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26 April 2012
2013 RBC Educational Seminar & Trade Show
The 2013 Retail Beverage Council Educational Seminar & Trade Show, will take place October 6-8, 2013, at the beautiful Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. The event is open to anyone in Florida’s alcohol beverage industry. What a wonderful opportunity to meet with and listen to Florida’s legislators and top state regulators as they discuss the critical issues that impact us all during RBC’s Business Sessions. Florida’s Industry leaders – manufacturers, distributors and leading retailers – will offer insightful and useful presentations.
The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate offers a perfect locale, with amazing amenities including a long winding lazy pool and so much more to make this a truly memorable event. Reserve your room now, to take advantage of RBC’s low rate of $159 a night, resort fee waived, and free self-parking. Don’t forget that early registrants will be eligible for a free room upgrade. The registration fee of $239 covers entry to all business and social functions throughout the conference including but not limited to:
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The RBC Trade Show offers attendees the ability to sample all types of wines and spirits, and to take advantage of amazing trade show deals available only during the trade show. In addition, trade show participants will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for $1,000!
Hotel Information
Room reservations ($159/night) must be made directly with the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate online or by calling (407) 390-6664 and asking for the FRF/Retail Beverage Council Room Block. If you have any questions, you may contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 850.222.4082.
Scott Dick, Lead Lobbyist
President of SKD Consulting Group
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Scott has been a part of Florida’s Legislative and Regulatory process for the past 30 plus years. Scott is the President of SKD Consulting Group. He is a registered lobbyist with the Florida Retail Federation and the lead lobbyist for the Retail Beverage Council. He works closely with all three tiers of the alcohol beverage industry – retailers, distributors and manufacturers. Scott handles both regulatory and legislative issues on behalf of the alcohol industry.
Sherry Whitney
Legislative Team Administrator
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Sherry has worked with the Retail Beverage Council since 2001, assisting in the planning and preparation of the Annual Educational Seminar & Trade Show. She also works closely with the government affairs team and with Florida Retail Masters.
