Who's pulling our chain?Who's pulling our chain The 2007 Agribusiness Forum will seek to demonstrate some of the elements that affect the way we do business. For example, things that happen on the other side of the world impact how we do business every day, including politics, economics and communications. These things "These Things" is an EP by She Wants Revenge, released in 2005 by Perfect Kiss, a subsidiary of Geffen Records. Music Video The music video stars Shirley Manson, lead singer of the band Garbage. Track Listing 1. "These Things [Radio Edit]" - 3:17 2. pull our chain. Consumers expect a safe food supply and those expectations pull our chain, or impact the way we do business. Technology also has an impact on perceptions and opportunities for us as marketers. In addition, consumer trust, who they trust and why, right or wrong also pulls at our chain or the way we market and do business. Many different elements can set off a chain reaction. This fall's Agribusiness Forum, hosted by the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA Na·ma n. pl. Nama or Na·mas 1. A member of a people of southwest Africa. 2. The Khoikhoin language of the Nama. ), will give you a glimpse into the role some of these entities play in our day to day business world as we explore who's pulling our chain. Join us November 13-14 in Kansas City Kansas City, two adjacent cities of the same name, one (1990 pop. 149,767), seat of Wyandotte co., NE Kansas (inc. 1859), the other (1990 pop. 435,146), Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties, NW Mo. (inc. 1850). as we hear from noted economists, reporters, consumer food experts and more as they set the stage for how your business can face these challenges. Keynote Speaker Don Reynolds International economist Don Reynolds will kick off the 2007 Forum. Reynolds presents a fast-paced overview of major trends in the global economy and how it will impact agriculture. He is a firm believer that globalization globalization Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation will mean a golden age for American agriculture. He will discuss economic trends, currencies, energy, interest rates and the recent volatility in the financial markets and what you do to prepare for this change Reynolds has served 11 years as Chairman of the Investment Advisory Board of a $22 Billion trust fund, Reynold's success resulted in his being appointed by George W. Bush as Pension Board Chairman with oversight of $120 Billion in Pension & Trust Funds. He understands how important personal accountability and bottom line performance is, and the need for decision makers to have a clear vision of future trends and events in order to make successful long-term strategic decisions. Reynolds has lived 14 years overseas, visited over 50 countries, has lectured on Free Market Systems at the University of Moscow, spoken about the Global Economy for the Saudi Arabian Central Bank, keynoted the Australian IT Summit, advised the Heavy Equipment Industry in Rome, keynoted for international correspondents in Indonesia and spoken on the impact of global warming global warming, the gradual increase of the temperature of the earth's lower atmosphere as a result of the increase in greenhouse gases since the Industrial Revolution. in Santiago. Additional Speakers Other confirmed speakers for the forum include: Mary Rosenthal, NatureWorks Claudia Mobly, Sam Walton Samuel Moore Walton (March 29 1918 – April 6 1992), born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma was the founder of two American retailers Wal-Mart and Sam's Club. He was the patriarch of the Walton family, one of the richest families in the world. College of Business Center for Retailing Matt McInney, Minneapolis Star Tribune For the Wyoming newspaper, see . The Star Tribune (also Star trib or Strib, as it is often referred to) is the largest newspaper in the U.S. Additional speakers will be announced. Check the web for details at www.nama.org. Awards Luncheon Join in congratulating the honorees of this year's NAMA Professional Development Awards of Excellence. Each year, NAMA honors members with hands-on responsibility in marketing communications Marketing communications (or marcom) are messages and related media used to communicate with a market. Those who practice advertising, branding, direct marketing, graphic design, marketing, packaging, promotion, publicity, sponsorship, public relations, sales, sales , public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , product management and sales. Awards will be given in each of these four areas and the recipients will share their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities in agri-marketing. Registration & Hotel Information The Agribusiness Forum will take place at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center. This hotel is near where the NAFB NAFB National Association of Farm Broadcasters (now National Association of Farm Broadcasting) NAFB National Association of Farm Broadcasting (formerly National Association of Farm Broadcasters; Platte City, Missouri) Convention will be held. Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel 2345 McGee St. Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City is the largest city in the state of Missouri. It encompasses parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest in Missouri, which includes counties in both Missouri and Kansas. 64108 Tel: 816-421-1234 Fax: 816-435-4190 Don't forget to mention NAMA when making your reservation. Rates are $114 for a single/double. The hotel cutoff date is October 29, 2007. For Forum registration rates or to register, call 913-491-6500 or visit www.nama.org/forum. Schedule-at-a-Glance
November 13
2-5 p.m. Welcome/Kick-Off Session
5:30-7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
November 14
7:30-8 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8-11 a.m. Agribusiness Forum Session
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Awards of Excellence
Luncheon
1:30-4 p.m. Agribusiness Forum Session
4 p.m. Adjourn
Forum Moderator This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since October 2007. (New!) This year's forum will be moderated by Jeff Pence, president of Farm Journal Digital Media, which includes the company's internet, television and newsletter businesses. Prior to Farm Journal Media, Pence was the President and Director of Qualitron Media, a closely held company Closely held company A company who has a small group of controlling shareholders. In contrast, a widely-held firm has many shareholders. It is difficult or impossible to wage a proxy battle for any closely-held firm. that produced and distributed the national television programs AgDay and WeekEnd MarketPlace. This business was acquired by Farm Journal in 1998, and he continues senior management responsibilities with the company today. In his role as forum moderator, Pence will summarize each session and help attendees relate the information to their businesses. Forum Sponsors Cattlemen's Beef Board--Kick-off Session DTN/Progressive Farmer--Welcome Reception (Co-Sponsor) John Deere Agricultural Marketing Center--Welcome Reception (Co-Sponsor) Padilla Speer Beardsley--Forum Session Fastline Publications--Registration Brochure Printing Rhea rhea, in zoology rhea (rē`ə), common name for a South American bird of the family Rheidae, which is related to the ostrich. Weighing from 44 to 55 lb (20–25 kg) and standing up to 60 in. & Kaiser Marketing Comm.--Name Badges Successful Farming & Agriculture Online--Program Booklet Ad Farm Progress Companies--PDA Awards Program High Plains Journal--Continental Breakfast (Co-Sponsor) Hoard's Dairyman Magazine- Continental Breakfast (Co-Sponsor) Associations, Inc.--Program Booklet--Half Page Beck Ag, Inc.--Program Booklet--Half Page Blasdel Cleaver Schwalbe Communications--Forum Registration List Printing CHS (Cylinder Head Sector) An earlier method of addressing a hard disk by referencing all three physical elements of the drive. It was superseded by logical block addressing (see LBA). Inc.--Wednesday Morning Refreshment Break Colle+McVoy--Lanyards Diamond V--Program Booklet Ad Natl. Cotton Council of America--Tuesday Break Pioneer Hi-Bred Intl.--Web Page Banner Ad McCormick Company--Program Booklet Ad Ag Speakers Network--Keynote Speaker Vance Publishing Corp.--Program Booklet Ad |
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