NACS Show Anticipation Arrives in Atlanta

Pat Lewis of Oasis Stop ’N Go shares why he’s excited about this year’s NACS Show educational and general sessions and the all-new evening networking events.

October 12, 2013

ATLANTA – The NACS Show is the top event of the year for the convenience and fuel retailing industry. With its valuable educational sessions, endless networking opportunities and a world-class expo featuring new products for your customers, this year’s NACS Show is sure to help attendees achieve more of their business goals and growth in 2014.

“This year’s NACS Show in Atlanta is going to be very exciting,” said NACS Convention Chairman Pat Lewis, partner at Oasis Stop ’N Go in Twin Falls, Idaho. “The thing I am most excited for this year, as most years, is finding that ‘Next Big Thing’ on the expo floor. Whether it is the newest snack item that will drive my sales or the latest technology that reduces my cost of operations, I will find it in Atlanta.”

Lewis commented that he’s especially excited about this year’s educational content. “There is literally something for everyone, and all of it is world-class quality,” he said. “I think this year’s Show sets a new level of excellence when it comes to educational sessions.”

He’s also looking forward to hearing Chip Conley share his secrets of success during Sunday’s General Session at 10:00 am. “His ideas on how to motivate employees, customers and investors through peak experiences that address their higher, unspoken needs, will be thought-provoking,” Lewis said. “I am going to get there early to get a good seat.”

To help attendees make the most of networking opportunities, the all-new evening events begin with tonight’s NACS Show Kick-Off Party at Restaurant Row from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

“I have learned many things that have ended up dramatically improving my business over a simple drink at a networking event. I have also made lifelong friends and connections at the NACS Show that I value highly,” said Lewis.

Here is a snapshot of today’s NACS Show events:

7:30 am – 5:30 pm        Registration
10:00 am – 5:30 pm      Cool New Products Preview Room
(Open to Retailers, Distributors and Wholesalers Only)
10:00 am – 5:30 pm      NACS Center
9:30 am – 11:00 am      Supplier Board/Supplier Member Meeting
10:00 am – 5:30 pm      NACSPAC Lounge
12:30 pm – 4:15 pm      NACS Board of Directors/Retail Member Meeting
2:00 pm – 2:50 pm        Educational Sessions
3:00 pm – 3:50 pm        Educational Sessions
4:00 pm – 4:50 pm        Educational Sessions
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm        New Supplier Member Welcome Reception (Ticketed Event)
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm        NACS Kick-Off Party at Restaurant Row (Ticketed Event)

For more on this year’s NACS Show, taking place October 12-15 in Atlanta, visit nacsshow.com or download the NACS Show Events mobile app.

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