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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Monday, November 9

9 am - 12 pm

FIAE Strategic Plan (Closed Session) 

The Observatory

12 - 5 pm

Registration

Main Lobby

3 - 5 pm

Women’s Leadership Initiative

The Observatory

5 - 9 pm

Welcome Reception

The Draftsman

 

Tuesday, November 10

 

7:30 am - 12 pm

Registration

Sixth Floor

8 - 8:45 am

Hearty Breakfast Buffet

The Observatory

8:45 am - 12:30 pm

General Session – Government Affairs

The Solarium

10:45 - 11 am

Refreshment Break

11 am - 12:30 pm

Government Relations Panel/Roundtable

 

12:30 - 2 pm

Luncheon and Program

The Watch Restaurant

3 - 9 pm

FIAE Does The Biltmore

Wednesday, November 11

 

8 am

Continental Breakfast Buffet

The Observatory

                                                                       

8:45 am - 12:30 pm

General Session – Association Management

The Solarium

 

10:15 – 10:45 am

Refreshment Break

 

12:30 - 1:30 pm

Luncheon

The Watch

 

Presentation of CBA Excellence in Government Award

FIAE Annual Membership Meeting / Present Strategic Plan    

1:30 - 3 pm

State Executive Roundtable (Closed Session)                 

6:30 pm

Brewery Crawl

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Tour and More

Tour the Biltmore Mansion and Grounds

Private FIAE Reception & Dinner​​

 

Tuesday, November 10

  • Buses depart hotel at 3 pm

  • drop at Biltmore mansion for self-guided shops/café/garden 3:30-5 pm

  • mansion open 5-6:30 pm

  • buses transport to Lioncrest for reception/dinner 7-9 pm

  • return to hotel

generously sponsored by​

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Tour and Pour

Brewery Crawl

Private FIAE Reception

 

Wednesday, November 11

Asheville is known for its great local brewery community, and FIAE will take full advantage of it.

  • a guided walking tour, visiting three locations where we will sample their local brew and enjoy appetizers
     

  • participate in a discussion with the brewmaster
     

  • experience a behind-the-scenes tour of their equipment and process.

(Non-alcoholic beverages and wine are also available for those who prefer something other than beer!)

generously sponsored by

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