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Welcome to las vegas!

 

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Dear Member,

The NAHAD Annual Meeting & Convention is a world-class industry event, bringing together hose distribution and manufacturing professionals from around the globe to share, learn, network and conduct meaningful business. Statistics from previous NAHAD conventions indicate that over 70% of attending member companies attribute earning or saving between $10,000 and $250,000 in the twelve months following the convention, based on business relationships, educational insights and networking conducted at the convention. In other words, NAHAD Convention ROI is terrific!

And, as always, the NAHAD Convention offers a fabulous venue, exciting tours and social events and plenty of fun for all attendees. This year marks the first time that NAHAD will meet in Las Vegas and we know that the electric-charged atmosphere will lend some extra sizzle to the annual convention. Our host property, The Venetian/Palazzo Hotel & Resort, is one of the world’s premier destinations, offering a tremendous variety of activities for attendees and family members. This booklet includes a description of our optional activities (see pages 8 - 10); there are also a wide variety of world class shows both within the hotel and within walking distance which we encourage you to attend on your free evenings.

The environment of Las Vegas was one of the reasons that we selected our theme for 2012, “Leading at the Edge”.  Our 24/7 global business atmosphere, demands both heightened engagement and extra alertness to be a leader in the hose and fittings industry. Our program is designed to assist you and the other key members of your corporate team to conquer the complexities of profitable business.

Speakers Jaynie Smith and Steve McClatchy will help guide an examination of your internal processes. Bill McCleave will point out fallacies which hinder performance levels. Dr. Al Bates will deliver his solid analysis of profitability measures. And, as negotiations have become ever more crucial to that margin of profitability, Michael Schatzki will discuss strategies for success. In particular, do not miss our keynote speaker, Scott Tibbitts who will capture your imagination with his dynamic presentation about taking a small idea into the stratosphere.

We are excited to offer our Manufacturer, Associate and Affiliate members the opportunity to expand the Showcase of Hose Solutions with a Friday evening Grand Opening cocktail reception. The NAHAD Board felt that the night-time atmosphere of Las Vegas will give a boost to this chance to capture a festive start to our traditional exhibit program. Take advantage of this time to start the conversation with your key vendors and then, follow up with the full morning program on Saturday to complete the process.

As always, the NAHAD staff welcomes any questions that you may have regarding travel plans, hotel arrangements or specific questions about the program. My wife, Colleen and I look forward to greeting you all in Las Vegas for NAHAD’s 28th Annual Meeting & Convention.

Sincerely,

2012 Convention Photos

Tim O’Shaughnessy
NAHAD President

 

The convention is open to members of NAHAD only. If you wish to be apart of the 2012 NAHAD Annaul Convention please visit our Join NAHAD page.