Florida Section IFT Suppliers’ Night Expo / Marketplace 2013     Schedule of Events Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Golf Tourney - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PMMetro West Golf Course Hosted Reception - 5:00pm - 7:00pm               Doubletree Hotel                    Thursday, February 28, 2013                All events at the Doubletree Hotel Technicaln Symposium – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (includes breaks) Topic: Crisis Management in Food Defense  Exhibitor Setup - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM  Expo 3:00 PM - 7:00 PMSocial Hour - 6:00pm- 7:00pm (hors d’oeuvres and cash bar) Marketplace ExpoAttend and learn about the latest products and innovations for the food industry. The largest annual event sponsored by Florida Section IFT Suppliers’ Night affords companies serving all segments of the food industry an opportunity to showcase products and exchange information with purchasers in the Florida region. We are expecting more than 100 exhibitors from all aspects of the food industry. Segments to be represented include: beverages, dairy, seafood, baking, confectionary, fruit & vegetables, meats & poultry, retail foods, food service, processing / laboratory equipment, sanitation, and analytical testing. Proceeds are used for food science and related scholarships. Attendee Benefits                                   Exhibitor Benefits: Face-to-Face Interaction with Suppliers          Face-to-Face Interaction CustomersFree Admission to Exhibition                           Diversify Customer BaseIncredible Door Prizes                                     Promote New/Improved ProductsComplimentary Hors d’ oeuvres                      Introduce your company  Attendee Appreciation Walk-ins are welcome. Door prize drawings will be held for gifts from vendors and Florida Section, throughout the Expo. On-line, pre-registered attendees will be entered into a special drawing for a Kindle Fire® tablet reader. Exhibitors Registrations for table top displays can be made on-line at Eventbrite (http://flsectioniftsuppliersnight2013.eventbrite.com) or by down loading a registration forms at Florida Section IFF website (http://iftflorida.org/, link Suppliers Night 2013). Completed registration forms and checks (payable to Florida Section IFT) should be sent to:          Ivy ChoABC Research Laboratories3437 SW 24th AvenueGainesville, FL 32607P 866.233.5883Email: Treasurer@iftflorida.org  Table Top Reservations are made on a first-come-first-serve basis. Wall space will be assigned first to electrical users and then for oversized exhibits. All freestanding displays must be on the wall area. Table top displays cannot exceed 5 ft. above table. This will be strictly enforced. See the Florida Section IFT’s web site for complete guidelines. (http://iftflorida.org/suppliers-night-2013/) Attendee Appreciation Door Prizes In addition to the extensive list of door prizes provided by the Florida Section, we encourage exhibitors and other interested parties to donate special door prizes with the intent of increasing customer attendance. These prizes will be distributed throughout the event, and all contributors will be recognized at the drawing.Golf OutingPlay a challenging course in the Florida sunshine while it’s cold up north. The course selected this year is MetroWest, a Robert Trent Jones Sr signature course and is one of the finest public golf courses in the Orlando, Florida area. Registrations for the Golf outing can be made on-line at Eventbrite (http://flsectioniftsuppliersnight2013.eventbrite.com) or by down loading a registration form at Florida Section IFF website (http://iftflorida.org/, link Suppliers Night 2013). Completed registration forms and checks (payable to Florida Section IFT) should be sent to:Ivy ChoABC Research Laboratories3437 SW 24th AvenueGainesville, FL 32607P 866.233.5883Email: Treasurer@iftflorida.org Technical SymposiumAs part of our commitment to life-long learning, Florida Section IFT is proud to present a symposium detailing the components of Food Defense. The symposium will be presented by leaders in the field and will give participants the latest information in developing and maintaining an appropriate Food Defense program in your own company. A complete agenda is available on the FL section IFT website (http://iftflorida.org/suppliers-night-2013/). Registrations for Food Defense symposium can be made on-line at Eventbrite (http://flsectioniftsuppliersnight2013.eventbrite.com) or by down loading a registration form at Florida Section IFF website (http://iftflorida.org/, link Suppliers Night 2013). If completing paper registration, forms and checks (payable to Florida Section IFT) should be sent to: Ivy ChoABC Research Laboratories3437 SW 24th AvenueGainesville, FL 32607P 866.233.5883Email: Treasurer@iftflorida.org Symposium registrants will be entered into a drawing for an electronic tablet (exact item to be determined) which will be presented during the Expo. Winner must be present to receive the gift.  Accommodations  Florida Section will NOT be making hotel reservations for suppliers and/or attendees and rooms must be booked directly with the hotel 1-800-327-2110 orhttp://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/M/MCOUNDT-IFT-20130226/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POGGroup Name: IFT Suppliers' NIght Florida SectionGroup Code: IFT         The Doubletree Hotel at the entrance to Universal Studios is offering IFT discounted rate of $139 per night + taxes & subject to availability-book early!  (Standard rate for this time is $169 + tax). Please identify your reservation as participating in the Florida Section’s Suppliers Night. This is a very busy time of year in Orlando and additional nights are subject to availability-book early! This is a great location to bring the family–Universal Studios is right across the street!  For additional information, please visit the FL Section IFT's web site: http://iftflorida.org/suppliers-night-2013/or contact David Guilhaus, Event Chair David. Guilhaus@Publix.com863.688.1188, ext 33752 Visit EventBrite.com for pricing.