Marble Institute of America: Press Room

Surfaces Announces 'Call For Papers' For 2007 Conference Program

Dallas, Texas, March 30, 2006 — Surfaces 2007 is looking to continue the tradition of having the best, quality education taught by leading experts. A "Call for Papers" has been issued for courses that will provide the most up-to-date information on the latest techniques, trends, strategies and critical knowledge for floor covering professionals. The Surfaces 2007 Conference Program will be held February 6 - 9, 2007 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Surfaces 2006 broke all records, including the Conference Program-2,808 sessions were attended at this year's program (that's a 14% increase from 2005), proving floor covering professionals' need for continuing education to keep their businesses successful.

The 2007 Conference program will include three-hour workshops Tuesday, February 6, 2007, the day before the exhibit hall opens. Wednesday, February 7 - Friday, February 9 will consist of 90-minute presentations. Speakers must be available to present on any day during the Conference Program.

Surfaces 2007 is looking for knowledgeable and experienced educators who have critical information on business success for the floor covering industry. These expert educators are needed to present practical and useful information to an audience of retailers, manufacturers, distributors, architects, designers, builders and installers. Educational tracks will include Sales, Marketing, Design, Installation and Business. Product pitches and niche-focused topics relevant to a small audience will not be accepted.

It's easy to submit a presentation for the Surfaces 2007 Conference Program! The Call for Papers form is available at www.Surfaces.com. Click on the 2007 Call for Papers link and then click on the 2007 Call for Papers Form to complete your application online. If you cannot complete the online form, you may submit forms to Jennifer Weller, Conference Coordinator, P.O. Box 612128, Dallas, TX 75261-2128. Phone: 972.536.6343. Fax: 972.536.6401. E-mail: jweller@hanleywood.com.

Submissions must be made by May 15, 2006. Final selection will be made by Show Management and the 2007 Attendee Advisory Council.

Surfaces 2006 brought together 40, 588 floor covering professionals to see the latest products and services from 1,070 exhibiting companies in almost 515,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Surfaces 2007 will be February 6-9, 2007 for Conference and February 7-9, 2007 for Exhibits. The show will be held at the Sands Expo Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information about Surfaces, please call 800.547.3477, 972.536.6400 or visit us on online at www.surfaces.com.

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Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through five operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America's leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions (Dallas) conducts 15 trade shows, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country.

Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $225 million company owned by VS&A Communications Partners III, LP, the private-equity affiliate of media industry merchant bank Veronis Suhler Stevenson.