Exhibitor Profile-Southern California Genealogical Society

The Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS) in Burbank, California, has been meeting the needs of Southern California’s genealogists since 1964. Since then, SCGS has expanded it's service area globally with the introduction of its popular semi-monthly webinar series, the Jamboree Extension Series. With online access to the Society’s 40,000-volume library catalog and our Research Team’s assistance, our resources are just a few keystrokes away, wherever you are and wherever your ancestors were.

The Society sponsors one of the largest genealogical events in the United States, the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. Traditionally held the second weekend in June, this year’s conference will be held Friday through Sunday, 7– 9 June, at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank, in Burbank, California.

With about 50 speakers and 100 different sessions, attendees will be sure to find something of interest every hour of the three-day weekend. Friday morning is our traditional JamboFREE with two levels of beginning genealogy classes, society workshops, roundtable discussions, and a three-hour NARA workshop–all free. Friday evening’s banquet is “Behind the Scenes of Who Do You Think You Are?” with researcher/producer Alexandra Orton and colleagues; Saturday features D. Joshua Taylor.

The Jamboree pre-event on Thursday, 6 June, is the ground-breaking “Family History and DNA: Genetic Genealogy in 2013,” conference, jointly sponsored with ISOGG. The first-ever independently sponsored DNA event will feature such experts as Spencer Wells, M.D., and Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., PhD. This inaugural conference will also be held at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank.

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Exhibitor Profile-Ancestral Quest by Incline Software

Booth #113

So, you are researching your ancestral past, and need software to organize it all. Ancestral Quest has been helping genealogists for twenty years to record the names, dates, places, notes, sources, stories, and images of their family tree. Once these details are entered, Ancestral Quest (AQ) creates wonderful charts and reports, including standard pedigree and family group sheets, but also wall charts, custom reports, and scores more. The new timeline will help you see your family in context with pertinent historical events, and suggest genealogical resources to examine to verify and extend your research.

AQ includes built-in searches to many popular online data sources such as Ancestry.com and FamilySearch, and can be extended to initiate searches on other sites that you use. AQ includes award winning capabilities for sorting and filtering your data to make information easy to find. It is a one-stop solution for initiating your research, recording your findings, and presenting your family tree.

Prior to attending NGS, feel free to download at http://www.ancquest.com/AQBasics.htm, the Ancestral Quest Basics–a free, complete program which will fulfill all the requirements of beginning genealogists.

While attending NGS, visit us at booth #113 to purchase the full version of Ancestral Quest at a 43% discount–normally $34.95, on sale for $20 at NGS.

You will be in good company with millions of others who use Ancestral Quest, or one of the products derived from Ancestral Quest, such as Personal Ancestral File, Family Tree Heritage, and Ancestry Family Tree.

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Exhibitor Profile-Family Tree DNA

Booth #137

Founded in April 2000, Family Tree DNA was the first company to develop the commercial application of DNA testing for genealogical purposes. Prior to that, such testing was only available for academic and scientific research. Over a decade later, it continues to establish standards and create new milestones in the increasingly popular and rapidly growing field of genetic genealogy.

Family Tree DNA is the only company in the field to process all its tests in its own state of the art Genomics Research Center in Houston, and is the testing company for National Geographic's Genographic Project, having tested in excess of 700,000 individuals since 2000.

The largest DNA testing company, Family Tree DNA will be on hand to test you and answer all your DNA-related questions. With the most extensive genetic genealogy databases in the world, Family Tree DNA is the most important resource to connect people in the United States with their ancestors in Europe.

Genetic genealogy gives family historians a means to check their discoveries with information obtained via DNA testing. With a simple cheek swab, Family Tree DNA test can:

• provide clues for further genealogical research
• help determine ancestral homelands
• reveal living relatives
• validate existing findings
• confirm or deny suspected connections between families 
• prove or disprove ancestry theories

If you're new to DNA testing, a visit to Family Tree DNA booth #137 will allow you to learn about the basic concepts of this ground-breaking science.

