This is the food industry’s ONLY educational forum for senior level executives dedicated exclusively to PRIVATE BRANDS.
Join your industry colleagues for two intense days of education and innovation while discovering collaborative new ideas to increase profits and uncover valuable opportunities in private brands retailing.
Choose from thought provoking discussion groups and hands-on-business sessions that address the issues and opportunities that face the supplier and retailer communities. These comprehensive presentations have been designed to motivate, educate and inspire you as they address the shopping behaviors and insights of today's consumer. Together we will discover innovative ways to maximize your expectations in Private Brand retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing in the current economy and beyond.
Please notify registrar in writing by email to sgeorge@fmi.org or fax to 202-220-0830. A full refund, less a $75 processing fee is granted when a cancellation is received prior to May 28, 2010. A 60% refund will be granted for cancellations received in writing by June 4, 2010. All registrations received after June 4, 2010 are non-refundable. NO REFUND IS GRANTED IF NOTIFICATION IS RECEIVED AFTER JUNE 4, 2010
Is Media Allowed?
Yes
General Hotel Information:
Reservations must be made directly with The Palmer House Hilton by calling 877-865-5321. You’ll be required to provide GROUP CODE: FMI when making reservations. Room rates: $199 single/double. Reservations must be made prior to June 4, 2010 to receive the special FMI room rate.
A modern Chicago grand hotel, the Palmer House is a lively destination within walking distance of the best attractions the city of Chicago has to offer like Millennium Park, Grant Park, Lake Michigan, the Art Institute of Chicago, the theater district, and the Magnificent Mile. The hotel boasts a locale close to the best of the city's offerings, shopping on the famed State Street and Jeweler's Row on Wabash Avenue.
Travel Information:
The Palmer House Hotel is located 18 miles from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, a 35 - 60 minute drive. Estimated taxi fare is $ 35.00 each way. Chicago's Midway Airport is a 30 - 45 minute drive from the hotel (12 miles) and the estimated taxi fare is $ 35.00 each way.
Parking is available on site at a cost of $ 39.00 / day for self parking and $ 51.00 / day for valet parking.
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Food Safety training, resources and guidance that help you create a company food safety culture.
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