RETAIL SUCCESS with Special Guest George Whalin!

Retailing is a competitive and challenging market; in order to stay ahead in the retail race, you have to be able to adapt and make changes. As consumers’ expectations increase, the competition becomes more ferocious.
Technology has created endless opportunities for consumers. Today, we can sit in the comfort of our own homes and buy everything we need, without ever having to step foot into a retail store. Since consumers have more options than ever before, why should they buy from independent retailers?
If you do not know the answer to this question and you’re eager to learn revolutionary strategies that redefine the market, and cutting-edge concepts to improve overall retail success, then you’re in luck! Retail Alliance is featuring a highly sought after speaker whose presentation will take your business from ordinary to extraordinary.
Hampton Roads retailers, get ready to experience the most practical and innovative seminar yet, one that will leave you feeling confident and certain that you can survive and thrive in any kind of economy.
Retail Alliance launches “Retail Success,” featuring one of the nation’s most respected retail experts, George Whalin. Through his inspiring and insightful seminar, George provides retailers with the knowledge they need to conquer challenges in today’s market. He delivers an entertaining presentation focusing on specific ways to improve retail operations, better serve customers, sell more merchandise and improve the bottom line.
Join us for “Retail Success” on August 6, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., at Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Hampton. Tickets are $25.00 for Retail Alliance members and $35.00 for non-members.
**SPECIAL OFFER**
The first 50 Retail Alliance members to sign up for the seminar will receive tickets for $20.00 each and asked to submit store photos for the presentation!
Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center
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The Embassy Suites Hampton is just 30 minutes from the Norfolk International Airport and only 10 minutes from the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport. The hotel is just off I-64 in Hampton’s Coliseum Central Business District.
From I-64 West, I-664 and Norfolk International Airport:
Take Exit 263B, Hampton Coliseum. The exit ramp will become Mercury Boulevard. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Coliseum Drive, continue past the Pine Chapel Road intersection, and turn left into the Embassy Suites.
From I-64 East and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport:
Take Exit 263, Mercury Boulevard and merge right onto the Coliseum overpass ramp. At the first traffic light, turn right onto Coliseum Drive, continue past Pine Chapel Road intersection, and turn left into the Embassy Suites.
Sponsorships
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Sponsorship opportunities are available at the following levels:
Title Sponsor (1) - $2,500
Gold Sponsors (2) - $1,000
Silver Sponsors (4) - $500
Bronze Sponsors (6) - $200
As a sponsor, you will receive high visibility with several marketing opportunities including media relations, promos, web sites, newsletter articles and event program exposure.