The DDIFO National Conference has been an annual event the Dunkin’ franchise owner community has always looked forward to and supported. From the opening cocktail reception to our business members’ sponsorships and exhibits, to the Annual DDIFO Hall of Fame Induction luncheon, the National Conference always seemed to be a highlight for all involved. After…
In light of dramatic travel restrictions, a stubborn resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in a number of states and regions around the country and out of an abundance of caution for our speakers and attendees, we have decided to cancel the 2020 DDIFO National Conference and Hall of Fame Induction. Due to the continuing coronavirus…
Each of us makes commitments that help define the direction of our lives. These include personal commitments to our spouse, family members and friends, and professional commitments to our employer, co-workers and partners. Webster’s defines commitment as, “The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.,” and Matt Light, our featured speaker…
You may have missed the early bird discount and the discounted rates for accommodations in the DDIFO room block, but you can still attend the 2019 DDIFO National Conference beginning Monday morning at Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Mashantucket, CT. The program will begin with an opening keynote address by Job Creators Network CEO Alfredo…
We were able to prevail upon Foxwoods Resort and Casino to extend the deadline for our DDIFO Room Block until 3:00 PM today, October 18. So, if you’ve yet to reserve your room accommodations for next week’s 2019 DDIFO National Conference, you can still get a room in the Grand Pequot Tower for the duration…
The DDIFO Room Block ($135/night) at Foxwoods Resort and Casino expires on Monday, October 14, so unless you plan to pitch a tent somewhere or pay significantly more than necessary during the 2019 DDIFO National Conference and Hall of Fame luncheon, reserve your accommodations today. As Foxwoods accommodations during the Conference but outside the DDIFO…
Earlier in this issue, we remind our readers that our Room Block for Foxwoods accommodations at the DDIFO National Conference on October 27 through October 29 expires on Monday, October 14, so Conference attendees must reserve their hotel accommodations by that date. Not to be overlooked, the 2019 DDIFO National Conference itself will be here…
For those who’ve procrastinated in registering for the 2019 DDIFO National Conference (October 28-29) at Foxwoods Resort, you’ve only got 2 weeks left to reserve your hotel room within the DDIFO room block at the significantly reduced rate of only $135 per night single/double occupancy. Our room block expires on October 14! Currently, rooms outside…
On the very subject of job creation and economic news, don’t forget that the President and CEO of the Job Creators Network, Alfredo Ortiz, will be headlining the DDIFO National Conference at the end of this month. Alfredo Ortiz will give the opening keynote address, entitled Making a Difference in Washington – How Small Business…
The final month before the 2019 DDIFO National Conference, at Foxwoods Resort and Casino on October 28 and 29, that is, so why is it you are still not registered? Are you certain you know all there is to know about the Guest Satisfaction Survey – and how best to handle customer complaints? Do your…
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