Jim Jones, Ayres Kahler, and Jon Peterson, Swanson Russell Associates were a couple of the proud owners of a custom “I’ve been blogged” t-shirt complements of AgriMarketing Pros.
Simulwatching The Student Competition
The student competition finals are still taking place and to make it easier to watch a “simulcast” of the presentations was set up in the convention center lobby.
Internet Cafe The Online Meeting Place
Getting your email is essential these days. Thanks to Farm Journal Media we have the internet cafe. These computers got a workout during the convention.
Best of Show Winners Announced
The Best of NAMA, Best of Show winners are first published in Agri Marketing, which is also distributed at the convention. You can also see the complete results of the awards in the April issue.
ZimmCast With NAMA Keynote Speaker Oren Hararii
He was the keynote speaker of the convention and talked about leadership using Colin Powell as his example. In fact Oren Haraii wrote a best-selling book on the topic, “The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell.”
What Are The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell
That’s what you’d find out at the opening general session at the NAMA convention. The keynote speaker is Oren Hararii, author of a number of books including, “The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell.” Oren is still speaking and I hope to interview him when he’s done. I’m sure his presentation is being recorded by NAMA and can be accessed after the convention.
Agri-Marketing Conference Committe Chair Kicks Off General Session
Sarah Vacek, Monsanto, chaired this year’s Agri-Marketing Conference committee which included Lauri Christen, Colle+McVoy, Vice Chair and other NAMA members in a variety of business types.
NAMA President Presents Membership Research Findings
Our national NAMA president this year has been Tom Taylor, High Plains Journal. Tom gave his report to the convention at the opening general session which is currently still underway.
Agrimarketer of the Year Announced
At last night’s awards ceremony NAMA announced that Rick Turner, president, Gustafson, LLC, will receive this award.
Agribusiness Leader of the Year
NAMA named James Irwin, vice president, Case IH, the 2005 Agribusiness Leader of the Year. This award honors an outstanding leader in agribusiness, education, government service or other related area.