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<\/a><\/p>\nPeter Zeiger, of Geiger (asi\/202900<\/em>), brought a team of 15 to the show, which he rightly described as an \u201cevent,\u201d\u00a0thanks to education, a Gala Celebration at Gladstone\u2019s, tons of suppliers and big-name keynote Ben Stein. \u201cAttending an ASI Show,\u201d he said, \u201callows you to take your game to the next level.\u201d<\/p>\n We moved the show from its traditional berth in San Diego about 120 miles north so thousands of greater LA distributors could take advantage of a more affordable, accessible alternative. Distributors and suppliers alike said they loved the spectacular waterfront location and easy access to major highways, three airports and first-class accommodations.<\/p>\n New shows can be a risk for everyone. Happily, the show delivered, attracting a solid turnout of industry distributors who aren\u2019t ASI\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0members but who either joined on-site or who likely will in coming weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n All told, The <\/em>ASI<\/em> Show<\/em>\u2122<\/sup>\u00a0Long Beach, which took place Friday, March 22, through Sunday, March 24, at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, featured 61 education sessions (attended by 400+), over 300 top-flight suppliers and 11 team-building distributor sales meetings.<\/p>\n Our keynoter, Ben Stein (pictured with me, backstage), really packed the house. We had so many people we had to bring in extra chairs. If you only knew Stein through his turn as the stone-faced teacher in the \u201cFerris Bueller<\/a>\u201d movie, you were in for a treat. Funny, frank and informative, Stein shared his unique take on small-business success. Click here<\/a> for an ASI TV interview with Stein, taped after his keynote, and click here<\/a> for a previously recorded ASI Radio interview. Laura Hook, of EmbroidMe of Cypress (asi\/384575<\/em>), told us Stein made her laugh and<\/em> cry. \u201cWhat more could you ask for?\u201d she said. \u201cHis point on not taking things for granted was a good one and an impactful one. We cannot sit around and whine about what\u2019s not happening because we are the ones who need to get up and make things happen.\u201d<\/p>\n What a great takeaway!<\/p>\n Although it was tough to leave 70-degree weather behind to return to a spring snowstorm back East, I\u2019m happy to be home \u2013 and eager to hear what you thought of the new show. Please let me know by posting a comment or e-mailing me here<\/a>. I\u2019m also on Twitter<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a> and YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n Important note about Long Beach 2014<\/a>: it\u2019ll take place during the week, Tuesday, March 25 through Thursday, March 27.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n And don\u2019t forget: Other upcoming 2013\u00a0ASI Shows\u00a0are\u00a0New York\u00a0(May 8-9) and\u00a0Chicago\u00a0(July 16-18).\u00a0To learn more about exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, contact Karen DiTomasso, our sales VP, at kditomasso@asicentral.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Our inaugural ASI Show in Long Beach, CA was a true success, from Friday\u2019s full day of education through two very busy exhibit days. Suppliers who wondered how the weekend dates would affect attendance were happily surprised by the turnout, and feedback overall was terrific. 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