Convention Info
Workshops
BPAMA Business Expo Learning Lab presents
Technology 2010 - Data Security, PCI, Fraud and Other Things You Need to Know
Participants:
John Strickland, Jr., President, Wayne Oil
Gray Taylor, Executive Director, Petroleum/Convenience Association for Technology Standards
Nancy Tosto, Payment Systems Manager, BP
Michelle Larson, Card Operations and Portal Manager, BP
Technology changes at a faster pace than most marketers can keep up, but there are big risks that you take by not staying ahead of the curve. This session will prepare you with the primary payment card issues facing marketers, and arm you with the tools you need to keep your sites secure for you customers that pay with a credit or debit card. Specific topics addressed include: data security at POS and the pump, a customized Self-Assessment Questionnaire for BP marketers that is used to validate PCI compliance, and an introduction of credit card fraud tools with a new offer.
Strategic CEO Decision Making and The Art of Building Strong Teams
Participants:
Don Good, Good Oil
Brett Pyle, CEO Global Executive Group & Chair, Vistage International
This highly participative program introduces a simple, structured approach to problem solving and decision making that a CEO can easily use with his/her leadership team to tackle tough issues and opportunities while building the team's overall problem solving capacity. Participants will leave the session with the knowledge and skill to replicate a processing session to identify and address root causes and accelerate their employees' development into a high-performing strategic leadership team.
Government in Action: The Top 5 Legislative and Regulatory Issues for Marketers
Participants:
Stanley Roberts, Capital Oil and PMAA Treasurer
John Eichberger, VP, Government Relations, NACS
John Owens, The Lewer Agency
Taking advantage of the meeting in DC, a presentation and discussion on current legislative and regulatory issues for marketers. The session will provide and overview of PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act) and Its direct impact on businesses; timelines for compliance and potential impact on your current plans; options and strategies to meet PPACA timelines and requirements; and employer sponsored plans vs. health insurance exchanges.
Jobbers, You Are Now the Franchisor
Participants:
Summit Shah, Vice President, Southeastern Petroleum Distributors, Inc.
Bob Bassman, Managing Partner, Bassman, Mitchell Alfano Chartered
A presentation of the most up-to-date legal issues facing marketers, including dealer relationships, compliance with PMPA, deed restrictions and open supply statutes. Also, learn how good contracts can protect your bullseye status. Take this opportunity to ask your legal questions without paying the billable hour.
Bringing Biofuels to Market
Participants:
Randy Meffert, President, Meffert Oil
Tony Carosielli, US Fuels Product Manager, BP
BP will review the steps necessary to bring biofuels to market and the potential impacts to the marketer business.The session will use the example of E15 to highlight the process and identify the various issues, risks, challenges and opportunities E15 presents to both the jobber and dealer. It will include status updates of key industry developments and BP's perspective of the path forward. The session will also touch on the unique issues, risks, challenges and opportunities related specifically to E85 and biodiesel.