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Saturday, October 11, 2008
| 11:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Convention
Registration |
Sunday, October 12 , 2008
| 7:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Convention Registration |
| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Business Appointments
These appointments, prearranged by Convention delegates, provide
opportunities for face-to-face business meetings. Delegates must
be registered and wear a badge. |
| 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
 Café NFRA Open
Throughout the Convention, refreshments will be available in a central break location called Café NFRA. The café will be set up with tables where delegates can hold informal meetings and network. Drinks will also be available at the break stations on the customer meeting room floors. Sponsorships are available for Café NFRA and offer the opportunity to serve appropriate snack items.
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| 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
Taste
of Excellence Retailer Preview
Retailers will get a private review of the Taste of Excellence. |
| 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Taste
of Excellence Reception
This unique event offers delegates the opportunity to sample newest and best frozen and refrigerated products in grand fashion, while the informal atmosphere promotes networking with colleagues. |
Monday, October 13, 2008
| 7:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Convention Registration |
| 7:30 am - 8:55 am |
 Breakfast Session
Charlie Cook, publisher of The Cook Political Report
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| 9:00 am - 9:55 pm |
General Session
Using the Retail Store as a Marketing Medium
Paul P. Lainis
The Nielsen Company
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| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Business Appointments
Café NFRA Open |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
NFRA
Annual Membership Luncheon The NFRA Annual Membership Luncheon is the official annual business meeting of the Association. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed and Chairman John Annetta, White Rose Frozen Foods, will give a State of the Association address. Attendance is included in your Convention Registration Fee. |
| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Frozen
Food Age Awards Reception
Frozen Food Age magazine will honor the industry’s Best Buyers, Top New Products and Master Merchandiser of 2008. |
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
| 7:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Convention Registration |
| 7:30 am - 8:55 am |
 Breakfast Session
Rich Karlgaard, publisher of Forbes magazine
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10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Café NFRA Open |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Business Appointments |
| 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Grand Awards Reception & Banquet
The Convention closes with a special Awards Banquet honoring the 2008 Golden Penguin winners for March National Frozen Food Month, June Dairy Month and the June/July Ice Cream & Novelties promotion. Attendance is included in your Convention Registration Fee. |
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