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INDUSTRY CALENDAR

2012

Jan. 19 
Event: CFA Annual Meeting, Reception & Wine Tasting 
Location: The Farmington Club, Farmington, CT 
Contact: Connecticut Food Association (860) 677-8097 www.ctfoodassociation.org

Jan. 19 
Event: Foundation for Fighting Blindness/ NSA “A Vision For The Future" Dinner, honoring Stephen R. Bokser 
Location: Terrace on the Park, Corona, NY 
Contact: Jennie Wexler (212) 244-1470 jwexler@fightblindness.org

Jan. 20-22 
Event: EFFA 43rd Annual Winter Marketing Seminar 
Location: Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, NY 
Contact: EFFA (973) 835-1710 www.effa.org

Jan. 22-25 
Event: GMI/FMI Supply Chain & Productivity Conference 
Location: Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios, Orlando, FL 
Contact: FMI (202) 220-0899 www.fmi.org

Jan. 24 
Event: NJFC Annual Membership Meeting 
Location: Hilton Woodbridge, Iselin, NJ 
Contact: New Jersey Food Council (609) 392-8899 www.njfoodcouncil.com

Jan. 25 
Event: GMA/FMI Productivity Conference 
Location: Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios, Orlando, FL 
Contact: FMI (202) 220-0899 www.fmi.org

Jan. 29-31 
Event: FMI Midwinter Executive Conference 
Location: Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Orlando, FL 
Contact: FMI (202) 220-0899 www.fmi.org

Jan. 30-31 
Event: NYACS Legislative Conference 
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Albany, NY 
Contact: NYACS (518) 432-1400 www.nyacs.org

Feb. 4 
Event: NEPC Annual Dinner Dance 
Location: Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston, MA 
Contact: New England Produce Council (781) 273-0444 nepc2@rcn.com

Feb. 12-15 
Event: NGA Show 
Location: Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 
Contact: National Grocers Association (703) 516-0700 www.nationalgrocers.org

Feb. 16 
Event: VGA Ski Day 
Location: Sugarbush Resort, Warren, VT 
Contact: Vermont Grocers' Association (800) 842-8503 www.vtgrocers.org

Feb. 18-22 
Event: AFFI Frozen Food Convention 
Location: San Diego, CA 
Contact: American Frozen Food Institute (703) 821-0770 info@affi.com

Feb. 19-21 
Event: FMI Annual Meat Conference 
Location: Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL 
Contact: FMI (202) 220-0899 www.fmi.org

Feb. 22-24 
Event: NACS Leadership Forum 
Location: Miami Beach, FL 
Contact: NACS (703) 684-3600 www.nacsonline.com

Feb. 23 
Event: VGA Legislative Day 
Location: State House, Montpelier, VT 
Contact: Vermont Grocers' Association (800) 842-8503 www.vtgrocers.org

March 5-7 
Event: FMI Annual Business Conference 
Location: The Peabody, Orlando, FL 
Contact: FMI (202) 220-0899 www.fmi.org

March 6-8 
Event: NACS Human Resources Forum 
Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL 
Contact: NACS (703) 684-3600 www.nacsonline.com

March 7
Event: AG New England Spring Buying Show 
Location: Radisson Hotel Center of New Hampshire Expo Center, Manchester, NH 
Contact: Mike Violette (603) 223-5304 www.agne.com/buying_shows.asp

March 8
Event: RIFDA Trade Day (Symposium, Best Bagger, Industry Dinner) 
Location: Providence Marriott, Providence, RI 
Contact: RI Food Dealers Association (401) 431-0880 www.rifda.com

March 11-13 
Event: International Boston Seafood Show & Seafood Processing America 
Location: Boston Conference & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA 
Contact: Diversified Business Communications (207) 842-5500 www.bostonseafood.com

March 11-14 
Event: FMI Asset Protection Conference 
Location: Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, LA 
Contact: FMI (202) 220-0899 www.fmi.org

March 13-14 
Event: C&S Wholesale Distributors Spring Show 
Location: Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, Uncasville, CT 
Contact: C&S (603) 354-7000 

March 17-19 
Event: New England Products Trade Show 
Location: Portland Sports Complex, Portland, ME 
Contact: Giraffe Events (800) 638-6787 www.nepts.com

March 18-19 
Event: Atlantic Bakery Expo 
Location: Atlantic City, NJ 
Contact: Howard (215) 268-6115 www.abe2012.com

March 18-21 
Event: FMI Health and Wellness Conference 
Location: Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios, Orlando, FL 
Contact: FMI (202) 220-0899 www.fmi.org

March 20
Event: NECSA Store Operator of the Year Awards & Top to Top Meetings 
Location: DCU Center, Worcester, MA 
Contact: Lisa Lawinger (781) 297-9600, ext. 4 lisa@necsa.net

March 21
Event: NECSA 30th Anniversary Trade Show 
Location: DCU Center, Worcester, MA 
Contact: Lisa Lawinger (781) 297-9600, ext. 4 lisa@necsa.net

