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Gain Insights From Other Lodging & Hospitality CEOs Who Have Walked a Similar Path
Chief Executive Network’s (CEN) Lodging & Hospitality Professionals Peer Network connects you with a vibrant community of lodging industry professionals committed to accelerating your business performance and creating more free time to be strategic (or for getting away!).
As you strive to maintain and enhance the unique character of your establishments, our network offers the support, resources, and knowledge to help you navigate today’s challenges of running a lodging or hospitality business. Our tailored network will address your specific needs and aspirations.
By joining CEN, you’ll have access to a wealth of resources, including the opportunity to share and receive ideas, best practices, and advice with a confidential, trusted, and vetted community working towards similar goals.
Our network’s collective knowledge can help you tackle operational and staffing challenges and capitalize on opportunities. We’ll explore innovative ways to maintain your distinctive properties, manage seasonal fluctuations, and stay ahead of lodging industry trends.
Some topics members will discuss at upcoming meetings:
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Unlock exclusive benefits with your membership: gain access to peer advisory meetings and enjoy complimentary or discounted rates for our upcoming conferences, masterclasses, and virtual events.
Amy Smith
Owner, Saratoga Arms
“Wow, this group keeps me on my game! Learning from the best in the business. Fabulous collaboration, great insight and wonderful tricks of the trade are just a few of the benefits. The Innkeeper Forum has given me such clarity to move big projects along quickly and with confidence.”
Dan Clark
Owner, Turquoise Bear Bed & Breakfast
“Best thing I’ve done for me AND my business!”
Marco DiDomizio
Owner, Candleberry Inn
“The network is my peer-to-peer think tank of seasoned, smart lodging professionals where I can seek guidance in resolving any number of personal and business challenges. Through this group, I’ve learned a great deal from the nation’s best-in-class hospitality property owners and managers. It’s made me a better businessperson and hotelier in this ever-changing traveler environment. I strongly value the personal relationships I’ve gained – they have become lifetime friendships.”
Terry Hammer
Owner, Hermann Hill
“An Innkeeper who wants to significantly improve both operations and profitability should consider joining. You can learn from the best practices, network with other professionals, and access valuable resources and opportunities.”
Jeff Evans
Former CEO, Will-Burt
“Advice from my CEN group led to a successful acquisition in Germany… our international sales grew from 5% to more than 50% in just 6 years.”
David Cox
CEO, The Bradbury Group
“There is nothing you face in your business that someone in the room hasn’t faced. Our company has tripled in size since I’ve become a member. I’ve never come back from a meeting without an actionable item.”
Rick McClain
President and Chief Operating Officer, Milwaukee Electronics
“A session that drove a more aggressive pricing strategy… impacted our profits by well over $100,000.”
Anthony Garcia
General Manager, ESPEC North America
“My group’s input on our ERP challenge saved us over three months so far and $50,000 in expenses.”
Todd Kilgus
President, Centracore
“My membership has helped me achieve year-over-year growth of more than 20%, a 15%+ increase in inventory turns… and a strong bench of ‘A’ players.”
Terry Lutz
Chairman & Former CEO, McClure Engineering Co
“I went to my first CEN meeting and walked out on fire. We now have 270 employees, soon to be 300, and I’m having more fun than ever. I attribute CEN for most of that.”
Andrew Warrington
President, United Conveyor Corporation
“In 15+ years with CEN… the network’s candid feedback and insights have profoundly impacted my companies and executive growth, generating millions of dollars.”
Bob Merrill
Former President & CEO, CraftMaster Manufacturing
“In one year, I have come to rely on CEN as an integral part of my management decision-making process. I can discuss issues in my business here that I cannot discuss anywhere else.”
Kyle Smith
Ph.D., Co-CEO, Reell Precision Manufacturing
“I’ve been a strong advocate for CEN. It’s been a very valuable tool to keep me fresh and invigorated as I “rub shoulders” with great leaders.”
Paul VanDuyne
PE, President & CEO, IMEG
“Being part of CEN’s peer group opens my eyes to other approaches and considerations toward overcoming business challenges that I otherwise would struggle with as an individual.”
