Need a little entrepreneurial inspiration?  Stop by and visit with Peter & Niles Deneen, father & son team of Deneen Pottery, at the 2014 MidAtlantic Conference and ask them about their Second Chance success story while you shop for a set of coffee mugs for your inn.

A recent story appearing in the Twin Cities Pioneer Press highlights the ups and downs and ups again of Peter's 40-year career as a Master Potter (well, we may have made up that term, but he does have a Masters Degree in Pottery!). It isn't often that we are given the gift of a fresh start, but that is exactly what Peter experienced as his pottery business grew to 40 employees and over $1 million in annual revenue up through 1988, only to collapse when one of their large customers failed and dragged Deneen down with them.  To quote Peter:  "Walt Disney filed bankruptcy numerous times before he found the right business model."

Peter restarted the business and now works closely with his son Niles and other talented crafts-people to supply small-demand clients with hand-crafted clay mugs using the innovative plastic molding technique of his own design to incorporate client logos.  Did you know that each mug passes through 24 creative & loving hands before it is ready to ship?

What's New for 2014?
2 new colors are coming online:  Sea Glass and Sunset (in addition to their recently announced Powder Blue)
2 new mug styles will be introduced as well!
In addition to their line of coffee mugs and tableware, they customize clay holiday ornaments, leather key fobs, magnets, do-not-disturb signs, and coasters.  Don't miss the petite bud vases they can customize as well - everything you need to set the perfect table or supply your Inn's gift shop.  Be sure to visit the Deneen Pottery booth in the 2014 MidAtlantic Tradeshow hall for a little story-telling and shopping!

Mary White, owner and founder of BnBFinder and author of the popular Running a Bed & Breakfast for Dummies will once again bring her enthusiasm and passion for the bed and breakfast industry to the 2014 MidAtlantic Innkeepers Tradeshow and Conference.

BnBFinder goes Mobile:
Their mobile upgrade has made it even easier for those researching lodging choices from their smartphones and tablets.  Mary recently reported in her blog that mobile searches are up 68%, and that 7 out of 10 mobile reservations are made via the phone.  Whether the visitor is making a spontaneous decision from the road, or planning their weekend getaway between meetings, BnBFinder will deliver your property information to any and all devices!

BnBFinder packages your Story:
Not sure how to reach the press these days? What they need or how it should be delivered? Are you wondering whether you even have a story to tell that would be news worthy?  Mary and her marketing team will help you package your story, event, or news to gain the attention of the travel writers and other media around the country.  Stop by the BnBFinder booth and visit with Mary about this valuable service and how you can simplify this important element of marketing the opening of your new inn or putting a fresh spin on your long-running B&B.

Running a Bed & Breakfast for Dummies:
The go-to publication for any aspiring innkeepers (and frankly veteran innkeepers as well!) is available through .  Pick up your copy before coming to the conference and Mary will be happy to autograph it for you!  Don't forget to bookmark or follow her Blog: Running a Bed & Breakfast for Dummies, a great resource - always new information to share!