ABMA Convention 2026: Featuring Educational Sessions to Help Move your Business to the Next Level

109th ABMA Annual Convention in Puerto Rico - March 24-27, 2026

The 109th ABMA Annual Convention to be held in Puerto Rico from 24 to 27 March 2026 will feature educational sessions to help move your business to the next level:

Keynote: Donald Cooper - "Create Your High-Performance Culture"

Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 9:00am

We’re delighted to have management thought leader and Business Coach, Donald Cooper, as our keynote speaker. Donald started his business career at the age of 6, sweeping the floor in the family business for 5¢ a day (sound familiar?). Long days and low pay… excellent early training for an entrepreneur. Donald has been both a world-class manufacturer and an award-winning retailer. He has been in the trenches! For the past 30 years he has worked with small and medium sized businesses in over 40 industries throughout the world to help them sell more, manage smarter, grow their bottom line… and have a life.

Donald Cooper Featured Article: "Our First Job is CLARITY"

WORKSHOP: Using Intellectual Property to Your Advantage

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 2:00pm

Intellectual property law protections—encompassing patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets—encourage individuals and companies to invest significant resources in research, development, and artistic expression, knowing they can reap financial rewards and prevent unauthorized exploitation. Moreover, IP law balances private rights with public interest by eventually releasing protections into the public domain, promoting widespread access to knowledge while driving competition, job creation, and global trade in an increasingly knowledge-based economy.

Attend this ABMA Convention Workshop and learn how you can make IP work for you.

WORKSHOP: Succession Planning Considerations

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 3:00pm

Succession planning is essential for ensuring the continuity, stability, and long-term success of businesses. Its importance lies in mitigating risks such as operational disruptions, loss of institutional knowledge, talent shortages, and costly disputes, while fostering leadership development, employee retention, and financial security; without it, businesses often face forced sales, mergers, or failure, as seen in common unplanned transitions.

Legally, succession planning involves critical considerations like drafting enforceable buy-sell agreements, wills, trusts, and non-compete clauses to govern ownership transfers and protect assets, complying with tax laws (including estate, gift, and income taxes) to minimize liabilities.

Attend this ABMA Convention Workshop and learn the ins-and-outs of Succession Planning.

Book your room now to attend the 109th ABMA Annual Convention in Puerto Rico, March 24-27, 2026.

Registration opens J01 January 2026.

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