2016 Steamatic International Convention and Steamatic Choice Award
Fort Worth, TX聽鈥 Last week,聽franchise owners and employees from around the world convened in Kansas City, MO for聽the 2016 Steamatic International Convention. The theme of the convention鈥檚 was 鈥淧OWER UP!鈥 and the event was info-packed and high energy, according to a press release.
The convention speakers included industry leaders from Xactware, Contractor Connection, Alacrity and Yodle and others. The three day agenda was also filled with informative breakout sessions, franchise lead panels聽and focused training courses. The event also included a full day international meeting attended by owners from聽seven countries.
Steamatic鈥檚 President, Steve Willis opened Saturday morning鈥檚 general session by providing the future vision聽for the Steamatic system. 鈥淕rowth, increased technology, additional national account opportunities and聽strategic relationships are all part of the Steamatic future,鈥 Willis said.
The convention concluded with an awards banquet where several franchise owners were recognized for their聽performance and time with the franchise system. The top recognition of the night, the Steamatic Choice聽Award, was presented to Marcus Benoit, owner of Steamatic of the Red River Valley in Fargo North Dakota.
Preparations have already begun for the next convention that will be held in the summer of 2018 in Fort聽Worth, TX. The 2018 convention will mark their 50th anniversary and will be the largest celebration in聽Steamatic鈥檚 history.