The lessons learned during the Great Depression lasted through two generations and the lessons learned over the past 10 years will influence decisions in the building supply industry for years to come.  What are these lessons and will any of them fundamentally change the way business is conducted?  That is the question a panel of visionary leaders will address.

Along with participation from the audience the panel will examine the following questions:

• How will companies finance the growth in sales in a time when cash is tight?
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  Who will buy your products: big builders, medium builders, custom builders, remodelers?
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  Doing more with less—even as sales increase, companies will be slow to hire; so, will technology help to facilitate productivity?  And, will technology forever change the way you communicate with customers and employees?
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  How will the coming of age of the Millennial Generation and the effects of the great depression change the design of homes?  Is it the end of “McMansions?”

This will be a fascinating and interesting exchange of ideas that will help prepare you to participate in the good times to come.