# Event Details - **Event Name**: Managing for Profit - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join Us for a 4-Hour, In-Person Business Workshop. The WCAA Triangle Chapter is hosting Managing for Profit, a live, hands-on session.About this EventJoin Us for a 4-Hour, In-Person Business WorkshopThe Triangle WCAA Chapter is proud to host Managing for Profit, a live, hands-on session led by two of the most experienced business leaders in the window treatment industry.This is not theory. This is real-world strategy from decades of building profitable companies.Meet Your InstructorsVin Nigara CEO & President, Exciting Windows!Vin is a relentless entrepreneur and business developer with over 50 years of experience, including 44 years in the window covering industry. He has served as Vice President for two major franchise organizations and built a window treatment company that ranked in the top 1% for profitability.As the CEO of Exciting Windows, Vin has grown the national organization from 20 members to 80+ members representing nearly $200 million in retail sales. His expertise in financial management, operations, and systems has helped hundreds of business owners improve efficiency and increase profit.LuAnn Nigara Co-Owner, Exciting Windows! National President, WCAA Host of Window Treatments for Profit Podcast and A Well-Designed BusinessLuAnn is a seasoned entrepreneur, speaker, and business coach known for her direct, no-nonsense approach to running a profitable business. Through her coaching, events, and podcast, she has helped thousands of industry professionals shift from overwhelmed to in control.What You’ll LearnThis workshop focuses on the four pillars of a profitable business:*Operations Create systems that reduce chaos and increase efficiency*Financial Management Understand your numbers, pricing, and profit targets*Sales Improve your closing rate and increase your average sale*Marketing Attract better clients and position your business for growthWho Should Attend● Window treatment professionals at any stage● Solo operators ready to think like CEOs● Established businesses ready to improve profitability● WCAA members and non-membersEvent Details📍 Location: The Green Chair Project1853 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604📅 Date: May 20, 2026⏰ Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm🎟️ Registration: WCAA Members: FreeNon-Members: $25.00Why This MattersTwo businesses can operate in the same market and get completely different results.One competes on price. The other builds a business on value, service, and profit.The difference is not luck. It’s structure, strategy, and leadership.Reserve Your SeatThis is a live, in-person workshop with limited seating.If you’re ready to understand your numbers, improve your systems, and build a more profitable business, this is your opportunity. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/managing-for-profit/100001987631719980 - **Event Categories**: Business, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Raleigh - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: The Green Chair Project - **lat**: 35.8063209 - **long**: -78.6177213 - **full address**: The Green Chair Project, 1853 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Managing for Profit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9dea9b9c059c46041d5e2cee383747134cdb6b9102e46111d05a87108004e755-rimg-w1200-h675-dcebeef2-gmir.jpg?v=1776655474 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Managing for Profit being held? - **A:** Managing for Profit takes place on Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm at The Green Chair Project, 1853 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Managing for Profit? - **A:** Managing for Profit is organized by WCAA Triangle Chapter. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Managing for Profit is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Raleigh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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