Everything you wanted to know about PMA*

Well, you probably weren't afraid to ask, but here are some resources to check out prior to Houston. First, you be aware that Fresh Talk has a Google search bar at the bottom of the page that can search the Web pages of the PMA, in addition to United and The Packer.
Here is the schedule of events in Houston for the Fresh Summit.
Here is the exhibitor list.
Exhibitor search
Transportation information
Here is the group's 2005 990 form.

A general description of Fresh Summit:

Newark, Del. – The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit International Convention and Exposition, expected to attract over 17,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors worldwide, will be held October 12-15, 2007 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, U.S.

PMA president Bryan Silbermann remarked, “PMA’s Fresh Summit is for individuals from companies big and small across the entire industry, from produce to floral, retail to foodservice and global to local. This is the industry’s once-a-year opportunity to identify new products, trends and ideas that will impact the industry as a whole as well as individual companies and careers.”

Silbermann will provide his insights and analytical perspective on Saturday, October 14 at the Breakfast General Session, “A Fresh Outlook on the State of the Industry.” Highlights from additional speakers include:
The Honorable Colin L. Powell, one of the 21st century’s most influential leaders, will outline the critical elements needed for successful leadership including gaining control and the trust of others during tough situations in “Diplomacy: Persuasion, Trust & Values” at the opening Lunch General Session on Friday afternoon.
John G. Miller, best selling author, will reveal the common thread among successful leaders and how it can improve manager-employee relations in “Personal Accountability and the QBQ!” during the Sunday Breakfast General Session.
Keith Harrell, life coach and author of Attitude is Everything, explains that an individual’s attitude can raise one’s altitude on the corporate ladder in the Monday Breakfast General Session presentation, “Harnessing the Power of Human Technology.”