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Exhibitor Profile-Federation of Genealogical Societies

Booth #108

Representing the members of hundreds of genealogical societies across the United States and other nations, the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) is here to link the genealogical community and help its members grow.

Visit booth #108 to learn about the War of 1812 Preserve the Pension Project and the Forum, FGS’ premier periodical. Join us in Fort Wayne, Indiana, 21-24 August, for our annual conference, http://www.fgs.org.

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Exhibitor Profile-Treelines

Booth #337

Are you one of the genealogists D. Joshua Taylor, a featured genealogist on Who Do You Think You Are?, is referring to when he lectures that genealogists are starting to emphasize sharing the stories of people’s lives over collecting the basic dates and facts? Then Treelines is the tool you’ve been waiting for!

Treelines is a brand new destination for genealogists to record and share our most treasured family stories using a fun and easy storytelling platform!

Already have a tree? Treelines will import the information you’ve spent years collecting and walk you through the step-by-step process of turning it into stories your family will love to read.   The website is an adjunct to the tools you’re already using, but more than that,  it will help you add meaning to your research like never before.

Or are you just getting started? Treelines guides users through the process of building family trees in a natural way as you write the stories you most want to share. You’ll end up with a record of not only the names and dates in your tree, but more importantly the family stories most worth passing on.

Treelines has also met Taylor’s aspirations for a greater emphasis on interactivity, multimedia, digital scrap booking, and communal sharing.  As genealogists themselves, the Treelines team has peered deep into the future of genealogy and hopes you’ll join their beta site to help advance this new vision of what a more meaningful, interactive genealogy experience can be!

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Exhibitor Profile-FamilySearch

Booth #105

FamilySearch—Helping people discover, preserve, and share family connections

FamilySearch is enhancing its offering to help more people discover, preserve, and share priceless family history findings and connect families across generations. Stop by the FamilySearch booth at NGS to learn about some of the new tools and the existing features that have made FamilySearch one of the most popular destinations for family history research. A few of our new tools include:

• FamilySearch Family Tree: An easy way to organize your findings, see what others have discovered, collaborate with family on shared lines, and preserve your genealogy for generations to come.

• Photos and Stories: A place to upload, share, and connect photos and stories with current and future generations.

• Interactive Fan Chart: A new way to view ancestors and descendants, share the joy of genealogy with family, find gaps in your research, and make plans for next steps.

Of course, at FamilySearch you’ll still enjoy:

• Billions of Free Online Records:  World’s largest collection of free family history and genealogy records from over 100 countries.

• Largest Online Genealogy Reference Library: FamilySearch Research Wiki is an online encyclopedia that offers research guidance and a place to share your knowledge.  Includes over 600 informative classes to watch at your own convenience.

• Free, Personal Help:  FamilySearch or research-specific help online, on the phone, and in over 4,600 local Family History Centers worldwide.

Visit booth #105 to see these new and enhanced FamilySearch features in action!  http://www.familysearch.org.

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Exhibitor Profile-Ancestry.com

Booth #305

The Ancestry.com team is looking forward to the NGS 2013 conference in Las Vegas.  Don’t miss the chance to interact with Ancestry employees, learn new tips and tricks, and share your family history stories. Ancestry.com is the world's largest online resource for family history with a collection of 41 million family trees and 11 billion records. We look forward to seeing you at booth #305 to hear your great discoveries and answer any questions you may have.

For an in-depth look at Ancestry.com, join us for a special Ancestry Day on Saturday, 11 May. An Ancestry Day is the opportunity to receive targeted training directly from the pros from Ancestry.com. For more information about the all exclusive Ancestry Day go to http://ancestrydayngs.eventbrite.com. Space is limited, register today!

