Apple Association adds pre-conference virtual meetings

The U.S. Apple Association is adding one-on-one virtual meetings leading up to Outlook 2020, its virtual show in August.

By Chris Koger

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November 15, 2022 01:36 AM

The U.S. Apple Association is adding one-on-one virtual meetings leading up to Outlook 2020, its virtual show in August.

Growers that sign up for the Aug. 20-21 online conference event are automatically eligible to participate in the Business Connections program. The 30-minute virtual meetings are the week of August 10.

Suppliers who are interested in meeting with growers can e-mail Beth Sheahan at bsheahan@thewymancompany.com, for more information and pricing.

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