NBM Long Beach - July 20-22, 2006 - Engraving Etc. Forum

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	6 Jun 2006
To:	ALL	1 of 23

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I don't attend many trade shows, but there are two, that I never miss: 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) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA
EDITED: 6 Jun 2006 by DGL

From:	laserman (MIKEMAC)	6 Jun 2006
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	2 of 23

4016.2 In reply to 4016.1
We shall be there as well. CEM- Sales and Service of Universal Lasers, Versa Lasers, and Meistergram / H-square engravers. 2800 S. Main St.,Unit C Santa Ana, Ca 92707 714-444-2385

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	6 Jun 2006
To:	laserman (MIKEMAC)	3 of 23

4016.3 In reply to 4016.2
Mike, 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) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA
EDITED: 6 Jun 2006 by DGL

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	6 Jun 2006
To:	Queen (DBOZ)	5 of 23

4016.5 In reply to 4016.4
Diane, 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) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	6 Jun 2006
To:	LipChip	7 of 23

4016.7 In reply to 4016.6
David, 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) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	6 Jun 2006
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	8 of 23

4016.8 In reply to 4016.1
quote: The patio seemed to be the favorite place of many, including myself. 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)	7 Jun 2006
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	9 of 23

4016.9 In reply to 4016.1
quote: there's something special about convening on the shores of the blue Pacific, in the month of July. 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)	7 Jun 2006
To:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	10 of 23

4016.10 In reply to 4016.9
quote: 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. 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. David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Buzz	7 Jun 2006
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	11 of 23

4016.11 In reply to 4016.10

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?

Tom
LaserBuzz, Inc.
www.LaserBuzz.com

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	7 Jun 2006
To:	Buzz	12 of 23

4016.12 In reply to 4016.11
Tom, 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. David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	11 Jun 2006
To:	ALL	13 of 23

4016.13
Remember to register (online), for the Long Beach show, before June 21, in order to avoid the $10 charge for entering the show floor. 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. David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA
EDITED: 11 Jun 2006 by DGL

From:	Mike (MIKEN)	11 Jun 2006
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	14 of 23

4016.14 In reply to 4016.12

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:	Mike (MIKEN)	12 Jun 2006
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	16 of 23

4016.16 In reply to 4016.15

David,

Who? Me?

Mike

EDITED: 12 Jun 2006 by MIKEN

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	12 Jun 2006
To:	Mike (MIKEN)	17 of 23

4016.17 In reply to 4016.16
Mike, 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 David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	25 Jun 2006
To:	ALL	18 of 23

4016.18
The Long Beach NBM show will be a little different than the remaining NBM shows in the lineup? 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. David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	26 Jun 2006
To:	UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48)	20 of 23

4016.20 In reply to 4016.19
Dave, 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. David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA