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reCognition

NPW’s exclusive “Million Dollar Vendor Club” – Established in 2012, this ex-
clusive vendor appreciation event is tied into NPW’s annual F.A.S.T. Expo and
trade show weekend of events in Miami. Moving year to year to a new South
Florida exclusive location, the Club was established to recognize those sup-
pliers who helped the Company exceed the million dollar threshold in pur-
chases. This year the Club expects to induct 3 new members. Members and
their guests are recognized with upgraded accommodations, a police escorted
limousine to and from the hotel to a black tie cocktail and dinner reception at
a unique South Florida venue. In 2018 the venue will be back at the “Starlight
Room”, a rooftop supper club located at the celebrated Miami Beach Resort
Hotel by request of the 2016 and 2017 guests. This setting was known as
“the Doral” in its glory days. In 2017, the guests were treated to a special
guest entertainer, Frank Sinatra. Each year a guest speaker is also featured.

The history of this Miami Beach location is that it was known to be the haven for politicians and movie stars from 1964 to the late 90’s. This
was the spot where the “Rat Pack”; Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Peter Lawford entertained diners into the wee tropical
hours. Other top names in entertainment were regulars at the Starlight Room too, like Shirley MacLaine, Danny Thomas and Marylyn Monroe.
Jackie “the Great One” Gleason did his weekly radio show from the Starlight Room. Sitting atop the hotel, the Starlight Room offers panoramic
views of the Miami oceanfront and skyline.

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