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ANA 2016 Fall Convention
Power of the Arizona Press ANA News In this year’s competition, we r eceived more than 1,631 entries from 44 member newspapers.
Five reasons to attend a conference
Plaques will be awarded to first place winners, and certificates given to second and third place winners in each category. The ANA Fall Convention and Annual Meeting will be held once again at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, September 23-24. The location is conveniently situated, less than 15 minutes south of Sky Harbor Airport and just minutes from Tempe, Scottsdale and Chandler. Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino is a premier hotel featuring tastefully appointed rooms with a wealth of amenities at a reasonable price. Reserve your rooms now to receive the ANA discount of just $119. Call (520) 796-4900 or 800-9464452, xt. 4900. Mention the group name – Arizona Newspapers Association. Online registration now open! Don’t wait too long to book your stay, the Click here to register, room cut-off for this or for a fax copy see page 6. great rate is September 3. Reservation lines open When the judging is completed, 7a.m. – 11p.m. daily winner’s notices will be mailed out and Also available is complimentary then we’ll formally celebrate all the wireless internet in guest rooms hard work and achievements of the and meeting space; no resort past year. fee; no shipping receiving/fees;
1. To meet people A big reason for going to conferences is to meet and meet up with people. Conferences bring together people from all different geographical areas who share a common profession or field, and are a great way to meet new people in your industry. At a conference you will be able to get together with people from a wide range of backgrounds or from a number of organizations, whom you may not encounter at your home institution. As you build your professional network, conferences also become a good place for meeting up with people in your industry that you haven’t seen in a while. 2. For people to meet you It may not seem like a notable thing, but conferences are also a good way for people to meet you. Yes, you. You may meet someone at a meal, or they may stop by your seat at a workshop room, and within a few minutes, you can make a connection with someone that you might not even have met if you hadn’t attended the conference. It’s a good way for people to meet you so you can build up your professional network. 3. To learn new things in your field As you sit in on different workshops
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