We'd like to put out a big THANK YOU to all 5035+ attendees and the spectacular
vendors that made the July FIRExpo a HUGE success!
The WINNER of the MAGNIFICENT GRAND RAFFLE DONATION (a Colony of New Co-Dominant
Mutation Ball Pythons) was Bonnie Edenfield! CONGRATS!!!!
The Grand Raffle
was generously donated by Michael Cole of www.BallroomPythonsSouth.com and
valued at $5000.00!
THANKS AGAIN MICHAEL FOR SUPPORTING THE SHOW AND CONTINUING
TO BE AN EXEMPLARY PROFESSIONAL IN THE INDUSTRY!
Thanks again and we hope to see you in November
for our Fall FIRExpo!
Shawn K. Heflick
Show Director/President
World Herp
Expos, Inc.
Here are some photos from the show...maybe you're in them.
You may also want to check out some of the Vendor Testimonials.
Vendor Testimonials
"Shawn and Cindy,
As you know we have been anticipating this years show ever since our record breaking sales at your show there last July. I was pleasantly surprised to see such a nice turn out. The customers kept me and my helpers hopping. My sales were off a bit from last years, dollar wise but in volume we went through about 3 times more animals. Then a residual sale the day after the show from the show helped me kick it up to last years level. I was right to be anticipating this show and I can't wait till the fall show...
P.S. Let me know who wins that raffle I want to keep in touch with them to see how that project turns out in years to come..."
Thanks
Michael Cole
Ballroom Pythons South
www.BallroomPythonsSouth.com
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"No...Thank YOU! This was a great weekend, a ton of fun, and the organization
was impeccable as always! Your volunteers are fantastic, very friendly and most
helpful. They made my setup, much easier - (I'm always a basket case during setup,
but I finished just in time, thanks to them). Your shows are our favorite. Made
lots of new friends too!!
See you at the next show as usual:)"
Maryse & Kevin
ReptileSupply.com
www.reptilesupply.com
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"Shawn & Cindy,
Just wanted to let you know that it was our pleasure
doing the Orlando show with you this weekend. The show was a great success. The
radio advertising really paid off, they had a good following turn out.
You and
your staff went above and beyond for the comfort (and success) of the vendors!
And, we were excited to be honored with the "Best Lizard" award, including
the great bottle of wine and the $50!! Thanks again! We look forward to doing
more shows with you in the future."
Thanks,
Bay Area Reptiles, Inc.
Ray & Ann-Marie
bayareareptiles@tampabay.rr.com
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Hi there,
We had a great show. We sold out of our Beardies. The attendance
was phenomenal. I commented several times during the show that I noticed that
there were many more lookers than I had expected. I do believe strongly that
this was in part due to the coverage that Real Radio 104.1 (both on the Monsters
and Shannon Burk) gave the show. I am a listener of both shows and I was shocked
and delighted that they gave the show so much coverage before and after the weekend.
Having Daniel and Black Bean there was a stroke of genius. Please make sure that
you include Real Radio 104.1 as part of any advertising campaign for future shows.
Sincerely,
Randy and Susan Henderson
L.D.G.
randy@ldgi.us
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We at G & G Rodent and Reptile, would like to thank you for the excellent
show. You put on the 8th and 9th of July. We had an excellent show, better than
the Carolina's and Mississippi. Thanks again and we will see you in November.
Owner
George Hanks
gandgreptiles@AOL.COM
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I thought I'd go out of my way (much like Shawn and Cindy) to say thank you for
putting on another great show. Attendance grew, my sales grew and I'm already
looking forward to both the November and July shows next year. With the growing
momentum and support of vendors these two shows will continue to stand out as
a must for do/attend for both vendors and attendees.
Neil Golli
www.gollireptiles.com
(813) 856 3408
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Dear Shawn and Cindy
Thank you for putting on such a great show; Your hard work
showed and we really appreciate everything you did. The goodie bags and tee shirts
were a nice surprise as gifts to the vendors. We had a great show and are looking
forward to the November show. Thanks again for all of your efforts which really
showed with your concern for the well being of the vendors and the quality of
the show.
Sincerely
Wendy Eves
Georgia Bearded Dragons
www.GeorgiaBeardedDragons.com
2007 World Herp Expos, Inc.