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Exhibitor Profile-Midwest Genealogy Center

Booth #128

Visit the Midwest Genealogy Center, a branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library, at Booth #128. Located in Independence, Missouri, the Midwest Genealogy Center has a collection of almost 750,000 on-site materials for nationwide genealogical research, housed in a beautiful building of 52,000 square feet. This nationally-recognized facility has a uniquely expansive circulating collection and almost completely open stacks. The collection consists of over 100,000 reference books, as well as a vast number of periodicals, newspapers, microfilm and fiche, maps, and online databases. The Midwest Genealogy Center is open seven days a week and is conveniently located in mid-America just one mile north of Interstate 70, with free parking, and many nearby Kansas City attractions.

Stop by the booth, say hello, and drop off your entry to win a Kindle Fire, donated by the City of Independence Department of Tourism!

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Exhibitor Profile-Center for Family History and Genealogy at Brigham Young University

Booth #124

The Center for Family History and Genealogy at Brigham Young University is a community of family history scholars working and learning together. Our mission is to support the training of new family historians and genealogists, simplify the finding of ancestors, and aid researchers in the study of families and the populations in which they reside. Family history majors have the opportunity to be employed at the Center and work on various faculty-mentored projects to improve their skills. All projects produced by the students are available to the public free of charge.

Immigrant Ancestors Project: An index created to assist researchers in locating the birthplaces of immigrants, which are generally missing on records in arrival countries. Emigration records, such as passport files, passenger contracts, vestry minutes, and consular records are rich in genealogical information. Most are accessible only by visiting the archives containing the records. Students serve internships in Europe to acquire records identifying immigrants’ places of origin. At the Center, students extract the records and then verify data entry for accuracy. The project currently focuses on emigrants from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Spain, Germany, and The Netherlands. It contains over 460,000 entries.

Script Tutorials: Guidance in the deciphering of manuscripts and other old documents that were printed in old typefaces or written in old handwriting styles. Languages covered include English, German, Dutch, Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. This site is frequently recommended by FamilySearch Indexing.

Visit booth #124 to talk to the students and learn more about their projects and go to http://familyhistory.byu.edu.

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Exhibitor Profile-E-Z Photo Scan

                                      Take A Test Drive With Us!

Booth #236

As digital capture experts, the E-Z Photo Scan group was formed to offer best-in-class solutions for scanning pictures, printed memories, and sensitive documents. They have turned the task into an art form with high quality, high speed professional photo scanning equipment to preserve your treasured photographs and documents.


E-Z Photo Scan  will be at booth #236 offering the opportunity to 'Test Drive' the newest generation of Kodak Picture Saver Scanners. Attendees can register to win three Grand Prizes being given away by E-Z Photo Scan. Grand Prize winners will be awarded a FREE 1-Week Rental of a Kodak Picture Saver Scanner Package.

This Grand Prize comes with the scanner, computer, and software, making it possible to be scanning hundreds of photos per hour, in a just a few minutes.

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Exhibitor Profile-E-Imagedata Corp.

Booth #222

E-Imagedata Corp. is the leading manufacturer of microfilm scanning equipment globally. We’re proud to introduce our latest film scanner, the ScanPro 3000 which brings the latest innovation to the micrographics market. This microfilm scanner features a 26 megapixel camera, nearly twice the optical resolution of the nearest competitor, which provides customers with exceptional image quality never before seen in the micrographics industry. The optical resolution is over 500dpi on a letter page and saved files are both archival-quality and small in size.

Many genealogists research records on all types of microfilm formats and our Scan Pro 3000 assures the highest quality of output, excellent clean up of old film images, and ease of use. In addition, we’re providing Wordsearch and Info-Linking of microfilm images for fast researching of content from an image or internet databases. This dramatically speeds up research time and provides additional searchable document output for researching data at home or on the road.

Please stop by booth #222 for a demonstration of our NEW Scan Pro 3000 Microfilm Scanner.

See you in Las Vegas!!

