ANKENY, IA (August 30, 2021) – The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW), the association representing shooting sports wholesalers, manufacturers, and their trade partners, is pleased to announce that Winchester Ammunition will be sponsoring speaker Chris Stirewalt at the NASGW Expo Appreciation Dinner on October 26th in Columbus, Ohio.
"Our social and political environment is always changing, and that has a huge impact on the success of the shooting sports industry," said NASGW President Kenyon Gleason. "We are looking forward to hearing from a political expert on the future of our industry at the NASGW Appreciation Dinner this year. We are fortunate to be welcoming political commentator and expert Chris Stirewalt this year, and that's due in part to our sponsor, Winchester Ammunition. We appreciate their commitment to elevating the shooting sports industry through their work and their partnership with the NASGW."
"We are extremely proud to be a founding member of NASGW and supporter of over 50 years," said Matt Campbell, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "The 2021 Expo and Annual Meeting, along with our sponsorship of the Annual Appreciation Dinner Speaker, are great opportunities for us to be in front of our customers."
The NASGW Expo will be held on October 27 - October 29 at the GCCC (Greater Columbus Convention Center) in Columbus, Ohio. The Expo is the premier event for shooting sports wholesalers and manufacturers to review current market conditions, forecast future sales, and plan for the upcoming year. After a year without any large industry gatherings due to COVID-19, this will be the first opportunity for manufacturers to introduce new products to their wholesale partners and lay the groundwork for the upcoming sales cycle and beyond. It is a closed event for NASGW Members only, creating a very productive business environment for Expo attendees. If you would like to learn more about NASGW or the NASGW Expo, please visit www.nasgwexpo.org.
About NASGW
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers is comprised of wholesalers, manufacturers, independent sales reps, media, and service providers - both national and international - all of whom are primarily focused on shooting sports equipment and accessories. As a trade association representing the business interests of its members, NASGW's mission is to bring shooting sports buyers and sellers together. For more information about the NASGW, visit the association's website at www.nasgw.org.
About Winchester Ammunition
Winchester is the largest small-caliber ammunition enterprise globally and the leader in delivering innovative ammunition products to hunters, sport shooters, law enforcement, and the U.S. Warfighter. As the official ammunition of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), Amateur Trap Shooting Association (ATA), and AIM youth program, Winchester is unmatched in its support of the shooting sports. The 155-year-old Winchester brand is built on integrity, hard work, and a deep focus on its loyal customers. Learn more about Winchester by visiting Winchester.com or connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.