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SUMMARY:2025 Sphere 1 - 26th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration\n\nClick here to register for the 26th annual conference \nRegistration Due: February 14\, 2025\n\nSupplier Sponsorship\n\nEach Preferred Supplier is required to select a Sponsorship level by February 14\, 2025.\nClick here to view and download the 2025 Supplier sponsorship deck.\n\nAnnual Conference Information Meeting Packet\n\nSupplier Information Packet 2025 \n\nSchedule of Events\nTuesday\, May 13\, 2025\n\n6:30 am – 7:45 am: Member Breakfast (Members only)\n8:00 am – 12:00 pm: Member meeting (Members only)\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Women’s Executive Group Event\n4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Keynote Presentation\n6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Welcome Reception\n\nWednesday\, May 14\, 2025\n\n6:30 am -8:00 am: Breakfast\n8:15 am – 9:45 am: Economist Presentation\n10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Table Tops\n12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Lunch\n1:30 pm – 3:50 pm: Table Tops\n3:30 pm – 5:45 pm: Grand Ballroom open for extra meeting time\n6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Cocktail Reception\n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Awards Dinner\n\nThursday\, May 15\, 2025\n\n6:30 am – 8:00 am: Breakfast\n8:20 am – 1:00 pm: Table Tops\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Grand Ballroom open for extra meeting time\n\n1:00 pm: Event Concludes \n* Note – Company meetings and hospitality gatherings should not conflict with Sphere 1 events. \n\nRegistration Badges\n\nUpon arrival\, please go to the Registration Desk to pick up your name badge and registration packet\n\nMeeting & Conference Attire:\n\nMeetings:                     Business casual\nWelcome Reception:  Resort casual\nAwards Dinner:     Diamonds and Denim! Bring your best Western wear partner!\n\nRecommended Travel Times\n\nMembers please arrive on Monday\, May 12 or earlier\nSuppliers please arrive on Tuesday\, May 13\, 2025\, by 2:00 pm or earlier.\nMembers and Suppliers are free to depart on Thursday after the conclusion of Table Tops\n\n\nTableTop Display Information\n\nEach Supplier will receive:\n\nOne (1) 6’ table\nCustom sign with assigned table number\n\n\n\n\nSet Up – Tuesday May 13 9:00am Grand Ballroom Level 4\n\n\nProduct Display\n\nTableTop samples should not be over 12″ in height\, as this will obstruct the overall meeting room view\nCustom retractable pop-up banners are not permitted\nCustom printed tablecloths are permitted (table size 6’x30”)\nElectricity  and Wifi are Not available inside the ballroom\n\n\n\nShipping Information\n\nShipping instructions for JW Marriott Austin\n\nShould you have any questions\, please get in touch with Christina Morrisey at ChristinaM@sphere1net.com.  \nDownload pre-planning worksheet\n\n\n\nPreferred Suppliers – pre-planning worksheet\n\nMembers – pre-planning worksheet\n\n\n\nDiamond Sponsors\n  \n  \n\n  \nYour on-time registration is very important\, as your Table Top meetings are dependent on your attendance. \nBy registering\, this will help us confirm that your company will be present at our conference.  \nFor any questions regarding Table Tops\, please contact Drew Hoyer at drewh@sphere1net.com or at 651.324.2081 \n  \n\nTable Top Login & Website\n\nTable Top Website:    Click here\nUsername:      See email that was sent directly to the Primary contact \nPassword:      See email that was sent directly to the Primary contact\n\n* * If you haven’t received the TableTop email\, please check your Junk or Spam folder.  If it’s not there\, let us know\, and we will resend it ASAP.   \nTable Top Selections \nThe Table Top Meeting Selection website will open in mid-January so you can make your selection preferences. This is where you indicate which Members and Suppliers you are interested in meeting with during our 2024 Sphere 1 Annual Conference. \nDeadline to make your selections: Friday\, February 9\, 2025. \nPlease note: \n\nOnly the Sphere 1 Primary contact will receive a separate email with their unique login to make their selections.\nYour TableTop login is NOT the same as your Sphere 1 website login – See email for login credentials.\nYou can learn more about each Member and Supplier by reviewing their individual pages.\nYou are able to make changes to your meeting selections up until the deadline. At that time\, we will lock in your selections and begin the scheduling/matching process.\n\n\nContact Us\nFor questions or changes regarding: \n\nRegistration / General Info – please contact Drew Hoyer at 651.324.2081 or  dhoyer@sphere1net.com\nTableTop Appointments – please contact Mike Shumard at 714-933-5744 or mikes@sphere1net.com\nHotel Room Cancellation – please call the Hotel’s Room Reservations directly.\nEvent Cancellation – please contact Mike Shumard at mikes@sphere1net.com
