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High Point Market Seminars - Day 2
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8:30am - 9:30am
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Using the latest statistics, furniture research specialist Jerry Epperson will present insights into the furniture industry’s prospects for 2009-2010. You won’t want to miss this seminar. |
Presented by: W.W. “Jerry” Epperson, Jr., Mann, Armistead & Epperson, Ltd
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, Plaza Suites, 1st Floor |
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10:00am - 11:00am
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Hispanics are the largest minority in the U.S. at more than 47 million strong with the average Hispanic household earning over $52 thousand dollars in income. Makin’ It Work Pronto!, a Hispanic marketing and communications company, will assist you in learning how to effectively communicate with this growing population segment. Topics covered include Hispanic buying power growth trends; Hispanic culture and communications; what Hispanics are buying when it comes to homes, furniture and accessories; how to effectively market to Hispanics; and working with Hispanic media. |
Presented by: Jane Martin, Makin' It Work Pronto!
Sponsored by: Home Furnishings Retailer
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, Plaza Suites, 1st Floor
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11:30am - 12:30pm
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Design industry expert Martin Roberts will share his vision for what makes for truly effective and impactful retail environments in 2009. He’ll cover the furniture category from both the retailer and customer point-of-view, providing a framework from which attendees can learn how to transform browsers into brand-loyal buyers. Topics include seasonal display techniques, the critical importance of lighting, the store as brand ambassador, and key strike zones within the store. |
Presented by: Martin Roberts, GRID2
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, Plaza Suites, 1st Floor |
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1:00pm - 2:00pm
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If you are ready to get started on greening your business, this is the how-to manual. From sourcing to operations, this seminar provides a panoramic perspective on practical steps that virtually any business can begin doing tomorrow to increase green offerings while reducing expense and your carbon footprint. Certified wood, rapid renewables, low VOC finishes, natural leathers, organic textiles, flooring, and lighting are just some of the topics covered, focusing on practical solutions you can implement immediately. |
Presented by: Jeffrey Hiller
Sponsored by: Sustainable Furnishings Council and BioH
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, Plaza Suites, 1st Floor |
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2:30pm - 3:30pm
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During this seminar you will learn how to dramatically improve your company’s sales performance by capitalizing on your company’s current assets and without wasting more money on additional advertising, etc. Topics covered include how to hire top salespeople; how to use measurements to coach improved salesperson performance; how to hold salespeople accountable for performance; how to create a positive and fun selling environment; and how to keep top performers. |
Presented by: Joe Milevsky, JRM Sales & Management Inc
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, Plaza Suites, 1st Floor |
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4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wouldn’t it be great to be able to market directly to prospects and clients with campaigns that match their specific needs? Learn how to use e-marketing/e-commerce techniques that are rooted in permission-based marketing. You will focus on building customer relationships that lead to brand loyalty, and the use of measurable metrics to help you improve over time. |
Presented by: Chris Millet, PROFITsystems Inc
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, Plaza Suites, 1st Floor |
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» April 27, 2009 (Monday)
» April 28, 2009 (Tuesday)
» April 29, 2009 (Wednesday)
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For more information on seminars in the Retailer Resource Center, please contact Nicole Filippo at (800) 888-9590 ext. 6151 or nfilippo@nhfa.org.
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