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United Fresh 2015
June 8 to 10, 2015 — Chicago, Illinois
Develop new business, meet valuable contacts and check out fresh ideas to boost your company's profits at one of the industry's biggest shows of the year.

For more information, visit UnitedFreshShow.org

Fresh Summit Conference & Expo
October 23 to 25, 2015 — Georgia World Conference Center
Join the more than 20,000 produce and floral industry leaders who converge to share ideas, breakthroughs and inspiration in this three-day summit.

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PMA Fresh Connections Mexico
May 6 to 7, 2015 — Queretaro Centro de Congresos, Mexico
Connect with top Mexican retailers, attend solutions-oriented education sessions to appeal to consumers, browse the latest products, services and technologies and discover local and global perspectives from industry experts to gain the competitive edge.

Tech Knowledge
May 11 to 13, 2015 — Monterey Conference Center Hotel & Spa in Monterey, California
Explore the newest innovation trends, get the low down on genome sequencing and molecular-assisted breeding, discover what 3D printing means to the industry and learn to improve the sensory experience of consumers through produce in this three-day conference.

USDA Produce Inspection Training
June 1 to 5 & September 21 to 25, 2015 — Fredricksburg, VA
Receive hands-on instruction from USDA Master Trainers to become more efficient and knowledgeable about quality control standards, inspection grading and USDA produce procedures and requirements through two courses and a three-day commodity lab at the USDA Sci Training & Development Center.

For more information and registration, visit unitedfresh.org/events-programs/usda-produce-inspection-training

Just for young professionals

Be sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming PMA Foundation webinars:

Managing your personal brand and reputation, both online and in real life
June 18, 2015, 12:00 p.m. EST
This one-hour webinar will help you establish your brand through business meetings, customer dinners and social gatherings. You'll also have the opportunity to share best practices for social media platforms and business etiquette tips to help you build a respectable reputation in the business community.
 

Making the most of your trade-show experience
September 9, 2015 12:00 p.m. EST
Learn how to prep for the show, allocate your time while you’re there, work the floor and gain insight to networking and customer meetings.
 

Achieving your leadership potential: constructing your leadership development plan
December 10, 2015 4:00 p.m. EST
Identify your own leadership skills, discuss the inclusion of your personal statement and learn how to set and assess goals with a supervisor. Also, discover leadership development programs that will fit your needs.