PBA to Host Three One-Day Regional Salon Summits in 2013

Phoenix, AZ (January
23, 2013) – In an effort to continually provide
education, best practices, peer networking and business support for
salon/spa leaders and beauty professionals, The Professional Beauty
Association (PBA) is hosting three one-day Regional Salon Summits across
the U.S. starting in April.

Each session during
the day-long summits will be led by highly qualified and respected
industry leaders and consultants. Discussion topics range from marketing
and staff development to business management and government affairs and
are designed to assist salon owners and beauty professionals to elevate
their business, careers, and our industry as a whole with practical
information they can readily apply.

Networking with other
salon professionals will also take place to allow attendees to learn
from one another and discuss common interests and business strategies.
The PBA Regional Salon Summits are open to all, regardless of PBA
membership.

PBA Regional Salon
Summits will be held:

• Sunday, April 7, 2013 – Minneapolis, MN
• Sunday, July 14, 2013 – Las Vegas, NV (As part of PBA Beauty
  Week at Cosmoprof North America)
• Monday, September 9, 2013 – Boston, MA

Featured core
sessions: 

Social Media and
Salon Business | Speaker: Kelly Ehlers

In this interactive session,
social and mobile media expert Kelly Ehlers will teach basic business
techniques using various social media platforms. Attendees will learn
how to build a simple and effective social media strategy that engages
clients and grows business.      

Leadership in
the Age of TOO | Speaker: Tom Kuhn

Industry leader, coach,
adviser and artist Tom Kuhn will provide tips to prevent over-extending
both personally and professionally while growing your business and
income. Tips and best practices from Kuhn’s “Q Program” will focus on
creativity and visual tools that help drive business.  

PBA Government
Affairs Panel | Speakers: PBA Government Affairs Team

This panel will discuss the
legislative issues facing the beauty industry today, including
deregulation, FICA Tax Fairness legislation and the PBA State Captain
Program. Team members will also answer audience questions pertaining to
these topics.    

Price for PBA members is $119; non-PBA member price is $159. For more
details, including the exact locations of the sessions, hotel
information, and to register, visit