Convince Your Boss
Tips to Start Your Conversation
Outline the Value of Attending
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- Review budgetary needs and adjust to your plans.
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92%
of attendees said their knowledge/aptitude was improved by attending.
89%
of attendees said that exhibitors present the products their stores need.
86%
of attendees say they are likely to purchase up to 60 days after CAMEX as a result of attending.
Show Why CAMEX Matters
Attending CAMEX will give you more resources to impact your store and your campus.
CAMEX offers:
- Educational sessions to grow your skills and professional development
- Valuable networking with colleagues in similar roles
- Premier buying event to build relationships with vendors and take advantage of show specials
Plus, CAMEX buyers can earn up to $725 in CAMEX Cashback Rebates & Bonus Bucks by placing orders onsite in Phoenix!
Reframe “It's too much time”
Stepping away from your daily responsibilities can feel like a big ask. However, CAMEX isn't time away from your job - it's time invested in it. From fresh perspectives and trends to exclusive time with vendors, you can gain insights and tools in just a few days that may take months to uncover on your own. Your renewed energy and skills can be the value and ROI needed for your store and campus.
Related CAS Campus Stores Standards:
Campus store leaders must regularly participate in regional or national conferences, education, and trade shows to stay current with industry changes, vendors, and merchandise offerings; to network with colleagues; to compare best practices; to seek business development opportunities; and to advance their professional development. (Part 6 Leadership, pg. 19)
Campus stores must actively participate with state, regional, or national associations and conferences for the purposes of building relationships with peers and business partners, learning about best practices for maintaining viability, staying current with industry development, and generating a return on the participation investment. (Part 8 Communication & Collaboration, pg. 26)
