Food Shippers of America Blog http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog Transportation and Logistics Conferences Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:32:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 2013 58th Annual Conference http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2012/03/10/2013-58th-annual-conference/ http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2012/03/10/2013-58th-annual-conference/#comments Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:32:52 +0000 admin http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/?p=69 Registration will open July 1st.  58th Annual Conference will be held at JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix AZ

]]> http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2012/03/10/2013-58th-annual-conference/feed/ 0 Thank you for your support http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2012/03/10/thank-you-for-your-support/ http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2012/03/10/thank-you-for-your-support/#comments Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:31:28 +0000 admin http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/?p=67 To those who attended and sponsored our 57th Annual Conference this past February 26th-28th in Orlando Florida. Thank you!.

Another record attendance was reached at 893 attendees.

]]> http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2012/03/10/thank-you-for-your-support/feed/ 0 If Conference Hotel is Sold out http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2012/01/15/if-conference-hotel-is-sold-out/ http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2012/01/15/if-conference-hotel-is-sold-out/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:32:22 +0000 admin http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/?p=62 Continue reading →]]> If Conference hotel is sold out overflow accommodations for the same rate have been arranged for at:

Rosen Centre Hotel

9840 International Drive

Orlando, FL 32819     407-996-9840

There will not be a shuttle service available but we have arranged for complimentary
self parking at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort Sunday February 26th
thru Tuesday February 28th.

Use this link for reservations:   https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=722182&hotelID=2018

]]> http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2012/01/15/if-conference-hotel-is-sold-out/feed/ 0 February 1, 2012 Conference Deadline http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2012/01/02/february-1-2012-conference-deadline/ http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2012/01/02/february-1-2012-conference-deadline/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:05:14 +0000 admin http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/?p=60 Continue reading →]]> If you registered for 2012 Conference and indicated payment would be by check reminder that full payment is due by February 1st, 2012.

If you have not registered yet reminder that Conference fees will increase from $975 to $1100 after February 1st, 2012 UNLESS you are a shipper or receiver whose registration will remain at $750.

 

]]> http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2012/01/02/february-1-2012-conference-deadline/feed/ 0 2012 John J Murphy Scholarship Applications Double from 2011 http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2012/01/01/2012-john-j-murphy-scholarship-applications-double-from-2011/ http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2012/01/01/2012-john-j-murphy-scholarship-applications-double-from-2011/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:29:06 +0000 admin http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/?p=58 Continue reading →]]> As the deadline passed 12/31/11 there were 16 John J Murphy Applications received for it’s second year of offering. Up from 8 received for 2011 award. The 2 awards will be presented at the 2012 Annual Conference in Orlando Florida on Monday 2/27/12.

]]> http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2012/01/01/2012-john-j-murphy-scholarship-applications-double-from-2011/feed/ 0 Deadline for submission of applications for 2012 John J Murphy Scholarship 12/31/11 http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2011/12/03/deadline-for-submission-of-applications-for-2012-john-j-murphy-scholarship-123111/ http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2011/12/03/deadline-for-submission-of-applications-for-2012-john-j-murphy-scholarship-123111/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:20:47 +0000 admin http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/?p=55 http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2011/12/03/deadline-for-submission-of-applications-for-2012-john-j-murphy-scholarship-123111/feed/ 0 Morning Round of Golf on Sunday 2/26/11 Sold Out http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2011/11/12/morning-round-of-golf-on-sunday-22611-sold-out/ http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2011/11/12/morning-round-of-golf-on-sunday-22611-sold-out/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:12:44 +0000 admin http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/?p=49 Plenty of openings in 2nd round. Register now for conference and golf to secure your spot!

]]> http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2011/11/12/morning-round-of-golf-on-sunday-22611-sold-out/feed/ 0 December 31st Deadline John J Murphy Scholarship http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2011/11/05/john-j-murphy-scholarship-deadline/ http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2011/11/05/john-j-murphy-scholarship-deadline/#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:13:04 +0000 admin http://foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/?p=43 Reminder that submission for qualified applicants 2012 John J Murphy Scholarship has a rapidly approaching deadline of December 31, 2011. Application and guidelines can be found on www.foodshippersofamerica.org

Specific questions can be directed to Nancy Newbourne @ treasurer@foodshippersofamerica.org

]]> http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2011/11/05/john-j-murphy-scholarship-deadline/feed/ 0 First Printed Magazine Release October 2011 http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2011/11/04/food-transportation-printed-magazine-first-release/ http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/2011/11/04/food-transportation-printed-magazine-first-release/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:10:44 +0000 admin http://foodshippersofamerica.org/blog/?p=24 Food Shippers of America would like to thank all of the sponsors and article submission providers for our 1st Bi-Annual edition of our Printed Magazine. If you would like a copy please email our Executive Director at rfisk@foodshippersofamerica.org  .

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Registration is accepted here.

Why to become a member company and attend our conferences?

1. The opportunity to interact with shippers, receivers, distributors as well as a variety of logistics providers covering every aspect of your supply chain.
2. Membership and conference attendance provides one stop shopping and consolidated networking opportunities.
3. FSA conferences feature top nationally recognized professional speakers, industry scholars and high level executives within the food industry. Presenters have included Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, FMSCA Administrator Anne Ferro, Chief Economist for the ATA Bob Costello, Ken Blanchard plus many more over the years.

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