Convention Schedule

 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10th 

3:00 pm                                

REGISTRATION CENTER OPEN

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm     

WELCOME RECEPTION

Cocktails, heavy hors d’ oeuvres and conversation.

 THURSDAY, AUGUST 11th 

7:30 am                                 

REGISTRATION CENTER OPEN

7:30 am to 9:00 am     

BUFFET BREAKFAST

Stop by for breakfast before the Tri-State Golf Tournament.  Breakfast is available for all convention guests, regardless of whether or not you are golfing. 

9:00 am                                 

TRI-STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT  O

Golf Course,

Located just 20 minutes from downtown Indianapolis is the top ranked course in the area for both the novice and serious golfer.

6:00 pm                                                  

TRI-STATE CIGAR DINNER   O

 Indiana Live Casino! 

Cocktail Reception followed by Dinner and presentation of the Garry Adams Tri-State Memorial Award.   Enjoy a selection of fine cigars provided by our Cigar Dinner sponsor, Altadis USA

Transportation will be provided. To give our guests an opportunity to also enjoy Indiana Live Casino, there will be several scheduled departure times back to the hotel after the Cigar Dinner concludes.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12th 

7:30 am                                                   

REGISTRATION CENTER OPEN

7:30 am to 8:30 am     

BUFFET BREAKFAST

Start the busy day with buffet breakfast … no formal program because we’re saving that for later.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12th  (continued)

8:00 am to 4:00 pm     

HOSPITALITY CENTER and EXHIBITS OPEN

The Hospitality Center is the perfect place to catch up with an old friend, discuss new business opportunities and learn about new products and deals from our Hospitality Center Exhibitors.

8:30 am to 11:30 am                  

INDUSTRY SESSIONS

Sessions with industry experts are being developed to present in-depth information.   

12:00 pm                             

INDUSTRY LUNCH

Followed by the always popular Hershey Sundae Bar.

1:30 pm                                

INDUSTRY SESSIONS

2:00 pm                                

B-I-N-G-O for Spouses and Guests

A convention tradition, the annual Altria Sales & Distribution sponsored afternoon of Bingo includes plenty of fun and great prizes.

3:00 pm                                

STATE ASSOCIATION MEETINGS

Don’t miss your association’s meeting where you’ll hear about state-specific politics and policies that impact the industry and your business.

5:00 pm                                

FAREWELL RECEPTION

Refreshments and hors d’ouevres will be available.