URL:https://sphere1.coop/event/2025-sphere-1-26th-annual-conference/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Austin\, 110 East 2nd Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Sphere 1 Annual Conference
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SUMMARY:2024 Sphere 1 - 25th Annual Conference - Featuring Keynote Speaker Jocko Willink
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If you do not receive an email confirmation after submitting your form\, then you are NOT registered.\nPlease check your spam / junk email inbox for your email confirmation\, as this is an auto-generated email.\nYour name badge will be available upon arrival at the event.\n\nSupplier Sponsorship\n\nEach Preferred Supplier is required to select a Sponsorship level by February 16\, 2024.\nClick here to view and download the 2024 Supplier sponsorship deck.\n\nAnnual Conference Information Meeting Packet\n\nMember Information Packet 2024 – (download starts automatically on your browser)\nSupplier Information Packet 2024 – (download starts automatically on your browser)\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=”1636049184119-d2f42cee-450f” title=”Schedule of Events”][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \nSchedule of Events:\nTuesday\, May 7\, 2024\nGolf at Steel Canyon Golf Club \n\n6:30 am: Bus to golf course\n8:30 am: Shotgun start\n1:30 pm: Post round lunch\n\nMarriott Marquis San Diego Marina \n\n11:00 am – 6:30 pm: Registration\n\nWednesday\, May 8\, 2024\n\n6:30 am – 7:45 am: Member Breakfast (Members only)\n8:00 am – 12:00 pm: Member Meeting (Members only)\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch (All Attendees)\n\n4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Keynote Power Session with Jocko Willink! (all attendees) \n6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Cocktail Reception (all attendees) \nThursday\, May 9\, 2024\n\n8:15 am – 9:45 am: Working breakfast with ITR Economist Connor Lokar (all attendees)\n10:30 am – 3:50 pm: Member & Supplier TableTop Sessions\n3:50 pm – 5:00 pm: Ballroom available to schedule extra meetings \n4:45 pm – 6:30 pm: Women’s Executive Group Event (women only)\n6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Cocktail Mixer (all attendees)\n7:00 pm – 9:30 pm: Awards Dinner (all attendees)\n\nFriday\, May 10\, 2024\n\n6:00 am – 8:00 am: Breakfast (all attendees)\n8:15 am – 1:00 pm: Member & Supplier Tabletop Sessions\n\n1:00 pm: Event Concludes \nThe ballroom will be available for you to schedule meetings on your own until 3:00 pm \n* Note – Company meetings and hospitality gatherings should not conflict with Sphere 1 events. \n\nDownload Schedule of Events\n\nMember Information Packet 2024 – (download starts automatically on your browser)\nSupplier Information Packet 2024 – (download starts automatically on your browser)\n\n\nRecommended Travel Times\n\nMembers – Please arrive on Tuesday\, May 7\, 2024 or earlier.\nSuppliers – Please arrive on Tuesday\, May 7\, 2024 or earlier.\nDepart on Friday\, May 10\, 2024 after 1:00 pm.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2023 Past Diamond Sponsors” tab_id=”1681927022770-6939c15f-50f9″][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”TableTops” tab_id=”1648750202778-bb0a1ed1-42e0″][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \nDownload pre-planning worksheet\n\nPreferred Suppliers – pre-planning worksheet 2024 – (download starts automatically on your browser)\nMembers – pre-planning worksheet 2024 – (download starts automatically on your browser)\n\n  \n\nTableTop Display Information\n\nEach Supplier will receive:\n\nOne (1) 6’ table\nCustom sign with assigned table number\n\n\n\n\nSet Up – Suppliers can start table set up on Thursday\, May 9\, 2024\, at 6:30am in the Pacific ballroom\n\n\nProduct Display\n\nTableTop samples should not be over 12″ in height\, as this will obstruct the overall meeting room view\nCustom retractable pop-up banners are not permitted\nCustom printed tablecloths are permitted (table size 6’x30”)\nElectricity – Not available inside the ballroom\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \nYour on-time registration is very important\, as your Table Top meetings are dependent on your attendance. \nBy registering\, this will help us confirm that your company will be present at our conference.  \nFor any questions regarding Table Tops\, please contact Drew Hoyer at drewh@sphere1net.com or at 651.324.2081 \n  \n\nTable Top Login & Website\n\nTable Top Website:    Click here\nUsername:      See email that was sent directly to the Primary contact \nPassword:      See email that was sent directly to the Primary contact\n\n* * If you haven’t received the TableTop email\, please check your Junk or Spam folder.  If it’s not there\, let us know\, and we will resend it ASAP.   \nTable Top Selections \nThe Table Top Meeting Selection website will open in mid-January so you can make your selection preferences. This is where you indicate which Members and Suppliers you are interested in meeting with during our 2024 Sphere 1 Annual Conference. \nDeadline to make your selections: Friday\, February 9\, 2024. \nPlease note: \n\nOnly the Sphere 1 Primary contact will receive a separate email with their unique login to make their selections.\nYour TableTop login is NOT the same as your Sphere 1 website login – See email for login credentials.\nYou can learn more about each Member and Supplier by reviewing their individual pages.\nYou are able to make changes to your meeting selections up until the deadline. At that time\, we will lock in your selections and begin the scheduling/matching process.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Shipping Instructions” tab_id=”1640135313458-318cceed-b292″][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \nShipping Information\n\nShipping instructions for Marriott Marquis San Diego – Click here.\n\nShould you have any questions\, please contact Nora Henle at 313-930-2378  or NoraH@sphere1net.com.  \n  \n\n  \nTableTop Display Information\n\nEach Supplier will receive:\n\nOne (1) 6’ table\nCustom sign with assigned table number\n\n\n\n\nSet Up – Suppliers can start table set up on Thursday\, May 4\, 2023\, at 6:30am.\n\n\nProduct Display\n\nTableTop samples should not be over 12″ in height\, as this will obstruct the overall meeting room view.\nCustom retractable pop-up banners are not permitted.\nCustom printed tablecloths are permitted (table size 6’x30”)\nElectricity – Not available inside the ballroom.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Conference Info” tab_id=”1640134046315-31294aad-0012″][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \nRegistration Badges\n\nUpon arrival\, please go to the Registration Desk to pick up your name badge and registration packet\n\nMeeting & Conference Attire:\n\nMeetings:                    Business casual\nAwards Dinner:            Evening attire – coat & tie optional\nCocktail Mixer:             Resort casual\n\n  \n\n  \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Contact” tab_id=”1636049184722-9fc28391-6e07″][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \nContact Us\nFor questions or changes regarding: \n\nRegistration / General Info – please contact Drew Hoyer at 651.324.2081 or  dhoyer@sphere1net.com\nTableTop Appointments – please contact Mike Shumard at 714-933-5744 or mikes@sphere1net.com\nHotel Room Cancellation – please call the Hotel’s Room Reservations directly.\nEvent Cancellation – please contact Mike Shumard at mikes@sphere1net.com\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14675″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://sphere1.coop/event/2024-sphere-1-25th-annual-conference-featuring-keynote-speaker-jocko-willink/
LOCATION:Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina\, 333 W Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024,Sphere 1 Annual Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230503
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SUMMARY:2023 Sphere 1 - 24th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs style=”modern” shape=”square” spacing=”5″ active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Supplier Sponsorship Opportunities” tab_id=”1591922621494-f2bbf6c5-8ba22a5c-aadd”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Registration will open mid January 2022. \nClick here to preview the 2022 Annual Conference Sponsorship deck.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Past Sponsors” tab_id=”1591922658445-cd73780e-82342a5c-aadd”][vc_custom_heading text=”2021 Sphere 1 Event Sponsors” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”8246″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”8249″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”8250″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Contact” tab_id=”1591921694971-ed484d5b-0ca03b4f-59f6a36a-10ba2a5c-aadd”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]For assistance\, please contact Barb Drochak at 702.629.6468 or via email bdrochak@sphere1net.com[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs style=”modern” shape=”square” spacing=”5″ active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Registration & Sponsorship” tab_id=”1636049183874-63a93ab7-eba4″][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \nRegistration\n\nRegistration for our 24th Annual Meeting is open!