FYI Upper Midwest

[John Richards]

Normally I wouldn't use The Grumble to toot my own horn but it is the time of year where TC Moulding holds our annual trade show "Spring Break". What's great this year is that in both our Michigan and Minnesota locations we have outstanding multiple guest speakers as well as advanced training on both Eclipse and Wizard CMC's.

Speakers are: Michael Pacitti - Crescent
John Ranes II - Fletcher-Terry
Jeff King - Specialty Soft

Eclipse Training - Friday before show 8:00-1:00 - Mr. Chuck Terry
Wizard Training - Friday before show 8:00-1:00 - Mr. Chris Hefter

All the major vendors are at both shows. Everything is free! If you want to attend the CMC training we just ask that you call to reserve space.

Troy Michigan - April 12-14 - 1-800-632-4842
Roseville Minnesota - April 26-28 - 1-800-735-3025

Hope to see some of the Grumblers show up!

Thanks.

John

[po' framer]

Hi John.

If possible, would you mind posting an agenda for your event? (with speaker times, I mean) Sure sounds as if you're putting on a great event.

[po' framer]

[Dermot]

John

Toot your horn as LOUD as you can, my understanding is that the Grumble is for all vendors and framers.

I see nothing wrong with you posting a Press Release/Product News on the Grumble good marketing is trying to get as much press/public coverage as you can, now the Grumble is just that bit easier to publish on and believe me if you are going over board there are lot’s of people who would not be shy about telling you, it’s just a pity that more vendors would not follow your example…..good on you.

I’m very grateful to all who post information for the framing Industry here on the Grumble regardless of whether it is product information or show information or what ever, by posting on the Grumble I will have information months if not years ahead of the other channels, Décor are quite good most of the time at getting there Journal to me in reasonable time, but they are limited by space as to what they can publish.

Early product information can let me plan to get a jump on the market over here sometimes products will not arrive here for quite a considerable period after the US but by knowing in advance I can be way ahead of the pack.

Even though I’m not a customer of yours if I was in the US at the time of your show I would go along, John Ranes alone would be worth listing to, I have meet him on a few occasions but it would be great to take one of his formal classes.

Good on you John Toot your Horn LOUD and more power to your elbow.

[Framerguy]

I agree, Dermot.

This forum should be used for any and all information pertaining to our profession. Whether it originates from a framer or a vendor makes little difference to me.

My only disappointment is that the show closest to my area is being held THIS weekend! I am easy driving distance to Troy but Minnesota is another matter.

I'll have to depend on John's giving us a report on how the show went.

Framerguy

[John Richards]

Sorry this took so long! Hope this helps anyone planning to attend this weekend.

Open House
Seminar Schedule

Saturday April 27, 2002

8:30 Am to 10:00 Pm John Ranes
POTPOURRI OF FRAMING TIPS

10:30 Am to 12:00 Am Michael Pacitti
AN INTERACTIVE SEMINAR COVERING THE HISTORY, LANGUAGE, RELATIVITY OF COLOR AND DESIGN

12:30 Pm to 2:00 Pm Jeff King
POINT OF SALE SOFTWARE

2:30 Pm to 3:30 Pm John Ranes
ADD GIFTS & INCREASE SALES—MARKETING & DIVERSIFYING YOUR FRAMING BUSINESS

Sunday April 28, 2002

9:30 Am to 11:00 Am Michael Pacitti
AN INTERACTIVE SEMINAR COVERING THE HISTORY,
LANGUAGE, RELATIVITY OF COLOR AND DESIGN

11:30 Am to 1:00 Pm John Ranes
POTPOURRI OF FRAMING TIPS

1:00 Pm to 2:00Pm Jeff King
POINT OF SALE SOFTWARE

2:00 Pm to 3:00 Pm John Ranes
ADD GIFTS & INCREASE SALES—MARKETING & DIVERSIFYING YOUR FRAMING BUSINESS

[po' framer]

Thank you, John!

We really wanted to either come up to your seminar or attend the Texas combined chapter one in early May... now find out that we can't do either one.

:(