success.
The event will consist of 3 large conference sessions and 9 smaller break-out sessions over two days and segue into an exciting wrap-up session hosted in the Helios corporate suite at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Qualifications for the Brickyard 400 race to be held on that Sunday. Attendance includes pit passes for a behind-the-scenes tour of the world-famous racetrack.
Attendees can expect a warm reception on the evening of July 23rd with an informal meet-and-greet dinner hosted at one of Indianapolis' most exciting entertainment venues. In addition to the reception dinner, the entire conference will be catered as will the trackside event. Courtesy transportation will be provided to and from the hotel and the racetrack.
"This event will not only offer the salon owner a great opportunity to learn from top industry experts, network with other salon owners but the day at the track will showcase all of the things that make Indianapolis a great city," says John Hurley, Helios Sales and Marketing Manager.
The event will feature notable speakers and industry leaders such as Matt Russell from the International Smart Tan Network who will speak about the Breast Cancer Vitamin D initiative, Gary Timpe of Timpe CPA & Legal services will speak about utilizing software for better financial management, Gary Geels from Landmark Clearing will discuss the benefits of automated funds processing and a representative from Berman & Company will update everyone on the ITA's "positive effects of UV light" advertising campaign.
Bill Pipp, CEO of ETS, says, "This event will not only explore future software needs (of the industry) but will also focus on how to more fully utilize the multitude of Helios operation, sales & marketing capabilities to maximize salon revenues, profits and efficiencies. We look forward to making this an annual event for our salon partners."
We especially want to thank the above speakers as well as the following Helios partners for their support in making this Helios User conference as informative and productive as possible for our salon partners.
- Applied Digital, makers of the T-Max Series Timers an industry leader in automation.
- Australian Gold a New Sunshine Company, provider of the most recognized lotion brands to the tanning industry.
- ETS Tan a New Sunshine Company, the leading manufacturer of tanning beds.
- Exact Target, a leader in email marketing solutions.
- Island Sun Times, a leading industry trade magazine focused on keeping salons informed about our industry.
- Lamb, Little & Co., an industry leading underwriter focused on reducing insurance costs by limiting liability through salon software controls.
- Landmark Clearing, a leading provider of secure financial solutions.
- M-S Cash Drawer, a manufacturer of POS solutions.
- and many other industry-linked companies.
About Helios
Helios, LLC is the industry-leading provider of tanning salon software and the industry' most trusted salon software. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Helios is part of the New Sunshine family of companies. Scott Bogdan is the president of Helios. For more information about the User Conference, visit the Helios website at www.gohelios.com/indy.
About ETS
ETS, LLC is the largest commercial tanning bed manufacturer in the U.S. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, ETS is part of the New Sunshine family of companies. Bill Pipp is the CEO of ETS. For more information about ETS, visit the ETS website at http://www.etstan.com.
About Landmark Clearing
Dallas-based Landmark Clearing, Inc. offers secure, web-based ACH solutions that allow merchant service providers to focus on their own products and services instead of being required to build their own payment systems. For more information about Landmark Clearing, visit the Landmark website at www.easyswipe.net.
About Berman and Company
Berman and Company is a dynamic research, communications, advertising, and government affairs firm. Working closely with the Indoor Tanning Association, Berman and Company is aggressively promoting the indoor tanning industry in the face of negative media publicity and mounting legislative scrutiny. For more information about Berman and Company, visit the Berman and Company website at www.bermanco.com.
About Timpe CPAs
Timpe CPAs, LLC, Timpe Legal Services, LLC, and Timpe Investment Advisory Services, LLC are three separate professional disciplines working together to provide consistency, quality and simplicity that their clients have come to expect. Each company is uniquely positioned to provide the highest value of service and the utmost integrity in their respective disciplines. Gary Timpe is a practicing attorney and CPA, as well as an adjunct professor of accounting at Marian University in Indianapolis. For more information about Timpe CPAs, visit the Timpe website at www.timpecpa.com. |
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