Dear NACE members,

An email has been sent with the NACE Awards submission forms.  If for some reason you have not received these and would like them, please email me at cody@markdaycompany.com The deadline for submissions is 12 noon, Tuesday November 3rd. 

Thanks,

Cody Terrell

Hi everyone,

Please see the links below for information about the upcoming Simcha Showcase in Raleigh on October 25th. This is taken from an email sent to us:  

http://www.freezephoto.com/showcase-flyer-2009.pdf

http://www.freezephoto.com/Vendor-Packet-NACE-ISES.pdf

"Mark, 

As a member of ISES, I've helped the Raleigh and Durham-Chapel Jewish Federations get the word out to the vendor community about their upcoming Simcha Showcase, held Sun. Oct. 25 at the Hilton RTP.  It's a great way for vendors interested in providing services to the Jewish community (primarily for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs) to directly pitch their products to the people who'll buy them over the coming year. 

In past years, I've been able to get the Federations to offer a $50 discount to ISES and NACE members and I'll be able to do it again.  I need your help to get the word out to your members.   

If I create an email with a couple downloadable links, can you get it emailed to your members quickly?  The discount offered to NACE members would be a further benefit of membership.   I did a similar letter through Diane last year. 

Thanks,

Richard Gorberg"

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Department leader who fosters a sales culture of driving revenues and maximizing property revenues. Strong focus on selling skills and a sense of customer urgency that meets the goals of the organization and surpasses customer expectations. Directs the day-to-day Catering department to achieve the property mission and revenue and service goals. Meets or exceeds department budgeted revenues, booking pace, and forecasting accuracy.

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