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| CONVENTION SCHEDULE |
| Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007 |
4:00–6:00 P.M.
Monarch Ballroom Entrance, Lobby Level |
Registration Open |
6:00–7:30 P.M. |
Welcome Reception |
Observation Deck |
If you’re arriving early to participate in the golf tournament or board meeting or just to get a head start on networking, join us at our opening reception for refreshments and hors d’oeuvres on the St. Regis’ semi-circular outdoor Observation Deck overlooking the Grand Lawn, pool, and ocean. |
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| Monday, Nov. 5, 2007 |
8:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M.
Monarch Ballroom Entrance, Lobby Level
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Registration Open |
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Board of Directors Meeting |
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NASFM Golf Tournament and Hole-in-One Contest |
Monarch Beach Golf Links |
Engage in a little friendly competition on the on-premises course. Designed in Scottish links tradition by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the championship course runs along the dramatic bluffs of the Pacific Ocean. Offering a challenge for all levels of golfers with undulating greens and gathering bunkers, the course was a stop on the PGA Tour for the Hyundai Team Matches. Prizes will be awarded to winning teams, for closest to the pin, and for the hole-in-one contest. |
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6:00–7:30 P.M.
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Associate Member Exhibits Reception |
Monarch Ballroom Promenade and Ballroom 1 |
New this year, mingle with NASFM’s associate members over refreshments and hors d’oeuvres to discover the latest in products and services to enhance your business. In this relaxed environment, associate members will provide information on materials, components, equipment, and services such as transportation and installation at a single 90-minute reception that does not conflict with other activities. And you just might win a prize; the more display tables you visit, the better your chances of winning. |
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7:30–9:30 P.M.
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Member Networking Dinner |
Monarch Ballrooms 2 and 3
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Get better acquainted with members, spouses, and guests at NASFM’s annual networking dinner in St. Regis’ beautiful ballroom. Awards from the golf activities and the prize from the networking reception will be presented. |
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9:30–11:30 P.M.. |
Hospitality Suite Open |
The Wine Cellar |
Join fellow convention-goers after the day’s activities in the NASFM hospitality suite. This private area of the resort is conducive to relaxation with 100-year-old, French, pavéd flooring, stone walls, mahogany and custom iron furnishings, and over 17,000 wine bottles from around the world. |
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Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007 |
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Continental Breakfast |
Pacific Ballroom Promenade |
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8:30–9:00 A.M. |
Association Annual Meeting |
Pacific Ballroom 1 |
All NASFM members are invited to participate in the association’s annual meeting and elections. This year, NASFM leadership will present state of the association and financial reports, and members will elect several new board members. |
9:00–10:30 A.M. |
Keynote: Planning for Change, Brian Beaulieu, Economist |
Pacific Ballroom 1 |
Prepare your firm to capitalize on the economic and political changes unfolding in North America and worldwide as leading economist Brian Beaulieu reveals how shifts in interest rates, demographics, and affairs of state will affect the retail environments industry. With comprehensive short- and long-term forecasts, Beaulieu will demonstrate how to improve your firm’s performance and profitability. His insightful analyses of China, India, and Europe will focus on growth and partnership potential, helping you map out ways to enhance your market position. You’ll walk away with specific management objectives for the next few years based on his forecast as well as an understanding of which leading indicators to monitor for your company’s future success. |
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9:45–10:45 A.M. |
Spouse and Guest Brunch |
Observation Deck |
This brunch on the St. Regis’ semi-circular outdoor Observation Deck with breathtaking views of the Grand Lawn, pool, and ocean is the perfect opportunity for registered spouses and guests to meet and make plans. Door prizes courtesy of Crown Metal will include a certificate for the hotel spa. |
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10:30–10:45 A.M. |
Refreshment Break |
Pacific Ballroom Promenade 1 |
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10:45 A.M.–12:15 P.M |
NASFM Idea Exchange Sessions |
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Discuss some of today’s most critical industry issues in-depth with peers in an informal roundtable format. Share your insights and experiences as you explore common challenges and solutions to green and international topics. Come prepared to offer information as well as to ask questions. Group conclusions will be presented in a general session the following day. Choose one from among four sessions: |
Aegean |
• Impact of Environmental Regs on Fixture/Display Materials. Fabricators and their suppliers have been grappling with the complexities of determining what makes a fixture or display green. Now they must also comply with new governmental requirements regarding the environmental impact of their products, regardless of whether they’re destined for a green store. How will the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulation and similar standards coming down the pike affect the way our industry does business? What other environmental rules affect material selection and fabrication techniques for store fixtures and displays? How do the terms formaldehyde and volatile organic compound apply to retail environments products? What requirements affect whether products can be marketed as sustainable? Facilitator: Curt Alt, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Composite Panel Association |
