WHFA’S 41st Annual Managerial Conference & Tradeshow May 20-22, 2001

Furniture World Magazine

Western home furnishings retailers, manufacturers and industry professionals are invited to attend the WHFA 41st Annual Managerial Conference and Tradeshow, May 20-22, 2001 in Scottsdale, AZ at the Radisson Resort & Spa. The annual event will encompass three days of dynamic speakers, educational workshops, industry networking opportunities, a best idea exchange, a 40+ exhibit tradeshow, and exciting recreational activities. Mark your calendars now! "Scottsdale was selected as this year's conference location because of the superb facilities, gorgeous weather and vast amenities available to all attendees. The conference theme of ‘New Horizons’ is easily illustrated in the invigorating high desert air and spectacular vistas", explains Giff Gates, WHFA Conference Chairman, Gates Furniture, Grants Pass, OR. The comprehensive 3-day conference will provide retail home furnishings owners and managers skills and insights into sharpening their leadership abilities and building their businesses now and into the future. The conference kicks off with a best idea exchange. Broken down by different sizes and types of operations, retailers are encouraged to bring their best profit-building and stress-reducing thoughts to share. The conference committee has developed a powerful slate of speakers: Dr. Paula King, Gabberts Furniture, Jerry Epperson, Jr., Mann, Armistead & Epperson, Ann Fishman, Generational Targeted Marketing Corp., and Ron Wanek, Chairman & CEO, Ashley Furniture, to name a few. "If you are a new key manager or experienced CEO of a small, medium or large home furnishings business, a manufacturer, or manufacturer's representative dedicated to building business, then this conference is for you!" explains Gates. "You’ll benefit from the wisdom and practical experiences of other successful retailers in an environment that encourages the free flow of ideas and friendly networking. We will illuminate immerging industry trends and develop these perspectives into effective strategies for today and into the uncertain future." Early registration fees of $345.00 ($395.00 after April 10, 2001) per person includes; Welcome dinner and reception, tradeshows, all breakfasts, Monday luncheon, all speakers and seminars, refreshments, and the Retailer-of-the-Year Presentation & Cowboy Ball. For additional information and conference registration materials call WHFA at (800) 422-3778 or register online at www.whfa.org. The Western Home Furnishings Association is the largest affiliate of the National Home Furnishings Association and provides programs, services, and networking opportunities that improve business opportunities and management practices to Western home furnishings retailers.