National Association of Produce Market Managers

Kansas City, Missouri Convention, April 27 - May 1, 1996


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Focus of the NAPMM and the Kansas City Convention

Summary Agenda and Program

Kansas City Information

More Information and Registration


FOCUS OF THE NAPMM AND THE KANSAS CITY CONVENTION

Since the founding of the National Association of Produce Market Managers 50 years ago, the produce industry has gone through many changes. Whether the challenge is marketing, distribution of product, or politics, the produce industry has and will continue to change. The pressure placed on produce markets are becoming greater as markets become critical to the revitalization of urban cores across the country.

The 1996 National Association of Produce Market Managers Convention will focus on the changing forces that are affecting Produce Markets ranging from the largest terminal to the smallest retail markets. The 1996 conference, hosted by the City Market of Kansas City, Missouri, will offer a wide variety of programs that will be useful to terminal, wholesale, and retail markets as we all look toward the future.

This year the convention will be celebrated in the heart of Kansas City as the Embassy Suites Plaza Hotel, which is within walking distance of two of Kansas City's premier entertainment districts: Westport and the Country Club Plaza.

The City Market has the largest Farmers' Market in six states. Since first opening in 1857, it has been a tradition in Kansas City. We hope you will join us as we look at creating the traditions of tomorrow.


SUMMARY OF AGENDA AND PROGRAM

Saturday, April 27

Registration Desk Open
Welcoming Reception

Sunday, April 28

Registration Desk Open
Board Meeting, Reception

Monday, April 29

Welcome
NAPMM - 50 Years & Forward
NAFTA: International Impacts
The U.S. Produce Market
Role of the Market for the City
Advertising/Promotions/Events
Tourism and the Market
New Business Development
Credit and Payment
New Developments
Spotlight: Australia
Government Agencies and International Trade
NAPMM Committee Meeting
Reception at Urban Living Two, inside City Market
Tuesday, April 30
Recycling: The Environmental Imperative
Election '96: Impacts on the Industry
National Promotions: 5-A-Day
Keeping Informed: Print to Superhighway
Property Management
NAPMM: Service in the Future
Services to Tenants
Planting Seeds: Creating a Future
The Tenant Mix: Anchors, Icons & Variety
The Terminal Market: Expansion of Extinction?
Pallets: Friend or Foe
Planting Seeds: Preserving the Wholesale Future
NAPMM Annual Business Meeting
New Board of Directors Meeting
Annual Dinner
Wednesday, May 1
Committee Meetings
Tours: The Best of Kansas City (City Market, Subtropolis, Liberty Fruit Co.)

Kansas City Information

City Net Guide

World Beat Rough Guide


Information & Registration Forms

Send mail to:

N.A.P.M.M.

c/o The City Market

20 E. 5th Street, Suite 201

Kansas City, MO 64106

Fax: (816) 471-6168

Phone: (816) 842-1271


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