NARMS Associate Members to Gather At Spring Conference

Stevens Point, WI - As a result of the recent action by the Board of Directors of NARMS, Associate members of the trade group will now formalize and develop a divisional committee, similar to the other NARMS member divisional units. Action earlier this year enabled the appointment of an associate member to service on the NARMS board of directors. The Associate committee will initially be chaired by Charlie Fanning, Synergy Systems, Inc. of Richmond, VA, who gained that earlier NARMS board appointment. Read more

NARMS International Announces Individual Membership Opportunities

Stevens Point, WI . Action by the board of directors of NARMS International last week resulted in a by-law change that will allow for individual memberships in the international trade association. Since its origin in 1996, NARMS involvement has been limited to company memberships but now is seeking to expand its scope and reach as it further develops as a collaborative center point for the retailing industry. Read more

NARMS Announces Partner Arrangement with ReadyMinds

Stevens Point, WI - NARMS International has announced the launch of a new Career Program offering that will enable clients of the trade association opportunity to take advantage of the nationally-recognized ReadyMinds Distance Career Counseling and Coaching Program.
Read more

Independent Brokers Named to Leadership Roles in IFBA

Stevens Point, WI. - Six individuals representing independent food broker member companies have been named to the divisional committee of the IFBA, a membership division within NARMS International. Five will engage new four-year terms on the broker companies leadership committee. The leaders were appointed by NARMS Board of Directors chairman, Don Koller, of Lawrence Merchandising Services, Plymouth, MN.
Read more

NARMS Thankful for Record Level Sponsorships

Stevens Point, WI … NARMS International is grateful for the generous support totaling over $90,000 shown by leading member companies in support of the 14th Annual NARMS Spring Conference & Exposition scheduled for April 4-7, 2009 in Colorado Springs, CO.
Read more

University of Wisconsin - Madison & NARMS Team Up

NARMS Pledges Support of UW –Center for Retailing Excellence

Stevens Point, WI – NARMS International has become a charter member of the Retail Advisory Board of the Center for Retailing Excellence at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. In this capacity NARMS may engage multiple opportunities with the newly formed center, including guest lectures, campus recruiting activities and possible student field trips to member company sites where feasible. The move allows for NARMS participation with the group of corporate executives who will create a bridge between the UW-Madison’s academic programs and the retail industry. Read more

Fanning Joins NARMS Board of Directors

Stevens Point, WI — NARMS International has named Charles Fanning, VP MSO
Division, Synergy Systems, Inc, Richmond, VA to fulfill an unexpired term on the board of directors of NARMS International (National Association for Retail Marketing Services). In making the nomination, NARMS Chairman Don Koller (Lawrence Merchandising Services, Plymouth, MN) returns Fanning to the board where he earlier served three years with this new appointment marking the first time that NARMS has included service on the board by an Associate Member company representative.
Read more

Synergy Systems, Inc. Renews NARMS Sponsorships

Stevens Point, WI – Synergy Systems, Inc. of Richmond, VA has renewed a major sponsorship role of support for the 2009 NARMS International 14th Annual Spring Conference & Exposition; committing to platinum level sponsorship, undertaking co-sponsor naming rights for the annual NARMS Golf Outing and hosting the Synergy Networking Dinner during the four-day conference in April.

“We’re extremely grateful to have member companies stepping up their support of our annual NARMS Spring Conference,” says Dan Borschke, NARMS President and CEO. “It takes a certain level of financial resources to develop and execute the conference at the level that our members have come to expect. Company support from retail industry partners, like Synergy, help make that happen!” Read more

Christine Clifford Beckwith to Present “The Art of Selling To Your Retail Service Client” at NARMS Spring Conference

Stevens Point, WI – Christine Clifford Beckwith, author of You, Inc. – The Art of Selling Yourself, will be presenting as a Keynote Speaker at the 14th Annual NARMS International Spring Conference Annual Meeting & Exposition next April. Written along with husband, Harry Beckwith, her newest book was named a “Notable Book of 2007” by the American Booksellers Association. Ms. Beckwith will appear on the NARMS program on Tuesday, April 7 at the Closing General Session. Read more

NARMS Announces Virtual Trade Show Element for 2009 Spring Conference

Stevens Point, WI — NARMS International has announced the addition of a Virtual Trade Show in conjunction with its 2009 Spring Conference & Exposition, giving members a unique experience opportunity. In partnership with Digitell, Inc. of Jamestown, NY, the virtual trade show experience will give actual conference trade show exhibitors both pre and post show exposure via the internet with year-long exposure in the virtual world. Also, conference registrants will have an advance opportunity to preview the live trade show experience and interact with host exhibit companies before attending the live trade show as part of the 14th Annual NARMS Spring Conference & Exposition being held April 4-7 at The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO.
Read more