March 20-21 
Event: NACS Day On Capitol Hill 
Location: Washington, DC 
Contact: NACS (703) 684-3600 www.nacsonline.com

March 22
Event: NJFC Night of Distinction Reception 
Location: Sheraton Meadowlands, East Rutherford, NJ 
Contact: New Jersey Food Council (609) 392-8899 www.njfoodcouncil.com

March 25
Event: AFFI Food & Beverage Environmental Conference 
Location: San Diego, CA 
Contact: American Frozen Food Institute (703) 821-0770 info@affi.com

March 25-30 
Event: NACS Leadership Challenge 
Location: Airlie Center, Warrenton, VA 
Contact: NACS (703) 684-3600 www.nacsonline.com

March 28-29 
Event: FMI Washington Public Policy Conference--"A Day In Washington" 
Location: L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington, DC 
Contact: FMI (202) 220-0899 www.fmi.org

April 3-5 
Event: NACS State of the Industry Summit 
Location: InterContinental, Chicago, IL 
Contact: NACS (703) 684-3600 www.nacsonline.com

April 12
Event: NEW New England Spring Networking Event 
Location: TBA 
Contact: Lauren Martinez (281) 302-4354 lmartinez@newonline.org

April 16-18 
Event: NFRA Retail Executive Conference 
Location: Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, Tempe, AZ 
Contact: NFRA (717) 657-8601 www.nfraweb.org

April 18
Event: NEW Metro New York Spring Networking Event 
Location: TBA 
Contact: Lauren Martinez (281) 302-4354 lmartinez@newonline.org

April 19-24 
Event: Bozzuto's Retailer & Supplier Exchange 2012 
Location: Abaco Islands of the Bahamas 
Contact: Bozzuto’s, Inc. (203) 250-5313 

April 25-27 
Event: NAMA OneShow 
Location: Venetian/Sands Resort, Las Vegas, NV 
Contact: National Automatic Merchandising Association (312) 346-0370 www.vending.org

April 25
Event: NEPC Expo 2012 
Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA 
Contact: New England Produce Council (781) 273-0444 nepc2@rcn.com

April 25
Event: NACS Industry Update Luncheon, co-hosted by NYACS 
Location: Albany, NY 
Contact: NYACS (518) 432-1400 www.nyacs.org

April 26
Event: NACS Industry Update Luncheon, co-hosted by NYACS 
Location: Long Island, NY 
Contact: NYACS (518) 432-1400 www.nyacs.org

April 30-May 3 
Event: FMI 2012 Convention 
Location: Dallas, TX 
Contact: FMI (202) 220-0899 www.fmi.org

May 8-10 
Event: NCA Sweets & Snacks Expo 
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL 
Contact: National Confectioners Associations (202) 534-1440 www.sweetsandsnacks.com

May 9
Event: NEPC Dinner Meeting 
Location: TBA 
Contact: New England Produce Council (781) 273-0444 nepc2@rcn.com

May 15
Event: FRANE Annual Ryan Marrocco Memorial Golf Tournament 
Location: Pine Hills Golf Club, Plymouth, MA 
Contact: FRANE (203) 597-7215 www.frane.org

May 16-17 
Event: NYACS Trade Show & Convention 
Location: OnCenter, Syracuse, NY 
Contact: NYACS (518) 432-1400 www.nyacs.org

May 20-22 
Event: FMI Financial Executive Conference 
Location: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando, FL 
Contact: FMI (202) 220-0899 www.fmi.org

May 20-23 
Event: FMI Internal Auditing Conference 
Location: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando, FL 
Contact: FMI (202) 220-0899 www.fmi.org

May 21-23 
Event: NACStech 
Location: Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, TN 
Contact: NYACS (518) 432-1400 www.nyacs.org

May 25-28 
Event: MFA 31st Annual Family Reunion Convention 
Location: Omni Mt. Washington Resort, Bretton Woods, NH 
Contact: Massachusetts Food Association (617) 542-3085 mafood@mafood.com

June 3
Event: AFFI Food Logistics Forum 
Location: New Orleans, LA 
Contact: American Frozen Food Institute (703) 821-0770 info@affi.com

June 6
Event: NJFC Trade Relations Conference 
Location: Borgata Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ 
Contact: New Jersey Food Council (609) 392-8899 www.njfoodcouncil.com

June 7
Event: NJFC Trade Relations Golf Outing 
Location: Galloway National Golf Club, Galloway, NJ 
Contact: New Jersey Food Council (609) 392-8899 www.njfoodcouncil.com

June 10-12 
Event: IDDBA Dairy-Deli-Bake 2012 
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA 
Contact: IDDBA (608) 310-5000 www.iddba.org

June 13
Event: Ahold USA 2012 Vendor Meeting 
Location: Giant Center, Hershey, PA 
Contact: Ahold USA 

June 17-19 
Event: NASFT Summer Fancy Food Show 
Location: Washington, DC 
Contact: NASFT (212) 482-6440 www.specialtyfood.com