\nRegistration Due:        February 17\, 2023\nRegistration Link:        Registration – Sphere 1 – 24th Annual Conference\n\nConfirmation Email\n\nOnce you have completed your registration\, you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive an email confirmation after submitting your form\, then you are NOT registered.\nPlease check your spam / junk email inbox for your email confirmation\, as this is an auto-generated email.\nName badge and meeting brochure will be available upon arrival at the event.\n\nSupplier Sponsorship\n\nEach Preferred Supplier is required to select a Sponsorship Level by February 17\, 2023.\nClick here to view and download the 2023 Supplier Sponsorship.\n\nAnnual Conference Information Meeting Packet\n\nMember Information Packet 2023\nSupplier Information Packet 2023\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Diamond Sponsors” tab_id=”1681927022770-6939c15f-50f9″][vc_single_image image=”12206″ img_size=”Full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”TableTops” tab_id=”1648750202778-bb0a1ed1-42e0″][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \nDownload Pre-Planning Spreadsheet\n\nSuppliers – Pre-Planning Spreadsheet 2023\nMembers – Pre-Planning Spreadsheet 2023\n\n  \n\nTableTop Display Information\n\nEach Supplier will receive:\n\nOne (1) 6’ table\nCustom sign with assigned table number\n\n\n\n\nSet Up – Suppliers can start table set up on Thursday\, May 4\, 2023\, at 6:30am.\n\n\nProduct Display\n\nTableTop samples should not be over 12″ in height\, as this will obstruct the overall meeting room view.\nCustom retractable pop-up banners are not permitted.\nCustom printed tablecloths are permitted (table size 6’x30”)\nElectricity – Not available inside the ballroom.\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \nYour on-time registration is very important\, as your TableTop meetings are dependent on your attendance. \nBy registering\, this will help us confirm that your company will be present at our conference.  \nFor any questions regarding TableTops\, please contact Drew Hoyer at drewh@sphere1net.com or at 651.324.2081 \n  \n\nTableTop Login & Website\n\nTableTop Website:    Click here\nUsername:      See email that was sent directly to the Primary Contact \nPassword:      See email that was sent directly to the Primary Contact\n\n* * If you haven’t received the TableTop email\, please check your Junk or Spam folder.  If it’s not there\, let us know\, and we will resend it ASAP.   \nTableTop Selections \nThe TableTop Meeting Selection website is now open and ready for you to make your selection preferences. This is where you indicate which Members and Suppliers you are interested in meeting with during our 2022 Sphere 1 Annual Meeting. \nDeadline to make your selections: Friday\, February 10\, 2023. \nPlease note: \n\nOnly the Sphere 1 Primary Contact will receive a separate email with their unique login to make their selections.\nYour TableTop login is NOT the same as your Sphere 1 website login – See email for login credentials.\nYou can learn more about each Member and Supplier by reviewing their individual pages.\nYou are able to make changes to your meeting selections up until the deadline. At that time\, we will lock-in your selections and begin the scheduling/matching process.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Shipping Instructions” tab_id=”1640135313458-318cceed-b292″][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \nShipping Information\n\nPlease click here for the Package Shipping Instructions\n\nShould you have any questions\, please contact Barb Drochak at 702.629.6468  or bdrochak@sphere1net.com.  \n  \n\n  \nTableTop Display Information\n\nEach Supplier will receive:\n\nOne (1) 6’ table\nCustom sign with assigned table number\n\n\n\n\nSet Up – Suppliers can start table set up on Thursday\, May 4\, 2023\, at 6:30am.\n\n\nProduct Display\n\nTableTop samples should not be over 12″ in height\, as this will obstruct the overall meeting room view.\nCustom retractable pop-up banners are not permitted.\nCustom printed tablecloths are permitted (table size 6’x30”)\nElectricity – Not available inside the ballroom.