2009 DATIA Conference

DATIA’s 2009 Annual Conference will be held next week and everyone is gearing up for lots of education, networking, and fun! Thanks to our Presented by Sponsors - Willow Laboratories and Inverness Medical - a number of events are open to all attendees.

• During Exhibit Hall hours (Wednesday 3PM - 8PM and Thursday 11AM - 3:30PM) be sure to stop by the Inverness Cafe. Here, attendees can grab a cocktail, soda, and snack to enjoy as they peruse the Exhibit Hall as well as grab a seat to rest those tired feet.
• Thursday evening from 7PM - 10PM join Willow Laboratories for its Casino Royale Event. Complete with music, cocktails, h’ors d’oeuvres, and dancing, this event will be the perfect end to a day of learning.

If you haven’t registered for DATIA’s 2009 Annual Conference, we encourage you to do so today. View complete information on the conference here.

DATIA’s 2009 Conference is just two weeks away and everyone is gearing up for a great conference. Details are being finalized for everything from entertainment to logistics to speaker presentations. And our speakers want to hear from you! There are three very interactive panel presentations as part of the 2009 Conference Agenda that will address topics of critical importance to the industry. Positioning Your Company to Succeed in Any Economy will address business diversification, financials, marketing, and branding; Top 10 Tips for Surviving an Audit will discuss  best practices in preparing employers for a federal audit, and Small Business Primer will answer your most pressing questions concerning owning or running a drug and alcohol testing business. Now is your chance to submit your questions and issues to the panelists so that they may address these issues during the sessions. Just click on the links to the right for each session. If you haven’t registered for DATIA’s 2009 Annual Conference, I encourage you to do so today! View the full conference agenda, or register now.

By attending DATIA’s 2009 Annual Conference to be held May 13-15, 2009 at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT you can win big in numerous ways. First, the education that you will receive will more than make up for the costs associated with the conference. Where else can you learn from industry leaders on such topics as positioning your company to succeed in any economy, best practices for preparing for an audit, how to start and run a drug and alcohol testing business, and many more? Attendees will leave the conference filled with new ideas and concrete solutions to their most taxing issues. PLUS - Register by April 24, 2009 to be entered into a drawing for one of THREE great prizes.

• $250 Cash
• Free hotel room at the Mohegan Sun for May 12-15, 2009
• Free registration to the 2010 Annual Conference (Phoenix, AZ) plus free hotel room at the Arizona Biltmore for June 2-5, 2010

Don’t delay register today!

With just two months to go until DATIA’s 2009 Annual Conference and Exposition, things are really heating up! DATIA staff visited the Mohegan Sun earlier this week to finalize many conference details, and we can’t wait for the expected 600+ attendees to experience the Mohegan Sun for themselves. Not only will attendees receive unparalleled education during the event, but this is also a great  opportunity for attendees to bring their families and make a vacation of it.   

• EDUCATION - This year’s agenda is not to be missed. A new session has been added entitled “Positioning Your Company to Succeed in Any Economy”. Here you will hear from a panel of industry leaders on how to determine your niche, optimize the products and services that you offer, and implement a lasting marketing plan to keep your company moving forward despite what is going on with the economy. We are sure everyone will benefit from this session, and the benefits of the conference’s education will more than pay for the costs of attending. Your participation in an INVESTMENT in your future.  
• VACATION - The Mohegan Sun is a family-friendly hotel. The Kids Quest provides hours upon hours of fun for youngsters, and includes babysitting services so that couples can enjoy the many activities available within the resort. In addition, the Mohegan Sun is just 20 minutes from Mystic, CT and numerous other quaint villages. With so many local attractions, including seaports, museums, botanical gardens, aquariums, wineries, etc. attendees will have no trouble planning a pre-or post-conference getaway.  
• ENTERTAINMENT - During DATIA’s 2009 Annual Conference and Expostition, two headliners will be performing at the Mohegan Sun.  Il Divo will be performing on May 12, 2009 and Joe McHale will be performing on May 15, 2009. This is your opportunity to see these performers who you may not otherwise be able to.  

Due to having so many announcements regarding the conference, DATIA has extended its Early Bird Registration deadline. If you are not already signed up to attend, REGISTER BY MARCH 20th AND SAVE. 

