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Conference 2008
About Provender and the ConferenceProvender Alliance, established in 1977, is a nonprofit organization providing networking, outreach, and education to natural products companies doing business in the Pacific Northwest. Members represent retailers, manufacturers, brokers, distributors, consultants, and individuals throughout the region. Now celebrating our 32nd year, the Annual Educational Conference provides a fun, cooperative atmosphere for members to teach and learn from each other and to network about natural products business in a non-trade show setting..
AlcoholAlcohol consumption must be limited to designated times and locations. Please respect the alcohol policy as well as other guests staying at the Hood River Inn so we can return to this location in the future.
SmokingThe Hood River Inn is a nonsmoking facility. No smoking of any kind is allowed in the rooms. There are several covered areas outside as designated smoking areas.
Costs and Worktrades There are work trades available. Don’t be shy about asking. Please contact the office for more information. Applications are available on our web site.
Volunteering
There are numerous opportunities to volunteer at the conference. We are always looking for an extra pair of hands for a variety of miscellaneous tasks. Please indicate on the registration form if you are willing to be a volunteer.
Accommodationssending an odd number of people from your business but still want to share a room? let us know and we can help fi nd you an appropriate roommate. There are several campgrounds around the hood River area. Contact the Mt. Hood national Forest or the hood river chamber of commerce or visit www.hoodriver.us.
Family Accommodationsthere are some suites available children under 16 stay in adult’s room at no charge.
Other AccommodationsIf you would like other sleeping accommodations, there are several comfortable bed & breakfasts, motels and hotels available. You will need to make your own reservations.
Recycling
All of our publications and handouts are printed on recycled paper using soy based inks. There will be recycling boxes for your use at the conference for paper and name tag holders. We will also have containers available for glass, plastic and aluminum can recycling.
What to BringSuggestions: swimsuits for the pool (it is heated and open), water bottle, coffee/tea mug, cold weather/rain clothing, sensible footwear, money to buy souvenir Provender logo items, paper and a writing implement for notes. Remember to bring an item with your company’s logo item for the raffle.
Snacks and BeveragesAll snacks are donated to the conference. Royal Blue Organics will again offer coffee plus an espresso cart. Proceeds from espresso drinks go to the scholarship fund. Bring your own mug!
Conference ProgramThe Annual Provender Conference Program, given to every Conference participant, contains the final conference schedule and advertising from businesses that support Provender Alliance. These programs also accompany us to regional trade shows. The ad deadline for camera-ready artwork is September 10. Please call the office if you are interested in advertising and for current advertising rates. Ad sizes range from business card to full page. Advertising is an excellent way for you to show your support of Provender. Please consider advertising in our bimonthly Provender Journal as well.
2008 Annual Dues Your dues for 2008 must be paid before you will be registered for the Conference. Dues paid for 2007 are for the calendar year and expire in December. Contact the Provender office if you have questions about your dues status. Provender’s dues structure is:
Individual $ 45
Under $100,000 $ 60
$100,001–$500,000 $ 85
$500,001–$1,000,000 $ 140
$1,000,001-$5,00,000 $ 250
$5,000,000+ $ 350
Contributor (includes dues) $ 500
Supporter (includes dues) $ 750
Golden Carrot (includes dues) $1500
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Provender Alliance
22835 Jennie Rd SE Lyons, OR 97358
Phone: (888) 352-7431
Phone: (503) 859-3600
Fax: (503) 859-3608
E-mail: info@provender.org
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