IANE Training Sessions

Nov. 14, 2023  |  5:00 - 8:00 pm

Tavern in the Square  |  100 District Ave, Burlington, MA 01803

We asked and we listened ... it's time for end-of-year training! Join us for an evening full of food and fun with fellow irrigators and training led by Kevin Battistoni from Hunter Industries, Inc.

Registration closed Tuesday, Nov. 7.

5:00 - 5:45 pm

Dinner and cocktails (registration includes dinner and one beverage)

5:45 - 6:30 pm

Wi-Fi Fundamentals - What You Need to Know to Look Like a Pro
In the fast-moving world of technology, smart home devices are increasing. The green industry is moving slower than the current market demand, leaving a low labor opportunity. During this session, you will learn what you need to know to conduct yourself professionally in the field and be tactically prepared to install all connected devices successfully. Learn to speak the language of IoT (Internet of Things) and how to conduct fundamental network tests to ensure what you’re about to install will connect. You will walk away from this session with what you need to be tactically prepared to succeed in WIFI & connected devices and get your piece of the 90 billion dollar-a-year smart home industry.

6:30 - 7:10 pm

Onboarding New Employees and Employee Engagement
Finding the right employees is one of the most difficult challenges companies face today. It would be best to be hyper-focused on your onboarding processes and company culture during hiring, or all the time you’ve spent finding those new team members will be wasted. This interactive discussion will share strategic insights from green industry business owners, managers, and trainers who’ve built their companies through years of trial and error. From interviewing and onboarding to incentives and career path planning, this course will present proven tactics and protocols utilized by industry leaders today to scale their workforces successfully.

7:10 - 7:15 pm

Break

7:15 - 8:00 pm

Social Media Digital Engagement in the World of the NOW
Customer industry survey data shows that roughly 50 percent of your business is referral-based. This presentation will dive into digital engagement, dealing with the “NOW” customer created by the hyper-acceleration of technological adoption in the COVID era. What does your digital footprint look like today? Are you easy to do business with in the “NOW” economy? The company that kills you will look nothing like you. We will review the recipe for a successful digital presence with your brand. Your website is the light at the end of your social media tunnel and will and social media discussing how to meet your future customers where they are and ensure their customer journey with your company is positive.