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Unlocking Hidden Profitability: Increase Profits Without Increasing Sales

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Unlocking Hidden Profitability: Increase Profits Without Increasing Sales

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (8:15 AM - 10:00 AM) (EDT)

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Unlocking Hidden Profitability:
Increase Profits Without Increasing Sales

While increasing sales is certainly one option, there are many other ways to boost your bottom line.  Join industry experts for an interactive panel discussion focused on actions you can take within your business to directly drop dollars into your profit margin, no sales calls required.

Topics to be covered include:

  • Efficiencies
    • Automation
    • AI - the good & the bad
    • Process documentation
    • Cross-training
    • Preparation for downturns

  • Fraud Prevention
    • Tools and resources for minimizing risk
    • Identifying potential exposures 
    • Creating leading indicators
    • Internal fraud risk management

 

  • Change Management
    • People side of change
    • Discretionary spending review
    • Analyzing vendors to identify supply chain risks and savings
    • Implications of AI and offshoring push
  • Culture & Engagement
    • Employee retention
    • Maximizing employee contribution & performance

Panelists

Kari Guagenti
Mark Ferm

Kari Guagenti
VP/Business Relationship Manager
Canal Bank

Mark Ferm, CPA

Partner
Tronconi, Segarra & Associates

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Ralph Jeswald, CPA, LSSMBB
Partner/WNY Lead
Meliora Partners

Liz Warren
EVP/Chief People Officer
Employer Services Corporation

Details

Wednesday, October 22
8:15 am: Check-in, breakfast served

8:30 - 10:00 am: Panel Discussion

Risotto's Restaurant
930 Maple Ave
Williamsville, NY 14221

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Risotto's Restaurant
930 Maple Ave.
Williamsville, 14221
Event Contact
Carolyn Powell
(716) 633-1373
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (8:15 AM - 10:00 AM) (EDT)

Wednesday, October 22
8:15 am: Check-in, breakfast served

8:30 - 10:00 am: Panel Discussion

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