The weather wasn’t typical of Southern California in May. A little much-needed rain and cool temperatures didn’t do much to chill attendees of the 48th Pacific Southwest Distributors Associationannual convention at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells, Calif., May 14-17.
Robert Bluth, executive vice president of the Scottsdale-based association, said the Western market is cautiously optimistic in these post-recession days. Companies that call the West their home know the market is recovering, he said.