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=”1636049184119-d2f42cee-450f” title=”Schedule of Events”][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \nSchedule of Events:\nTuesday\, May 2\, 2023\n\nRegistration Desk                                                 11:00am – 6:00pm\nPlease note there will be no golf tournament this year\n\n Wednesday\, May 3\, 2023\n\nMember Breakfast (Members only):                      6:30am – 7:45am\nMember Meeting (Members only):                     8:00am – 12:00pm\nLunch (All Attendees):                                             12:00am – 1:00pm\nWomen’s Executive Group Event (women only):  1:00pm-2:30pm\n\n·       Cocktail Reception (all attendees):                      6:00pm – 7:00pm  \n·       Awards Dinner (all attendees):                              7:00pm – 9:30pm \n Thursday\, May 4\, 2023\n\nBreakfast (all attendees):                         6:30am – 8:30am\nMember & Supplier TableTop Sessions:               9:25am – 2:50pm\nThe ballroom will be available for you to schedule meetings on your own: 3:00pm – 5:00pm\nCocktail Mixer (all attendees):                               5:00pm – 7:00pm\n\n Friday\, May 5\, 2023\n\nBreakfast (all attendees):                          6:00am – 8:00am\nMember & Supplier Tabletop Sessions:                8:15am – 1:00pm\n\n·       Event Concludes:                                                   1:00pm \n·       The ballroom will be available for you to schedule meetings on your own until 3:00pm \n        * Note – Company meetings and hospitality gatherings should not conflict with Sphere 1 events.\n\nDownload Schedule of Events\n\nMembers Information Packet\nSuppliers Information Packet\n\n\nRecommended Travel Times\n\nMembers – Please arrive on Tuesday\, May 2\, 2023 or earlier.\nSuppliers – Please arrive on Wednesday\, May 3\, 2023 or earlier. If you are attending the Women’s Executive Group Meeting\, please arrive on Wednesday\, May 2\, 2023 in time for Lunch at 12:00pm.\nDepart on Thursday\, May 5\, 2022\, after 3:00pm.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Conference Info” tab_id=”1640134046315-31294aad-0012″][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \nRegistration Badges\n\nUpon arrival\, please go to the Registration Desk to pick up your name badge and registration packet.\n\nMeeting & Conference Attire:\n\nMeetings:                      Business casual\nAwards Dinner:             Evening attire – coat & tie optional\nCocktail Mixer:             Resort casual\n\n  \n\n  \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Contact” tab_id=”1636049184722-9fc28391-6e07″][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \nContact Us\nFor questions or changes regarding: \n\nRegistration / General Info – please contact Barb Drochak at 702.629.6468 or  bdrochak@sphere1net.com\nTableTop Appointments – please contact Mike Shumard at 714-933-5744 or mikes@sphere1net.com\nHotel Room Cancellation – please call the Hotel’s Room Reservations directly.\nEvent Cancellation – please contact Mike Shumard at mikes@sphere1net.com\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12205″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://sphere1.coop/event/2023-sphere-1-24th-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Indianapolis\, 10 S West St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023,Sphere 1 Annual Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210513
DTSTAMP:20260429T171956
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SUMMARY:2021 Sphere 1 - 22nd Annual Meeting - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs style=”modern” shape=”square” spacing=”5″ active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section tab_id=”1591921787677-a0859a8c-0eb03b4f-59f6a36a-10ba2a5c-aadd” title=”Videos”][vc_custom_heading text=”Schedule of Events” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \n\n  \n2021 Virtual Conference Recordings:\nThank you all for attending our 2021 Virtual Conference! \nYour continued support and commitment to Sphere 1 is so important to us! \nWe couldn’t have asked for a better turnout!  \n  \n2021 Virtual Conference Recordings: \n\nMember-Only Meeting \nSupplier-Only Meeting \n\nThe Inside Scoop \n\nA motivational session for ALL Members and Suppliers featuring Steve Richman of Milwaukee Tool and Brandon Moss of Southwire Tools\n\n\nSupplier of the Presentation\n\nFeaturing: Milwaukee Tool\n\n\nSphere 1 Awards Show \n\n\n  \nCongratulations to our 2020 Award Winners!! \nSuppliers of the Year: \n\n\n\n\n\nEmerald – Makita USA\nSapphire – JPW Industries\nRuby – Norseman Drill & Tool\nOpal – Keson LLC\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers of the Year: \n\n\n\n\n\nEmerald – Connective Systems & Supply\nSapphire – Bay Verte Machinery\nRuby – Little Hardware\nOpal – Industrial Hardware Hawaii\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7816″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://sphere1.coop/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-Award-Winners-Events-Page.jpeg”][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Sponsors” tab_id=”1591922621494-f2bbf6c5-8ba22a5c-aadd”][vc_custom_heading text=”A HUGE thank you to our Sponsors!” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”7821″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” custom_links_target=”_blank”][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”7820″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” custom_links_target=”_blank”][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”7819″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” custom_links_target=”_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Award Finalists 2020″ tab_id=”1610994410496-faef7d00-5843″][vc_column_text] \n\n2020 Award Finalists  |  22nd Sphere 1 Annual Virtual Conference  |  May 12\, 2021\n  \nWe are so excited to officially announce our 2020 Award Finalists for both Members & Suppliers. \nPlease click below to see if you are in the running for an award. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”7040″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://sphere1.coop/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-Award-Finalists.pdf”][vc_column_text] \nLive Broadcast Schedule\n* * Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the upcoming Virtual Conference next week.  \nClick here for the link and event schedule: https://www.mimediaproductions.com/sphere1[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=”1630358096656-59349e7b-208a” title=”Schedule of Events”][vc_custom_heading text=”Schedule of Events” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \n\n  \nLive Broadcast Schedule\nClick here for the Sphere 1 Annual Conference – Live Broadcast & Schedule  https://www.mimediaproductions.com/sphere1 \n  \nTuesday\, May 11: \n\nMember-Only Meeting @ 8:00am PST / 11:00am EST. \n\nPlease be present! Member roll call will be taken as usual.\n\n\nSupplier-Only Meeting @ 10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST\n\nThe Inside Scoop @ 12:00pm PST / 3:00pm EST\n\nA motivational session for ALL Members and Suppliers featuring Steve Richman of Milwaukee Tool and Brandon Moss of Southwire Tools\n\n\n\n  \nWednesday\, May 12: \n\nSupplier of the Presentation @ 8:00am PST / 11:00am EST\n\nFeaturing: Milwaukee Tool\n\n\nSphere 1 Awards Show @ 4:00pm PST / 7:00pm EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7036″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.mimediaproductions.com/sphere1″][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Registration” tab_id=”1620077081659-e54aa872-d345″][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \nRegistration for Virtual Conference:\n\nRegistration is required from ALL Members & ALL Suppliers.\n\nRoll Call will be taken during the Member-Only Meeting\, so please be present!\n\n\nIf you would like your teammates to receive reminders about each event\, please register them using the link below.\nRegistration Link:  Click here\nQuestions about registration? Please email Barb at bdrochak@sphere1net.com \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”TableTop Meetings” tab_id=”1617812487556-156face1-4de3″][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \nTableTop Meetings\n  \nBy now\, you should have received your TableTop Appointment Schedules through an auto-generated email from Mike Shumard yesterday\, Thursday\, April 1st. This was sent to the primary contact. \n  If you haven’t received your schedule\, please double check your Junk / Spam folder\, as this was an auto-generated email from Mike Shumard. If you still didn’t receive it\, please email Mike at mikes@sphere1net.com. \n  \n_________________________________ \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nTraining Webinar for Members & Suppliers\nWe can’t tell you enough how much we appreciate your hard work and support to making these meetings a success.  We know this is not a perfect format\, but together we can do what we always do….WIN TOGETHER! \n\nThere are a few new requirements for this year’s TableTop meetings.\nPlease check out the 30 min video  below to learn the importance of Sphere 1’s Virtual Meeting 2021\, and how everything will work.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”6776″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElaQgvABk5o”][vc_column_text] \nVERY IMPORTANT:\n\nMembers:\n\nPer our Sphere 1 “Member in Good Standing” criteria\, it is mandatory that Members take all of their scheduled meetings.  