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“Growing Together”, hand-in-hand, we can make change happen locally, regionally, and nationally. As this bountiful crop of local food advocates, producers, farmers, and farmers market leaders join in many fresh and fertile ways, we’ll be sowing seeds of innovation, planting new ideas, germinating possibilities, and nurturing fields of potential.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The full-day conference (7AM to 5PM) will be packed with informative and inspiring speakers, 4 diverse educational tracks
- Market Managers
- Market Vendors
- SNAP
- Presentations
Targeted break-out sessions at all experience levels, networking opportunities, a fabulous winter market, locally sourced food prepared by the talented chefs at Kendall College, and a few surprises. A full conference guide will be available soon!
CONFERENCE LOCATION
The 2017 Illinois Farmers Market Association Annual Statewide Conference will be hosted at Kendall College – 900 N. North Branch Street, Chicago, Illinois.
REGISTRATION
$125 for ILFMA members | $149 for non-members
Your full registration includes all educational sessions, keynotes, continental breakfast, locally sourced lunch, vendor fair, winter market, complimentary parking, free WI-FI, and networking opportunities. Register now!
CONFERENCE TSHIRT
ILFMA in collaboration with Hello Promo is offering a fun conference t-shirt! Order your t-shirt during your registration process and pick it up at the registration table at the conference. Be sure to check out our online store for more great marketing and branding items for your farmers market!
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago, 127 W. Huron at LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654. Room Rates: $119.00 + taxes - Standard Kings and/or Doubles. Amenities: Complimentary Wi-Fi, Fitness Center, Mini Fridge, and Keurig Coffee Maker.
To make your reservations:
PARKING
For The Godfrey Hotel we suggest using Spothero Parking (www.spothero.com). The garage at 681 N. LaSalle Street is just 1 minute from The Godfrey Hotel at $30.00 per day. For Kendall College there is FREE PARKING in their parking lot during our event. Thanks, Kendall College!
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