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In this Issue...

July 2, 2007

  Urgent Deadline - August Advertising/Marketing /Community Relations issue
  Las Vegas Convention Preview Issue
  Las Vegas Convention Souvenir Program
  Check Your Exhibitor Listing!
  Thank You to 2007 NFDA Sponsors
  Las Vegas Exhibitor Service Manual
  NFDA Funeral Career Center—One-Year Anniversary Special!
  NFDA Asia Funeral Expo & Conference—Connecting You to Global Business Opportunities
   

Urgent Deadline - August Advertising/Marketing/Community Relations issue

This is your last chance to advertise in the August 2007 "Advertising, Marketing & Community Relations" issue of NFDA's monthly magazine, The Director.

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Las Vegas Convention Preview Issue

Reserve your ad space to advertise in the September 2007 "Las Vegas Convention Preview" issue of NFDA's monthly magazine, The Director. Don't wait to start promoting your booth. Deadline: Ad materials due July 16.

Upcoming issues:

  • October - Embalming & Technical Skills - Deadline 8/6
  • November - Combination Operations - Deadline 9/5
  • December - Las Vegas Convention Coverage - Deadline 10/5

NFDA's advertising rates can be found online at http://www.nfda.org/advertising.php. The 2007 Editorial Calendar is online at http://www.nfda.org/editorialcalendar.php.

Call today to reserve your advertising schedule. Contact Kellie Schilling at 262-814-1546, or e-mail kschilling@nfda.org.

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Las Vegas Convention Souvenir Program

Don't forget to be a part of the 2007 Las Vegas Convention Souvenir Program & Expo Buyer's Guide, which will be placed in the hands of every convention attendee. This handy publication will feature a special Buyer's Guide that attendees will refer to long after the show is over. Exhibitors will be categorized by products and services. Ad sizes and specs are the same as The Director magazine. Refer to 24x rates used for The Director. For more information, call Kellie Schilling at 262-814-1546, or e-mail kschilling@nfda.org. Deadline: Ad materials due July 16

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Check Your Exhibitor Listing!

The 2007 Las Vegas Convention Souvenir Program and Expo Buyer's Guide will be printing shortly. To ensure that your company name, address, phone, fax, email, website and product/service category are listed correctly, please view your listing on NFDA Expo Online: http://www.nfda.org/expo/shows/expo2007

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Thank You to 2007 Sponsors

NFDA would like to extend its appreciation to the exhibitors who are also sponsors of this year's convention in Las Vegas. We are taking every opportunity to make our members and attendees aware of the sponsors who help make convention an unforgettable experience. Visit http://www.nfda.org/2007conventionsponsors.php to see which exhibitors are also generous sponsors at this year's premier funeral service event.

Sponsorship is another high-exposure way of reinforcing your company. NFDA sponsorship opportunities will promote your company and increase your visibility throughout the entire Convention & Expo. There are still a handful of convention sponsorships available. 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. For more information, visit NFDA's Website at http://www.nfda.org/sponsorships.php or contact Julie Stanhope at 262-814-1561 or jstanhope@nfda.org.

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Las Vegas Exhibitor Service Manual

The Las Vegas Exhibitor Service Manual will be mailed to all exhibitors mid to the end of July so you may order your furniture, mandatory carpet , electricity, and other accessories for your booth. Order forms will also be posted online shortly. In the meantime, please call Jerrie Garvey at GES at 715-549-6395 or e-mail JGarvey@ges.com.

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NFDA Funeral Career Center—One-Year Anniversary Special!

With the NFDA Funeral Career Center, http://www.nfda.org/careers.php, you can post all your job openings and tap into the largest pool of funeral service professionals.

It’s been one year since the launch of this one-of-a-kind funeral service job site, and it’s consistently one of the top three most visited pages on the NFDA Website. To celebrate, we’re offering 15% off all job postings from July 1-31, 2007. In addition to a 30-day job posting targeted specifically to funeral service professionals, you can:

  • Review resumes in minutes for available candidates who have posted resumes.
  • Get instant email notification when a candidate applies for your position.
  • Receive automatic emails when new job seekers post resumes matching your criteria.
  • Keep track of multiple job postings by requesting special online reports.

Visit http://www.nfda.org/careers.php today to find your next employee!

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NFDA Asia Funeral Expo & Conference—Connecting You to Global Business Opportunities

If you’re looking for ways to increase your profitability, join NFDA in Asia next year to explore new options. The NFDA Asia Funeral Expo & Conference, April 2008, is a unique opportunity for you to build new relationships and exchange ideas for doing business in Asia.

The expo and conference will be held in Macau, which is located on China’s Southeast coast, and is billed as the “Las Vegas of Asia.” There’s no better place to network with other companies looking for manufacturing partners, or those looking to sell U.S.-made caskets, urns, keepsakes, etc.

If you’re exhibiting at the 2007 NFDA International Convention & Expo in Las Vegas, be sure to attend an informational session on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 10-10:30 a.m. to find out more and hear from others about why you’ll want to be part of this historic event!

Mark your calendars and plan to attend this first-ever opportunity. Visit the NFDA Website at http://www.nfda.org for continuous updates and registration.

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