Seminar for Professional Trail Contractors Offered at IMBA Summit

For Immediate Release
03-21-08
Contact: Pete Webber, IMBA Special Projects Manager

303-562-7510

Are you a skilled trailbuilder and want to turn pro? Learn the business at a two-day workshop prior to this June's IMBA World Summit in Park City, Utah. This fee-based course, taught by leading members of the Professional Trailbuilders Association, will provide all the information you need to know to start a career in professional trail contracting. Topics include business development, marketing, accounting, bidding, equipment purchase and maintenance, insurance, and more. This fast-paced seminar will include field trips to various trails and a demonstration of typical trail construction equipment. Come network with existing professionals and newcomers to start your business off on the right foot! Limited to 20 participants.

Seminar Cost: $500
Dates: Tues. June 17 & Wed. June 18
Registration: http://www.imba.com/summit/workshops.html

Instructors include some of the best in the business:

• Troy Duffin of Alpine Trails
• Tony Boone of Arrowhead Trails and Anasazi Trails
• Woody Keen of Trail Dynamics
• And the staff of IMBA Trail Solutions

Two full days of instruction include:

• Business plan and start-up costs
• The cost of doing business
• Legal issues for a new contractor
• Insurance requirements and costs
• Bidding and bonding
• Public vs. private clients
• Tools of the trade: use and cost
• Accounting for the trail contractor
• Managing personnel
• Marketing your trailbuilding business
• Liability and risk management
• Competition & partnerships
• Field trips and demonstrations

Note: This is not a trailbuilding school - attendees must be versed in trailbuilding. This course is part of IMBA's Pre-Conference workshops for the 2008 IMBA Summit in Park City, Utah, and is hosted by Basin Recreation. Summit registration is not included in this Trail Contractor Seminar fee.

For more information about the IMBA Summit, go to www.imba.com/summit

For more information about the Trail Contractor Seminar and to inquire about scholarships, contact Pete Webber at or by phone at (303) 562-7510.

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