Tradeshows & Events

May 31-June 1, 2010 - STORE2010: Igniting Growth

From its innovative, information-packed sessions to its unique exhibit hall experience showcasing retail’s leading suppliers, STORE:2010 — Canada's Retail Conference, is the must-attend event of the year for retailers across Canada, and Natural Insight will be there. STORE 2010 will look at new possibilities, a fresh outlook and strategies to accelerate growth.  Now is the time to take advantage of past experience and turn it into positive momentum for the future. This year’s conference will be held at the Toronto Congress Centre on Monday, May 31 and Tuesday, June 1.

April 17-20, 2010 - 2010 NARMS Annual Conference - NI debut of Technology Center

The 15th Annual NARMS Spring Conference will be held at the Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, FL featuring a Retail Industry Keynote Address from Burt Flickinger, III, a widely known and recognized leading expert on all aspects of the wholesaling and retailing industry. Flickinger will address “The Future of Marketing, Retailing and Communicating with the Consumer” at the NARMS conference which launches three days of interactive meetings among retail service providers, manufacturers, retailers and associated industry suppliers.

Natural Insight will debut their Technology Center during the conference, giving attendees the opportunity to discover leading edge advancements. Presentations will be made by Natural Insight and its partners Fusient, myStaffingPro, and Omega Solutions on topics such as Inventory Scanning, Recruiting, Shelf Management, Professional Employment Organization, Location Management as well as an introduction to the iPhone App GPS Check-In. There will also be an option for one-on-one sessions and personalized demonstrations.

March 10-12, 2010 - Global Shop Conference

Natural Insight was thrilled to be at Global Shop 2010 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Global Shop is where retailers and brand managers go to find retail design, in-store marketing, and technology solutions.

January 10-12, 2010 - NRF 99th Annual Convention & Expo

NRFs (National Retail Federation) Annual Convention & Expo at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City was Retail's BIG Show, with an emphasis on "Retail Refocused" to learn from retail's savviest operators sharing their vision and reengineered plans. Natural Insight was impressed at the increased activity this year and enjoyed the interaction with the many companies that attended.

June 11, 2009 - Midford Attracts Full House for Discussion of NI Branding, Growth Strategies

Natural Insight's President and CEO Stefan Midford headlined a panel discussion titled “From Acorn to Oak: Proven Strategies for Growing Your Technology Firm,” hosted by the Center for Innovative Technology. Speaking before a packed house of 85 entrepreneurs from throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area, Midford shared how he combined strategic planning, branding, marketing and PR to bootstrap his small start-up, Natural Insight, into national prominence (and in the process, attracted $1.2 million in Series A financing).

Sharing the stage with Midford were two individuals who have played key roles in the company's success: Jeff Lupisella, principal of the branding firm, Vizual, that Midford hired to overhaul and refine Natural Insight's branding and communication arsenal, and Rich Moore, president of a consulting practice that works with emerging growth companies and providers of SaaS solutions, who recently joined Natural Insight's Board of Advisors. Demand for the panel's insights and strategy tips was so great that registration was closed a week before the event, with 50 people on the wait list.

May 27, 2009 - NVTC Names South49 Solutions Among Region's Hottest Management Teams

Herndon, VA—Natural Insight's parent company, South49 Solutions, received a nomination for the coveted Hottest Management Team Award by the Northern Virginia Technology Council. This prestigious distinction recognized regional technology firms whose management teams are not only cohesive, but also employ sound business strategies and approaches. Get the full story.

March 2009 - Natural Insight Chief Presents at GMU Business Alliance's Grubstake Breakfast

In March 2009, Stefan Midford addressed an audience of institutional and angel investors, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and service providers at the Grubstake Breakfast, in Tysons Corner, VA. Sponsored by George Mason University's Business Alliance, the event allows selected early stage companies to pitch to potential investors. Midford's presentation, "$1.2 Million Series A in 2009 - It Can be Done!" was chosen by event planners based on his company's sustained growth, even in a slumping economy. Learn more about the event by clicking here.

February 2009 - Interview with Natural Insight's Stefan Midford on Thought Leadership and Strategic Growth

Business journalist Rebecca Blacksmith of The Leaders Spot interviews president and CEO Stefan Midford about the Natural Insight workforce management platform and its ability transform how companies manage their workforces. Midford also reflects on the recognition of his company by the Northern Virginia Technology Council as a finalist in the coveted "Hottest Bootstrap" award, the remarkable growth of his company, and his unique approach to leadership. Click here to hear interview.

January 2009 - Natural Insight Founder, CEO Interviewed on Market Successes, Lessons Learned

In this exclusive interview for the Connect2Canada series, Stefan Midford discusses his company's rapid growth, the evolution and refinement of its Natural Insight platform, and comparisons between the U.S. and Canadian business environments. He also shares thoughts on the strategic advantages of his company's structure, focus, and use of agile development practices in meeting market needs with its innovative workforce management product. Click here for complete interview.