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MEDIA ADVISORY: FMI Human Resources/Training & Development Conference

August 30, 2007
The only human resources/training and development conference dedicated to the unique needs of the retail food industry




When: Sept. 9-11, 2007

Where: Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis, MN

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Discover real-world solutions to HR challenges including:

•     Business ethics — Marianne Jennings, professor of ethics, W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University

•     Effective training methods — Christine Walsh, director, SUPERVALU University, SUPERVALU INC.

•     Succession planning — Mark Caruso, president and CEO, Success Associates, Inc.



Understand industry trends in:

•     Corporate branding — Donna Tweeten, assistant vice president, communications & brand management, Hy-Vee, Inc.

•     Consumer-based healthcare — Debra Gold, Midwest zone leader, Mercer

•     Workforce planning — Marieke van Dijk, research director, Corporate Leadership Council



Learn how to take employee productivity to the next level by using:

•     Employee engagement

•     Effective mentoring

•     Retention strategies



Other Features

•      Peer-to-peer idea exchanges.

•     HR and training-related suppliers offering cutting-edge products and services at a sponsor showcase.

•     Presentations of effective programs resulting in positive, measurable business results though innovative human resource or training programs.



Contact:

Stephanie Strauss

202.220.0657

sstrauss@fmi.org

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations on behalf of its nearly 1,250 food retail and wholesale member companies in the United States and around the world. FMI’s U.S. members operate more than 25,000 retail food stores and almost 22,000 pharmacies with a combined annual sales volume of nearly $650 billion.  FMI’s retail membership is composed of large multi-store chains, regional firms and independent operators. Its international membership includes 126 companies from more than 65 countries. FMI’s nearly 330 associate members include the supplier partners of its retail and wholesale members. 

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