The NIOP 2008 ANNUAL CONVENTION
March 9-13, 2008
Boca Raton Resort & Club
Boca Raton, Florida
Please join us for a valuable educational experience at the NIOP Annual Convention. This year’s agenda features the superior networking and interactive sessions you have come to rely on at the Annual Convention, with a focus on key topics of critical interest to the oilseeds industry.
Five Great Reasons to Attend:
- Networking... meet industry colleagues during several planned networking events, including breakfasts, tours, educational workshops, golf, receptions and dinners.
The 2008 Convention is being held in partnership with the Canola Council of Canada (CCC). NIOP attendees will be able to attend selected CCC events, and CCC members will be invited to attend NIOP sessions, as well. Many of the social and networking events, including golf tournaments for spouses and delegates at the Boca Resort's championship golf courses, will be open to both groups. - Educational Sessions... this is important industry information you need!
Monday's Lunch features Daniel C. Esty, co-author of the bestselling book, Green to Gold: How Smart Companies Use Environmental Strategy to Innovate, Create Value, and Build Competitive Advantage. Mr. Esty will speak at the March 10 NIOP-CCC luncheon. - Practical Knowledge and Contacts... increase your value to your employer and your profession.
- The Delegate Golf Tournament at the Boca Raton Resort & Club is sure to be entertaining as well as challenging. The NIOP events will be held on the Resort Course is a par-71 course playing 6,253 yards from the back tees, highlighted with a variety of elevation changes and 12 surface acres of water. Golf lessons and practice facilities are available.
- A Great Venue! There's no place like Boca Raton Resort & Club, one of the most historic and unique landmarks in South Florida. Created to be the world's most architecturally beautiful playground. Boca Raton Resort & Club consists of the Cloister, the Yacht Club, the Tower, Boca Beach Club, Boca Bungalows, Boca Country Club, conference facilities, two 18-hole championship golf courses, 30 tennis courts, Spa Palazzo, a golf clubhouse, six pools, an indoor basketball court, a 32-slip marina with full fishing and boating facilities, and a half-mile of private beach with watersports facilities.