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September 23, 2024

   
 
 
 
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IBPSA MASTER BUSINESS ACADEMY


IBPSA has partnered with GoalMakers to bring you a networking + learning program to help your team become better managers and improve your bottom line.

Based on the curriculum of an executive MBA, IBPSA Master Business Academy is a 10-week digital-first program for both the current & future leaders of the pet care services industry to master the skills of organizational leadership, people management, & business finance.

The first virtual course begins October 10th – learn more here!


WELCOME TO TUCSON AND THE FLOW CONFERENCE!


Today, we are off and running in Tucson with our Pre-Conference classes.

This year’s raffle prizes are now live in the conference app, and each attendee has been assigned 12,500 points with which to enter to win! The first drawing will be tomorrow morning via the app.

If you are arriving in Tucson today, please join us at 5:15pm in the Canyon Ballroom (our Exhibit Hall) for this year’s Meet & Greet. Catch up with all of your friends, enjoy a drink from the cash bar, and be the first to visit our awesome Exhibitors! Be sure to visit the Dog Handler Academy photo booth as well!

Tomorrow, the registration desks will open at 7:30am, with coffee & tea available. You can check in quickly via your e-badge located in the Conference App. Our Opening Keynote with Fernando Camacho begins at 8:30am.

If you need any assistance while at Conference, either stop by our registration desks, or email us at events@ibpsa.com. You can also message Natalie Oates in the conference app.


THE Q4 SOCIAL MEDIA BUNDLE IS NOW AVAILABLE


This quarterly bundle of social media templates and suggested verbiage provides pre-designed, customizable templates to take you through the holidays and finish out the year. To personalize, all you need is a free Canva account.

IBPSA Members can purchase in the Store located in your Member InfoHub.

Not an IBPSA Member? You can purchase through our public store here.


THE IBPSA OFFICE IS OPEN THIS WEEK!


We’re not all in Tucson this week! Your Member Manager, Stephanie, is in the office and available to assist you with all membership-related questions. You can reach out by email to membership@ibpsa.com, or call 877-318-8172.

 
 

 
 
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