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In this issue...

August 4, 2005

 

Tradeshow Fast Fact

  High Exposure Convention Sponsorship Available
  Last Chance to Check Your Exhibitor Listing!
 
  New This Year! One Day, Any Day Expo Only Fee
  Chicago Labor Union Rules Have Improved
  There Are Still Workshops Left to Sponsor ...
  The Post-Convention Issue of The Director
   

Tradeshow Fast Fact

More than 48% of funeral directors surveyed said tradeshows or seminars are where they receive the most new ideas for serving families.

- Funeralwire.com

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High Exposure Convention Sponsorship Available

If you really want to set your company apart at the NFDA convention, you might want to consider sponsoring the speaker at this year's Convention Luncheon, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York. The Convention Luncheon, to be held Tuesday October 4, has become a must attend event for funeral home owners. Speakers like Henry Winkler and Barbara Mandrell have been drawing big crowds to this lunch. Get your company name out in front of these devoted NFDA members and enhance your trade show investment. We can work out a flexible payment plan and customize the sponsorship so you get the absolute MOST exposure for your investment. Call Chuck Hill today at 262-814-1545 to take part in the extraordinary opportunity.

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Last Chance to Check Your Exhibitor Listing!

The 2005 NFDA Convention Souvenir Program and Expo Buyer's Guide is going to print, Friday, August 5. To ensure that your company name, address, phone fax, email, and web site are listed correctly, please view your listing on NFDA Expo Online:

http://www.nfda.org/expocad2/shows/expo2005/

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Thank You to 2005 NFDA Convention and Expo Sponsors

NFDA would like to extend its appreciation to the exhibitors who are also sponsors of this year's convention in Chicago. We are taking every opportunity to make our members and attendees aware of the sponsors who help make convention an unforgettable experience. Click here to see which exhibitors are also generous sponsors at this year's premier funeral service event.

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New This Year! One Day, Any Day Expo Only Fee

NFDA members and suppliers asked for it so here it is—a one-day, ANY day Expo Fee of only $125. Instead of offering the Expo Only Fee on only the last day, this year, funeral directors can choose ANY day of the week to attend ONLY the Expo if they wish. With Chicago being close enough to drive to, this new Expo One day Any day fee is ready to accommodate all funeral directors' busy schedules at 48% lower costs than last year. Spread the word!

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Chicago Labor Union Rules Have Improved

Since NFDA last visited Chicago in 1992, the city has worked to make the rules less restrictive for booths 300 sq. ft. or smaller. Formally, all exhibitors had to use Union Labor during move-in and set-up. However, realizing the lucrative financial impact that convention business has on the city, exhibitors with booths 300 sq. ft. or less, may now hand carry their items to their booth. During set-up, union labor is required for the use of any and all mechanical tools.

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There Are Still Workshops Left to Sponsor…

But you have to act quickly if you want to take part in this MOST economical way to promote your booth. Call Julie Stanhope today at 262-814-1561.

Click here to view a full listing of 2005 Convention Sponsors to date.

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The Post-Convention Issue of The Director

Make sure you reserve ad space in one of the most highly read issues of The Director, December's post-convention issue, which reviews the 2005 NFDA Convention and Expo in Chicago. Placing an ad will make you stand out amongst all the exhibitors that were in Chicago. Reinforce your company name with attendees and non-attendees in the December issue of The Director. Call Kellie today at 262-814-1546 to reserve space.

See You in Chicago!

2005 NFDA Convention and Expo-Chicago Style

October 3-5 (Expo Dates)
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

For information on exhibiting at this year's NFDA Convention & Expo,
visit http://www.nfda.org/page.php?pID=729

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