WHFA Announces 2007 Conference

Furniture World Magazine

“Looking Back, Looking Forward,” is the theme for the Western Home Furnishings Association (WHFA) Annual Conference and Trade Show to be held May 6-8, 2007 at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells, CA, located just minutes from Palm Springs. Representing more than 1,200 independent home furnishings retailers in 12 western states, WHFA will host top industry speakers offering motivation, energy, leadership and inspiration and will offer phenomenal educational and networking opportunities. WHFA announced a continuing partnership with the California Furniture Manufacturers Association (CFMA) in bringing attendees this conference. With the support and shared vision of this reputable organization WHFA is able to offer a dynamic conference of the highest quality and affordability. The CDS Solutions Group will once again partner with WHFA and sponsor a FREE educational DVD of all conference seminars, a $595.00 value, available only to attendees, as a gift to be taken home and used again and again. Attendees will wrap up their conference experience with The Retailer of the Year gala on May 8, 2007. A grand celebration fit for an industry leader chosen by their peers, the event is held courtesy of long time supporter, the Simmons Company, to bring further esteem to this well-regarded industry event. To register, a discounted rate of $495.00 will be offered to the first WHFA Member registrant of each organization prior to the April 2, 2007 deadline. Each additional participant prior to April 2 is $445.00. Non-members are $595.00 for the first registrant and $645.00 for all other registrants. For ease and convenience, a “Daily Drive-In Special” will be available for $229.00 for those participants wanting to register for a single day program. All registration fees will increase by $100.00 after April 2, 2007. Registration will begin in early December on the WHFA website: www.whfa.org or by calling the WHFA office at (800) 422-3778. Look for registration forms to arrive in the mail toward mid-December as well. Registration forms will also be available in the February 2007 edition of the Western Reporter magazine. Full conference details can be located on the organization’s website, www.whfa.org. For more information or to register for the conference, contact Cindi Williams at (800) 422-3778 or cwilliams@whfa.org.