WHFA Launches 2009 Conference Microsite

Furniture World Magazine

Western Home Furnishings Association announced that they have, in partnership with FurnitureDealer.net launched their 2009 Conference microsite, www.WHFAconference.com. The site is an interactive tool for everyone interested in attending the WHFA Conference and Expo in Maui, May 17 – 19, 2009. Held at the Westin Maui, this year’s conference is an event that the furniture industry won’t want to miss. Focusing heavily on education and networking, the WHFA 2009 Conference and Expo is the perfect place for retailers to find their next million dollar idea and for industry service providers and manufacturers to find new clients. When attendees visit the WHFA Conference microsite, they will immediately be greeted by the Aloha spirit and want to escape to paradise. Separated into four distinct areas, Wala’au (Networking), Papa Hana (Agenda), Hana (Activities), Kakau inoa (Registration Details), the microsite easily allows users to navigate and find the topic they are looking for. The site contains important conference details such as the full agenda, seminar descriptions and direct links to the Westin Maui and Hawaiian Airline travel pages. Once registered, attendees are able to interact with other retailers through the conference discussion forums or sign up and suggest topics for the ever-popular retailer-to-retailer roundtables during conference. The new microsite also features a more user-friendly registration form which makes online registration quick and easy. “This year’s conference microsite has everything that an attendee needs to get energized and registered for conference,” said WHFA’s Executive Director, Sharron Bradley. “The focus of conference and the microsite is on expanding your mind through networking, education, innovation and fun, which is exactly what retailers need during this challenging economy.” WHFA has also negotiated amazingly low rates at the Westin Maui with room rates starting as low as $220 a night. These rates are available for two full weeks around the event. If attendees book their hotel room before February 1, 2009, all resort fees will be waived, a $25 savings per night. Registration is $495 for WHFA members and $595 for non-members. Teams traveling together can take advantage of the Team Discount and receive each registration for $395 each. For more information and to register for WHFA’s 2009 Conference & Expo visit www.WHFAconference.com or call (800) 422-3778. About the WHFA: The Western Home Furnishings Association (WHFA) is the largest affiliate of the NHFA, representing more than 1,000 independent home furnishings retailers in more than 2,800 stores in 12 western states. For more information, visit www.WHFA.org. About FurnitureDealer.net: With 40 clients including 15 of the 150 largest independent furniture retailers in North America, FurnitureDealer.net is the premiere Click-to-Store™ expert in the home furnishings industry, helping retailers and manufacturers implement successful multi-channel growth strategies that convert online furniture shoppers into local in-store buyers. FurnitureDealer.net helps furniture retailers succeed online with websites and online marketing solutions that promote their local bricks and mortar core competencies of physical showrooms, inventory, local reputations, expert sales consultants, and local delivery. FurnitureDealer.net provides world class product catalog websites, product content management, search engine optimization, email marketing, inventory data integration, sales training and channel integration consulting. For more information, visit www.furnituredealer.net.