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NDA Annual Convention February 24-27, 2008

January 30, 2008
9:28 AM

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I had a couple people say they are not much of wine drinkers, but they do have dinner menu, although it starts after 5:00 and I can't get us in til 6:00 which maybe a little to late for those going to the 7:00 "ball".

So I was thinking about here:

kokomo's Lounge - Las Vegas Night Club - Mirage

Let me know if that will work.

January 25, 2008
8:38 AM

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I like the look of the place, I will call over there today and see what we can do about reservations and all that.

January 24, 2008
7:54 PM

concreterick

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That would work for me......I am a pretty easy date to please.

January 24, 2008
9:01 AM

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I saw that, I was looking at the website yesterday and seems like all the places where not really what I was looking for, although the wine and cheese bar looked like a pretty good place. But I am a wine drinker also.

Onda - Las Vegas Bars and Lounges - Mirage

January 23, 2008
8:42 AM

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Yea, please let us know.

I am still trying to get a informal meet together, I am looking at around 4:30 at a restaurant at the Mirage, since that is where the conference is being held. I figure do it early enough that no one misses any of the private late parties.

January 18, 2008
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Thanks for the input, both of you have raised interesting points. First off I'd like to say that I'm trying to avoid the salesman stereotype. Yes I am using this forum for professional reasons but its for networking and increasing my own personal demo IQ. From what I have observed, the guys who are genuinely interested in being a part of the industry are the successful ones.. So back to what I want to get from either show. My interest right now is the southern states from Texas to CA. I've already got a pretty strong network with some of the big hitters out that way. So my goal for the show is networking with the smaller contractors, especially those in the southwest/west coast area. Maybe the NDA Conference will be best for this... I'll let you guys know when I've decided for sure.

January 18, 2008
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hotsaws;8107 said:
wher is it wall Controlled Demolition be ther

UH?

jhall;8109 said:
I'm torn between the NDA show and ConExpo. I was at ConExpo in 2005 and it was great. Most of the guys that I have talked to are heading to ConExpo instead of NDA. Any thoughts?

Well, I love the Conexpo also! But right now it's better for me to attend the NDA. I think it all depends on what your intentions are. Are you looking to purchase equipment or just to network?

To me, networking = NDA, Purchasing/Looking at equipment = ConExpo

I might still go to the Conexpo, but that is still up in the air.

January 18, 2008
6:58 AM

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I'm torn between the NDA show and ConExpo. I was at ConExpo in 2005 and it was great. Most of the guys that I have talked to are heading to ConExpo instead of NDA. Any thoughts?

January 18, 2008
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wher is it wall Controlled Demolition be ther

January 16, 2008
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I must be drunk today or something, I will be arriving on Sunday the 24th. I talked about going a day earlier and it didn't work out.

January 16, 2008
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I am open for suggestions. Anyone have any suggestions?

I will also be arriving on Sunday in the A.M. I guess I should have said Sunday the 23rd, not the 24th.

January 16, 2008
12:24 PM

concreterick

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I am planning on being in Vegas as well. I will be arriving on Sunday AM. Should you decide to formally plan an informal get together, please let me know.

Rick

January 2, 2008
7:41 AM

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Whow now that would be a hoot!

December 28, 2007
8:01 AM

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Remember it's in Vegas for 2008 and Orlando in 2009. So you'll be the only one in Orlando. LOL

C&S, that is the great debate. Just like anything else you will find your detractors and supporters.

I personally think that there needs to be some improvement in the way they deal with some of their members that are not one of the big boys. I can tell you for a fact that I never have received a project lead from them and I doubt that I have ever received a job just because I was a member, but since my competition was a member, I felt we had to be one also.

December 27, 2007
2:51 PM

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I haven't joined yet. I am debating on wether or not to. Is it worth it to join the NDA?

December 27, 2007
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For the first time in a awhile I will be attending the NDA Convention, that is if they let me in.

But, due to other commitments I will only be there the first day, Sunday the 24th.

So if your are going let me know and maybe we can put a forum meet-up together and grab some dinner and drinks.

Looking forward to meeting some of you.

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