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DO NOT LET THE ECONOMIC TURNDOWN GET YOU DOWN!
RBTE 2009
18th Annual Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit
May 26-29, 2009
Pheasant Run Resort and Convention Center
St. Charles, IL
FIVE REASONS TO ATTEND RBTE 2009
Reason 1: Professional Development
Reason 2: Opportunities to Network
Reason 3: Uplifting and Inspirational
Reason 4: Exhibition is a Vital Resource
Reason 5: Recharge and Refresh
DEALER DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS
10:00am Customer Loyalty: How Do You Keep Your Customers Coming Back To Your Store
Presenter: Bob Negen, WhizBang Training
11:30am Longing for God, Richard Foster and Gayle Beebe
12:30pm Lunch Sponsored by Intervarsity Press
1:30pm Explode Your Sales Even In Tough Times
Presenter: Bob Negen, WhizBang Training
3:00pm The Future of Religious Retailing
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Bert Ghezzi, The Word Among Us
Esther de Waal. Liturgical Press & SCM Canterbury Press
Paul Wilkes, Jossey Bass
Richard Foster, Intervarsity Press
Gaybe Beebe, Intervarsity Press
Robin Meyers, Harper One
Frank Hanna, Crossroad Publishing Company
FEATURED MUSICAL ARTISTS
Gina Ogilvie, Willow Connection
Steve Petrunek, GIA Publications
Aaron Thompson, World Library Publications
John Angotti, World Library Publications
REGISTER ONLINE as a Exhibitor, Dealer, Librarian, Visitor...CLICK "To Register"
VENDORS: Interested in exhibiting at RBTE 2009. Please visit Exhibitor Information and click onTo Register
DEALERS, LIBRARIANS, VISITORS: If you are a book or gift shop offering religious books, gifts, cards, articles, and have not attended RBTE in the past, please subscribe to our free Dealer E-Newsletter to receive the latest program information. You may also register online by visiting Dealer Information and click on To Register.
RBTE is held every year the week following Memorial Day. RBTE offers a full day of Dealer education, discussion, entertainment, worship, and hospitality on Tuesday. The exhibition follows over the next three days and features more than 150 companies offering a variety of products andpurchasing incentives such as special discounts, free shipping, and free gifts. In addition to the exhibition, RBTE features inspirational speakers, worship, hospitality, and opportunities for networking.
VENUE: The Pheasant Run Resort and Convention Center is the current venue for RBTE. It is a self-contained resort hotel and exhibit center 30 miles west of the O'Hare International Airport. Please visit General Information and click Housing for information about the facility, rates, ground transportation, and directions.
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