DATIA’s 2009 Annual Conference is gearing up to be the drug and alcohol testing industry’s event of 2009. With an agenda geared towards assisting organizations and individuals achieve success, garner more market share, and stay on-top of current best practices; this is the conference you don’t want to miss. Where else can you meet directly with top-level representatives from Federal Agencies, preview equipment and supplies from over 60 vendors, AND network with over 600 of your colleagues all in ONE PLACE? Your colleagues and competitors will be at DATIA’s 2009 Annual Conference and you should too! Register by March 9th and receive the Early Bird discount. Rates will increase by 15% after March 9th. View the full attendee brochure. 

DATIA’s 13^th Annual Conference and Exposition – “Make a Winning Connection” – will be the drug & alcohol testing industry’s most comprehensive and exciting event, offering professional excellence at its best. In case that is not obvious to your supervisor, here are some facts to convince them of the benefits:

 By attending you will: 

1. Learn about current regulations and the latest changes/updates saving your company from costly errors and possible litigation. 

2. Share ideas and listen to other industry professional’s experiences with an emphasis on solving problems and building business. 

3. Attend interactive discussions by top-level speakers in the industry thereby gaining valuable training on current issues. 

4. Get new ideas/strategies to address a specific problem in your business. 

5. Bring back the latest information to share with co-workers benefiting the workplace as a whole. 

6. Network and build relationships with colleagues, key industry experts and legislative and regulatory officials that can be an invaluable resource for information to you back at your office/clinic. 

7. Expand your ability to act as a resource/expert for you company saving time and money doing research or making costly mistakes. 

8. Be provided with comprehensive information on the newest technological advancements from the exhibits in our Exhibit Hall. 

9. Contribute to discussions regarding the future of the industry, enabling your organization to be prepared for forthcoming changes and advancements. 

10. Re-kindle, renew, and invigorate your dedication to your job and our industry as a whole.

We look forward to seeing you at DATIA’s 2009 Annual Conference.

Sure, times are tough right now, but they are sure to get better. So, how do you weather the storm and ensure that you come out ahead and can enjoy greater growth when the recession is over? The simple answer is that you need to stay current with your education and make sure that your clients (and potential clients) are well aware of your elevated skills. DATIA’s 2009 Annual Conference is your one-stop-shop to achieve this. Following are a few of the sessions at DATIA’s conference that can benefit you and your business:  

• Show Me the $$ - Attendees will leave with a 10-step marketing plan designed to increase business
• Delivering the Ultimate Customer Experience - Leave with concrete information on how to not only retain clients, but how to create positive word of mouth marketing
• Small Business Owner Roundtable - Attendees will learn from others on the best practices for business ownership in the drug and alcohol testing industry resulting in increased profits
• DOT Roundtable - All of your pressing questions regarding mandated testing will be answered so that you can be sure you are providing 100% compliant services
• Mock Drug Testing Lawsuit - Learn the best ways to avoid a lawsuit, and if involved in one, the tips to prevail. 

As you can see, there is much to gain by attending DATIA’s 2009 Annual Conference and Exposition. View the full agenda to see the many other sessions offered during the conference. We look forward to seeing you at the DATIA 2009 Annual Conference in May. 

In a down economy, it is of utmost importance to retain current clients. DATIA’s 2009 Conference Keynote speaker is an expert on educating businesses on how to deliver the ultimate customer experience, thereby increasing client retention. Unlike many agency and branding professionals, Scott Deming knew early on in his career that great advertising alone was not going to build and sustain a powerful brand. Advertising was merely an awareness vehicle. If his clients were to truly grow their companies and create a powerful, emotional brand, they would do so by focusing more on relationships. They would do so by creating the ultimate customer experience and turning each and every customer into an evangelist. Scott Deming’s experience “in the trenches” taught him the hard way how to create services, programs and relationships so unique that his own staff, vendors and customers rewarded him with the ultimate prize – Unwavering Loyalty. And now with a style and energy unlike any other, he teaches these successful techniques to corporations like Verizon Wireless; Wells Fargo; Okidata; USAA; GlaxoSmithKline; UTC Carrier; Servpro Industries and many others. Be sure to attend DATIA 2009 to learn from Scott and our other speakers. View the full agenda.

DATIA’s 13th Annual Conference and Exposition - “Make A Winning Connection” - will be the drug and alcohol testing industry’s most comprehensive and exciting event of the year, providing attendees and exhibitors with insight, information and discussions on issues that impact providers of drug and alcohol testing services. For the second year in a row DATIA has created an online forum to “blog all about it!” Not only can you discuss the Conference and Exposition events and networking opportunities, but you can connect with speakers before the event and ask all of your pertinent questions. The blog will also allow you to tell speakers the issues YOU would like to see addressed at this year’s conference. There has never been a better time to be part of DATIA’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Community!