General info

2016 IRISS Agents’ Conference

GENERAL INFO

Where:

IRISS

10306 Technology Terrace

Bradenton, FL 34211

[phone]
When:

Wednesday, April 13^th – Friday, April 15^th

Daily Schedule:

Wednesday, 4/13 - 8:00am – 5:00pm

Thursday, 4/14 - 8:00am – 4:30pm

7:00pm-9:00pm – Marina Jack II Dinner Cruise

4:45pm – Meet bus at Holiday Inn Express parking lot.

9:45pm – Bus returns to hotel for drop off.

Friday, 4/15 – 8am – 5:00pm

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  Light breakfast served daily, lunch served daily, and light snacks at breaks will be provided.
  

Conference Daily Agenda:

Wednesday, April 13th

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  12pm     Lunch & Welcome
  
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  General Sessions - Topics covered include:
  
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    Equipment Failure Modes & Condition Based Maintenance
    
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    2016 Marketing Messaging & Media Plans
    
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    Channel Partner Program
    
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    Standard Product Training
    
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    Manufacturing Update & Plant Tour
    

Thursday, April 14th

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  8am       Coffee & Welcome
  
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  Keynote Guest Speaker – Electrical Safety
  
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  Product Tradeshow
  
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  General Sessions - Topics covered include
  
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    Delta T wireless temperature monitoring (sales training)
    
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    E Sentry Connect Asset Tags (sales training)
    
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    Installation speed & True costs
    
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    Competitive Analysis:  IR Windows, Asset Tagging Solutions
    
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    Updates on Standards & Certifications
    
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    Vertical Markets of Focus – Sales Strategies
    
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  Sales Roleplay exercise
  
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  3D game Demo & Trials
  
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  Sunset Dinner Cruise
  

Friday, April 15^th

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  8am       Coffee & Welcome
  
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  Delta T Hands On Technical Training (Hardware and Software)
  
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  E Sentry (App & Cloud) Hands On Technical Training
  
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  Installer Training
  
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  Channel Partner QBR meetings (pre-scheduled)
  

Dietary Requirements

Please notify us of any special dietary requirements. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Special Assistance Needs

Please advise if any specific accommodations are needed. We will do our best to accommodate all requests.

Miscellaneous:

Please bring an android device, if possible.

Preferred Hotel/Location (Closest to IRISS Headquarters)
Holiday Inn Express

5464 Lena Road

Bradenton, FL 34211

[phone]

This hotel offers continental breakfast, free internet, pool & hot tub, gym and many more amenities to help you enjoy your trip.
Directions:

Take I-75 South to Exit 217 and make left at light and hotel will be 1st left turn after exit on Lena Road. Take I-75 North to Exit 217A and go to 1st light and make U-Turn. Hotel will be 1st right after U-Turn on Lena Road.

Airport Directions
Sarasota Airport (SRQ)

http://www.srq-airport.com/

Directions to IRISS facility from SRQ Airport (about 25 minutes) - Take University Parkway East to I-75 North. Take I-75 North to Exit 217A State Road 70. Proceed for about 2 miles and make a left onto Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Turn left onto Technology Terrace. The IRISS facility will be at the end of the cul-de-sac.
Tampa International Airport to Hotel (TPA)

http://www.tampaairport.com/

Direction to hotel from TPA Airport (about 1 hour) - Take 275 South to I-75 South. Take I-75 South to Exit 220 for FL-64 E toward Wauchula/Zolfo Springs. Make Left at Light. Turn right onto Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Turn right onto Technology Terrace. The IRISS facility is located at the end of the cul-de-sac.

From Sarasota International Airport

Head East out of airport towards 15^th St. E/301 Blvd. E, and turn left onto 15^th St. E/301 Blvd. E. Make a right onto Tallevast Rd. Turn left onto US301 North. Turn right onto SR 70/53^rd Ave. and follow for approximately 9 miles. Turn left onto Lena Road, just past the interstate, and hotel is on the left.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

http://www.fly2pie.com/

Direction to IRISS facility from PIE Airport (about 50 minutes) – Head West on Airport Pkwy Dr. Turn left onto FL-686 E/Roosevelt Blvd. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for FL-686 E/FL-688 E/I-275/ Tampa/St. Petersburg and merge onto FL-688 E/Ulmerton Road. Take the FL 686 E ramp to I-275 S/St. Petersburg. Merge onto FL-686 E/Roosevelt Blvd N. Slight right to merge onto I-275 S toward St. Petersburg. Take 275 South to I-75 South. Take I-75 South to Exit 220 for FL-64 E toward Wauchula/Zolfo Springs. Make Left at Light. Turn right onto Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Turn right onto Technology Terrace. The IRISS facility is located at the end of the cul-de-sac.
Taxi Services (Both offer Taxi and Limo Services)

