In the midst of one of the most unpredictable winters in recent memory, SedonaOffice users got a chance to enjoy the temperate weather and quiet luxury of Marco Island, Fla., during the 2013 SedonaOffice Users Conference. These conditions, along with an expanded curriculum and a knowledgeable group of staff and guest presenters, seemed to create an ideal environment for learning and networking. The conference was held Jan. 14 through 16 at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort. More than 280 people attended the conference, representing nearly 80 companies.
The Users Conference is primarily a venue for SedonaOffice to educate and interact with its users about new developments and best practices. But it was the dynamic among the attendees that co-founders Don Faybrick and Michael Marks were most impressed to see. “One of the things we’ve tried to do in our conference — and I think it has really come together — is to build a SedonaOffice community,” said Marks, president of SedonaOffice. “If you watch the companies that are here: there are friendships being made. I had someone come to me and say [here people aren’t guarded about what they say] everyone is open. They’re talking about their businesses. They’re sharing ideas. They’re talking about better ways to run and operate. They’re exchanging phone numbers. That’s just a great feeling from our perspective. The clients aren’t just relying on us, they’re relying on each other.”