Consider Attending AFIA’s Equipment Manufacturers Conference This Fall

The 2008 Equipment Manufacturers Conference (EMC) is an educational experience designed to address many issues pertinent to today’s equipment designers, builders and installers who serve the feed, pet food and grain industries.

From Nov. 6-8, this year’s conference will focus on “Embracing the Flat World,” while taking in the charm of Savannah, Ga. Please join your industry peers for the event’s wide range of speakers specializing in security and disaster recovery.

Speakers and their topics include:
• Michael Johll, The Johll Consulting Group, customer relationships
• Keith Behnke, Kansas State University, ingredient quality and its effect on the industry
• Joel Newman, American Feed Industry Association, the industry and the global economy
• Don Root, California Pellet Mill, current trends and a look into the future of information technology
• Rick Held, Held & Held Associates, Inc., managing export transportation
• Rick Jones, Foreign Exchange for US Bank in Cincinnati, managing export risk
• TBA, the impact of current commodity markets on our industry

Along with the opportunity to network and hear from top executives, we hope you take in the beautiful charm and scenery of Savannah and the surrounding area. The annual four-man scramble golf tournament will be Thursday, Nov. 6. The tournament will be played on the beautiful 18-hole championship golf course at The Club of Savannah. This course is home to the PGA Tour’s Champions Tour, and it was named one of the top 60 golf resorts in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler magazine.

Registration will be available soon on the AFIA Web site. Mark your calendar and make plans to join industry leaders in Savannah.

We look forward to seeing you in Savannah, Ga. For more information, click here. If you have questions, please contact Keith Epperson at kepperson@afia.org or Veronica Pedrotty at vpedrotty@afia.org.