Westin Hilton Head Resort and Spa, Hilton Head, South Carolina. The BSA Annual Convention brings together the top leadership of authorized bearing distributors and manufacturers. As such, it offers networking opportunities along with a business program tailored for the industry leadership who attend. The 2013 business program will address winning strategies that meet customer needs. Speakers include Dr. Bruce Yandle, professor of economics emeritus, Clemson University, Lt. Col. Rob “Waldo” Waldman, founder and president of The Patriot Group, Eric Chester, author, speaker and founder of the Center for Work Ethic Development and Terry Bowden, former National Coach of the Year. Also on the schedule, industry updates and BSA’s Conference Table Session which encourages distributors and manufacturers to build problem-solving relationships.