PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The Motor and Motion Association's Spring Management Conference focuses on strategic thinking and planning. The conference addresses economic outlook (including business cycle planning) and workforce development in presentations, break-out sessions and recreational activities. Wednesday afternoon features the Motor and Motion College course, "Basic Motor Theory, Operation and Application," for an additional fee. Industry suppliers can participate with scheduled Table Top Exhibits. At the beginning of the conference, the suppliers will make a brief presentation about their company and products. SMMA resident economist, Alan Beaulieu of the Institute for Trend Research, will present about the current economic turbulence and explain what people should be doing about it.