We are just a week away from the 2018 Agri-Marketing Conference! Check out who is going to be there now. Don’t worry, there is still time to register!
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COFFEE, COCKTAILS AND CORRUPTION
Savor, sip and share on NAMA’s flavor tour of Kansas City. The food and drink are sure to be on-par with the conversation and networking at The Roasterie and Rye. You’ll feel finer than a Prohibition-Era politician when you end the day with cocktails at Tom’s Town, a 1920’s-style Kansas City Speakeasy!
In the morning, your regularly scheduled caffeine buzz will get a jolt with a behind-the-scenes tour of The Roasterie factory. Attendees will learn secrets of brewing the best at-home coffee, and receive a complimentary Roasterie pub glass – not to mention a sample of The Roasterie’s
mouthwatering Nitro, Cold Brew or Iced Tea.
We’ll keep the fun moving and get back to the roots of agri-marketing with a delicious meal at Rye on the Plaza. After chowing down, attendees will get the chance to learn about Rye’s farm-to-table philosophy, as well as their partnerships with local farmers who provide the ingredients for top-tier American fare.
Then, bootleg the spirit of Kansas City Prohibition-Era Spirits at the beautiful art deco lounge of Tom’s Town Distilling Co., a local speakeasy that draws its roots from the infamously crooked politician, Tom Pendergast. Sip one of Tom’s Town’s award-winning craft cocktails after a tour of the distillery and barrel room. Because, as Tom Pendergast loved to say, “the people are thirsty.”
Register today so you can savor the aroma of the coffee business, share a farm-to-table meal and conversation, and flout prohibition with your NAMA friends and colleagues!
Cost for the tour is $75.
Wednesday, April 11
9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Click here to register.
ABEF is the backbone of Student NAMA. Here are some ways to support ABEF at the upcoming Agri-Marketing Conference!
Topgolf Outing
Join your peers at Topgolf Overland Park on Tuesday, April 10, for a fun time everyone can enjoy—no golf experience required. Plus, enjoy great drinks and food in an upscale club atmosphere. Click here for more information and to register.
Silent Auction
Support this worthwhile effort by donating to the auction. Click here for the online Pledge Form.
Century Club
Investing $100 in the Century Club provides you the opportunity to help advance the future of agribusiness. All members of the 2018 Century Club will be entered to win a Wine of the Month Club Membership. Drawing takes place on April 12 in Kansas City! Click to view the 2018 Century Club and make your donation today!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Get your company noticed in Kansas City by sponsoring one of the following student activities:
If you are interested in any of these sponsorships, please contact Jenny Pickett.
Carey Lohrenz will share the fundamentals that helped her succeed in the cockpit at Mach 2, and will help your team triumph in the high-risk, time-crunched business world. “Power Up” with NAMA at the 2018 Agri-Marketing Conference, April 11-13 in Kansas City!
Click the video below to watch a sneak peek of Carey Lohrenz’s presentation. Register now!
Find out more information about the 2018 Agri-Marketing Conference on the website. #NAMA18
Do you still need a hotel room for conference?
Good news! Both the Sheraton and Westin Crown Center Hotels are sold out, but NAMA has a new overflow hotel nearby. If you or someone you know still needs a room next month, check out the information below.
Overflow Hotel:
The Aladdin Holiday Inn Hotel
1215 Wyandotte Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
Room Rate: $169
Reservations: (877) 224-2870
Cutoff Date: March 27
Click here to reserve online.
Recruit someone you know to become a NAMA member and be entered into a drawing for a complimentary registration* to the 2018 Agri-Marketing Conference in April. The campaign will run from February 20 through March 20. The drawing will take place March 21.
Simply tell your recruit to join at nama.org and add your name and company in the box titled “Referred by.”
The more members you recruit, the more your name will be entered into the drawing!
*Registration is non-transferable.
NAMA has named Kendal Frazier, Chief Executive Officer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), as the inaugural Ag Association Leader of the Year.
This award recognizes outstanding achievement and excellence among senior executives who have made significant contributions to the agriculture industry in their roles with association or commodity organizations. Frazier will be honored during the 2018 Agri-Marketing Conference, April 11-13, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Frazier’s tenure with NCBA began in March 1985, and during his more than three decades with the association he held leadership roles with its communications, governance and issues management functions. Frazier served as the Chief Operating Officer before being named CEO in 2015.
Throughout his years of service to the beef community, Frazier has worked on a number of high-profile projects and issues. For instance, he played a lead role in coordinating the beef industry response to the first U.S. case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy. He also developed and/or managed a number of award winning communication tools utilized by NCBA today, including NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen, National Cattlemen and Directions.
Frazier was also instrumental in retooling the annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show to expand the industry-leading trade show, along with increased opportunities for experiences and entertainment, improving the event for attendees. This strategic shift has spurred significant growth in attendance, leading to consecutive attendance records in recent years, thanks in part to Frazier’s leadership and vision.
In addition to his work at NCBA, Frazier has also served in volunteer leadership roles with the Livestock Publications Council, Agriculture Council of America and more recently with the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA).
NAMA has named Ed Peck, President and Owner of Filament, as the 2018 NAMA Marketer of the Year.
This recognition is the most prestigious honor awarded to an active member of the association and recognizes outstanding accomplishments in the field of agri-marketing. The NAMA Marketer of the Year award will be presented during the Second General Session of the 2018 Agri-Marketing Conference on Thursday, April 12, in Kansas City, Missouri, and is sponsored by Agri Marketing magazine.
Ed Peck founded Filament with the sole focus of staying involved in the agricultural industry and to be a conduit for clients. Thirteen years later, the agency has grown from a single-man shop into a forty-person enterprise with over twenty-five clients.
As a dairy and beef cattle owner himself, Peck immerses himself in the agricultural industry and the daily fluctuations which affect the livelihood of those farmers around him, as well as the companies who serve them. Peck encourages his team members to stay involved in the agricultural industry – whether it’s with their own farms or industry organizations and causes. Employees are encouraged to attend industry events.
Outside of the agricultural industry, Peck is passionate about encouraging employees to participate in professional development so team members continue to grow together as a business and expand their marketing expertise and knowledge.
Peck has been an active member of the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) for decades. Involved at both the regional and national level, he has spoken at regional NAMA events and is a regular judge for National Best of NAMA. He also supports employee memberships and involvement in the organization.
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