Leaders of some of the top companies in the catalog and online retailing industries will gather in Tampa Bay, FL on Sunday, February 25-27, 2007 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay for Executive Forum 2007. The annual event, co-sponsored by F. Curtis Barry & Co. and Mokrynskidirect, draws executives from leading companies each year who come together to network and share ideas in an open forum setting. There is limited space available, 40 seats (2 people max from each company), so don't hesitate to register.   

The schedule for Executive Forum 2007:
Executive Forum 2007 begins on Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 2:00 PM in the hotel conference room. The Forum wraps-up on Tuesday, February 27 at 2:30 PM.

Cancellation Policy for Executive Forum 2007:
If you must cancel for any reason, please notify us in writing by January 5, 2007 to receive a full refund. Cancellations from January 6, 2007 through January 22, 2007 will receive a 50% registration refund. Refunds cannot be granted on cancellations on or after January 23, 2007. You may, however, transfer your registration to another person at any time.

The cost for Executive Forum 2007:
Early Bird Special - If you are officially registered and paid in full by December 20, 2006, you will receive $100 off the full price registration fee of $995. The Early Bird Special applies to each participant registered from your company. Limited to 2 participants per company.

Full Price - If you officially register after December 20th, the registration fee is at full price of $995 per participant. 

Included in the registration fee:
Breakfast and lunch both Monday and Tuesday, all snacks and breaks (we keep food and beverages in the room at all times), 200+ page resource binder, conference room rental, and a special reception/cocktail party on Sunday.

The hotel for Executive Forum 2007:
We are using the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay for this Forum. All reservations are made by each participant directly to the hotel. The phone number is 813-874-1234. There is a special room rate of $219/night for the hotel. Please let them know that you are with Executive Forum 2007 to receive the special room rate. 

Executive Forum Reviews
Executives who have attended gave Executive Forum “rave reviews,” citing it as a “must attend” for their companies. Here are a few:

“Very good program, came away with several actionable ideas.”
– Bill Stanners, Chief Financial Officer, Norm Thompson Outfitters 

“You got more than enough good information to cover the cost of the trip.”
– Jay Alpert, President, Professional Cutlery Direct 

“The Forum was much more valuable than other conference-type events. I gained many ideas for the future.”
– Jay Allen, Marketing Director, Rochester Clothing 

“Great opportunity for information sharing. Informal networking is just as valuable as the formal sessions.”
– Greg Kadens, Partner, Chiasso 

“Priceless”
– Layne Lowery, President, Health Resources

"Prior years I walked away with 2 quick $70,000+ ideas. This year my takeaway is much more strategic.”
– Liz Plotnick-Snay, Chief Operations Officer, Gooseberry Patch

“Good people, good ideas, high caliber facilitation, and 2 very productive days.” 
– Charles Silver, Vice President Marketing, Bloomingdale’s Direct

Talking Points/Agenda for Executive Forum 2007
During Executive Forum 2007 there will be 120+ different questions, issues, and hot topics that will be discussed regarding all aspects of the direct marketing industry. Read the full list of Talking Points and Topics. (PDF)  

Direct questions about the details of Executive Forum 2007 to jbarry@fcbco.com.

Executive Forum 2007 Registration

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