WHFA’S “Tame The Beasts” 2003 Conference “An Adventure In Retail Excellence”

Furniture World Magazine

The Western Home Furnishings Association has released the full details of the 43rd Annual Managerial Conference & Tradeshow convening this May 18-20, 2003, at the Catamaran Beach Resort on Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. The recently mailed conference brochure sets forth the conference theme, “Tame the Beasts”. Designed in the style of an adventure expedition, the 3-day conference will provide more speakers and workshops than WHFA has ever presented before. Well-known Home Furnishings Industry experts and nationally recognized speakers will guide attendees on an “adventure in retailing excellence”. Attendees will enjoy exciting learning opportunities in Sales, Marketing, Leadership, Communication, Customer Service, Merchandising, the Economy, Human Resources, Operations and the Next Generation. “We know how hungry retailers are for ideas, and information,” said Sharron Bradley, Executive Director of WHFA, the largest affiliate of the National Home Furnishings Association. “With 16 compelling educational programs, we promise to maximize the time spent away from the store and to send attendees home with innovative ideas and solutions that they can put to use immediately”. Conference Highlights include: a Best Idea Exchange, followed by a Best Ideas Networking Luncheon Facilitated by Jerry Epperson, and an industry panel discussion, “Creating Success in the Marketplace of the Future” with Facilitator, Jody Seivert. Panelists include: Joseph Carroll, Publisher, Furniture Today Pedro Capo, El Dorado Furniture, Miami Gardens, FL Jerry Epperson, Mann, Armistead & Epperson, LTD. Giff Gates, Gates Furniture, Grants Pass, OR Larry Miller, Sit N Sleep, Carson, CA Jerry Navarra, Jeromes, San Diego, CA The WHFA “Tame the Beasts” Managerial Conference and Tradeshow Adventure is designed for new and experienced owners and managers of home furnishings retail operations and manufacturers. The Adventure Conference Team, made up of retail leaders, has gathered an exceptional cadre of industry presenters that will guide attendees through critical business issues, to transform their business. The conference registration fee for WHFA members is $395 ($495 non-members) before April 1, 2003, with additional registrations at $345 each. For immediate information about the conference, hotel reservations, schedule, activities and transportation, call WHFA at (800) 422-3778 or register online at www.whfa.org.