ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Registration and housing is officially open online for the NACS Show, the most comprehensive event for convenience and petroleum retailing professionals. This year’s NACS Show will take place October 4 to 7 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

As the NACS Show nears, www.nacsshow.com will feature the latest information about exhibitors, new products, guest speakers, workshops and networking events. In August, the NACS Show Connect Internet portals will go live, allowing retailer registrants to link with fellow attendees or exhibitors. NACS Show Connect was used by 84 percent of NACS Show attendees in 2007 to match buyers with qualified exhibitors and relevant Show activities.

Full registration, which includes admission to the general sessions, workshops, expo and the Welcome Reception, is $275 for NACS members and $425 for all other attendees. This rate is available through August 15. Other rates apply for one-day registration or expo-only registration. Exhibitor registration will be available in June.

By registering online and as early as possible attendees receive the maximum discounted rate available. Plus, attendees can save time and avoid long lines by receiving their badges and Show materials in advance of the event.

NACS and the Petroleum Marketers Association of America (PMAA) will once again extend their strategic alliance around the NACS Show that includes PMAA-branded sessions. The Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) and NACS will also continue their strategic alliance for a combined Show, which was introduced at the NACS Show in 2002 in Orlando.

In addition to online registration, the NACS Show Web site (www.nacsshow.com) contains preliminary information about the event.