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Exhibitor Profile-Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies

The Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies was established in 1980 as a non-profit organization to facilitate cooperation among heritage-related organizations in the state of Colorado. In 1998, the Council proudly served as the host for the National Genealogical Society’s Conference in the States.
      
The Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies addresses the needs and interests of the Colorado genealogical community through cooperation and support of member organizations. 
      
The First Families of Colorado Recognition Program was founded by the Council in 1983 and offers certificates to direct descendants of Colorado ancestors who meet the program’s eligibility requirements.
      
The Birdie Monk Holsclaw Memorial Fund, established in 2010, is a tribute to the memory of noted genealogist, Birdie Monk Holsclaw, CG. Distributions from the memorial fund support the Birdie Monk Holsclaw Memorial Lecture at the National Genealogical Society annual conference and the Birdie Monk Holsclaw Memorial Scholarship, awarded to those who have an interest in genealogy and wish to pursue genealogically related education at the Samford University Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR).

Materials about member societies and the programs supported by the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies will be available at Exhibitor Booth #534.
      
Information about the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies, as well as the First Families of Colorado Recognition Program and those programs supported by the Birdie Monk Holsclaw Memorial Fund, is available at the CCGS website at http://www.cocouncil.org/.
      

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Exhibitor Profile-Ancestral Systems LLC

Booth #434

"Ancestral Systems LLC brings new capabilities to Clooz"

Ancestral Systems LLC, Booth #434, will be exhibiting our premier genealogy research, analysis, and document indexing product Clooz 3.2 during the conference.  We invite all attendees to visit our booth to learn how this valuable tool for family history buffs can benefit YOUR research effort.

• document-focused Clooz 3.2 improves understanding of individual roles

• document-focused research approach supports examination of evidence before placing potential ancestors in a family tree

• reveal elusive "hidden" connections in your "stack" of documents, using the unique Composite View

• analyze surname continuity through in-depth study and connection analysis

Clooz 3.2 is the research software application you have been missing as you move forward with development of your Family Tree.

In our first year of business, Ancestral Systems LLC received the coveted GenSoftReviews Users Choice Award as top rated genealogy software in 2012 for outstanding customer service.

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Exhibitor Profile-AncestorSync

Booth #127

AncestorSync is one of the Real-Time Collaboration (www.rtcollab.com) genealogy companies.

AncestorSync CONNECT makes it possible to easily keep family history databases in sync with each other. Whether it be on computers in your own home or across the globe, your file will be up to date with your latest changes. Work with family and other researchers without wondering if something new has been discovered and you are missing out. You do not have to worry about whose database is most up to date.  You can do this easily without anyone or anything getting lost in the process.  You can Synchronize a Legacy file with a file from another program such as AncestralQuest.  No more trying to compare files from different programs, you can now just keep them in sync. Works with most major genealogy programs.

Learn more at www.ancestorsync.com and at the Real-Time Collaboration Booth #127.

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Exhibitor Profile-Genlighten.com

Booth #314

This will be our sixth NGS conference. In 2008, we presented a home-grown idea for an online genealogy marketplace--a way to make it simpler to find research help. This year we’ll be showcasing our second-generation website. Genlighten has come a long way since that first visit.

Haven’t heard of us? Genlighten is a website that makes it easy for people who need research help to find it. Providers create an online presence to advertise locality and repository-based research. Clients browse provider profiles and provide feedback to locate skilled researchers who can retrieve records or take on more complex research projects. Site tools take the hassle out of project management, letting users track conversations efficiently, handle payments securely, and follow the progress of research projects every step of the way.

Here are five good reasons to stop by our booth to say hello:

1) Take a quick guided tour of Genlighten’s key features to see what’s there for you.

2) Pick up a step-by-step guide to getting started as a Genlighten provider and ask any questions you might have.

3) Learn how adopting just one local repository can help create a valuable research network for the genealogy community.

4) Tell us about your experiences using Genlighten as a client or provider.

5) Indulge in the Dove® chocolate that we always share at our booth #314.

