PCCA Journal|4
th
Quarter 2014
37
• Where to go to find the best people,
• The right interview questions to ask,
• The best processes for selecting the best person for the job,
• The latest trends in compensation from bonus to profit
sharing,
• The benefits, costs, risks, and rewards of outsourcing,
including the latest technology tools to manage your
outsourced contractors,
• The latest ideas for motivating your employees and retaining
your best people,
• The latest technologies for managing your remote employees,
• A review of the most recent legislation regarding retirement
plans, and
• A review of the most recent options for providing health
insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
About Gene Marks
Gene Marks is a columnist, author, and
small business owner. He writes daily
for the
New York Times
and weekly for
Forbes
, the
Huffington Post
,
Inc Magazine
,
FOX Business
, Entrepreneur.com, and
Philadelphia Magazine
.
Gene’s columns are read by hundreds
of thousands of business owners and
managers. He has written six books on
business management, specifically geared
toward small and medium-sized companies. His most recent is
The Manufacturer’s Book of Lists
. Nationally, Gene frequently
appears on FOX News, MSNBC, FOX Business, Bloomberg, and
CNBC discussing matters affecting the business community.
Through his sessions, Gene helps business owners,
executives, and managers understand the political, economic,
and technological trends that will affect their companies so they
can make profitable decisions.
Gene owns and operates the Marks Group PC, a highly
successful ten-person firm that provides technology and
consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses.
Before starting the Marks Group, Gene, a Certified Public
Accountant, spent nine years in the entrepreneurial services
arm of the international consulting firm KPMG in Philadelphia
where he was a senior manager.
Construction Industry Roundtable
9:45 am - 12 pm
Many PCCA members make their decision to attend the
PCCA Convention each year based primarily on the valuable
information gleaned from the Construction Industry
Roundtable. This fast-paced and frank discussion moves
through the various sectors of
power and communications
construction and elicits
thoughtful insights and candid
opinions from contractors and
suppliers working throughout
North America as well as
from experts representing the
government, engineering,
insurance, and legal sectors.
Natural Pool Land Rover Adventure
2 - 6 pm
If you are looking to get away
from the beaches for a bit and
explore the rugged Aruban
outback, step into one of these
open-air Land Rovers for a heart-
racing adventure. Said to be
Aruba’s roller coaster, this is the
most thrilling and yet safest way
to get to the island’s secluded
treasure, the Natural Pool, which
offers beautiful snorkeling.
Your adrenaline will pump as
tour guides take you on a wild
ride through the rolling hills
with twists and turns at every
corner, not to mention great photo ops. Highlights include the
California Lighthouse, Alto Vista Chapel, Gold Mill Ruins, and
the Baby Natural Bridge and Ruins. The trip includes historical,
cultural, and intriguing facts about Aruba. An assortment of
goodies and refreshments are provided along the way.
$115 per person, includes water, cool drink, dry snack, snorkeling
equipment, instructions, water shoes, experienced first-response certified
tour guide/driver, transportation, and gratuities.
Attendees should bring towel, camera, sun protection, extra t-shirt, headwear,
bathing suit, and comfortable walking shoes.
Note:
This tour requires energetic participation, walking long/short distances over
uneven and steep terrain or on steps. This tour is not allowed for guests with back or
kidney problems or that are pregnant.
70th Anniversary Beach Bash
7:00 - 9:30 pm
PCCA closes its 70th Anniversary Convention and bids farewell
to Aruba with a beautiful and boisterous Caribbean Beach
Bash, featuring tropical entertainment, a full island dinner with
tasty treats from the grill, and your old PCCA friends as well as
all the new friends that you have made during your stay.
Wednesday, March 11
Board of Directors Wrap-up Breakfast Meeting
9 - 10 am
Open to PCCA Board of Directors only.
Departures All Day