PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Monday, November 9
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9 am - 12 pm
FIAE Strategic Plan (Closed Session)
The Observatory
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12 - 5 pm
Registration
Main Lobby
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3 - 5 pm
Women’s Leadership Initiative
The Observatory
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5 - 9 pm
Welcome Reception
The Draftsman​
Tuesday, November 10
7:30 am - 12 pm
Registration
Sixth Floor
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8 - 8:45 am
Hearty Breakfast Buffet
The Observatory
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8:45 am - 12:30 pm
General Session – Government Affairs
The Solarium
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10:45 - 11 am
Refreshment Break
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11 am - 12:30 pm
Government Relations Panel/Roundtable​
12:30 - 2 pm
Luncheon and Program
The Watch Restaurant
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3 - 9 pm
FIAE Does The Biltmore
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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
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1:30 - 3 pm
State Executive Roundtable (Closed Session)
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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
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Buses depart hotel at 3 pm
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drop at Biltmore mansion for self-guided shops/café/garden 3:30-5 pm
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mansion open 5-6:30 pm
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buses transport to Lioncrest for reception/dinner 7-9 pm
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return to hotel
generously sponsored by​
Tour and Pour
Brewery Crawl
Private FIAE Reception
Wednesday, November 11
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Asheville is known for its great local brewery community, and FIAE will take full advantage of it.
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a guided walking tour, visiting three locations where we will sample their local brew and enjoy appetizers
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participate in a discussion with the brewmaster
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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!)
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generously sponsored by
