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Insights and Expertise
It's unfortunate that MLSs do Association. During our time together we discussed the
not have our own trade association numerous benefits of attending regional shows.
to help us compete against Big Tech
and internet platform companies. The panelists agreed that attending regional shows is
especially important for MLSs. These conferences provide
We need to work together,strengthen opportunities to meet new and existing vendors and fellow
our community and promote buying salespeople and to learn about our business. Each show is
a bit different, and all attract vendors and salespeople.
fromlocal companies that provide local
services. I'm reminded of these benefits every time I attend a
regional show. This year, for example, I met people who
were new to the industry, as well as others who have been
SEAA paid tribute to past leaders by establishing a in business for years but had never attended a regional
scholarship in honor of John Yarmy and holding a show. I welcomed them to SEAA, paying it forward more
fundraiser for a local dog rescue in New Orleans in honor than two decades later, after Judy Foster's warm welcome
of former SEAA board member Derek Vowels. People in 2001.
played with dogs from a local shelter, which led to an
adoption and raised around $15,000 to support animal Want to know more? Keep reading The Green Sheet and
adoption. follow me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/
allenkopelman/, where we can share ideas and help each
Fast-track growth at regional shows other.
The Green Sheet recently sponsored a B2B Vault podcast, Allen Kopelman, a serial entrepreneur, is co-founder and CEO of
which I co-moderated with payments industry journalist Nationwide Payment Systems Inc. and host of B2B Vault: The Payment
Dale Laszig and panelists from the Northeast Acquirers Technology podcast. Email him at allen@npsbank.com nd connect on
Association, Southeast Acquirers Association, Midwest LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenkopelman/ and Twitter @
Acquirers Association and Western States Acquirers AllenKopelman.
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