2014 Annual Business Conference (ABC)

Attending the Annual Business Conference will drive your business and help build and strenghten your relationship with current and potential trading partners.

Registration

Registration Fees

Retailer/Wholesaler Members

Individual

$895.00
Group Registration (3+ from same company*) $745.00
   
Associate Members (complimentary wih BCS commitment) $0.00

*All registrations must be processed at the same time.

Cancellation Policy

Please notify registrar by February 21st, in writing, by email to register@fmi.org or fax 202-220-0830. A refund, minus a $75 processing fee, is granted when a cancellation is received prior to February 21, 2014.  All registrations received after February 21, 2014 are non-refundable.

Housing

Please contact Hilton reservations at (800) HILTONS (445-8667) to reserve your accommodations for this event. A block of rooms has been reserved until Monday, February 10, 2014. Be sure to identify yourself as an attendee of the Food Marketing Institute Annual Business Conference (GROUP CODE: ABC) to receive the special conference rate of $209 single/double per night.

Book your room now ONLINE! 

Transportation

The following are some options for transportation from the Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) to the Hilton Anatole.  

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Distance from Hotel: 14 miles
Drive Time: 20 min.

Type Typical Minimum Charge
Limousine 110.00 USD
Super Shuttle 19.00 USD
Rental Car prices vary
Taxi 40.00 USD

DIRECTIONS: Take south airport exit (Hwy 183 East); merge with I-35E South. Go about 4 miles, then exit Market Center Blvd. Hotel is on the right hand side.

Dallas Love Field

Distance from Hotel: 6 miles
Drive Time:10 min.

Type Typical Minimum Charge
Limousine 110.00 USD
Super Shuttle 17.00 USD
Taxi 20.00 USD

DIRECTIONS: Exit airport and turn right onto Mockingbird; make a left to get onto 35E South; exit Market Center Blvd. - hotel is on the right hand side.

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