
SPIDA, the professional organization of manufacturers of Spiral Duct, Flat Oval Duct, Round Duct and related products.
SPIDA 2022 Annual Meeting
April 27-30, 2022 | The Westin San Diego
San Diego, CA
**This meeting was rescheduled from April 23-25, 2020
SPIDA Friends
Dixie Metal Products
~~~ Featuring: George Hedley, CSP, CBPC ~~~

George Hedley helps business owners and managers build companies that work! He is a business building expert, a top construction industry speaker and professional business coach. He is the recognized authority on how to build a growing business into a company that consistently produces bottom-line results, profits, and loyal customers. He has authored several books including: ‘Get Your Construction Business To Always Make A Profit!’ and ‘The BIZ-Builder Blueprint!'
He built his major construction company from $0 to $50 million dollars in only 7 years! For his accomplishments, George received the nationally recognized “Entrepreneur of the Year” award. To date, he has built over 500 projects valued in excess of $750 million dollars, executed over 10,000 subcontracts, and owns & manages over 350,000 square feet of commercial, office & industrial buildings. George is a graduate of the University of Southern California in Civil-Structural Engineering and has served as President of three industry associations.
Today, George is a professional construction business coach and was named the ‘Business Coach of the Year’ by the Professional Business Coaches Alliance. He offers ongoing Hardhat BIZCOACH services and peer mastermind BIZGROUPS for business owners. George also owns HARDHAT Presentations as a popular speaker presenting keynote speeches and workshops to companies and associations.
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, 4/27
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Thursday, 4/28
9:00 am
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
Friday, 4/29
8:00 am – 9:00 am
9:00 am – 9:15 am
9:15 am – 11:00 am
11:00 am – 11:15 am
11:15 am – 11:45 am
11:45 am – 12:15 pm
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
3:45 pm – 4:30 pm
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, 4/30
10:00 am
At your leisure...
Board Meeting (TBD)
*Optional Omniduct day-trip is included at no-charge; RSVP requested
*Travel to Buena Park (transportion provided by HVAC DMA)
*Tour of Omniduct factory
*Return to San Diego (arrive by 4:00pm)
Kick-off Reception & Vendor Displays (Pool Deck West)
BREAKFAST (Opal Room)
Welcome / Introductions
Keynote Presentation -- Presented by: George Hedley, CPS, CPBC
BREAK
Update on SPIDA Business
Educational Presentation -- Presented by: Graham Johnson | Director, HVAC Duct Manufacturers Alliance
Lean Manufacturing
BUFFET LUNCH (Pool Deck West)
Educational Presentation -- Presented by: Dr. Jesse Payne, Ed.D, MA
Dr. Payne will share foundations of basic brain science and how it applies to all aspects of life. Dr. Payne’s presentation will shed light on how our brains work and how we can gain a better understanding of ourselves and each other, while creating pathways toward a culture of care and empathy in our community.
BREAK
Round-table Discussions
Round-table Reports
"Hops On The Harbor" Dinner Cruise
*additional registration required
Optional Social Events (details to come...)
USS Midway Museum | Self-guided tour (3-4 hours recommended)
San Diego Zoo
(Subject to change)