Full Version: NBM Long Beach - July 20-22, 2006
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1]
6 Jun 2006
To: ALL
1) ARA Las Vegas
2) NBM Long Beach
It can be said that trade shows, are trade shows. To some extent, that's true, but as a native Southern Californian, I can tell you, there's something special about convening on the shores of the blue Pacific, in the month of July.
I've always been up front, as to my motivation for attending the NBM show. Of course, I'm there to see anything new and interesting, but I can't lie -- I'm there for the social aspect.
Evidently, NBM realizes that I'm not alone in that regard, which is why they put on "The Bash", the Friday evening of the show.
The Bash, is a generous offering of appetizers, beverage, music and the all-important comraderie that has always been a key component of the Awards & Engraving industry.
Last year, was especially nice.
Party goers had the option of being indoors, where ample room at tables and dance music abounded, or a sizeable outdoor patio, where people could mill around, in the balmy evening breeze and rub elbows with industry suppliers and fellow awards professionals.
The patio seemed to be the favorite place of many, including myself.
In ARA-Las Vegas-like fashion, I'll begin a list of those who will be attending NBM Long Beach:
David Lavaneri (DGL Engraving)
EDITED: 6 Jun 2006 by DGL
From: laserman (MIKEMAC) [#2]
6 Jun 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1] 6 Jun 2006
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#3]
6 Jun 2006
To: laserman (MIKEMAC) [#2] 6 Jun 2006
We look forward to seeing you and Treavor there:
Here's a list of people we can look forward to meeting at NBM Long Beach:
David Lavaneri (DGL Engraving)
Mike Mackenzie & Treavor Hertel (CEM)
EDITED: 6 Jun 2006 by DGL
From: Queen (DBOZ) [#4]
6 Jun 2006
To: ALL
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5]
6 Jun 2006
To: Queen (DBOZ) [#4] 6 Jun 2006
I look forward to meeting yourself and Rob, for the first time.
Here's the updated list of people we can look forward to meeting at NBM Long Beach:
David Lavaneri (DGL Engraving)
Mike Mackenzie & Treavor Hertel (CEM)
Rob & Diane Bosworth (Access Business Solutions)
From: LipChip [#6]
6 Jun 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5] 6 Jun 2006
Hello David,
As you know, I'm on board.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#7]
6 Jun 2006
To: LipChip [#6] 9 Jun 2006
I figured as much. Look forward to seeing you there.
Here's the updated list of people we can look forward to meeting at NBM Long Beach:
David Lavaneri (DGL Engraving)
Mike Mackenzie & Treavor Hertel (CEM)
Rob & Diane Bosworth (Access Business Solutions)
David Vernon (Lip Chip Solutions)
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#8]
6 Jun 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1] 7 Jun 2006
Sigh....it was a splendid time... I think ARA should do something similar......unfortunately I won't be able to attend the NBM show this year
have fun for me.
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#9]
7 Jun 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1] 7 Jun 2006
There is also something to be said about attending a show that is in your own back yard. Of course, I wouldn't know what that is, I've never seen a show offered within a day's driving distance of my back yard. :'-(
EDITED: 7 Jun 2006 by DATAKES
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#10]
7 Jun 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#9] 7 Jun 2006
There's a reason I only attend a couple of shows (within driving distance) per year.
Location, location, location. :-)
I'm still looking forward to presenting the Engraving Etc. Live! event, in the Midwest.
From: Buzz [#11]
7 Jun 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#10] 7 Jun 2006
The NBM CA show is the only one I do not attend because it is so far from my backyard :-(
What is this Mid-West engraving Etc. thing?
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#12]
7 Jun 2006
To: Buzz [#11] 7 Jun 2006
After we become a subscription site, I plan to schedule our first Engraving Etc. Live! event. It will be held at an Embassy Suites, in the Kansas City area.
Roy Brewer has already agreed to be a presenter, as has Paul Whitehill, of Images in Tile and Bison Coatings.
I'll most likely do a presentation on sublimated awards.
We have so many topics we can cover, it will be a narrowing down process..
Of course, a rousing Q&A, covering all things A&E related, will be part of the festivities.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#13]
11 Jun 2006
To: ALL
No charge, if you pre-register before that date.
Since I didn't see "The Bash" mentioned anywhere in the show promotion, I checked with Dave Pomeroy (A&E Publisher) who says, by all the means, the Bash will be held, Friday July 21st at the Renaissance Hotel, beginning at 7:30 pm.
EDITED: 11 Jun 2006 by DGL
From: Mike (MIKEN) [#14]
11 Jun 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#12] 12 Jun 2006
David:
St. Louis would be a far better location--a real DESTINATION city. Home of the Arch, the Cardinals, Bud and Schlafly's and half-way between KC and Indy.
Also half-way between Philly and LA.
Mike
EDITED: 11 Jun 2006 by MIKEN
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#15]
12 Jun 2006
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#14] 12 Jun 2006
Besides being "Home of The Arch" isn't that also the "Home of Mike N."? :-)
From: Mike (MIKEN) [#16]
12 Jun 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#15] 12 Jun 2006
David,
Who? Me?
Mike
EDITED: 12 Jun 2006 by MIKEN
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#17]
12 Jun 2006
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#16] 12 Jun 2006
I know you would never suggest a location for a trade show, based shearly on your self-interest.
At least, not any more than I would try to generate excitement for a show located near me. :P
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#18]
25 Jun 2006
To: ALL
How's that?
The International Marking and Identification Association (IMIA) will join the NBM shows, in a different city each year.
What's IMIA?
In simple terms, the IMIA represents the rubber stamp industry.
This year marks the addition of the IMIA at the Long Beach show location.
From: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#19]
26 Jun 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#18] 26 Jun 2006
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#20]
26 Jun 2006
To: UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48) [#19] 26 Jun 2006
I'm not sure. I remember reading in one of the trade magazines that shows were being combined, but can't remember if ARA was including IMIA in theirs.
This latest announcement was from Steve Wieber, from the most recent issue of A&E magazine.
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