Bruce’s Taxi Service – www.brucestaxis.com – [phone]

Diplomat Taxi – www.diplomattaxi.com – [phone]

Restaurant:

Lakewood Ranch Main Street: Located 10 minutes from IRISS, this outdoor venue offers stylish boutiques and international restaurants, the Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, and the Fish Hole miniature golf course. Main Street combines elements of the ideal downtown with easy to access stores that

make year-round shopping a pleasure.

Texas Roadhouse - We like to brag about our Hand-Cut Steaks, Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs, Made-From-Scratch Sides, and Fresh-Baked Bread. Everything we do goes into making our hearty meals stand out. We handcraft almost everything we serve. We provide larger portions so you get more food for your dollar. And if you want an Ice Cold Beer or Legendary Margarita to wash it all down — well, we have those, too. Located at 5710 Ranch Lake Blvd., Bradenton (at I75 & US70)

Truman’s Tap & Grill- Located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. With an inviting, warm atmosphere and neighborhood feel, Truman’s is the ideal casual setting to enjoy a sports game with drinks and appetizers with friends in the bar or enjoy a delicious meal with family in the restaurant dining room. Unique and modern, Truman’s is a one-of-a-kind space. The sprawling, custom-made bar is just right for sipping a classy cosmopolitan or frosty mug of brew. The dining room is separated from the bar by a curved rustic brick wall adorned with modern touches of décor and contemporary fixtures. Located at 11161 SR 70 East #100, Bradenton, FL 34202

The Old Salty Dog - "The Old Salty Dog" First opened for business in Siesta Key Village back in 1986. The owner’s original concept was to take a small popular village beer and hot dog stand and turn it into a casual Restaurant and Pub. They have mixed the best of the Florida Keys and their British heritage to create a fun family environment that is appealing to people from all walks of life. Our most popular menu items include ¼ lb. battered hotdog fully loaded, Fish Sandwich and English "Fish & Chips.”

Located within walking distance of Siesta Key Beach

5023 Ocean Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34242. (30 minutes away)

The MALL at University Town Center - This world-class fashion and dining destination features Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Dillard's and more than 100 stores and restaurants. 140 University Town Center, Sarasota, Fl 34243.

Things to Do Ideas:

Current Events Calendars

www.realizebradenton.com

www.visitsarasota.org

Outdoor Activities

 Parasailing & Jet Ski Rental www.bradentonbeachparasailing.com

 H2O Watersportz: Rentals & Charters www.h2owatersportz.com

 TreeUmph! Elevated Adventure Course & Ziplines www.treeumph.com

 Bradenton Riverwalk www.realizebradenton.com/index.php/riverwalk

 Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary www.bigcathabitat.org

 Public Golf Courses Many to Pick From!
Museums

 South Florida Museum, Aquarium & Planetarium www.southfloridamuseum.org

 Ringling Brothers Museum www.ringling.org

 Mote Marine Aquarium www.mote.org

Sports

 McKecknie Field: Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training & Bradenton

Marauders www.bradentonmarauders.com

 IMG Academy Major League Soccer & More

www.imgacademy.com/events
Theater & Arts

 Lakewood Ranch Cinemas

 Manatee Players www.manateeplayers.com

 Asolo Repertory Theatre www.asolorep.org

 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (Broadway and Big Name Performers)

www.vanwezel.org

Shopping

 Ellenton Premium Outlets: The closest mall from IRISS, they offer over 100 brand name stores with outlet prices.

 Lakewood Ranch Main Street: Located 10 minutes from IRISS, this outdoor venue offers stylish boutiques and international restaurants, the Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, and the Fish Hole miniature golf course. Main Street combines elements of the ideal downtown with easy to access stores that

make year-round shopping a pleasure.

 St. Armand’s Circle/Key: An island shopping center with more than 130 stores,

removed from the bustle of the mainland by two bridges over magnificent Sarasota Bay. Set amidst a tropical paradise, St. Armand’s is an enchanting circle of fine shops and gourmet restaurants.

University Town Center - http://www.mallatutc.com/ - This world-class fashion and dining destination features Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Dillard's and more than 100 stores and restaurants. 

IRISS, Inc. • 10306 Technology Terrace, Bradenton, FL 34211 • Office 1(941)907 9128 Fax [phone]

iriss.com