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• Sustainable Design: Aesthetics vs. Reality. As retailers express interest in green design yet keep a tight rein on budgets, retail designers and their vendor partners need a common-sense approach to green design. What is the tipping point that will move retailers to commit to a green project, and what will this require from suppliers? In the current retail climate, is the focus on making a store merely look natural to appeal to shoppers or on using materials and methods that are sustainable? Must style be sacrificed to achieve true green? How can green materials and products for store interiors meet retailer needs? Need LEED be the goal of every sustainable project, or do smaller steps toward green have merit? How achievable is LEED certification? How can brand appropriateness be maintained in the quest for points toward certification? How can designers, fabricators, and industry suppliers promote their green capabilities? Facilitator: Joe Nevin, Senior Principal, Bergmeyer Associates |
Pacific Ballroom 1 |
• Thriving in the Changing Global Sourcing Climate. Fixture and display firms are increasingly sourcing globally, and some are even operating Asian manufacturing plants. Many are looking beyond China to India, Vietnam, and other markets. As U.S. retailers drive outsourcing and, in some cases, source directly from Asia, overseas manufacturers are growing familiar with Western companies. How can North American manufacturers protect their businesses in the face of demand for outsourced products? Is outsourcing becoming appropriate for a wider range of products? What countries are emerging as viable sources of products for the industry? Facilitators: Don Depke, President, Midwest Woodworking & Fixture Corp., and Steve Neumeyer, President, Wind Mill Slatwall Products |
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• Partnering for International Sales Opportunities. Demand for global sourcing exposes all industry players to the international marketplace. In addition to retailers, some fixture and display firms and industry suppliers have made inroads into foreign markets, and designers are handling an ever-growing spectrum of international projects. With the falling dollar, fixture and display manufacturers in North America may become more cost-competitive. Can the typical fixture or visual merchandising product supplier realistically hope to develop international sales? How can existing relationships be leveraged to create new business opportunities? How can exporters find the best logistical solutions? What are the ramifications of tariffs, economic conditions, and cultural differences? Facilitators: Denny Gerdeman, Principal, Chute Gerdeman Retail; Tim Atkinson, Vice President of Sales for North America, Wilsonart International |
12:15–1:15 P.M.
Pacific Ballroom 2 |
Lunch |
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CEO Roundtable: Topics for Executives |
Aegean |
Explore current issues and trends affecting the retail environments industry in a roundtable format with other industry executives. This session brings you together with peers to share thoughts and experiences and discuss strategies to resolve members’ current most pressing challenges. The topics discussed will be the those selected as “what keeps you up at night?” in an advance survey of industry executives. Facilitator: Paul Pinkus, National Director, In-Store Marketing and Store Design Industry Group, RSM McGladrey Inc. |
3:15–4:15 P.M.
Aegean |
Trade Shows Committee Meeting |
3:15–4:15 P.M.
Atlantic |
Associate Member Committee Meeting |
6:30–9:30 P.M. |
Reception and Dinner |
Grand Lawn |
Unwind at informal themed festivities for attendees, spouses, and guests on St. Regis’ Grand Lawn. Enjoy music and a spectacular outdoor setting during both the 6:30-7:15 p.m. reception and 7:15-9:30 p.m. dinner. |
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9:30–11:30 P.M. |
Hospitality Suite Open |
The Wine Cellar |
Join fellow convention-goers after the day’s activities in the NASFM hospitality suite. This private area of the resort is conducive to relaxation with 100-year-old, French, pavéd flooring, stone walls, mahogany and custom iron furnishings, and over 17,000 wine bottles from around the world. |
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| Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007 |
7:30–8:00 A.M. |
Continental Breakfast |
Pacific Ballroom Promenade |
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8:00–9:45 A.M. |
Keynote: Learning From the Toyota Way, Dr. Jeffery Liker, Author, The Toyota Way |
Pacific Ballroom 1 |
Discover how to take your company operations to the next level with renowned lean expert Dr. Jeffrey K. Liker, author of the best-selling The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World’s Greatest Manufacturer. Professor of industrial and operations engineering at the University of Michigan and principal of lean enterprise consulting firm Optiprise Inc., Dr. Liker wrote and co-wrote over 70 articles and book chapters and eight books. In this session, he will outline four key elements of the fabled Toyota Production System and show you how your firm can apply principles from Toyota’s innovative lean manufacturing. |
9:45–10:00 A.M. |
Refreshment Break |
Pacific Ballroom Promenade 1 |
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10:00–11:00 A.M. |
Panel Presentation: Pioneers of Green Retailing |
Pacific Ballroom 1 |
See the green retailing movement through the eyes of a few of those leading the way. At a time when most retailers seem hesitant to invest in sustainable design, projects that make a bold green statement stand out. In this session, leaders in the green retailing movement outline the current state of green store design; explain issues facing retailers, designers, and their suppliers; analyze trend-setting projects; and offer their personal perspectives on the future outlook for sustainable practices in the retail environments industry.
Panelists: Joe Pettipas, Vice President, HOK Canada, 2006 Sustainable Design Leader; Bob Johnson, Director of Design and Green Team Member, Harbor Industries Inc.; and others |
11:00–11:30 A.M. |
Presentations from NASFM Idea Exchange |
Pacific Ballroom 1 |
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11:30–11:45 A.M.
Pacific Ballroom 1
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Closing Comments |
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