Check us out at www.genlighten.com and then come see us. We look forward to meeting you.

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Exhibitor Profile-ResearchTies

Booth #125

ResearchTies, an innovative new research log, helps users record and organize all of their research objectives, searches, and results. With powerful searching and sorting capacity, this log provides immediate retrieval of all relevant documents for analysis and correlation.

The company’s purpose in creating ResearchTies is to improve genealogists’ research quality and efficiency. Until now, family historians have kept logs on paper, in word processors, or on spreadsheets. Inevitably, they searched through paper print-outs to try and figure out which searches had been done, what results had been found, and which documents were relevant to the question at hand.

In ResearchTies, users record a research objective, along with the sources to search to meet that objective. Data entry of search results is streamlined, allowing users more time to conduct actual research. Links to online results can be created, and digital images of documents can be uploaded.

After logging information in ResearchTies, genealogists use a powerful search engine to sort their work on multiple variables. Users quickly locate all documents for an individual, generate a "to do" list for their next research session, determine which record groups have been searched for a surname in various jurisdictions, and more. Most importantly, researchers instantly locate and open documents for analysis and correlation of their data.

An annual subscription for ResearchTies normally sells for $30, but NGS attendees will receive an introductory price of $25 for the first year.

Visit booth #125 or attend class W159 to discover the power of an online research log!

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Exhibitor Profile-FindMyPast.com

Booth #323

Get closer with findmypast.com

Come visit our booth #323 and learn how our wealth of records can get you closer to your ancestors. Go beyond just names and dates and add some depth to your family tree.  Some of our noteworthy additions:

• British Newspapers–Over 65 million stories going back to the 1700s

• UK Crime and Punishment Records–2.5 million records and some even include mug shots

• Irish BMD Indexes–22 million records from 1800s to 1950s

• US Immigration Collection–Transcripts of Irish, German, Italian and Russian Immigrants from 1834 to 1900

It pays to keep checking our site as we add millions of new records each month. Many that you will not find elsewhere online.

Findmypast.com is an International leader in online family history and genealogy research. Featuring unique and core U.S., English, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Australian, and New Zealand records - dating back as far as the 7th century - including rare regional records, our search tools and data accuracy help both professional and budding genealogists find their past.

We work closely with the genealogy community, including local libraries, archives, societies, and other organizations from around the world, to preserve, digitize, and provide access to historical records and genealogical publications.

Looking forward to seeing you in Vegas!

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Exhibitor Profile-Polonica American Research Institute

Booth #337

POLISH  MISSION
 3535 Indian Trail
Orchard Lake, Michigan
www.polishmission.com


 The Polish Mission of Orchard Lake Schools, founded in 1885 by Polish immigrants, is to preserve and promote Polish and Polish-American culture, tradition, and history for present and future generations.  Marcin Chumiecki, Director.

Genealogy Center — Polonica Americana Research Institute (PARI)

Discover your Polish heritage and family tree with help from the Polish Mission’s Polonica Americana Research Institute. It is here where families come together to research their roots, discover the villages and records of their ancestors, and document their family history. PARI has experienced staff to help guide you through online data bases, microforms, and other pertinent records. PARI is a FamilySearch affiliate and, therefore, has rental access to thousands of microfilms and microfiche to aid in the investigation of one’s family background. Additionally, our facility offers fee-based workshops, classes, and lectures for both groups and individuals. We share our space with the Polish Panorama, a 106 figure theatre which showcases 1,000 years of Polish history. Cecile W. Jensen, CG and Dr. Hal Learman, Directors.

Galeria
The Galeria is proud to serve as home to one of the most prestigious collections of Polish art in the United States. The Galeria also hosts art competitions, changing exhibits, as well as a variety of cultural events such as gallery talks, films, and musical programs. Evelyn Bachorski-Bowman, Director.

