• Offering our members timely con- And GMDC stays connected to its members Innovative Technology Tools GMDC Is About sumer and business insights to help and the HBW community because we Take Productivity To Higher build their knowledge-base and receive our vision and direction from the Welcome toLevels GMDC http://gmdc.brand-savvy.net/ their businesses; Connectivity. industry we serve. GMDC is a non-profit international trade • Building the tools and information Member companies from the wholesale, resources to connect our members association dedicated to making a positive retail, supplier (both GM and HBW), and with valuable data, each other and Top of Mind difference in Health Beauty Wellness by: LEGAL ADVISORY NOTICE service sides of the industry are all repre- Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Vertical Minimum the industry. Resale Price Maintenance Case sented and serve on boards at all levels of • Conducting annual business Research from GMDC. White Paper Now Available: In-Store Convenient Care Clinics GMDC’s leadership structure. The Convenient Care Association (CCA) is pleased to present development conferences that the industry’s White Paper, entitled “Convenient Care Clinics: The Future of Accessible Health Care.” Collaborated upon by health care leaders from a variety of fields, the paper describes bring high-level buyers and suppli- The Education Component Of the past, present, and future of the Convenient Care movement. White Paper - Addressing The Challenges of Product Liability This white paper provides background and answers on ers together in an atmosphere of protecting your company from product liability, especially for GMDC Identifies Opportunities <Hide Video> products from overseas companies. 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Get started today by contacting Dan Vigil [email protected] er and supplier Education and Insights Conference Information connectivity GMDC provides comprehensive studies, white papers, and crucial information on relevant industry topics. through pre- View More Information www.gmdc.orgStatus Check for Your Browser scheduled, high produc- tivity, face- to-face meet- 1 of 2 5/17/2007 10:10 AM ings within both our Controlled Casual Conference (CCC) and Senior Executive Conference (SEC) formats; • Developing conference features that enhance the productivity of our Education events; & Insights • Providing insightful education and training to give our members a competitive advantage; GMDC – A Proven Format for Productivity You’ll Be Amazed Senior Executive At What You Can Accomplish In A Conferences (SECs) 10- Or 20-minute The first feature of the 2007 GMDC Appointment Health Beauty Wellness Marketing Confer- ence is the Senior Executive Conferences component. Introduced as a very success- ful pilot program in 2005, SECs put partici- pating HBW supplier companies together with selected wholesale/retail partners in private suites, facilitating high-level strategic planning discussions through pre- Controlled Casual scheduled 40-minute meetings. Participa- tion is limited. Conferences (CCCs) This year’s event will once again fea- ture our signature Controlled Casual Conference (CCC) format with pre- scheduled, face-to-face table-top Senior appointments between suppliers Executive and their counterparts from the Conferences wholesale and retail buying side. These 10- or 20-minute CCC ses- sions have been the cornerstone of a GMDC event since 1970. Over the course of the conference more than 16,000 such meetings will take place. In fact, you’ll see more people over About Children: We have an adequate number the three days of of guest rooms and function space for our mar- a conference than Controlled keting conference delegates and their spouses/ you will working partners and the addition of children would months out of the Casual exceed the capacities of our planned events. office. Conferences Our program is geared for adult participation and we trust we have your understanding. In support of The Solutions Forum – Spouse and Partner GMDC – the addition Connecting Companies Program Innovative Ways to of the Wellness component to The that Serve GMDC also offers a complete Spouse and Part- the 2007 confer- Showcase Build Businesses The Solutions Forum is an ner Program of fun and interesting activities to ence, this year’s area in close proxim- fill the days of these important attendees. In The Showcase – Showcase will include a special section ity to the Controlled keeping with GMDC’s Wellness Awareness assigned for Wellness products. Supplier A Real Treasure Hunt Casual Conference emphasis, this year’s Spouse and Partner companies will have the opportunity to floor where service Program will be a two-day journey of The Showcase is a buyers-only feature submit items for this special section or the and solutions pro- discovering the pathway to well-being where items, displays and promotions from general Showcase, or both. To participate viders present many with fitness and nutrition expert, Ingo participating GMDC suppliers are presented in The Showcase, registered suppliers will of the products and Logé. This will include an educational via a 30-minute pre-sched- need to complete the online entry form, services that com- workshop and super- uled appointment in a located at www.gmdc.org. plete the go-to-market market tour. Nourish your casual, non-competi- equation. Supported by a mind, body, and spirit through tive environment The Sample Box – booth format, suppliers are encouraged to food, exercise, meditation, and to all buyers in Connecting Buyers visit the Solu- laughter. Details will follow in attendance. In ef- with Products tions Forum your Confirmation Packet. fect, the Showcase whenever they creates a virtual CCC New for 2007 will be a Product have breaks in appointment for all Sample Box, which will include items Solutions their CCC Confer- participants. Similarly, from participating supplier companies. ence schedule. Forum participating suppliers receive These boxes will be provided to every mem- Wholesalers and retailers are also welcome. a secure online file of every buyer who ber from the wholesale/retail community scanned their items. Scanning technology registered for the event in advance of their Networking – is employed to enable buyers to scan items arrival at the conference. This new program that interest them to build a secure online represents a great opportunity for suppliers Connecting People file of important information such as pricing, to put their product in the hands of every Because networking is a very important part packaging, shipping and image files for each buyer in attendance, not just those with of every GMDC Conference, there is a full item that interested them. whom suppliers have appointments. For slate of networking opportunities through- information on participating in the Sample out the business day and during relaxing Box, suppliers should refer to the Supplier evening social events. We understand the Registration Form or call GMDC’s Member value of creating memorable ex- Services Department at 719.576.4260. periences to unwind, make new Participation may be limited. friends and re-connect with old ones. Health & Wellness Trends Wellness Consumer & Retail Workshops Education and Affecting the Personal Care Trends Insights – Industry Presenter: Todd Hale Scheduled after lunch on Sunday, attend- Presenter: Maryellen Molyneaux Senior Vice President, Consumer & Shopper ees can choose from sessions designed to A Distinct GMDC President, The Natural Marketing Institute Insights - Nielsen Homescan & Spectra provide important insights on business- Health and wellness is no lon- Nielsen will review the building topics. Presented by experts in Advantage ger just about foods, bever- consumer opportunity each area, this year’s workshop sessions will for wellness assortment focus on the following topics: An important part of the GMDC advan- ages and vitamins. Sales of by evaluating consumer tage is education, as well as business and natural and organic per- Category Management: Driving sets who exhibit differ- consumer insights. The HBW Marketing sonal care products have Collaboration in Health Beauty ent levels of engagement Conference will feature business sessions, been growing at double- Wellness Categories digit rates over the past several around health and wellness. The workshops and roundtable discussions that Presenter: Eric Togneri consumer sets were created by evaluating provide attendees meaningful