Networking Meetings Announced for Pet Industry's Top to Top Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) announced today that the Networking Meetings at the Pet Industry's Top to Top Conference will launch at the beginning of April. The purpose of the meetings is to allow manufacturers to network with leading retailers. "We are honored to host the leading retailers in the industry at our first annual conference," says Mike Canning, President/CEO of PIJAC. “These leaders in the industry understand the importance of working together to better the industry as a whole," Canning added.
The Networking Meetings will provide an opportunity for industry executives to discuss ways to unite the industry and address the challenges faced as an industry. The meetings will take place on May 4, 2012 from 9:00-11:30 AM, and are sponsored by American Pet Products Association (APPA). An email notification will be sent to all registrants announcing the opening of the Networking Meetings, with contact information for each retailer. Networking meetings will be set up on a first come, first serve basis, so registrants should immediately contact those retailers they would like to meet with. Once a retailer’s schedule is full, no more meetings will be scheduled.
Networking Meeting Hosts include:
Jack’s Pets
Scott Brenner President
Petco
Jen Loesch, Vice President, Health and Wellness
Tracie Stansbury Vice President, Fun, Fashion and Essentials
John Sturm Vice President, Natural Food and Treats
Rich Williams Vice President, Companion Animal
PetSense
Bob Angstead President & CEO
Greg Forquer Senior Vice President, Merchandising
PetSmart
Joe O’Leary Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Marketing & Supply Chain
Matt McAdam Senior Vice President, Merchandising
Evelia Davis Vice President, Specialty
Laurie A. Taylor Vice President, Dog & Cat Hardgoods
Lisa Yoder Director, Cat Consumables
Pet Supplies Plus
Dave Bolen President & CEO
Pet Valu
Julie Johnston Vice President, Marketing & Merchandising
To register for the Pet Industry’s Top to Top Conference, visit www.pijac.org.
The Pet Industry’s Top to Top Conference will be held on May 3-4, 2012 at The Hilton Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA.
With meaningful sessions that address the state of the pet of the industry, rapidly changing retail channel strategies, the status of companion animal populations, legislative issues that impact the pet industry, and several networking events, the Pet Industry’s Top to Top Conference is a must-attend event for pet product manufacturers, distributors, companion animal suppliers, and retailers. A golf tournament at the world-famous Torrey Pines Golf Course is also planned. Additional information on sessions, speakers, and sponsorship opportunities is also available on the PIJAC website at www.pijac.org.
PIJAC is a national “watchdog” organization that proactively fights industry damaging legislation. PIJAC continuously raises the standards of animal care excellence through effective legislation and educational programs, and promotes responsible pet ownership for all types of pets. The future of our industry depends on your involvement! Join PIJAC today at www.pijac.org.
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PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL
1140 19th Street, N.W., Suite 300 / Washington, D.C. 20036 / 202-452-1525 / www.pijac.org / info@pijac.org
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