2012 Private Brands Business Conference

Registration

Who Should Attend:

FMI Retail Member brand owners and their company’s functional areas that support the strategic planning and development of Private Brands across the value chain to include Product Development, Research ,Quality Assurance, Merchandising, Procurement, Marketing, and Logistics/Supply Chain.

Similarly, key contacts from Manufacturers/Trading Partners that align with these same functional areas to explore strategies with Brand Owners that lead to increased profits, category growth,  brand equity and customer loyalty .

Registration Includes:

Registration includes private business meetings, online scheduling tool, buffet lunches and breakfast, all day refreshments and reception. Fee does not include your hotel accommodations or dinners.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER*

* You will be required to use your FMI Username and Password for registration or create one in the system.

Registration Fees

RECEIVE A $200 CREDIT ON YOUR REGITRATION FEES!

Cancellation and Other Policies:

Notify the registrar in writing, by email to register@fmi.org or fax 202.220.0830. A full refund, minus a $75 processing fee per registration, is granted when a cancellation is received prior to October 30, 2012. A 60% refund is granted if cancellation is received by November 6, 2012. No refund if notification is received after November 6, 2012. Registration questions? Contact Amma Owusu at register@fmi.org or 202.220.0662.

Hotel

The organizers of the Private Brands Business Conference are pleased to host this year’s event at the Hilton Rosemont Chicago O'Hare.  A limited number of rooms have been blocked at reduced rates at the Hilton Rosemont Chicago O’Hare.  Attendees may use the link or number below to book accommodations.

The Business Conference is being held in conjunction with the PLMA Private Label Trade Show at the Rosemont Convention Center.  Reservations booked through the PLMA Show can be extended to include the Business Conference at the conference rate.  

All attendees are responsible for making their own room reservations.  
 

Hilton Rosemont Chicago O'Hare
5550 N. River Road
Rosemont, Illinois 60018

Stay at the Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O’Hare hotel—easily accessible from I-294 and I-90 expressways and minutes from Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The hotel offers complimentary hotel airport shuttle service and is connected via covered sky bridge to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.  

The stylishly decorated accommodations at the Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O’Hare hotel are saturated with natural light from floor-to-ceiling bay windows and feature high-speed internet access.  Start or end your day with a workout at the fully equipped 24-hour Precor© fitness center or unwind in the heated indoor pool featuring panoramic views of downtown Chicago skyline.

Reservation Details

Online Reservations: Coming Soon!
Phone-in Housing Reservations: 888-452-6943
Group Code: PBB
Reservation Cut-off: October 22, 2012

Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 12:00pm

Room Rates:

Note: One night room and tax deposit is required to secure a hotel reservation. Hotel rates do not include sales tax (currently 10.5%).  

Cancellation

Notice of hotel cancellation or changes must be received no later than 48 hours/two (2) days prior to your arrival in order to receive a refund of your room deposit.

Travel

Airport:
The closest airport to the 2012 Private Brands Business Conference is Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).   The hotel offers complimentary hotel airport shuttle service to and from each terminal.

Parking:
Self-parking is available at the hotel for $18.00/day with in and out privileges.  These rates are subject to change without notice.