Leadership conference offered in April

The United Fresh Produce Association and the George Washington Leadership Institute are partnering for the Revolutionary Leadership Conference.

The United Fresh Produce Association and the George Washington Leadership Institute are partnering for the Revolutionary Leadership Conference.

Set for April 9-11, event is in Alexandria, Va., and at Washington’s historic Mount Vernon estate on the Potomac River, according to a news release.

The event includes an April 9 reception in historic Old Town Alexandria.

On April 10, attendees depart for Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, where speakers will give presentations and case studies, according to the release.

On April 11, the event features a panel discussion among produce leaders who are graduates of United Fresh’s young leadership program, according to the release.

Registration fees for the Revolutionary Leadership Conference are $795 for United Fresh members and $1,095 for non-members. Registration is available online.

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