Burlington, MA – The NEPC Board of Directors is proud to announce that Cathy Burns, Produce Marketing Association President, will headline the Produce Industry Forum scheduled for Wednesday September 10th at 2:00pm preceding the 15th Annual NEPC Produce & Floral Expo. As a leader in the industry, Cathy brings a wealth of knowledge most recently as President of PMA and as a 30 year supermarket executive. We are pleased that Cathy will lead the forum and we encourage all produce professionals to attend and to discuss relevant industry topics.
Additionally, the Board announces Krista Neher, a social media expert, as the keynote speaker on Thursday Sept. 11th at the Keynote Breakfast. Krista, a renowned social media expert and author will present “Produce Marketing in a Digital Age”. Krista will demonstrate proven strategies that will be sure to increase your sales and profitability. You will take home effective new social media tools to communicate with your consumers using the latest digital marketing techniques.
Event Details:
Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel & Spa, Newport, Rhode Island
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
- Exhibitor Registration Open
- 12:00pm – 5:00pm Exhibitor Setup
- 2:00pm – 4:00pm Produce Industry Forum presented by: Cathy Burns, PMA President
- 5:00pm – 6:00pm VIP Reception
- 6:00pm Reception & Clambake
Thursday, September 11, 2014
- 8:00am – 10:00am Keynote Breakfast Featuring Krista Neher, social media expert
- 10:00am – 4:00pm Expo Open
Friday, September 12, 2014
- 8:00am – 11:00am Growers Tour
- 8:00am Golf Event, Newport National Golf Club
- 9:00am Newport Mansion Tour or Spa Treatments
You may register to exhibit or attend at www.newenglandproduce.com. Sponsorships are also available. This is a limited space event.
Source: New England Produce Council, Inc.