Iowa Grocery Industry Association

2011 Iowa Grocery Industry Association Convention

Mark the dates, block off your calendar and plan to be at Lake Okoboji from Wednesday, July 6, to Friday, July 8.

That is when the 2011 Iowa Grocery Industry Association Convention will be held in Okoboji, Iowa. The annual event is a can’t miss with all the networking and educational opportunities available. The convention has everything from top level industry executives to highly rated speakers to golf tournaments. It’s the perfect blend of business and social interaction.

The 2011 IGIA Convention Committee selected the theme of “Game On” for this year’s event. With the new year come new opportunities and the committee is putting an emphasis on all the exciting, new possibilities the immediate future holds for the grocery industry.

Hotels being utilized again this year included the Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center (headquarters of the convention), AmericInn and Bridges Bay Resort. Priority reservations for these three facilities will be accepted through June 1 for IGIA members registering to attend the convention. All hotels rooms are filled and booked by the Iowa Grocery Industry Association, so there is the possibility that you will not be able to stay at your first choice of hotels if you miss the June 1 reservation deadline.

IGIA group rates will be honored seven days following the convention. This gives those who want to plan a family vacation in Okoboji around the convention the ability to do so at discounted rates. All reservations must be coordinated through the IGIA office and are based on availability.

The online registration process for the 2011 IGIA Convention will open Friday, April 1, and will be available at www.iowagrocers.com. Printer friendly versions of the registration forms as also available for download off the IGIA website.

If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the 2011 IGIA Convention, please call 515-270-2628 or 800-383-3663.