The National Association of Elevator Contractors will host its annual convention for fall 2007 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Dates and Location: September 17-20, 2007 at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Headquarters Hotel is the Sheraton Atlantic City, with Caesar's Atlantic City also available for lodging.

The National Association of Elevator Contractors Annual Convention is once again a showcase for the elevator industry's most cutting edge technology, business practices, and products, in the fall of 2007. With a star-studded and fun-filled schedule that includes seminars, exhibits, round table discussions, golf tournaments, and social networking opportunities, the NAEC Convention is the place to be in September if you're a member of the elevator industry.

National Association of Elevator Contractors Annual Convention Highlights
The Convention has outdone itself again this year with an excellent lineup of high profile speakers, and it all kicks off with a celebrity keynote speaker at the opening breakfast on Tuesday, September 18th. Vince Papale, former NFL star, announcer, and the inspiration for the major motion picture "Invincible," will speak to the convention on Tuesday, September 18, from 8 to 9:15 in the morning. At thirty years old, answering a call for open tryouts for the Philadelphia Eagles, Papale became the oldest rookie ever to play in the NFL, and a poster boy for underdogs across the nation.

Roundtable Discussions and Educationsal Seminars
While celebrity appearances are nice, the NAEC Convention has always been about the elevator industry. The convention's series of roundtable discussions and education seminars provide you with a chance to network, join in on discussions about the business, and learn about the most cutting edge technology, business practices, and construction advice affecting the industry.

National Association of Elevator Contractors Annual Convention Social Engagements
The NAEC knows that networking is as important to success in the elevator industry as knowledge of the business. That being the case, the 2007 convention offers multiple opportunities to spend time with, and get to know, others in the field. Be it the golf tournament, the Emperor's Ball cocktail reception, the Gong Evader talent show, or the Dregs Party to close out the convention, there are multiple opportunities to meet and greet other elevator contractors across the nation. And as an added bonus, this year's convention sports the Lancome Makeover on Wednesday, September 19th, from 9am to 12 noon. It's a chance for all those elevator contractor spouses to get together to receive tips on how to look their best for the week's festivities!

Full NAEC Convention Schedule
Here's an hour by hour breakdown of the entire National Association of Elevator Contractors Convention Schedule, so you can plan accordingly.

Sunday, September 16
8:00am—3:00pm: Board of Directors Meeting
12:00pm—5:00pm: Registration Open
3:30pm—5:00pm: Credentials Committee Meeting

Monday, September 17
7:00am—2:30pm: Golf Tournament (8:00am Shotgun Start)
7:30am—5:30pm: Registration Open
8:00am—5:00pm: Exhibitor Set-Up
9:30am—3:00pm: Atlantic City Adventure Tour
3:30pm—5:00pm: Exhibitor Advisory Committee Meeting
3:30pm—5:00pm: Union Shop Caucus Meeting
3:30pm—5:00pm: Merit Shop Caucus Meeting
7:00pm—8:30pm: President?s Welcome Reception

Tuesday, September 18
7:30am—5:00pm: Registration Open
8:00am—5:00pm: Exhibitor Set-Up
8:00am—9:15am: Opening Breakfast with Keynote Speaker Vince Papale
9:30am—10:30am: General Business Session
10:00am—5:00pm: Cape May Tour
11:00am—1:00pm: Supplier Member Session /2008 Space Draw
11:00am—12:30pm: Contractor Member Session
11:00am—12:30pm: Professional Member Session
1:00pm—4:30pm: Roundtable Discussions