Tag: exhibitors

SHOT Show Retail Seminar Slated for 2014: Hiring and Retaining Employees

Are you interested in motivating or improving your staff? NSSF is here to help. We are offering a dozen courses during the SHOT Show covering this topic and much more, all designed to increase your retailing expertise, make your operations more profitable and keep our industry strong.

You can view the full schedule of speakers and topics here.

Seating is limited and classes are filling up fast. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Thursday, Jan. 16 — 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Hiring and Retaining Employees
Presented by Deb Kenney

Learn how to hire the right people that will help your retail store or shooting range dominate your market area. Learn best practices for motivating, developing, dealing with performance issues.

Apply Today!

Diedra Cauley is the senior director of exhibitions and conferences for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow her on Twitter at @dcauley.

SHOT Show Retail Seminar Slated for 2014: Loss Prevention Strategies

Are you concerned about protecting your business from potential risks? NSSF is here to help. We are offering a dozen courses during the SHOT Show covering this topic and much more, all designed to increase your retailing expertise, make your operations more profitable and keep our industry strong.

You can view the full schedule of speakers and topics here.

Seating is limited and classes are filling up fast. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Thursday, Jan. 16 — 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Loss Prevention Strategies
Presented by Bill Napier

Internal and external theft can lead to a catastrophic loss of income, respect and even your livelihood or license if not caught and addressed. Topics will include understanding the root cause of shrinkage, combating internal theft and external theft, and building a partnership with local law enforcement.

Apply Today!

Diedra Cauley is the senior director of exhibitions and conferences for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow her on Twitter at @dcauley.

SHOT Show Retail Seminar Slated for 2014: NSSF FFL Compliance Consultant Panel

Are you concerned about staying in compliance and in business? NSSF is here to help. We are offering a dozen courses during the SHOT Show covering this topic and much more, all designed to increase your retailing expertise, make your operations more profitable and keep our industry strong.

You can view the full schedule of speakers and topics here.

Seating is limited and classes are filling up fast. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Tuesday, Jan. 14 — 3-4 p.m.

NSSF FFL Compliance Consultant Panel

Presented by Wally Nelson, Harry McCabe

Bring your compliance questions and concerns to this open mic panel discussion hosted by the NSSF and their FFL Compliance Consultants.

Apply Today!

Diedra Cauley is the senior director of exhibitions and conferences for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow her on Twitter at @dcauley.

Media Day at the Range™ 2014 Exhibitor Registration Deadline November 30, 2013

There are only a limited number of shotgun, airgun and archery stations remaining.  There are also non-shooting exhibit and demo areas available.  All long and short range positions are sold out.  Manufacturers may register for the event by visiting http://media-day.com/ExhibitorRegistration/.   Exhibitor registration will close on November 30.

With the support of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, SHOT Show Industry Days at the RangeTM will be on Monday, January 13 & 14, 2014, at the Boulder City Pistol & Rifle Range, Boulder City, Nevada.

Registered exhibitors should visit the Media Day Sponsorship and Advertising page to further enhance your exposure at this key industry event by signing up for one of the many opportunities listed.

A full schedule of events will be posted on the www.shotshowrangeday.com in December.

For additional information, contact Cory Cannon with Triple Curl at ccannon@triplecurl.com or Cathy Williams with CMG Marketing & Events at cathy@cmgmarketingandevents.com.

Diedra Cauley is the senior director of exhibitions and conferences for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow her on Twitter at @dcauley.

SHOT Show Attendees: $50 NSSF Membership for SHOT Show 2014

There is no better time than now to become a member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

This year, NSSF’s SHOT Show® retail/range memberships start as low as $50. This offer will provide those that haven’t experienced what NSSF membership is all about an opportunity to do so.

NSSF’s benefits for retailer members include a 24-hour FFL hotline, access to ATF compliance consulting with former ATF officials, access to NSSF research and a whole lot more. NSSF membership provides you with information and resources, networking and training, continued education opportunities and discounted products and services. This one single investment can give you an invaluable competitive edge.

Not only does your membership help your business, but it also helps NSSF fulfill its mission of promoting, protecting and preserving our industry and our sports.

This membership offer is available at nssf.org/join or you can also take advantage of it while registering for the SHOT Show.

If you have any questions about membership, please contact Samantha Hughes at shughes@nssf.org or Bettyjane Swann at bswann@nssf.org.

Bettyjane Swann is director of member services for the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Book Travel Through SHOT Show’s Official Housing Partner onPeak

Book in the official SHOT Show block — don’t be scammed by third party housing companies.

Through our designated host hotels, The Venetian and The Palazzo and official housing partner, onPeak, the SHOT Show provides reduced hotel rates and travel discounts for your trip to Las Vegas.

Attendees and exhibitors can make their travel arrangements with The Venetian or The Palazzo by calling 866-580-1198 (U.S.) or (702) 414-4100 (international) OR onPeak through the SHOT Show website’s Travel page – or directly through onPeak’s booking agents by calling 800-388-8104 or 312-527-7300 (International).

