NAMM Young Professionals NAMM Show Event Features Robin Walenta

The NAMM Young Professionals NAMM Show event will feature West Music’s Robin Walenta, discussion time, and a networking reception.

The event will take place on Friday, January 22, 2016, from 4- 6 pm in The NAMM Member Center inside The Anaheim Convention Center. It will be open to all NAMM members.

Comprised of young professionals under 40, members of this NAMM sub-group cover the entire spectrum of the music industry, including retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and more. Their mission is to provide networking and professional development to the future leaders of the music-products Industry. Robin Walenta is the President and CEO of West Music Company. West Music is based in Coralville, Iowa with seven retail stores and several subsidiary business enterprises that serve musicians globally. Under Robin’s leadership, West Music has grown from a small Midwest business to the 14th largest music retailer in the United States with over 200 employees.

Robin embodies West Music’s mission, “Creating musical communities by providing knowledge, products, and services people need to experience the power of making music” through her numerous contributions to the music industry. She currently serves as the Vice-Chair on the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Executive Committee, is a member of the NAMM Technology Committee, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Iowa Alliance for Arts Education. In 2014 the International Women’s Music Network recognized Robin with the “She Rocks Award” which honors women who have made significant contributions in the music industry.

Robin will talk about her experiences in the music industry, provide advice and answer questions.

A closing reception will provide an opportunity to network and get to know some of the members of the NAMM Young Professionals.

Be sure to bring your business cards and reserve your spot today at http://event.nammyp.com. You can find more information on NAMM YP and stay up-to-date by joining the NAMM YP Facebook page at http://fb.nammyp.com. The NAMM YP Facebook page is also the place to read about other YP events happening through The 2016 NAMM Show.