Greetings NAMA Friends and Colleagues:

As we cross the threshold into a new year, I can't help but observe a heightened degree of energy in our industry right now. It's an energy that comes from renewed optimism, smart decision making and hard work. And, my hope is that, while it's still a few months away, the NAMA OneShowSM will reflect that positive energy we're all feeling.

I know we'll see it in all the innovations that the OneShow previews. Frankly, I don't know how anyone in our industry keeps up with the new technologies, equipment and products if they DON'T attend the OneShow. Because innovation is happening so fast in our industry, it's easy to fall behind if you're not there.

Personally, I love the OneShow because it allows me to catch up with so many friends and colleagues in our industry. It's just a fantastic networking opportunity, and let's face it, phone calls and emails just don't cut it as meaningful relationship builders. Face-to-face interaction is the very best way to nail a sale or get the next order.

From what I've heard, NAMA has great things in store for all of us at the OneShow (April 25-27, in Las Vegas). There's no question that I'll be there, and I intend to bring a team of people from my organization as well.

Visit www.NAMAOneShow.org today to register for the industry's #1 trade event. Don't delay it a minute longer, and I'll see you there!

Best regards,

Dennis Hogan

CEO, Canteen Vending Services

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

The success of the Coffee Tea & Water event in Las Vegas in October was fantastic.  In just a few years time that event has gone from a little tabletop show to a major NAMA event.  And I’m so pleased that our members who worked so hard to support it reaped the rewards of doing so.

But, as you know, it’s just as important for those of us who spend the majority of our days working in coffee to support the annual NAMA OneShow.  On the remote chance that you haven’t yet heard, the 3^rd annual OneShow will be held in Las Vegas in 2012, from April 25 to 27 at the Venetian/Sands complex.  Those of us on the West coast are thrilled to see it come back this way, but everyone in the country should be supporting the OneShow – which is our industry’s largest annual trade event!

One way the coffee community can really rally support for the OneShow is to ensure that the Coffee Pavilion is bigger and better than ever!  We should be making recommendations to NAMA staff for new exhibitors, and we should be reminding operators – from all parts of the country and all sizes, too – to make plans to attend.

NAMA has kept the pricing for the show very low as in incentive to boost attendance.  Let’s show our thanks for doing so by registering to attend today.  I know I’m going to, and I’m going to be bringing some of my key staff members as well.

The website for the OneShow is www.namaoneshow.org.  Once you get there, click on the bright blue box that says Register Now!  I look forward to seeing you there!

Best regards,

Pete Tullio

CFO for Gourmet Coffee Service

It is hard to believe we are planning our THIRD OneShow already! What an exciting two years we have experienced with the OneShow and now that we are moving to Vegas April 25-27, there are even more reasons to put this annual event on your calendar.

First of all, The Venetian/Sands Resort and Expo Hall is a first class destination with great food, nightclubs, plenty of meeting space, shopping, beautiful suite-sized sleeping rooms, entertainment and a GREAT place to hold the OneShow. Everything you need is at the Venetian including plenty of opportunities to gather with industry friends and business partners.

Even tho April 2012 seems a long ways off, it is not too early to start your planning. Mark your calendar and commit to how many employees you will bring to the OneShow. Everyone in attendance will gain new ways to add growth, benefits and efficiencies to YOUR business.

In fact I think it is so important that every operator attend the OneShow for their own business benefit that I am giving away two OneShow passes to the first member operator who reads this message and sends me an email. Act now, this offer won't be around long. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   

Can't wait to see you in Las Vegas. Book your room, register and reserve your flights now so you are ready!

Til next time

LyNae Schleyer

Sr. Director OneShow