What To Expect
On September 21st to 23rd, SMCo Thrift will host its next event focused on equipping leaders in the thrift industry to Do Thrift Better. Principles, strategies and tools proved successful in the 150+ locations where the SMCo Thrift team has assisted will be shared. Join us in Knoxville for this unique gathering of thrift operators from across the United States.
What You'll Learn
Expect to hear about, and then see, the interconnected elements within a thrift operation – such as receiving donations, sorting & pricing individual items to retail sales. The first two days are spent in a “lecture” environment at the Knoxville Convention Center, whereas the third day is spent in a “lab” environment, learning in stores. Directors, managers and other leaders will walk away with practical steps to implement at existing thrift operations to grow your social enterprise.
Be Prepared to Participate
Every conference is unique because of the people who attend. We recognize the value of different viewpoints so come prepared to share your challenges as well as your successes. Recent attendees have traveled from west and east coasts as well as places in between. They represented organizations with no stores to more than a dozen, with existing stores generating less than $25K per month to over $125K per month.
