AWMA Show

Mark Your Calendars for the 2012 AWMA Show

The Convenience Distributor Conference & Expo
February 15 – 17, 2012
The Paris Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada

Focused Education   ◊     Exceptional Networking   ◊     One of a Kind Expo +  Show Deals

AWMA’s 2011 Show delivered many changes and improvements that received rave reviews from exhibitors and attendees.  But, our job is not finished – in fact we are committed to continuing on the path to enhance the value proposition for attendees and exhibitors each year.  Based on the feedback from both manufacturers and distributors – there is overwhelming agreement that we are on the right track.  The comments, suggestions and guidance we have received, and continue to receive, ensures that our focus is on hosting an event for the industry that provides strong business value, a place to see products, discuss deals and programs and to meet with peers and business partners.  

If you missed the 2011 Show, click here to access the onsite show update for a peak at our newly refreshed, re-energized and re-focused event or look under Show Overview for highlights from a few of the past shows.

Many more improvements and changes are on the way 2012........

  • AWMA Show moved to the Paris Hotel in 2011, a world class resort located right on the Las Vegas Strip.  
  • February Dates  -- the Show moves back to our traditional dates and best timing for the industry
  • Focused education -- once again we are committed to deliver the most relevant, timely educational sessions that focused on the issues and topics of most interest to convenience distributors and manufacturers.
  • More exhibits -- based upon distributor demand, we will continue our efforts to attract more exhibitors in the candy, snacks, technology and foodservice areas – the top categories that distributors are eager to see more of!
  • Show deals that drive onsite buying decisions and provide significant value to distributors
  • And much more................you won’t want to miss the 2012 AWMA Show.......check back for regular updates and Show news.

PRESS RELEASES:

Would you like to submit a topic or be a presenter at our 2012 Show?  Send your ideas to Jane Berzan at jmberzan@cox.net

Interesting in exhibiting?  Contact Bradley Eubank at AWMA Exhibits at (703) 995-2562 or at
Bradley.Eubank@jspargo.com

Other Show information, contact Robert Pignato, at 703 208-3358, ext. 642 or at robertp@awmanet.org

Tackle today’s business issues, meet with leading manufacturers and plan your future – at the ONLY conference & tradeshow geared specifically for convenience distributors and manufacturers.

We hope to see you at The Paris next February!

AWMA Show Testimonials

Our Favorite Show of the Year

Submitted by jsmoulton on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 04:20

Show offered my team an opportunity to meet with a number of customers and to talk with new ones. This is our favorite show of the year. There is no better show where we see this many distributors. They are all like family to us because we’re so close to them.

John “Java John” Gluhol, Java Classics/Distant Lands Coffee

Education Shows Our Future is Strong

Submitted by jsmoulton on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 04:06

The educational program offered at the show, was the best in a long time, covering operations, purchasing and sales, and the cost of doing business. Bringing back education shows that our future is strong and there is much ahead of us. I will take much of what I learned about improving customer service back to my company and implement it. We need to go above and beyond what you would consider as regular service. I want to build a relationship of loyalty -- and not based on product loyalty. It has to be based upon people, not the items you sell.

Chad Gummer, Vice President of Operations, Gummer Wholesale, Inc.

Influx of New Products Will Help Customers

Submitted by jsmoulton on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 04:10

The Show provided my company with an influx of new products that will help customers. We got some good show deals and new items that we were glad to see here. The education programming offered made a difference this year. I brought more buyers than ever to this year’s Show.

Dick Dunham, Vice President of Operations, Stephenson Wholesale Company