June 18
Event: CFA Golf Tournament 
Location: TBA 
Contact: Connecticut Food Association (860) 677-8097 www.ctfoodassociation.org

June 21-24 
Event: RIFDA Annual Convention 
Location: TBD 
Contact: RI Food Dealers Association (401) 431-0880 www.rifda.com

June 27
Event: NECSA Golf Tournament 
Location: Juniper Hills, Northborough, MA 
Contact: Lisa Lawinger (781) 297-9600, ext. 4 lisa@necsa.net

July 23
Event: NJFC Annual Golf Outing 
Location: Suburban Golf Club, Union, NJ 
Contact: New Jersey Food Council (609) 392-8899 www.njfoodcouncil.com

July 29-Aug. 2 
Event: NACS Leadership Executive Program 
Location: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 
Contact: NACS (703) 684-3600 www.nacsonline.com

July 31
Event: NEPC Annual Golf Tournament 
Location: Red Tail Golf Club, Devens, MA 
Contact: New England Produce Council (781) 273-0444 nepc2@rcn.com

Aug. 1 
Event: NYACS Day at the Races 
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY 
Contact: NYACS (518) 432-1400 www.nyacs.org

Aug. 7-9 
Event: Bozzuto's Merchandising Marketplace 2012 
Location: The MGM Grand at Foxwoods, Ledyard, CT 
Contact: Bozzuto’s, Inc. (203) 250-5313 

Aug. 16 
Event: RIFDA Annual PAC Event 
Location: TBD 
Contact: RI Food Dealers Association (401) 431-0880 www.rifda.com

Aug. 17-19 
Event: Bozzuto's Dream Ride/ Dream Cruise 
Location: TBA 
Contact: Bozzuto’s, Inc. (203) 250-5313 

Aug. 25-28 
Event: GMA Executive Conference 
Location: The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO 
Contact: Grocery Manufacturers Association (202) 639-5900 www.gmaonline.org

Sept. 10 
Event: New England Food Foundation Golf Event 
Location: Pine Hills Golf Club, Plymouth, MA 
Contact: NEFF (781) 767-4176 www.nefoodfoundation.org

Sept. 11 
Event: AFFI Government Action Summit 
Location: Washington, DC 
Contact: American Frozen Food Institute (703) 821-0770 info@affi.com

Sept. 14-16 
Event: Vermont Food Industry Convention & Expo 
Location: Sheraton Burlington & Champlain Valley Expo, Burlington, VT 
Contact: Vermont Grocers' Association (800) 842-8503 www.vtgrocers.org

Sept. 17
Event: 35th Annual Adam J. Bozzuto Memorial Charity Classic Golf Tournament 
Location: TBA 
Contact: Bozzuto’s, Inc. (203) 250-5313 

Sept. 19 
Event: NYACS Chairmen's Open Golf Tournament 
Location: Finger Lakes Region, NY 
Contact: NYACS (518) 432-1400 www.nyacs.org

Sept. 19-22 
Event: Natural Products Expo East 
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD 
Contact: New Hope Natural Media (303) 939-8440 www.expoeast.com

Sept. 20 
Event: NYACS Fall Conference 
Location: Finger Lakes Region, NY 
Contact: NYACS (518) 432-1400 www.nyacs.org

Sept. 20-23 
Event: FRANE Annual Convention & Business Conference 
Location: Mountain View Grand Hotel, Whitefield, NH 
Contact: FRANE (203) 597-7215 www.frane.org

Oct. 5 
Event: NJFC Good Government Breakfast 
Location: East Brunswick Hilton, East Brunswick, NJ 
Contact: New Jersey Food Council (609) 392-8899 www.njfoodcouncil.com

Oct. 7-10 
Event: NACS Show 
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV 
Contact: NACS (703) 684-3600 www.nacsonline.com

Oct. 26-29 
Event: PMA Fresh Summit International Convention & Expo 
Location: Anaheim, CA 
Contact: Produce Marketing Association (PMA) (302) 738-7100 www.pma.com

Oct. 30
Event: NJFC Loss Prevention Conference & Exhibition 
Location: TBD 
Contact: New Jersey Food Council (609) 392-8899 www.njfoodcouncil.com

Nov. 11-13 
Event: PLMA Private Label Trade Show 
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL 
Contact: Private Label Manufacturers Association (212) 972-3131 www.plma.com

Nov. 13-14 
Event: Kosherfest 
Location: Meadowlands Expo Center, Secaucus, NJ 
Contact: Diversified Business Communications (207) 842-5500 

Dec. 4-6 
Event: New York Produce Show 
Location: TBA 
Contact: John McAleavey (973) 564-6295 www.nyproduceshow.com

Dec. 6 
Event: NJFC Holiday Reception 
Location: Buono Sera Ristorante, Red Bank, NJ 
Contact: New Jersey Food Council (609) 392-8899 www.njfoodcouncil.com