If meetings are missed\, rebate payment will be delayed until September of 2021 and Members will no longer be eligible to collect rebates twice a year. \n\nTimeline:\n\nSuppliers will be reaching out Members during the months of April & May to schedule their meetings with you and your team.  All meetings should be completed by May 31st. \n\nHow long should the meetings be?\n\n20 minutes long\, unless Members agree with the Supplier to make the meetings longer. \n\nPlatform:\n\nSuppliers – please use the virtual platform that works for you\, but be sensitive to specific Members needs and what works best for them. \n\nPlanning Sheet:\n\nTo help with pre-planning\, a meeting planning form is provided below.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”6763″ img_size=”medium” add_caption=”yes” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://sphere1.coop/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2020/01/2021-Member-Pre-Meeting-TableTop-Planning-Sheet-.xls”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”6764″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://sphere1.coop/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2020/01/2021-Supplier-Pre-Meeting-TableTop-Planning-Sheet.xls”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Member TableTop Pre-Planning Form[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Supplier TableTop Pre-Planning Form[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Hotel” tab_id=”1591921694983-e31997ec-8bf43b4f-59f6a36a-10ba2a5c-aadd”][vc_custom_heading text=”Hotel” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \nRoom Reservations\n\nSince our in-person meeting will now be hosted virtually\, you are responsible for cancelling your hotel reservation.\nPlease cancel your hotel room(s) online by clicking here or by calling (866) 704-6162.\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Barb Drochak by email bdrochak@sphere1net.com or (702) 629-6468.\n\n  \nJW Marriott Indianapolis\n10 S West Street\nIndianapolis\, Indiana 46204\n1-317-860-5800\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Time & Travel Commitment” tab_id=”1591921899950-3c291ea3-f8f73b4f-59f6a36a-10ba2a5c-aadd”][vc_custom_heading text=”Time & Travel Commitment” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \n\n*** Recommended Airport Travel Times\nAir Travel \n\nPlease cancel any and all flight reservations that was meant for the 2021 Annual Conference in Indianapolis.\n\n  \nTransportation \n\nPlease cancel any and all transportation reservations that was meant for the 2021 Annual Conference in Indianapolis.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Supplier Sponsorship Opportunities” tab_id=”1630360008100-9cb862e7-d544″][vc_custom_heading text=”Virtual – Supplier Sponsorship Opportunities” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”6409″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://sphere1.coop/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2020/01/Virtual-Sphere-1-Sponsorship-2021.pdf”][vc_column_text] \n\nVirtual – NEW Sphere 1 2021 Sponsorship Menu\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=”1610835267392-6958314b-967a” title=”COVID-19 Response”][vc_custom_heading text=”Updates and Coronavirus Response” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \nUpdated February 24\, 2021 \n_________________ \nDue to the continuing health concerns of COVID-19\, Sphere 1 has cancelled the in-person meeting at the JW Marriott Indianapolis and will now be hosting a virtual conference. \nSphere 1  is firmly committed to helping protect the health and safety of our Members and Suppliers.\n_________________ \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Contact” tab_id=”1591921694971-ed484d5b-0ca03b4f-59f6a36a-10ba2a5c-aadd”][vc_custom_heading text=”Contact” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]For assistance\, please contact Barb Drochak at 702.629.6468 or via email bdrochak@sphere1net.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs style=”modern” shape=”square” spacing=”5″ active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Registration & Deadlines” tab_id=”1610501170672-f61f35d9-844d”][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \nRegistration:\n\nCompany Registration Opens:    January 13\, 2021\nRegistration Due:   February 17\, 2021\nRegistration Link: 2021 Sphere 1 – 22nd Annual Meeting Registration\n\n  \nTableTop Selections:\n\nThe TableTop Appointment selection process will be emailed to the primary contact at a later date.