FMI Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Independent Operators at One Big Event

Independents are invited to enjoy these special opportunities:

•    Independents’ Day – Monday, April 30
•    Registration Rate Discount
•    Independent Operators Education Track

Independents’ Day Schedule

Contact gswearingen@fmi.org to sign up today.

7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Store Tours  
Guided tours point out best practices and innovative ideas at local retailers. A special shuttle bus for IOs will return to the Convention Center early for the Hard Hat Tour. Separate registration required.

11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Exclusive Hard Hat Exhibits Preview Tour and Luncheon
Open exclusively to qualifying Independent Operators. Enjoy a buffet lunch with your peers and then preview the entire exhibit floor.

3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
FMI Welcome & Opening General Session
Grab a seat among your peers in a special reserved section for IOs.

Registration Rate Discount

We’ve created a loophole to allow Independent Operators to qualify for the FMI Group Advantage Program.  Register through your wholesaler or state association to receive the group rate of $250—a savings of $100 off the $350 early bird rate.

Contact your wholesaler, regional association or gswearingen@fmi.org at FMI (202.220.0641) for more information and to enroll in the program.

Independent Operator Education Track

This special track of workshops will address IOs’ particular needs. Session scheduling is still in the works, so check under Schedule for details to come.

Workshops will take place:

Tuesday, May 1        Wednesday, May 2        Thursday, May 3
10:00-10:50 am        10:00-10:50 am            8:00-8:50 am
11:00-11:50 am        11:00-11:50 am    

Independent’s Day is sponsored by the FMI Operator and Wholesaler Committees.