Photographic Research Organization Co-Locates PRO Spring Merchandising Seminar and Trade Show to Coincide with WPPI 2012

February 2012 imaging events provide enhanced networking opportunities for PRO member retailers

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Jan 23, 2012, 11:07 ET

FAIRFIELD, Conn., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Photographic Research Organization, Inc. (PRO) announces today the co-location of its annual PRO Spring Merchandising Seminar and Trade Show with the annual WPPI 2012 Convention and Trade Show next month in Las Vegas, NV.

Taking place at the Tropicana in Las Vegas, NV, from February 23-24^th, 2012, the PRO Spring Merchandising Seminar and Trade Show will begin immediately following WPPI 2012, which takes place across the street at the MGM Grand. This allows PRO members to conveniently participate in and get the most out of both imaging events.

"Just as we did last year, beginning our PRO seminar and trade show at the end of WPPI 2012 in Las Vegas, NV, enables PRO members to take advantage of the networking opportunities with professional photographers," said Jeff Neal, VP, Sales & Marketing, PRO. "It also helps our member's broaden their business horizons by being able to attend WPPI right before our show begins."

"The PRO member network includes some of the most knowledgeable and dedicated retailers in North America," said George Varanakis, Show Director of WPPI and Publisher of Rangefinder. "We're delighted to know that they think so highly of WPPI that they have chosen to again coincide with WPPI."

About WPPI

Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI), a division of Nielsen Photo Group, is an organization that serves the educational and business needs of wedding and portrait photographers. WPPI is a professional organization that exists to help member photographers by providing them with exclusive information, programs and professional services to assist with their photographic artistry and business needs. WPPI routinely supplies its members with new benefits and valuable industry information enabling them to succeed in today's active photo market business. WPPI membership gives photographers the resources they need to succeed and the tools they require to build and develop a strong personal support network.

In 2011, WPPI completed its 31st annual Convention and Trade Show, drawing a record-breaking 16,000 attendees and 330 exhibitors to its convention space in the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. The annual WPPI 2012 Convention and Trade Show is set to take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, from February 16–23, 2012. For more information visit: www.wppionline.com.

About Photographic Research Organization (PRO)

Founded in 1958, Photographic Research Organization, Inc. (PRO) is a national retail cooperative comprised of 233 PRO members and affiliate companies. It is owned and managed by some of the most innovative independent specialty photo retailers in the U.S. and Canada. Known as "imaging experts" in the local markets they serve, member stores offer a full line of traditional and digital photographic cameras, lenses and related equipment and accessories. Additionally, PRO member stores offer on-site film processing and digital imaging services as well as a complete range of supplies designed to enhance the picture-taking experience.

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