ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Join the industry's human resources community in New Orleans for the 2007 NACS HR Forum on March 13 to 15 and learn from HR professionals both inside and outside the convenience and petroleum retailing industry while sharing insights with other retailers.

This retailer-only event will allow for idea exchanges from retailers from both big and small companies. With ample networking occasions available, participants will have the opportunity to mingle with old friends and meet new peers.

Valerie Paul, president of Catalyst Consulting, will facilitate the program. Attendees will hear case studies by speakers from New Jersey-based Quick Chek Corporation and New Orleans' own Hotel Monteleone. Also presenting is Walter Vertreace, manager and corporate EEO of the Hess Corporation, who will provide a valuable update on employment laws throughout the country, and motivational speaker Donna Tyson.

Different for 2007 is the Vendor Walkabout where select vendors will be featured with table-top displays. Vendors interested in applying for one of 10 slots must do so prior to January 15, 2007. Visit the Vendor Walkabout information page to download application and registration materials.

Registration for the 2007 NACS HR Forum is under way. For more information, visit NACS Online contact Alison Matys at (703) 518-4245 or amatys@nacsonline.com.