Mid-America Chapter Planning Meeting

Are you a new NAMA member or a seasoned veteran? Would you like to see the Mid-America NAMA Chapter become active again? If you answered yes to both questions, then you are invited to join the Mid-America Chapter leaders for a planning meeting.

It’s time to put the Mid-America NAMA Chapter back on the map.

Directions and Parking Update:

Due to construction, a section of the road Beck’s is located on (276^th Street) is closed. If you’re coming from the west, please use the detour route listed below. Traffic coming from the east, is not affected by the construction.

Coming from the south on St. Rd. 31 (Indianapolis)

• Turn right (east) on 266^th Go about 5 miles.
• Turn left (north) on Gwinn Rd. Go 1 mile.
• Turn left (west) on 276^th
• Follow Event Traffic parking signs.

Coming from the north on St. Rd. 31 (Kokomo)

• Turn left (east) on 266^th Go about 5 miles.
• Turn left (north) on Gwinn Rd. Go 1 mile.
• Turn left (west) on 276^th
• Follow Event Traffic parking signs.

Parking

• Follow Event Traffic parking signs.
• The main office is on the south side of 276^th.
• Once you come into the office, we will have people to direct you.

If you have any questions about the meeting, contact:

Ashley Fischer, Chapter President
[email protected]
(317) 984-1134

BBQ Fest!

USA Today named the beloved Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest as America’s number-one barbecue competition. This May, the Midsouth NAMA chapter is invited for a behind the scenes look at what it takes to compete at this prestigious event.

Midsouth member Kelli Polatty has been a part of the Swine & Dine team for the last 17 years, and she has agreed to play hostess for the May meeting.  They will have some award winning BBQ with trimmings and hear from the team cooks about the steps they take to compete, from the category itself down to how they select their meat.

When: Thursday, May 14th @ 11:30 a.m.

Where: The Swine & Dine Team Booth, Tom Lee Park

Click here to register!

More details about parking and logistics will be mailed out closer to the event.

New Rules for a Winning Brand Launch

Whether launching a new brand or rebranding an existing one, creating a new brand is an expensive and difficult task. Speakers Brenda Lerouge and Erin Pickett explain the importance of managing the brand implementation process, understanding costs and setting expectations inside your organization before launching the brand outside your organization.

Date: May 19, 2015

Time: 3-5 PM

Location: CLAAS   |   8401 S. 132nd St.   |   Omaha, NE | Map

 RSVP by Friday, May 15, 2015.

Cost is $15/person for Cornhusker NAMA members; $20/person for non-members.

WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MEETINGS OR TO RSVP TO THIS EVENT? Contact Chris Sidles at [email protected].

On Wednesday, May 20, join the Badger NAMA Chapter as they learn about marketing in the grocery industry AND prepare a savory Mexican-Spanish meal with a professional chef.

Fresh Madison Market

703 University Ave, Madison, WI 53715 | Garage parking is available

3:30 p.m. | Registration

4 p.m. | Store Director Kristie Maurer will share the store’s strategy for appealing to diverse downtown consumers and competing with other area grocery chains.

4:30 p.m. | Executive Chef Cory Richardson will share helpful cooking tips as she prepares a Mexican-Spanish meal for the group, including beer pairings for each dish.

Cost | $25 for Badger NAMA members, $60 for non-members and $15 for students

RSVP | Click here to register for this Badger NAMA event.

Questions | Email Andrea Bloom with any questions.

Members of the North Central NAMA Chapter gathered on Wednesday, April 29, to recognize the achievements of the University of MN Student NAMA Team who placed 6^th at the national conference.  The guest speaker was Tim Burke, Sr. VP Group Account Director at Martin Williams, who discussed strategies for career planning and gave advice to those entering the job market.  Congratulations to all of the University of MN students for a job well done!

Front row from left to right:

Anna Culbertson, Marguerite Haggerty, Maria Wingert, Paige Durhman, Brooke Wente

Back row from left to right:

JC Hoyt (advisor), Blake Nelson, Rick Ancel, Matt Gallik, Kyle O’Toole, Bob Olsen (advisor)