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NFDA Expo Hall Expanded AGAIN by 4,000 sq. ft.
The 2006 NFDA Convention and Expo Philadelphia, October 15-18, 2006 The NFDA Expo is the largest annual trade show for funeral service in the world.
Call 800-228-6332 today to reserve your booth BEFORE it's too late.
Urgent Deadline - Philadelphia Convention & Expo Review Issue
Space reservations: October 5 Place your ad today. Call Kellie Schilling at 262-814-1546, or e-mail kschilling@nfda.org. Why Frequent Advertising is a Must! The market is constantly changing and new buying influences are unaware of your company, product, or service. According to a Penton Media Report, nearly 25% of buyers experience a job change every year. This includes switching employers, switching positions within the organization, receiving a promotion or transfer, retiring, or experiencing a merger or downsizing situation. Frequent advertising is critical to ensure that the right buying influences are continually receiving information on the company's products or services available. Based on the recent survey of NFDA members, when asked which funeral service publications they read regularly, 96% of them read The Director magazine on a regular basis, followed by state association publications (63.7%). The same people who read The Director also attend the NFDA Convention and Expo. Maximize your marketing dollars with NFDA, a one-stop shop for all your marketing opportunities.
GES Discount Deadline - September 29th
Please don’t miss this deadline! If you do not have an Exhibitor Service Manual contact Pat Dreckmann, at 262-814-1559 or pdreckmann@nfda.org. Visit http://www.nfda.org/files/2006expo/2006EXHservicekit.pdf for an online version. NFDA would like to extend its appreciation to the exhibitors who are also sponsors of this year's convention in Philadelphia. Visit http://www.nfda.org/2006sponsors.php to see which exhibitors are also generous sponsors at this year's premier funeral service event. Please call Mega Housing Management to make all of your convention hotel reservations at Make the most of your convention experience by taking part in as many social functions as possible. Many times, the best networking takes place in social setting. http://www.nfda.org/files/2006expo/2006SocialEvents.pdf GES can provide parking for $150 per vehicle for the duration of the show. All exhibitors will be required to sign a GES indemnification form releasing them of all liabilities. This location is at 7th and Callahill which is about 1 block from the Pennsylvania Convention Center. There are some requirements to using this space. Only commercial vehicles larger than 20' can be stored here. They must be empty and no trailers, u-hauls or pick ups, vans, cars. For more information, contact Jerrie Garvey with GES at 715-549-6395, cell 612-290-7389, or email jgarvey@ges.com. Expo Food and Beverage Requirements Golf for a Great Cause in Philadelphia While at the 2006 NFDA Convention & Expo, take some time for your golf game and support a great charity! Register now to play in the Funeral Service Foundation's annual Golf Classic.
Join your friends and colleagues for a This William A. Flynn designed course offers players of all levels the unique challenge of doglegging, narrow fairways, and small and subtlety contoured greens. You'll be impressed by the club's quality – it's played host to the Philadelphia Section PGA Championship and has qualified for the U.S. Open. This event is limited to 144 golfers. The cost of $250 includes transportation from the Pennsylvania Convention Center with continental breakfast, golf cart, greens fees, lunch, a premium gift, and the chance to win some fabulous prizes! To download a registration form, please visit http://www.funeralservicefoundation.org or call the Funeral Service Foundation at 877-402-5900. A portion of your entry fee is tax-exempt to the extent allowed by law. The Funeral Service Foundation (FSF) is the “charitable voice of funeral service.” Through charitable gifts and grants, FSF provides resources for career and professional development, the support of funeral service and allied profession, public awareness and education, the improvement of children's lives, and disaster relief.
84% of show attendees surveyed said they had not had contact with the exhibiting company in the past 12 months. When evaluating the Return on Investment for your trade show participation, you must count not only the period of time that the expo took place, but you should also measure six to twelve months after the show. Qualified buyers who mean business conduct business at trade shows. According to Exhibitor Magazine, portable exhibits are among the most popular choices for trade shows. Here is the order of preference ranked by exhibitors using a portable display:
Trade shows are an investment. Make the most of your investment by ensuring that your booth display represents your company to the highest degree of quality, professionalism and image. You have approximately 2.5 seconds to get attendee’s attention as they walk past your booth. Don’t cut corners when it comes to your display! Eight out of ten buyers claim that when they gain knowledge of the company or its products through a print campaign, the purchasing and sales process is shortened.
Have you been to http://funeralcareers.nfda.org yet? The Funeral Career Center, NFDA's one-stop job shop, is now up and running, and aims to be the largest leading database for both employers and job seekers in the funeral service profession. NFDA is here to help make the potentially thorny task of finding a funeral director a painless one for people working in all aspects of funeral service. The benefits you'll receive by being a part of this helpful hub are unparalleled by any other funeral site currently available. Registered employers of the Funeral Career Center will be able to place ads, review posted resumes and access a variety of useful reports. Registered job seekers will be able to apply for jobs online, post resumes confidentially and use the convenient Job Search Agent that will send an automatic email to users each week with new jobs that match their selected criteria. BA Merchant Services is the official endorsed credit card processing company that provides group-discount rates to NFDA members and now, you our exhibitors, advertisers and suppliers. Why not belong to the best credit card processing program in the funeral service industry. Here is all you need to do - call BA Merchants at 877-599-2296 and let them know you are a supplier with NFDA. They'll explain the program to you and can enroll you in the program, all in one phone call. Rates start at 1.97%. It's quick and easy for you to get started, so call now to take advantage of this opportunity. |
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Look for future issues of NFDA Supplier Dispatch – your electronic connection to funeral service! If you have any questions regarding this newsletter, please send an e-mail to dispatch@nfda.org. SUBSCRIBE: If you have received this message by email, you need not do anything to continue to receive it. However, if you would like to receive future editions of NFDA Supplier Dispatch at an alternate e-mail address, simply click on the following link: http://www.nfda.org/supplierdispatch.php UNSUBSCRIBE: You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the following link to be removed: http://www.nfda.org/supplierdispatch.php YOUR COMMENTS: If you would like to comment on any topic in this edition, please feel free to reply to this message directly. NFDA Supplier Dispatch newsletters are copyrighted electronic publications of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). Copyright © 2006 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) |
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95% of NFDA Expo Hall Sold - There are ONLY 40 booths left! 
This is your last chance to reserve space to advertise in the December 2006 "Philadelphia Convention & Expo Review" issue of NFDA's monthly magazine, The Director. You will not want to miss this opportunity. NFDA's advertising rates can be found online at 
NFDA Exhibitors receive recognition beyond the exhibit hall, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through NFDA's online floor plan of the 2006 Convention & Expo. As a value-added benefit to exhibitors, their company name and contact information is accessible to all NFDA members who visit the Expo Online including those who cannot attend! NFDA members like to support those companies who support their association through exhibiting, advertising and sponsorships. Featuring exhibitors on NFDA's Website allows members to do business with those companies before and after the official NFDA Expo. Visit the NFDA Expo Online to see if your competition is exhibiting at 
It’s not too late to place your order for your booth furniture, accessories, and mandatory carpet. Contact GES Exposition Services before the discount deadline date to ensure discounted rates on our products and services. By placing your order before September 29, 2006, you’ll avoid increases of up to 50% in added labor and processing fees. Please call GES at 800-842-6309 ext 4262 or 4260.
2006 Funeral Service Foundation Golf Classic 
