The Center of Communications

Chuck Zimmerman

FEMA ConventionOne of the first things I ran into here at the FEMA convention was the communications center. It’s a big room with lots of tables so you can meet up and have a nice chat which a bunch of folks were doing.

In it you’ll find things like this Information Center which lists companies who’s services FEMA endorses.

There’s also an interesting set of boards listing members and who is here representing the company. It even has a place for their room number if they care to share it. I don’t think I’ve seen that before.

Ag Groups, Equipment

Getting Started at FEMA

Chuck Zimmerman

FEMA ConventionWhat’s the first thing you do when you go to a convention? That’s right.

I got into Minneapolis yesterday evening. It was kind of drizzly and cool. Better than snow and ice. The weather should be nice here by this afternoon and it looks like we’re going to have a midwest warmup for a couple days.

Ag Groups, Equipment

FEMA Convention Time

Chuck Zimmerman

Farm Equipment Manufacturers AssociationThe Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association convention is in full swing in Minneapolis and that’s where I’m headed.

I’ve got several interesting meetings lined up and will be part of a panel discussion tomorrow afternoon. You can find out what’s on the agenda here.

Have a great day and I’ll see you in Minneapolis.

Ag Groups

Upcoming Schedule

Chuck Zimmerman

Farm Equipment Manufacturers AssociationHere’s one of my next stops on the agricultural marketing highway. The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association will be holding their convention in Minneapolis next week. I’ll be part of a panel titled, “Marketing Communications Strategies & Tactics.” It’s going to be on Tuesday afternoon and features some real experts like, Dale Bentlage of Global Reach Internet Productions, Joe Baitinger of Farm Market ID and Connor Flynn of Lessing Flynn.

Ag Groups

Hall of Fame Food

Chuck Zimmerman

Jay O'Brien - Photo courtesy of Scott Windus PhotographyHall of fame food is what I like. I made a nice roast beef in the oven last night in fact. It looks like the Beef Checkoff is getting some recognition for all the work it does in reaching out to the restaurant industry.

Ag Groups, Beef, Food

World Championship Appaloosa Show

Chuck Zimmerman

Appaloosa Horse ClubThe 2006 World Championship Appaloosa Show is underway now in Ft. Worth, TX. This is significant because by next year’s show there will be content from the event as it’s happening on a new website we’re developing for The Appaloosa Horse Club. And of course, it’s a blog. It’s not ready yet or I’d direct you to it.

Ag Groups