In response to recent concerns that some vendors may have a potential conflict in attending both the Premier convention and another event, Premier has adjusted its convention agenda to allow flexibility in planning.

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The Premier Companies will hold its annual convention at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel in New Orleans from January 18 – 22. With its growing number of franchisees and preferred vendor affiliations, Premier is anticipating this to be its biggest event to date and is inviting those who are or wish to be a Premier Preferred Vendor to register using its new Premier Event Registration System. See vendor agenda below.

In response to recent concerns that some vendors may have a potential conflict in attending both the Premier convention and another event, Premier has adjusted its convention agenda to allow flexibility in planning. Its Vendor Meeting and Breakout Session is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21. The agenda below is also found on the Premier Event Registration System.

According to The Premier Companies President and CEO Trooper Earle, Premier values the special relationship it shares with its preferred vendors and is committed to promoting them and serving this relationship through access to its dealers and through recurring promotion in both of its internal and external e-Newsletters. Premier also fosters this relationship through two important events – its conventions and mid-year conferences. Premier invites vendors to consider sponsorship opportunities that are outlined on the Premier Event Registration System.

A "Help" link on this registration site will provide instructions for vendors to build their Premier Profile. Once built, future Premier event registrations will be expedited. An "Information for Vendors" link provides additional information. Vendors will be able to make hotel reservations, register for golf and a special Cajun cooking class as well as notify Premier of ways it can help meet needs throughout the convention period. Questions should be directed to Tony Craig, Consultant; Premier Email: tonycraig@premierrents.com.

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Vendor Agenda

Monday, January 19
10:30 AM Golf - Stonebridge Golf Club
($70 additional, includes lunch)*
6:30 PM Welcome Reception
Tuesday, January 20
8:00 AM Breakfast Buffet
9:15 AM General Session
11:00 AM Cooking Class*
12:00 Noon Non Cooking Class Lunch Buffet*
7:00 PM Outside Venue Event - Arnaud's Restaurant

Wednesday, January 21
8:00 AM Breakfast Buffet
11:45 AM Lunch
1:00 PM Vendor Meeting
1:30 PM Vendor Breakout Session
7:00 PM Cocktail Reception
8:00 PM Awards Dinner

*Golf and Cooking Class are optional and available to all attendees,
including vendors. There are no other activities scheduled during these
times other than a Lunch Buffet for attendees who are not participating
in these events.