Museums, Archives, and Rare Books
The Museums, Archives, and Rare Book Room are cornerstones of the Polish Mission’s rich history. Ever since our founding in 1885, Polonia has safeguarded their treasured objects so future generations can shape a better future by learning from a rich and storied past. Our ongoing work includes detailed conservation, exhibit development, and creating outreach programs. We continue to welcome new additions to our collections through donations. Beata Owczarski, Librarian.

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Exhibitor Profile-Association of Professional Genealogists

Booth #226

Looking to bring home some great ideas from NGS Las Vegas? Members of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) will be available to address your questions about professional genealogy. Speak to a professional at the APG booth (#226) in the exhibit hall. This 2,600 member organization represents professionals in more than 30 countries.

APG is sponsoring a luncheon on Wednesday 8 May at 12:15 p.m., session W133, featuring Harold Henderson, CG, who will present, “It’s Not Just SSDI: How We Can Advocate for Genealogy While Still Practicing It.” J. Mark Lowe, CG, FUGA, is presenting at an APG-sponsored lecture, “Striking It ‘Rich’ With a Great Genealogical Career—A guide for Professional Researchers,” on Saturday, 11 May at 9:30 a.m., session S417. Sign up for these events at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/attendee_registration

About the Association of Professional Genealogists
The Association of Professional Genealogists (www.apgen.org), established in 1979, represents more than 2,600 genealogists, librarians, writers, editors, historians, instructors, booksellers, publishers and others involved in genealogy-related businesses. APG encourages genealogical excellence, ethical practice, mentoring and education. The organization also supports the preservation and accessibility of records useful to the fields of genealogy and history. Its members represent all fifty states, Canada and thirty other countries. APG is active on LinkedIn, Twitter (www.twitter.com/apggenealogy) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/AssociationofProfessionalGenealogists).

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Exhibitor Profile-MyHeritage

Booth #431

We’re delighted to be attending NGS 2013! Before we tell you a little more about some of the exciting things we’ll be doing at the show, we wanted to take a minute to introduce you to MyHeritage.

MyHeritage (http://www.myheritage.com/ )is a global family history network helping millions of families around the world discover and share their legacy online.

We’ve been pioneers in making family history a collaborative experience since 2005. Our website is available in 38 languages, and with 1.5 billion profiles and 27 million family trees, and over 4 billion historical records, MyHeritage is uniting families worldwide.

We provide our users with innovative social tools and a massive library of historical content. Our SmartMatching™ technology lets you discover unknown relatives and ancestors through matches automatically found in the 27 million trees on MyHeritage.


SuperSearch (http://www.myheritage.com/research) our family history search engine lets you search billions of historical records and millions of newspaper articles and public family trees. Our Record Matching technology automatically matches these historical records to people in your family tree, helping you add color to the lives of your ancestors.

Take advantage of these cutting-edge tools during the show – you can upload your GEDCOM or create your family tree on MyHeritage (all for free), and within a short space of time you’ll begin to discover new relatives and ancestors.

We’re working hard to make family history more easy, fun and accessible than ever before and our collaborative tools are constantly evolving to make discoveries both international and automatic. Watch out for new and exciting developments on this front during the show.

MyHeritage’s chief genealogist, Daniel Horowitz will be giving three genealogy talks at the show:

Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., W129, "The Ultimate Genealogy Super Search Engine."This brand new search engine will delight genealogists with billions of records and amazing new features.

Thursday, 11:00 a.m., T229, "How to Find Your Relatives on the Internet Without Really Searching." Smart Matching and Smart Research are intelligent tools to help genealogists discover information and relatives, from all over the world, collaborate and benefit from social networking.


Saturday, 4:00 p.m., S458, "Face Recognition and Photo Tagging for Genealogy Research."
Face recognition can identify and tag people in your photos, discover related people and recover lost family connections.

We’re delighted to offer a special NGS show discount of 25% off all Premium, PremiumPlus or Data subscriptions so please visit us at Booth # 431 and take us up on the offer.

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

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