Jones Loflin, co-author of Juggling Elephants, to Keynote International Bowl Expo Educational Session

Loflin kicks off two days of educational sessions

ARLINGTON, Texas - As one of the most respected names in helping individuals and organizations deal with the challenges facing them today, Jones Loflin will address attendees at International Bowl Expo 2008’s (IBE 2008) educational keynote session scheduled for Monday, June 23 from 1:15 - 2:30 p.m., according to the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America (BPAA) organizers of IBE 2008.

Jones Loflin is an internationally recognized speaker, corporate trainer and co-author of Juggling Elephants. He has also helped many companies more effectively deal with change as a speaker for the bestselling book Who Moved My Cheese? His gift of communication combined with his wit and enthusiasm make for dynamic programs that are illuminating and unforgettable. Clients are drawn to Jones because of his unique ability to develop and deliver practical programs that specifically address the complex needs of an organization. His strength is in providing simple strategies that enable individuals and organizations to pursue their goals with confidence and clarity. It’s no wonder that the most frequent attendee comment heard after a presentation by Jones is "This is exactly what we needed!"

In his keynote presentation "Success without Getting Squashed," Loflin will address questions like "Ever feel like you have too much to do and too little time to do it?; Looking for ways to reduce stress?" In his engaging and humorous program, participants will learn the key strategies from his book, Juggling Elephants, so they can become more focused and ultimately more productive in their professional and personal endeavors.

Loflin’s session kicks off two days of educational offerings for IBE 2008 attendees. More than 45 educational seminars and workshops will now be offered in tracks such as General Bowling Information, Marketing & Management, Lanes & Equipment, Small Centers, Food & Beverage, Family Entertainment Centers (FECs), Women in Management, Party/Promotions, Training & Services, Youth, Pro Shops and Coaching.

Examples of seminar topics include School Bowling Programs, Mechanics 102, Leagues, Merchandising, Customer Service, Marketing on Small Budgets, Food & Beverage Operations/Profits, Risk Management and Strategies for Business & Coaching, Corporate/Birthday Parties plus many other topics. Several idea exchanges on various topics will conclude the education program on Tuesday, June 24th.

‘Bowling - Nation’s #1 Sport and The Rock of Entertainment’ is the theme as International Bowl Expo 2008 returns to Orlando and the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel June 22 - 27, 2008. Exhibits will be housed in Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center on June 25th and 26th. All other Bowl Expo events and educational seminars will be conducted at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel. For more information, log onto www.bowlexpo.com or call BPAA at 1-800-343-1329.

As in the past, IBE08 will also welcome back other industry events such as the Bowling Writers Association of America conference, IBPSIA’s Educational Conference and trainings, USBC’s Coaching Summit and Bowling’s International Museum and Hall of Fame’s Salute to Bowling.

International Bowl Expo recognizes current 2008 Diamond Level Sponsors Pepsi-Cola, QubicaAMF, Sysco, Brunswick, Anheuser-Busch and North Pointe Insurance Group along with Platinum Level Sponsors Switch, U.S. Bowling Corporation and U. S. Steltronic.

International Bowl Expo is the premier industry event for owners and operators of bowling centers, billiard centers and pro shops worldwide.

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