We just had more than 280 sales company owners and other business professionals in Canada attend a Canadian Conference that gave them the opportunity to network, attend valuable discussion sessions, and hear from keynote speakers who have been there, done that – and had lots of advice to share.

A representative from a leading Canadian client also spoke to the crowd, talking to them about the sales opportunities and how to address the most challenging aspects of sales.   Awards were given out to those who went above and beyond as well. The overall tone of the event was excitement – enthusiasm when it came to networking, sharing new ideas, and being together in one place.

Not only that, but over this past year, Cydcor's network of independent Canadian sales companies has experienced tremendous growth for a leading merchant processing company client. This is big news for the sales companies in the area, as the client has added new products to sell along with various value-added services.

Good for Canada, eh?

Cydcor recently hosted its annual National Conference in Atlanta for more than 1,900 sales professionals across the United States – and the energy and excitement was contagious. Attendees included business owners from Cydcor’s network of independently-owned sales companies, as well as other business professionals.

With the theme of “Go For Gold,” everyone had the opportunity to participate in valuable discussion sessions and heard a presentation from keynote speaker and NCAA wrestling champion Anthony Robles, who spoke about the struggles he overcame to achieve his goals, including being the recipient of the “Jimmy V Award” at the ESPYs. It was also announced that Cydcor and its network of independent sales companies will invited to raise funds once again for Operation Smile, a children’s medical charity. Earlier this year, Cydcor along with the independent sales companies raised $150,000 and were able to sponsor a mission.

Many also received awards for high performance and achievement – and had the honor of getting the recognition in front of their friends and colleagues. A great – and memorable – time was had by all!

Hooray for Hollywood – and our Rising Stars! These up-and-coming top performers from independently-owned offices across North America were invited to our exclusive event, “Rising Stars,” which was held in Hollywood, California. Attendees were selected from among a network of 250 offices and had a chance to participate in a variety of educational classes and workshops that focused on a number of topics. During the weekend, they were treated to a night on the town at a popular bowling hotspot and a dinner at a well-known restaurant, where they had the chance to form powerful business relationships – and have some fun (there were several celebrity sightings!). To read more about this important weekend, check out our recent press release!

In late June, more than 1,700 sales representatives and 200-plus office owners from Cydcor’s network of independently-owned sales offices came together at the 2011 U.S. National Conference, held in Nashville, Tennessee. Attendees had an opportunity to attend informative breakout sessions, organizational lunches, and an awards dinner that recognized their hard work and stellar achievements.

Other exciting highlights: A presentation from one of Cydcor’s top clients, who spoke about growth and the quality sales that Cydcor’s independently-owned offices have demonstrated,  the “Promoting Owner of the Year” award winner, who received a 2011 Range Rover Sport, and numerous recognitions that were given to top performers across the U.S.

“The client excited the crowd by explaining all of the potential opportunity on his campaign,” said Vera Quinn, chief operations officer. “He comes from a sales background and was rejuvenated by the energy of our people.”

The conference was a great opportunity for sales offices throughout the country to learn, network, and be recognized for their contributions over the past year. Each day, in states across the U.S., they work tirelessly on behalf of Cydcor’s clients, going door-to-door and business-to-business to deliver tremendous results.  The exciting, event-filled weekend was just an example of the excitement and passion that each office has for their clients.