Monday, January 15, 2007
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH
Presented by Mid American Ag and Hort Services, Inc. in combination with the Ohio Fruit and Vegetable Growers Congress, Ohio Direct Agricultural Marketing Conference and National Bramble Conference
People are the most important resource of agricultural and horticultural businesses. Whether you are a top manager, human resource manager, middle manager or working leader/supervisor, this conference will help you more effectively work with the people in your business. MAAHS welcomes non-members and businesses from outside its service territory of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio to attend the conference.
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Program and Speakers
Details available here
Combined Conference and Registration
This conference is being held in conjunction with the annual Ohio Fruit and Vegetable Growers Congress (sponsored by the Ohio Fruit Growers Society and Ohio Vegetable and Potato Growers Association), the Ohio Direct Agricultural Marketing Conference (sponsored by the Ohio Direct Agricultural Marketing Association) and the National Bramble Conference, which runs January 15 to 17, 2007. The Ohio State University also makes significant contributions to this combined conference. Visit www.ohiofruit.org for more information on the combined conference.
Those wanting to attend the Mid American Ag and Hort Human Resource Conference on January 15 should register directly with MAAHS using this registration form.
Columbus Area and Hotel Information
Our Trade Show and Educational sessions will be located in Area E of the Columbus Convention Center.
The Hampton Inn and Suites is the Headquarters Hotel for the conference. The Hampton is located directly across the street from the Greater Columbus Convention Center at 501 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. We have reserved a block of rooms for Trade Show participants and registrants at the special room rate of $99/night plus 16.75% tax for a Standard King or Double bed for ONE person. Visit www.hamptoninn.hilton.com or call (614) 559-2000 for more information or to make reservations. There are two other hotels directly connected to the Convention Center, Crowne Plaza, (614) 461-4100 (or toll-free at 800-338-4462) and the Drury Inn and Suites, (614) 221-7008. We have negotiated special rates at these hotels as well. You must reserve your room by Friday, December 15, 2006 at any of the hotels to take advantage of the special room rate.
Maps and Directions
Driving directions to The Hampton Inn and the Columbus Convention Center.
Map to downtown Columbus.
Registration confirmations will be e-mailed/faxed to all who register directly with MAAHS. This confirmation will include directions and maps.
Exhibiting Opportunities
The Trade Show for this combined conference will be held January 16 to 17. Trade Show Exhibitors are also invited to set up a table display in the education concourse for the Monday, January 15 education sessions at no charge. Monday only exhibitors may set up a table display in the education concourse for $125.00. Details for exhibiting are available at www.ohiofruit.org or by contacting MAAHS at 614-246-8286 or maahs@ofbf.org.
Contacting / Joining Mid American Ag and Hort Services
Anyone wanting more information about the Mid American Ag and Hort Human Resource Conference or Mid American Ag and Hort Services (MAAHS) may contact Executive Director, John Wargowsky or Program Assistant, Jennifer Hungerford at 614-246-8286 or maahs@ofbf.org or visiting our membership page.
MAAHS is a unique non-profit, membership-based consortium of associations, organizations and employers organized to meet the educational, regulatory compliance assistance and labor recruiting needs of agricultural and horticultural employers in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. New members are welcome.
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