Written by NAMA on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 , 8:32 am
The 16th annual Boot Camp takes place August 14-16 in Kansas City. The early bird registration cutoff and the hotel cuttoff date have been extended to July 30! Book before then to save money.
Whether you’re new to marketing or new to ag, sign up for this program today to learn more about the industry. This year the Boot Camp will take it to a new level expanding on marketing and agriculture basics.
Who should attend?
Agency Account Executives
Media Professionals
Art Directors
Copywriters
Marketing Professionals
Sales Professionals
Previous Boot Camp Attendees
Plan to come early for the Ag Tour. This tour will be sponsored by the MoKan Chapter of NAMA. Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, the Agri-Marketing Boot Camp will give you the tools you need to more professionally market to the ag industry.
Schedule-at-a-Glance
Wednesday, August 14
7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ag Tour (optional)
4:00 p.m.
Boot Camp Registration
5:00–7:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception and Dinner
Thursday, August 15
8:30–9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
9:00–10:30 a.m.
Producer Panel
10:30–11:00 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m.–Noon
General Session
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30–2:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
2:45–3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Offsite Reception
Friday, August 16
8:30–9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
9:00–10:00 a.m.
General Session—Growing Your Career
10:00–10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15–11:15 a.m.
Mentor Panel / Closing Session
11:30 a.m.
Boot Camp Adjourns
The Hotel
Boot Camp will take place at the Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza, located at 4445 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111. Room rates begin at $159. Hotel Cutoff date is July 30, 2019. Reserve your room today!
Written by NAMA on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 , 8:32 am
The deadline is July 19 for nominations for the NAMA Professional Development (PDA) Awards.
The Professional Development Awards of Excellence honor NAMA members based on outstanding achievement in each of the Professional Development Areas (PDA). Awards of Excellence will be presented in the areas of (1) Marketing Communications, (2) Product/Species Management, (3) Public Relations and (4) Sales.
The deadline for submitting nominations for the Professional Development Awards of Excellence is July 19, 2019. These awards will be presented at the 2019 Fall Conference, October 7-9 in St. Louis.
Nominees for the Awards of Excellence must be NAMA members. Nominators should target individuals with direct planning and execution responsibilities in the respective Professional Development Area from agribusiness and related companies. If you have any questions regarding these awards, please contact Jenny Pickett at [email protected].
Written by NAMA on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 , 8:31 am
Join NAMA members at a reception hosted by the Chicago, Gateway, Heartland and Mid-America NAMA chapters during the Farm Progress Show.
What a great opportunity to
take a break and visit with other NAMA members on Wednesday, August 28, 2019,
from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Exhibitor Food Tent, located near Gate 6 on the
corner of East and Sixth.
Snacks and drinks will be provided (yes, adult beverages, too).
Written by NAMA on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 , 8:31 am
MoKan NAMA is heading to Blade & Timber. This summer networking & ax throwing event takes place Thursday, July 25 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in Kansas City. The cost for professionals is $30. Students and interns attend free with a member. Potential After Party at The Ship.
Written by NAMA on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 , 8:30 am
Catch one of the hottest teams in major league baseball with North Central NAMA on Wednesday, August 21st over the lunch hour. The ticket price is $45 and includes $30 in food and drink vouchers. The event takes place from Noon – 2 p.m. at Target Field.
Ticket quantities are limited, so grab a co-worker or two and
sign up today! Tickets and vouchers will be distributed prior to the event.
Written by NAMA on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 , 8:30 am
The North Central NAMA Chapter hosted their annual intern
event this June in Minneapolis. Forty students and hiring managers gathered at
the 508 Club to discuss success stories of local interns and internships, along
with networking after the event to connect young talent with local agencies and
in-house marketing teams.
A panel of three successful young adults shared with the
crowd their successes, all three individuals had been hired on full time
immediately following their internship. The North Central NAMA Chapter thanks
Midwest Dairy, Minnesota Pork, Minnesota Beef Council, PERISCOPE agency and .broadhead
agency for their sponsorship of this event!
The deadline is approaching for nominations for the NAMA Professional Development (PDA) Awards.
The Professional Development Awards of Excellence honor NAMA members based on outstanding achievement in each of the Professional Development Areas (PDA). Awards of Excellence will be presented in the areas of (1) Marketing Communications, (2) Product/Species Management, (3) Public Relations and (4) Sales.
The deadline for submitting nominations for the Professional Development Awards of Excellence is July 19, 2019. These awards will be presented at the 2019 Fall Conference, October 7-9 in St. Louis.
Nominees for the Awards of Excellence must be NAMA members. Nominators should target individuals with direct planning and execution responsibilities in the respective Professional Development Area from agribusiness and related companies. If you have any questions regarding these awards, please contact Jenny Pickett at [email protected].
