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Convention and World of Food & Fuel Expo

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 2008 Convention Recap  Registration
 Exhibitors  Retailers
Sponsorship  Best Bagger



2008 TGCA Convention and World of Food & Fuel Expo
In April,  TGCSA celebrated 30 years with another successful convention.  The 2008 activities took place at the Knoxville Convention Center with over 900 attendess.  To see the convention highlights click the 2008 convention recap link above.
2009 TGCSA Convention and World of Food & Fuel Expo
Knoxville Convention Center
Thursday April 16, 2009 - Saturday April 18, 2009
Plan to attend our 2009 convention and expo to keep up with the latest changes in our ever changing industry.

TGCSA convention and expo features Tennessee's largest food trade show as well as educational seminars to assist members in their business operations.

TGCSA members receive registration and exhibitor discounts.
Room Block
Room block for attendees of the 2009 convention and expo will be:
Hilton Knoxville
501 West Church Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: (865)523-2300
Group Code: TGA9
Group Rate: $119 per night
Cut Off Date: March 24, 2009

Exhibitors
The World of Food & Fuel Expo's goal is to present Tennessee's best networking opportunity for retailers, suppliers and wholesalers.  For more information on becoming an exhibitor click the Exhibitors link above.

Sponsorship
Convention sponsors get recognition, recognition and recognition.

Become a member of our elite group, the Winner's Circle.  Your company receives a complimentary dinner for two with the TGCSA Board of Directors and TGEF Board of Trustees on Thursday, April 16, 2009.  Become eligible by:

   Sponsoring a convention event
+ Registering for convention events
+ Exhibiting in the World of Food & Fuel Expo
+ Advertising in The Volunteer Grocer
=Winner's Circle Member-the total combined particpation determines your level

For more information click the sponsors link above.

Registration
Registration for the 2009 convention and expo will be available in January 2009.

2009
TGCSA Convention  and World of Food & Fuel Expo
Tentative Schedule

THURSDAY  APRIL 16, 2009
8am-5pm Registration Desk Hours
8am-5pm Exhibtior Set Up
11:30am Lunch/Golf Tournament
7-8:30pm Winner's Circle Dinner
FRIDAY  APRIL 17, 2009
7:30am-5pm Registration Desk Hours
8am-Noon Exhibitor Set Up
8-9am Opening Breakfast
9:15-11:15am Education Sessions
11:30am-12:45pm Keynote Luncheon/Speaker
1-5pm World of Food & Fuel Expo
6pm Chairman's Reception
7pm Chairman's Dinner & Entertainment
9:30-10pm Grocer & Supplier of the Year Receptions
SATURDAY  APRIL 18, 2009
8am-2pm Registration Desk Hours
8-8:30am TGCSA/TGEF Annual Meetings
8:30-10am Buffet Breakfast
10-11am TGEF Awards Presentation
11am-3pm World of Food & Fuel Expo
12:30-2pm Best Bagger Contest/Scholarship Recognition


 
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Nashville, TN 37210
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Tel: (615) 889-0136
Fax: (615) 889-2877
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