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Conference 2009

Thursday, October 8 Schedule

7:00 AM-5:00 PM REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN

7:00-8:00 AM EARLY MORNING YOGA

7:30-9:00 AM BREAKFAST SERVED

8:30-10:00 AM KEYNOTE EVENT
Solutions from the Underground: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World
Paul Stamets
Keynote details

10:15 AM-12:15 PM WORKSHOPS: SESSION I

Inspiring Staff in Tough Times
Maximizing Cash During an Economic Downturn
Organic and Beyond: Benchmarking Sustainable Business Practices
Anatomy of a Performance Problem
Therapeutic Uses of Essential Oils
Brokers and You: Compelling Questions Answered

12:30-1:30 PM LUNCH SERVED

1:30-2:00 PM PROVENDER VISION QUEST II

All Provender members and conference attendees are invited to participate in this second annual Provender Vision Quest. The Board of Directors is asking for your presence and input at this meeting of the minds to facilitate more direct member involvement. We will meet as one large group to continue brainstorming about the direction and future of Provender.

2:15-4:15 PM WORKSHOPS: SESSION II

Service Basics: First Alternative’s Customer Service
Managing Inventory for Sales and Cash Effectiveness
Cradle to Cradle SM Manufacturing
Food Integrity, Seed Integrity, and Genetically Engineered Crops
Successful Meetings
Growing Farms, Growing Community

4:30-8:00 PM CHAIR MASSAGE

We will be offering chair massages for your additional enjoyment. Sessions are 15 minutes and are included in your conference registration. Sign up sheet at registration desk.

4:45-6:45 PM MEMBER MUNCH 'N MINGLE

Find the fun behind Door #1. Then we’ll see you behind Door #2. Finally, come fi nd the glee behind Door #3. Hosted by several Provender Board members, you’ll have an opportunity to progress through successive doors (rooms) where there will be exceptional food, fun and fi ne conversation.

6:30-8:00 PM DINNER SERVED

7:30-8:00 PM BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM

Five candidates for the Provender Board will address the audience, each stating their background and excitement to be part of the Board. Hear what they have to say and how they want to be effective board members.

8:00-10:00 PM DESSERT RECEPTION

Complete your delectable meal with mouth-watering desserts made especially for us. Through the generosity of Sundance Natural Foods and other supporters, enjoy organic wines and beers as well as organic coffee and espresso donated by Café Mam. Music will be provided for your listening pleasure by Belingham-based Lindsay Street.

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Wednesday, October 7 schedule
Friday, October 9 schedule

Saturday, October 10 schedule

 

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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