\n\n  \nDeadlines:\n\nCompany Registration Due:     February 17\, 2021\nTableTop Selections Due:   February 8\, 2021\nMeeting Attendee Registration:   March 1\, 2021\nCompany Name Listed on Brochure:  March 1\, 2021\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Hotel” tab_id=”1610501170805-f77530e8-a5ab”][vc_custom_heading text=”Hotel” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \nJW Marriott Indianapolis\n10 S West Street\nIndianapolis\, Indiana 46204\n1-317-860-5800\n\nRoom Block Information\n\nGroup room rate:   $239.00 per night\, plus tax\nReservations:    Click here  to book your hotel room or call 1- 866-704-6162; please identify yourself as a Sphere 1 attendee.\nDeadline:   April 9\, 2021. Reservations after this date are upon availability and may be subject to different rates.\n\nPlease make your reservations NOW!\n  \nTransportation\n\nShuttle Service: No complimentary shuttle available\nEstimated taxi fare: $50 (one way)\nRental Car: Prices vary from company to company\nDaily Parking: On-site parking: $42.30/daily / Valet parking: $52/daily. Rates may be subject to change in 2021.\nHotel link to Maps & Transportation\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=”1610501170926-b2c65109-0bf3″ title=”Schedule of Events”][vc_custom_heading text=”Schedule of Events” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \n\nMembers PDF Schedule of Events\nSuppliers PDF Schedule of Events\n\n  \nSchedule of Events\n*** Schedule of events is subject to change \n\nWednesday\, May 12\, 2021\n\nBreakfast (Members Only): 6:00am – 7:45am\nMember Meeting (Members Only): 8:00am – 4:30pm\nLunch (Members Only): 12:15pm – 1:15pm\nCocktail Reception (All Attendees):  6:00pm – 7:00pm\nAwards Dinner (All Attendees): 7:00pm – 10:30pm\nAfter Party (All Attendees): 9:30pm – 10:30pm\n* * * Please note there will be no golf tournament this year\n\n  \nThursday\, May 13\, 2021\n\nBreakfast (All Attendees): 6:30am – 8:30am\nPreferred Supplier Breakfast Meeting (Suppliers Only): 7:30am – 9:15am\nMember & Preferred Supplier TableTop Sessions: 9:25am – 2:50pm\nLunch (All Attendees) 12:30pm – 1:30pm\nCocktail Reception Mixer (All Attendees):  5:30pm – 7:00pm\n\n  \nFriday\, May 14\, 2021\n\nBreakfast (All Attendees): 6:00am – 8:00am\nMember & Preferred Supplier Tabletop Sessions: 8:15am – 1:00pm\nEvent Concludes: 1:00pm\nThe ballroom will be available for meetings on your own until 4:00pm.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Time & Travel Commitment” tab_id=”1610501171074-076c7625-a567″][vc_custom_heading text=”Time & Travel Commitment” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] \n*** Recommended Airport Travel Times\nMembers \n\nPlease arrive on Tuesday\, May 11th or earlier. Member Meeting starts at 8:00am on Wednesday\, May 12th.\nDepart on Friday\, May 14th after 4:00pm\n\nSuppliers \n\nPlease arrive on Tuesday\, May 11th or Wednesday\, May 12th.  Cocktail Party/Awards Dinner begins at 6:00pm on Wednesday\, May 12th\nDepart on Friday\, May 14th after 4:00pm\n\nAirport \n\nIndianapolis International Airport (IND)\nJW Marriott Indianapolis is approximately 14 miles W\n\nTransportation \n\nShuttle Service: No complimentary shuttle available\nEstimated taxi fare: $50 (one way)\nRental Car: Prices vary from company to company\nDaily Parking: On-site parking: $42.30/daily / Valet parking: $52/daily. Rates may be subject to change in 2021.\nHotel link to Maps & Transportation\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Supplier Sponsorship Opportunities” tab_id=”1610501171269-32d63eb9-d059″][vc_custom_heading text=”Supplier Sponsorship Opportunities” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”6027″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://events.sphere1.coop/Downloads/2021-Sponsorship-Opportunities.pdf”][vc_column_text] \n\nSphere 1 2021 Sponsorship Menu\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Contact” tab_id=”1610501171478-ed94a9a2-333a”][vc_custom_heading text=”Contact” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]For assistance\, please contact Barb Drochak at 702.629.6468 or via email bdrochak@sphere1net.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Sphere 1 Preferred Supplier Sponsors” tab_id=”1610501171714-591ec23f-e076″][vc_custom_heading text=”Sphere 1 Preferred Supplier Sponsors” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Diamond Sponsors” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:23px|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”zero-marg-bot”][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”4″ el_width=”10″ accent_color=”#174882″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”3761\,3762\,3763\,3764\,3765\,3766\,3767\,3768″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://sphere1.coop/event/2021-sphere-1-22nd-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:2021,Sphere 1 Annual Conference
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