Ingram Micro Inc. has welcomed more than 200 U.S. resellers focused on small and midsize businesses (SMBs) to its 2012 “Turn the Tables” Fall SMB Invitational. Taking place today through Friday at the Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif., the bi-annual event offers attendees insight into the technologies and trends driving fast growth and influencing the purchasing decisions of SMBs throughout the U.S.
During the general session on Thursday, September 20, the distributor will also introduce its inaugural fast growth “Ingram Micro SMB 500” list, developed jointly with The 2112 Group, a channel research and services firm.
This list recognizes the top 500 Ingram Micro SMB-focused channel partners in the U.S., ranking them based on size, growth, and innovation. The companies on the list will exemplify high performance among SMB resellers and form the foundation for which Ingram Micro and The 2112 Group will research and report SMB trends and channel best practices.
Activity from Ingram Micro’s Fall SMB Invitational will be featured on the community’s website and reported on Twitter by attendees using #SMB2012.
Throughout the three-day SMB Invitational, attendees will hear from industry experts and SMB thought leaders, including keynote speaker Keith Ferrazzi, author of the New York Times bestseller, “Who’s Got Your Back,” and founder and chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight, a strategic relationship management company.
Other business speakers and industry experts set to address the crowd include Libby Gill, executive coach, brand strategis, and best-selling author; Ken Thoreson, president, Acumen Management Group, Ltd.; and Ryan Morris, principal consultant, Morris Management Partners, Inc.
The Ingram Micro SMB Invitational will also feature a variety of business workshops that address important partner topics including capturing mindshare and market share; developing a high-performance, professional team; and maximizing and motivating through a powerful compensation plan. Targeted breakout sessions will be conducted by the Ingram Micro Services Division along with its Consumer Electronics, Networking and Security, and Managed Print Services departments.
Channel partners interested in learning more about Ingram Micro’s SMBA partner community can go to www.im-smb.com. Additional information about Ingram Micro’s SMB initiative can be found at www.im-smb.com/smb-alliance.html.
