Sneak Peek at the Health & Fitness Business Summit at Midwest MANIA® in Chicago Partnered with IHRSA

Don’t miss out on 25 powerhouse presenters and 44 seminars like “Internal Guidelines-Inspecting What You Expect” with Bill McBride, “Lifelong Lessons in Leadership” with Chris Stevenson, “Capitalizing on Global Fitness Trends” with Dr. Walt Thompson and “Maximizing Revenue through Value Added Programming” with Tricia Murphy-Madden. October 1-3, 2021, only $199 for the SCW/IHRSA Health & Fitness Business Summit in Chicago at the Westin O’Hare Hotel.

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A Tribute to Brent Darden, Interim CEO of IHRSA

Brent Darden, the interim CEO of IHRSA, emerged from retirement during an extremely difficult time in our world history. He jumped in to help the fitness industry and IHRSA working tirelessly to build bridges that had long been dormant with other organizations and companies. SCW Fitness and Sara Kooperman personally thank Brent Darden for his service. While we whole-heartedly welcome the first female CEO of IHRSA, Elizabeth Clark, we send out a big Texas THANK YOU to Brent Darden. 

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Building A Business to Help Others Do the Same

You’re company survived the pandemic and is growing, but knowing the next step is crucial. Sometimes a partner is the key to launching your brand so you can focus on creating and connecting with clients. Meet Alexandra Bonetti and find out how she might be the answer you’ve been looking for.

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Legal Essentials for Heart-Leading Business Owners

Understand how to protect and grow your company using the law in a FUN, educational and relaxed way. Take advantage of FREE legal advice using the code ONLINE COURSE and learn the laws about LLC or Incorporating, contractor vs. employee, service agreements and operating online.

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Employee Retention Credit Extended

More government money is available to small businesses, even if you took advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program. Find out how to receive a refundable tax credit from the recently extended American Rescue Plan Act.

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Medical Fitness Programming: Prescribing a New Narrative

We, as fitness and wellness providers, are aware of the importance of exercise. Unfortunately, the media, general public and government officials aren’t as keen to the roles gyms and health clubs play in terms of community well-being. Learn from Bill McBride, Co-Founder, President and CEO of Active Wellness, the requirements needed to create success when it comes to integrating fitness programs and offerings in the medical community.

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10 Tips for the Health and Fitness Community to Double Down on Post COVID

June is the new January, join Emma Barry and grab her new book, Building a Badass Boutique, as she provides crucial advice for the Fitness Professional, Manager and Owner on the future of gyms and locations, health and fitness apps, becoming an advocate, orphan members and forging partnerships. This is just the tip of the iceberg, so take the plunge and make your career and business the strongest it can be.

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COVID’s Impact on the Fitness Industry

Gyms closed, jobs were lost and exercise behavior changes are just a few ways the pandemic affected the health and wellness community. Use these statistics and facts and see how to shift your business back into full swing.

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