ASCP, ISPA and PBA Receive 2026 Power of Associations Award for Esthetics Licensure Compact
This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.
by Stacey Soble
Renowned Economist Alan Beaulieu to Address Industry through ISBN Webinar
Through a webinar that is open to all, Economist Alan Beaulieu will be sharing information relative to the change in administration, the political climate and the economic policies we can expect. He also will be sharing the latest economic data during the pandemic, economic predictions moving forward and insights into the new administration.
March 12, 2021
2 min to read
The International Salon/Spa Business Network (ISBN) may have decided to hibernate their annual conference during the pandemic, but they also committed to bring relevant education to both their members and other beauty professionals who are striving to recover in 2021.
Past President Rhoda Olsen from Great Clips is bringing renowned Economist Alan Beaulieu for an encore presentation through a webinar slated for Wednesday, March 24th at 9 a.m. PST/12:00 p.m. EST. Beaulieu spoke at the 2019 ISBN conferenc,e and the membership rated his presentation as one of the best ones the association has ever hosted.
In this presentation, Beaulieu will be sharing information relative to the change in administration, the political climate and the economic policies we can expect. He also will be sharing the latest economic data during the pandemic, economic predictions moving forward and insights into the new administration.
DATE: Wednesday, March 24th at 9:00am PDT / 11:00am CDT / 12:00pm EDT
REGISTER: Click to register
In addition, President Scott Missad of Gene Juarez Salons and Spas will lbe sharing the latest activity from the Future of the Beauty Industry Coalition (FBIC) and updates regarding ISBN. This session is two hours, and promises to reenergize owners and their teams with information that will help them navigate the future.
The sessions are open and free to all industry professionals, whether they are members or not.
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