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What’s the purpose of NARS?
The mission of NARS is to unite the collateral recovery industry by providing an open, collaborative environment for all people in the recovery and lending community to come together to address and improve the industry’s challenges and complexities.
Who hosts NARS?
American Recovery Association, Inc. hosts and plans the summit each year.
When is NARS?
NARS is an annual event that occurs in March.
Where is NARS?
NARS is hosted in Dallas, Texas at the Omni Mandalay Las Colinas at Las Colinas, 221 East Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, Texas, 75039, (972) 556-0800.
Who attends NARS?
All collateral recovery professionals and members of the lending community are welcome.
Which members of the lending community attend NARS?
We have had a variety of industry leaders attend and participate in NARS including: Santander, Exeter Finance Nissan, Wells Fargo Auto Finance, Westlake Finance, CapOne Auto Finance, Bank of America, Credit Acceptance Corporation, Chase, and many more.
How do I become a sponsor?
All Exhibitor and Sponsorship opportunities for the 2012 North American Repo Summit are SOLD OUT.
To become a sponsor, call the ARA Home Office at 972.755.4755 or email info@americanrecoveryassn.org.
How much does it cost to become a sponsor?
NARS has a variety of sponsorship packages at various prices. To learn more, go to www.reposummit.com/sponsorship.
How do I become an exhibitor?
To become an exhibitor, simply register online or email info@americanrecoveryassn.org.
How much does it cost to be an exhibitor?
Exhibitor Information: Fee $1,000
Exhibitors are welcome at NARS 2012! Exhibitor opportunities include:
• 6-ft table in the Vendor Expo area
• Logo inclusion on NARS 2012 website
• Logo inclusion on NARS 2012 printed agenda
• Acknowledgment and recognition during welcome and farewell addresses
• Product or marketing material in attendee gift bag (500 items provided by exhibitor)
• Up to two people per booth
I’ve signed up to exhibit at NARS, what else do I need to know or do?
You will receive an email with more details about set up and breakdown, times of the events, logo inclusion, etc. Until then, here’s some basic information:
Set-Up/Breakdown:
Set-up begins at 1:00 p.m. and must be completed by 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Breakdown may begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on Saturday (after NARS ends).
Exhibitor Information: Fee $1,000
Exhibitors are welcome at NARS 2012! Exhibitor opportunities include:
• 6-ft table in the Vendor Expo area
• Logo inclusion on NARS 2012 website
• Logo inclusion on NARS 2012 printed agenda
• Acknowledgment and recognition during welcome and farewell addresses
• Product or marketing material in attendee gift bag (500 items provided by exhibitor)
• Up to two people per booth
If your logo is not on the NARS website, please send it to anita@wellingtongrouppr.com. Also, if you want any information or products included in the attendee gift bag, please bring or ship a minimum of 500 items.
Do I have to register in advance?
We do not require any attendee to register in advance. However, we strongly advise attendees to register in advance since NARS usually sells out prior to the event. Online registration closes March 19th, 2012.
Do other trade association members attend NARS?
Yes, other trade association members attend NARS.
What does the NARS theme mean?
Every year, NARS chooses a theme for the summit. All session topics are developed and speakers are chosen based on the theme.
Why should I attend NARS?
If you care about the future of the recovery industry and your business, you should attend NARS. If you’re interested in networking and learning from your peers, you should attend NARS. If you’re eager to gain industry insight from industry leaders, including members of the lending community, to better yourself, your services and your business; you should attend NARS. If you’re passionate about uniting the industry, you should attend NARS.
How do I become a member of ARA?
To become an ARA member, go to http://www.repo.org/about-ara/join-ara or call (972) 755-4755 to request an application.