NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods 2017 Food Show (Tampa, FL)
Thank you for your interest in the NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods 2017 Food Show coming to Tampa, Florida in February 2017.
The NICA Business Expo will provide Workshops and Discussion Groups which will cover the issues and the daily challenges our industry is faced with today. The workshops will be facilitated by experts in their fields.
The Fare Foods Food Show will feature exhibitors showcasing the latest food trends and technology that will define 2017's Fair Season.
We look forward to seeing you in Tampa!
Interested in reserving your hotel room at a discounted rate? Contact Fare Foods at (618) 542-2155 / apoole@farefoods.com or register online through their portal at https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/FFOABANICA2017
Visit the registration page at https://www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee/Registration?eId=8oout0GdIplzPwl6i0seRQ%3D%3D
Schedule of Events:
Sunday, February 5
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Superbowl Party
Join us in the Palm Room for a Superbowl party!
Monday, February 6
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Registration
Open registration - Hotel Lobby
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
NICA’s Strategic Plan Updates
Room: Brandon IV
Speaker: Rey O’Day
(Open to all NICA Members)
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Past-Presidents & Past Directors Luncheon Meeting
Room: Brandon I
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Vendor Setup
Vendors have access to the Ballroom to set up their displays.
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Allied Insurance
Room: Brandon II
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Employee Do’s & Don’ts
Room: Brandon III
Speaker: Jessica Gottsche
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
DOT Updates
Room: Brandon IV
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fare Foods Food Show
Grande Ballroom
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fare Foods Hospitality Suite
Stop by the Palm Room to enjoy a drink and mingle with Fare Foods staff and others in the industry.
Tuesday, February 7
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Registration
Open registration - Hotel Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
What is CCE and How Do I get one?
Room: Brandon II
Speaker: Sandra O’Brien
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Hummel Group Insurance
Room: Brandon III
Speaker: Phil Teague
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
HealthCare Insurance – What’s Ahead?
Room: Brandon IV
Speaker: Steck Johnson
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
The Best Quality Soda on the Midway
Room: Brandon IV
Speaker: Michael Curci
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fare Foods Food Show
Grande Ballroom
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fare Foods Hospitality Suite
Stop by the Palm Room to enjoy a drink and mingle with Fare Foods staff and others in the industry.
Wednesday, February 8
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
ServSafe Management Class Registration
$135.00 per person
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ServSafe Management Class and Certification
Includes lunch
Room: Brandon I & II
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Point of Sale Options
Room: Brandon V
Speaker: Tina Walker
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
5-Star Refrigeration & Air Conditioning – Repair, Equipment & Water
Room: Brandon I
Speaker: Joseph E. Matthews, III
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Get to know and USE your NICA Benefits
Room: Brandon III
Speaker: Michelle Card
(Open to all attendees)
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
NICA General Membership Meeting
Room: Salon 1 & 2
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
NICA Dinner, Auction & Entertainment
Hors d’oeuvres by Fare Foods
Grande Ballroom
