New Time. New Location. Same Bang for Your Buck.
The National Windshield Repair Association's (NWRA) 2010 Annual Conference, taking place May 20-22, 2010, provides the perfect venue for windshield repair technicians to obtain the information and education necessary for a strong business - especially in these tough economic times. Moreover, the NWRA is joining forces with the Independent Glass Association (IGA), and the National Glass Association (NGA) for one co-located spring event. Both the IGA and NWRA will host their annual conferences there - two educational conferences with an expansive exposition—while the NGA will host its auto glass-related committee meetings there as well. These will be the only auto glass events for all three groups in 2010.

Also, this year, the NWRA 2010 conference moves to a new, lush location: the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort and Spa in Fort Myers, Fla. This new destination provides a world-class backdrop with all of the accommodations you've come to expect for a comfortable stay, allowing you to focus on your windshield repair education, while basking in the warm Florida sun.

About the NWRA
The NWRA is a not-for-profit trade association organized in 1994 to promote the legitimacy of the windshield repair industry. The NWRA provides a forum for the exchange of ideas between its members and provides the public, industry and government with a reliable source of information regarding windshield repair. The NWRA also organizes, at a grass-roots level, campaigns to influence the governmental agencies responsible for establishing regulations for the windshield repair industry.

The NWRA is a part of the Global Glass Conservation Alliance (GGCA). The GGCA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to reducing the energy impact of glass upon the earth. The GGCA promotes the repair, restoration and recycling of all types of architectural and automotive glass and the development of technology that helps conserve and reduce the energy impact of glass upon the earth.

The mission of the National Windshield Repair Association is to:

1. Promote and develop the legitimacy of windshield repair as the first option for glass;
2. Provide and promote best practices for those engaged in windshield repair;
3. Provide the public with benefits of repair;
4. Provide education, resources and information about repair;
5. Develop and promote qualified, ethical repair practices; and
6. Serve as an advocate for the windshield repair industry before government, and other regulatory groups.

Luxury That Meets Everyone's Budget
Experience excitement and serenity in one location. Have fun in the sun or tee off on the golf course at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort and Spa. This idyllic setting is a beautiful haven of gracious hospitality and relaxed luxury with world-class resort amenities embraced by 85 acres of lush gardens, overlooking Sanibel and Captiva Islands on Florida's southwest Gulf Coast.

The Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort and Spa will be offering a discounted room rate of $124 single/double, plus tax, until April 29, 2010. A $15 resort fee includes unlimited access to the Spa facilities room, full use of the Fitness Center; admittance to any of the exercise classes offered, turndown service upon request; trolley transportation around the resort complex; unlimited in-room access to high-speed wired or wireless Internet service; newspaper delivery to your room; no additional charges for 800 numbers and many other services.  To make your room reservations, call the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort and Spa at 800/767-7777 and be sure to mention you are with the Spring Auto Glass Show to receive your discounted rate.

Peruse the Spring Auto Glass Showcase
In addition to the NWRA 2010 annual conference, take time to peruse the offerings of the Spring Auto Glass Show™. This annual event is an expansive exposition full of the products and information you want-and nothing you don't. It gives you the opportunity to personally connect with new and current suppliers. The high quality and focus of this show have attracted the industry's best for years. Your chance to see these high-quality vendors will take place Friday, May 21, from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 22, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Unwind at the End of the Day
This year's annual event features a schedule of seminars filled with information about the industry's latest products and concerns, but the tropical, serene setting also allows for you to unplug and relax with family, coworkers and peers.

If you prefer, you may elect to set sail aboard a regal 100-foot private luxury yacht and savor cuisine as magnificent as the panoramic views of the Florida Gulf Coast. The NWRA has scheduled an elegant sunset dinner cruise/cocktail party on the Sanibel Princess cruise ship, to be held Thursday, May 20, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sign up today to experience the total Sanibel Island experience. (Additional fee applies and pre-registration is required.)

Technical Training and Certification
The NWRA understands that with so much competition in the industry, technicians must maintain the highest credentials and certifications to prove they are the best. All fees regarding this training - except the $39 exam fee for members ($79 for non-members)- are already included in your event registration. NWRA certification training and the administration of the NWRA certification exam will take place Saturday, May 22, starting at 2 p.m. Please contact the NWRA office (540/720-7484) with any questions regarding the NWRA Certification Program.

Non-Members Welcome
Interested in the learning more about the windshield repair industry and the efforts of the NWRA? Even if you are not a NWRA member, you are welcome to join this year's annual event. Learn more about the issues that affect your industry, interact with other industry members and come see what the NWRA is all about.

Price is Always an Object, So Register Early for the Best Deal!
As an NWRA member, you have the privilege of attending the NWRA 2010 Annual Conference at a discounted rate. NWRA members who pre-register by March 31, 2010, will receive an early-bird reduced rate of $99, and members who pre-register by May 13, 2010, will receive the discounted rate of $199 (on-site is $299). Non-members may pre-register by March 31, 2010, and receive the early-bird reduced rate of $199 or by May 13, 2010 for a discounted rate of $299 (on-site is $399). Registration includes admission to all seminars, workshops, demonstrations and the Spring Auto Glass Show™ on both days. For a small additional fee, attendees and their guests also can attend a pre-conference dinner cruise highlighting the beauty of Sanibel Island.

Want an even better deal? Register for both the NWRA and IGA conferences, and receive 20% off your total registration cost. Please note: You must sign up for both conferences at the same time in order to receive the discount. Please call the NWRA at 540/720-7484 with any questions regarding registration.

Not an NWRA member, but interested in becoming one? It's never too late to join and receive all of the benefits and lowest prices. A NWRA member registration can be found in the back of this brochure or you may sign up online at www.nwrassn.org.