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NAUMD 2012 Convention, March 9-12, 2012 – THE GO-TO Place for Face2Face Marketing in the Uniform & Image Apparel Industries
Make plans now to attend NAUMD’s annual convention and trade show, which will be held March 9-12, 2012 at the Rio All Suites Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas.
Discover for yourself why NAUMD has become THE GO-TO place for Face2Face Marketing in the Uniform & Image Apparel Industries. NAUMD’s focus is directly on the uniform and image apparel industries and all you need to stay ahead. Our members’ business is dressing North America for work, whether it be the police officer, the nurse, an army officer, a firefighter, the hotel front desk clerk, or corporate employee. No where else can dealers and image apparel direct sales meet with the leadership of suppliers as they can – and DO – at NAUMD.
All of today’s most popular companies in the public safety, image apparel and medical apparel markets exhibit at our show, as do companies who produce leading-edge technologies, uniform accessories, business services and more that provide the cost-efficiencies businesses need to remain profitable. Exhibit space fills up quickly, but there are still a few booths left. Click here to learn more.
Speaking of profits, the odds are good that you’ll walk away with significant ideas for increasing business with existing customers while discovering additional sales opportunities. That’s because the convention also now features a strong set of education tracks, where attendees learn about the latest trends, sales techniques, and industry-specific information designed to fuel sales and growth. We have a great program in store for 2012 attendees, with prominent industry and academic speakers who will share key information you need to know to stay strong in this economy, so be sure to check next month’s NAUMD Industry News for details.
Lastly, in an age where staying connected is paramount, establishing those connections is what it’s all about at NAUMD conventions. At NAUMD, face time trumps computer time, and the 2012 convention offers numerous business networking and social events designed to get industry leaders, both competitors and colleagues, talking. At NAUMD, you’ll always have the opportunity to network with company owners, presidents and decision making/policy making executives, a distinguishing feature found nowhere else. In a business built on relationships, there’s no better way to connect than Face2Face at the NAUMD convention.
See for yourself why manufacturers and distributers believe NAUMD is the best BANG FOR THE BUCK in the uniform & image apparel industry. To learn more, visit www.naumd.com ; to register for your booth, click here.
Don’t Miss the NAUMD Membership Reception at IACP
If you are an NAUMD member attending the IACP in Chicago, you are cordially invited to attend the Saturday, October 22 member reception at the Chicago Marriott Downtown. It’s a great way to network, relax and unwind after a full day of convention activities. The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m.
Member manufacturers exhibiting at IACP are encouraged to invite customers who are not yet NAUMD members to this great event. At the reception, they’ll be able to meet with many of the industry’s leading decision makers as well as NAUMD board and committee members. Plus, they’ll have the chance to preview all NAUMD membership has to offer in an informal, congenial setting.
An additional benefit of membership, the reception is complimentary and open to all members and prospects. To learn more, email Richard Lerman at rjlerman@naumd.com
NAUMD Has Moved:
If you haven’t already taken note, the NAUMD has moved its headquarters office. Here’s our contact information:
NAUMD
6800 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 120W
Syosset, NY 11791
Ph: 516.393.5838 /Fax: 516.393.5878
NAUMD Welcomes Director of Marketing & Membership Relations Miranda Brock:
With the many improvements NAUMD is working forward through its 2011 Strategic Plan, a key action taken was to expand staffing for the association to better market and promote the membership benefits and programs. The first of these additions allows us to welcome Miranda Brock, who joins the NAUMD as Director of Marketing & Membership Relations.
Miranda’s responsibilities include marketing and promotion of all NAUMD events, marketing of education certification programs and marketing of all membership benefit programs. She is also responsible for membership marketing and relationship satisfaction management. Lastly, Ms. Brock is also responsible for management of NAUMD internet communications including the www.naumd.com website, FaceBook and Linkedin programs and services. Welcome and best of luck Miranda!
You are encouraged to contact Miranda at mbrock@naumd.com with your ideas, recommendations or just to welcome her to the team!
Company Announcements:
Barco Uniforms® Debuts Newest Collection, ICU by Barco™
Earlier this month, medical apparel supplier launched its ICU by Barco™ line of scrubs featuring its arcTechnology™ fabric at an affordable price point.
Designed to last and look great, the pieces in the ICU by Barco collection feature a wide range of practical design elements like more pockets, Velcro® and button closures, and a secure place to keep a phone or PDA. It is available in 11 core colors including black, white, royal, indigo, hunter, ceil, wine, pewter, teal, grape and khaki, all selected to mix and match easily, or to blend with prints and colors from any of Barco Uniforms’ collections. The new ICU by Barco collection offers professionals a choice of styles with four tops, four pants and a jacket.
For more information on Barco Uniforms and its complete scrubs collections, visit www.barcouniforms.com.
SanMar Releases 2011 Holiday Gift Guide
Seattle-based SanMar® Corporation, a leading industry supplier of apparel and accessories, recently launched its 2011 Holiday Gift Guide featuring over 80 ideas for various personalities and budgets.
In addition to a printed 28-page catalog, SanMar also offers a gift finder on www.sanmar.com that allows customers to sort items by brand, price or personality. The company also posted a video “Tips for Holiday Gift Marketing Campaigns on YouTube,” offering suggestions on how to best market and sell holiday items.
The 2011 Holiday Gift Guide features a selection of exclusive name-brand items from Columbia, Nike and Ogio, designed to appeal to a variety of personalities, including the executive, the savvy shopper, the vacationer, the all-season explorer, the golfer and the techie.
The 2011 Holiday Gift Guide is available for custom imprinting and includes suggested retail pricing.
Greg Josephs Joins Elbeco as Northern Midwest Sales Rep
Greg Josephs has joined the Elbeco as northern Midwest sales representative. In this position, Josephs is responsible for driving new business activities, cultivating relationships, and performing account management activities for uniform dealers and end user agencies serving fire, law Enforcement, emergency management, corrections, postal and transportation personnel within North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois.
Josephs brings nearly a decade of sales and relationship management experience to Elbeco. Most recently, he worked as northern regional manager for 5.11 Tactical, Modesto, CA. Prior to that, Josephs was a pharmaceutical sales representative for Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, IN.
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