We have already received several calls and emails from exhibitors who were solicited by a high-pressure salesperson who urged the exhibitors to get their rooms for the SHOT Show while they could. I can assure you that no one affiliated with the SHOT Show will ever solicit you. And if they do, I want to hear from you.

The SHOT Show, in partnership with onPeak, is committed to providing you with the best travel deals around. onPeak is the official travel provider for the SHOT Show.

Don’t be fooled by offers from other parties using the SHOT Show name — they are NOT affiliated with Reed Exhibitions or the SHOT Show. Remember, if the offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Diedra Cauley is the senior director of exhibitions and conferences for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow her on Twitter at @dcauley.

Get Ready for the 2014 SHOT Show

Jump start the year by getting your business noticed, learn about new products and get educated on latest and the greatest. SHOT Show is the place to be this January. Watch this brief video for details on what you need to know about the 2014 SHOT Show.

Apply today for the 2014 SHOT Show, January, 14-17, at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Visit www.shotshow.org for more information.

Chris Dolnack is senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow him on Twitter at @ChrisDolnack. 

SHOT Show Retail Seminar Slated for 2014: What Business Structure Is Right for My Firearms Business

Want to grow your business and improve your staff? NSSF is here to help. We are offering a dozen courses during the SHOT Show covering these topics and much more, all designed to increase your profits, meet the needs of your customers and help our Industry stay strong.

Below is an overview of one of the seminars. You can view the full schedule of speakers and topics here.

Seating is limited and classes are filling up fast. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Thursday, Jan. 16 — 9-10 a.m.
What Business Structure Is Right for My Firearms Business
Presented by John Renzulli and Christopher Renzulli
Would a sole proprietorship better meet your business needs than an LLC? How will this decision regarding structuring your business impact your FFL? Let founding partners of Renzulli Law Firm, a great friend of our industry and the 2nd Amendment, help make sense of these difficult legal decisions.

Apply Today!

Diedra Cauley is the senior director of exhibitions and conferences for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow her on Twitter at @dcauley.

SHOT Show Retail Seminar Slated for 2014: Grass Roots Political Organizing

Want to help support our 2nd Amendment rights? Retailers can play a critical role in that effort. NSSF is here to help. We are offering a dozen courses during the SHOT Show covering this topic and much more, all designed to increase your profits, meet the needs of your customers and help our Industry stay strong.

Below is an overview of one of the seminars. You can view the full schedule of speakers and topics here.

Seating is limited and classes are filling up fast. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Tuesday, Jan. 14 — 9-10 a.m.
Grass Roots Political Organizing
Presented by Jake McGuigan
In the fight to save our 2nd Amendment rights, the independent firearms retailer is the front line of defense for the industry. Learn how to effectively organize and participate in this process and help to save our rights and your livelihood.

Apply Today!

Diedra Cauley is the senior director of exhibitions and conferences for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow her on Twitter at @dcauley.

Online Exhibitor Registration and Reservation Services Are Now Available

Online exhibitor registration and reservation services are now available. At this one-stop portal you can add new booth staff, modify or cancel existing registrants and upload a file with new booth staff and order a listing of media attending the show.  Also online is the Exhibitor Resource Center, where you can access information about your exhibit, education on best practices and contractor information.

REGISTER BOOTH STAFF – Use our easy exhibitor registration system to quickly register all of your exhibit personnel. You get immediate e-mail confirmations. At this one-stop portal you can add new booth staff, modify or cancel existing registrants and upload a file with new booth staff. *NEW* Register your staff for an Exhibitor/Media badge!  Please Note: There is an allotment for exhibitor personnel and guests for the 2014 SHOT Show.

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY TICKETS – While registering your booth personnel, purchase tickets to this year’s State of the Industry Dinner on Tuesday, Jan. 14.  This year’s entertainment will be Penn & Teller, who have redefined the genre of magic and invented their own very distinct niche in comedy.  Tickets will sell fast. Reserve yours when you register your staff.

Follow these simple steps:

CLICK HERE to access the Exhibitor Registration website. You can also copy the following link and paste it in your web browser to access the site: http://shotshow.org/exhibitreg

Please Note: You will need your user name and password to access the following components throughout the show cycle, so please keep it accessible.

LEAD MANAGEMENT SERVICES – Gain a competitive edge in following up on your company’s most valuable assets — new customers!   Use a CompuLead tool and capture information quickly about the buyers visiting your booth.

Use either the SmartApp for smart phones and tablets, Mobile and Mobile Elite handheld scanners or desktop units to record qualified leads with complete information about the customers visiting your booth.  Sign up when you register your booth staff so you don’t miss out on early bird pricing.

Diedra Cauley is the senior director of exhibitions and conferences for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Follow her on Twitter at @dcauley.