Barry Maher, author of "Yellow Pages Advertising," and the nation's leading authority on effective yellow page advertising, will be the keynote speaker Glass Expo Midwest™ (GEMS). Maher specializes in helping companies improve their results from their ads while saving money.

Companies can learn how to make their yellow page advertisement stand out and receive business calls from customers even when surrounded by ads for their competitors. Maher's session, the keynote luncheon, will be held on Friday, October 15, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are required for the luncheon, but those only interested in hearing Maher speak must be registered attendees to GEMS and can attend the seminar (sans lunch) for free. Seats at the luncheon are limited and tickets are $19. To check availability or purchase tickets, please contact the show registrar at 540/720-5584 ext. 0.

GEMS runs October 14-15, 2005 at the Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee Airport in Milwaukee, Wis. Show attendees will have the opportunity to learn from the informative Glass Expo Midwest glass show and seminars, while experiencing the vitality of Milwaukee.

Visit the glass show for the Midwest region at the Baton Rouge Hall, ground level Thursday, October 14 and Friday, October 15. Show runs 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Thursday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Friday.

The conference registration desk will be located at the entrance to the hall, and desk hours are Thursday, October 14th 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, October 15th 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by the registration desk to pick up show information or if you have any questions.

Information sheets about F. Barkow's plant tour on Friday, October 15, 2004 are available from the show registrar by calling 540/720-5584 ext. 0. The tour celebrating the company's 125th anniversary departs from the hotel at 8:00 a.m. Be sure to sign up in advance.

If you would like to register for additional events or have any questions, please feel free to contact our show registrar at 540/720-5584 ext.0. We look forward to seeing you in Milwaukee!