Nurture your knowledge:  enticing education events -
16 HOURS - of timely topics and engaging presenters.

The Retail Owners Institute –
a DO-NOT-MISS presentation in these economic times!

Nourish your body:  five programs offering food and beverage.
Morning Yoga added this year
Massage (10-minute sessions during the show)

Prizes – Cash  $$- Show-only Specials

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20

«  10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
“Making the Case Against GM-Salmon”
The northern Pacific coast is home to nine types of wild salmon.  While work is being done to restore waterways, improve habitat and enhance survival, a serious threat looms.  A GM-Salmon has the potential for FDA approval and introduction into the marketplace.  The NPA NW supports a ban/labeling of GM salmon.  Working together we can achieve a positive outcome!

«  11:45 AM – 12:45 PM (lunch served at 11:30 AM) Sponsor needed 
“Organic Non-GMO Action Update”
Join us for a vital update on the work being on the Non-GMO food front with Corinne Schindler (INFRA) and Megan Westgate (Non-GMO Project) including a visual portrait of the “right2know” march from NYC to DC earlier in October.


AFTERNOON PROGRAM - Concurrent (Breakout) Sessions

“Biz Works” – To Achieve and Maintain Retail Success”

« 1:00 - 1:50 PM
"Are You Telling Your Consumer Who You Are Every Day Of The Week?"
Corinne Shindelar, INFRA

« 2:00 - 2:50 PM
"Healthy Kids = Education and Action NOW!”
Leika Suzumura RD, PCC Markets

« 3:00 - 3:50 PM 
"To Keep and Win Customers Today, Tell YOUR Story"
Jay Jacobowitz, Retail Insights

« 4:00 - 4:50 PM
“Transforming Your Store Into a Marketing Powerhouse”
Living Naturally

« 5:00 - 5:50 PM
"Market Surveys - Implications and Applications for Retailers"
Bill Crawford, New Hope Natural Media

Exhibitor Product Information Sessions 

« 1:00 -1:50 PM
"Are You Hypothyroid?”
Terry Lemerond, Europharma

«   2:00 - 2:50 PM
“Don’t Just Survive – Thrive!  Supporting Vitality and Energy in Times of Stress”
Omar Cruz - Himalaya Herbal Healthcare

« 3:00 - 3:50 PM
“Natural Clays: Ancient Solutions for Modern Ailments”
Darryl Bosshardt, Redmond Trading Company

« 4:00 - 4:50 PM
“The Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid in the Body”
Chris D. Meletis, Hyalogic

« 5:00 - 5:50 PM
“New Secrets of Brain Health”
Mark Underwood, Quincy Bioscience

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 

«   8:00 – 8:45 AM Morning Yoga (on the skybridge over Pike Street)
Nicole Simons                                Sponsor: Himalayan Institute

«   9:00 – 10:20 AM (breakfast served at 8:45 AM)  
“Managing Blood Sugar Levels for Lifelong Health”  
Michael Lyon MD                            Sponsor: Natural Factors 

«   10:30-11:50 AM  - NOT TO MISS EVENT –if you’re in business
"The BIG Picture: How Retailers Must Think Today”
Pat Johnson and Dick Outcalt, Co-Founders, The Retail Owners Institute
Retail Owners Institute:  "Our goal is very simple: Enable any retailer, anywhere, to improve their business financially. And therefore, put the fun back into retailing!"

FRIDAY TRADESHOW 12 Noon- 5:00 PM

«  5:00 – 7:00 PM - OPEN ACCESS
Industry Reception - Buffet with no host bar
Includes fun and food along with the annual meeting, awards and NPA National update (including NDI).

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

«   9:00-10:20 AM (breakfast served at 8:45 AM)  
“A New Look at Sports Nutrition - Beyond Excess Protein, Sugar and Stimulants”
Carl Germano, RD, CNS, CDN             Sponsor: Bluebonnet Nutrition

«   10:30-11:50 AM   
“Correcting the Global Omega-3 Deficiency”
Kristina Phillips, MBA                         Sponsor:  Nordic Naturals

SATURDAY TRADESHOW 12:00 - 4:00 PM

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