9/28/2009
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SHOW NEWS: New Fastener Distribution Show Announced for May 2010 in Missouri
The first All American Fastener Show has been announced for May 6-7, 2010, in the southwestern Missouri tourist-oriented city of Branson.
Heidi Volltrauer, vice president for sales & marketing at Volt Industrial Plastics, told FIN the idea for the show started with the desire for a new, centrally located and small fastener show.
The “Meet in the Middle” slogan for the distribution-oriented show was chosen because of Branson’s location in the middle of the U.S.
Though in future years All America Fastener Show may be larger and have booths, Volltrauer said she doesn’t want to expand to a point that exhibitors “get lost.” The first year will be limited to 101 tables.
Volt Industrial is the initial show sponsor and Volltrauer is seeking other sponsors.
The show is scheduled for the new Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel near downtown, across from the Hilton Promenade and Branson Landing retail and entertainment district on Lake Taneycomo.
Branson has expanded as an entertainment destination. Volltrauer noted there are Payne Stewart and other golf courses, shows and entertainment, Branson Landing, Silver Dollar City and the Mark Twain National Forest and the Ozarks as attractions. Branson opened a commercial airport in May 2009.
Table rates are $695 and $795 for premium corner spaces. There is a $100 discount until February 1, 2010. The rate includes basic furnishings.
“I want to keep prices economical for the benefit of exhibitors,” Volltrauer emphasized.
Attendee registration is $15 in advance and $25 at the door. Hotel room rates start at $139.
The show promises “year-round promotion through our direct mail, advertising in industry specific publications, online links to your website and email.
The show schedule includes an opening reception on Thursday evening and the trade show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Web: ****************************************************************
9/28/2009
HEADLINES
SHOW NEWS: Bannister: NIFS/East Going Biennial in Even Years
Jim Bannister announced the National Industrial Fastener Show/East will switch to an even-years only format.
Bannister, NIFS co-owner and general manager, told FIN that the show will alternate with Fastener Tech, which is held in odd-numbered years.
NIFS/East was held annually since 1981 until show management cancelled the 2009 show. The next NIFS/East is slated for May 25-26, 2010. ©2009 GlobalFastenerNews.com
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