ASSOCIATION OF BRIDAL CONSULTANTS

2010 NEW JERSEY STATE CONFERENCE

 

 

We are excited to extend an invitation to our ABC NJ  State Conference 2010!

Being held at Caesars Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ on August 25th-27th, this promises to be an event you won't want to miss!

Here are some of the exciting details we have in store:

Wednesday, August 25th ~

    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Sandals Certification for ABC Members-

Kick off our State Conference with an opportunity to obtain your Sandals Certification.  For those who are ABC members you know that the“Sandals ABC Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Program” has been a great way for us to further the services we offer to our clients. Learn how to use the power of the Sandals branding to co-brand and cross-market with your company.
Discover how to sell honeymoons to existing clients and receive Certified Sandals credentials to make customers aware of your enhanced services.Starting at 12:00 Noon (so feel free to bring lunch), the session will be offered free of charge to members. 

   6:30 PM: Welcome Reception & Afterparty ~ The Pool at Harrah's-

The Conference really gets going with our Welcome Cocktail Reception & Afterparty hosted by the great team at Harrah's Entertainment, our "All that Sparkles" Sponsor.  Transportation to be provided to and from Caesars.

Thursday, August 26th ~

 The day will be a full one including educational seminars, an expert marketing panel & open discussions on how to build your bridal business.

Featured Speakers to include Celebrity Planner Mary Dann-McNamee, Queen of Hearts' Mark Kingsdorf, MBC™,  President of EKPR and PR Representative for David Tutera, Eda Kalkay, President of APEX Development Chip Reichhard, Wedding Podcast Network's Robert Allen, LegallyWedOnline's Renee Edwards, Esq. and more to be announced soon! Click here for bios!

8:00 AM: Registration - Continental Breakfast

8:30 AM: Welcome - Candice Benson, MBC™-ABC NJ State Coordinator

9:00 AM: Mary Dann-McNamee -

"Sweet Layers of Success: Layers of Growing Your Wedding Business"

10:15 AM: Chip Reichhard - 

"Sales: Identifying Mistakes Made and How to Fix Them"

11:30 AM: Mark Kingsdorf -

"STOP THIEF!- A Session on Intellectual Property and How People are Stealing From You!"

12:30 PM: Luncheon - Networking - Vendor Tables

1:30 PM- 3:00 PM: Expert Marketing and PR Panel featuring:

Eda Kalkay, Robert Allen, Megan Kline and Nolan Baynes

"Creating Your Marketing & Public Relations Plans-PR Secrets to Creating Buzz"

3:15 PM: Renee Edwards, Esq.

"Wedding Contracts 101: Are Your Contracts Bulletproof?"

4:30 PM -5:30 PM: Closing Remarks -

Networking - Vendor Tables-Tour of One Atlantic

 

Friday, August 27th ~

  11:00 AM: Brunch - Atlantic City Country Club

Brunch will be offered at the gorgeous Atlantic City Country Club for those who would like to stay and see a great space for your next Wedding or Event.  Members attending will be given directions to and from the AC Country Club.

Amazing Lodging Details!!

Caesars has offered a rate of $79 per night for Wednesday and Thursday Evenings for those attending.  These will be Deluxe Rooms in the beautiful Centurion Towers! For those wanting to make it a mini-vacation, they will also offer a Friday night rate of $179.   

To book your room, call the direct line at 1-800-345-7253 Monday-Friday between 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and simply mention ABC State Conference.

These are amazing deals for this time of year at Caesars.  www.caesarsac.com

Pleaes bring your significant others and your family and take advantage of all AC has to offer! www.atlanticcitynj.com

Pricing~

Tickets are priced as follows ~ 

Ticket Price will increase $25 after 8/13/10

ABC Members ~  $225

Non-ABC Members ~ $250

(Ticket Price Includes Conference, Welcome Reception/Afterparty, all meals on Thursday, & Brunch)

~ABC Members will receive 2 points or 5 hours toward Continuing Education~         

Spouse/Guest Meal Ticket ~ $65

(Ticket Price includes Welcome Reception/Afterparty, Dinner on Thursday, Brunch)

Sponsorships & Vendor Tables~

If you are interested in being a Sponsor or having a Vendor Table at the Conference please reach out to Stephanie at Stephanie@thefinishingtouchevents.com or 973-903-6379

Getting Here~

Caesars Hotel and Casino is located at 2100 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City, NJ 08401

20 Minutes from Atlantic City Airport  -  1 hour from Philadelphia Int'l Airport

Take the new ACES train from New York City directly to Atlantic City!

Click here for more information!

More Details to follow very soon.  We can't wait to see you there!

Register Now!