MARCH 16-19,2009
SAN FRANCISCO, CA USA

FBC Readers - attend IHRSA 2009 at the best rates available! Fitness Business Canada Readers are able to take advantage of this educational opportunity at a savings of US$100 off of the published rates. You can register at this special rate by visiting ihrsa.org/conventionpartners or contacting Blakely Sullivan at bls@ihrsa.org.

We all spend most of our days working in our businesses. But in these tough economic times it helps to take a few days away from day-to-day operations to work on our businesses. The 2009 IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show is designed to allow you to do just this. With
over 200 educational presentations, covering every aspect of running your business successfully, you will get the opportunity to learn more about the issues that matter to you and to your business. Networking opportunities, focus group discussions, and the opportunity to meet one-on one,
free of charge, with some of the industry’s best consultants, will allow you to learn how others are handling with the same challenges you are facing. And this year’s trade show is even bigger than ever – giving you the opportunity to connect to the companies that provide the products and services you need.

This event also includes fantastic keynote speakers, including management and marketing expert, author, and blogger Seth Godin (sponsored by Technogym) who will discuss how to use creative thinking to transform business ideas and practices. Business Consultant and author Marcus Buckingham (sponsored by Precor) will answer the question: What differentiates teams with the highest productivity and lowest turnover from all the rest?

NEW for 2009:

Keynote Speaker: Marcus Buckingham: Author, Business Consultant A former senior consultant for the Gallup Organization, Marcus Buckingham has spent a decade helping clients find and motivate their most talented employees. His work is supported by the largest study of its kind—nearly 80,000 interviews.

Keynote Speaker: SethGodin: Author, Legendary Blogger (sethgodin.typepad.com) Seth Godin is a best selling author, entrepreneur and agent of change. His books have been best-sellers around the world and changed the way people think about marketing, change and work.

Half-Day and Full-Day Workshops & Case Studies
Modeled on the masters-level format used at the IHRSA University and the IHRSA Institute for Professional Club Management. Pick your topics and prepare to learn as you have never learned before.

“First-Timers” Welcome Reception
Meet with the IHRSA Board of Directors, professional staff, and fellow first-timers to make new acquaintances and to make the most of your IHRSA 2009 experience.

The IHRSA Tech Center
Featuring product demonstrations and new technologies that put you on the leading edge of business.

The Consultants’ Connection
Meet one-on-one with a leading expert and experience the benefit of using professional consultants to help you manage your business better.

Session “Town Meetings”
After each educational session, enjoy an expanded question and answer period with the guest speaker. An opportunity for a rich interchange of ideas–and business cards–so you can keep the dialogue going long after the session has ended.

The Club Developer’s Program
“How To” sessions that will guide you through the multitude of steps needed to start and/or reinvigorate your business, led by some of the leading educators in our industry.

The “IHRSA Top 10”
At the conclusion of IHRSA 2009, a collection of actionable tips and ideas from each guest speaker will be posted on the IHRSA website for all convention registrants to download…for FREE!

Join us in San Francisco March 16-19, 2009 as we discuss how our businesses and the entire health club industry can become more successful.