The 2012 Florida Retail Masters Class kicked off this year in Tallahassee
This is the first year that the Tallahassee session opened the six month program because of the early meeting of the Florida Legislature. During the three day Retail Masters program, participants will have the opportunity to meet with leaders from Florida’s Executive and Legislative branches, meet with FRF’s Board of Directors and gain an understanding of how the political and legislative process effects retailing.
A highlight of the Tampa session is the focus on retail trends. With all the discussion focusing on looking into the future, the Retail Masters love the Retail Road Trip to the historic Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, Florida’s oldest restaurant and the world’s largest Spanish restaurant. At this stop, participants have the opportunity to learn from Richard Gonzmart, Columbia Restaurant’s President and 4th Generation Family Member. Each year, they are inspired by his passion, commitment to excellence, leadership and generosity.
Please click to download pdf of Tampa agenda.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012
Attire: Business Casual
Lunch Meeting Room: Atrium
Meeting Room: Skyway I
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Welcome Lunch
12:30 – 1:00 pm @ Home Team Update (5 min)
Florida Retail Masters Class
Detox Team (15 min)
Florida Retail Masters
Class Review Tampa Agenda (10 min)
Catch Your Limit Consulting
1:00 – 1:30 pm Operation Grow Your Own – Presentation 1 (15 min) & Discussion
Jennifer Short, Winn-Dixie
1:30 – 2:00 pm Operation Grow Your Own – Presentation 2 (15 min) & Discussion
Jackie Lenz, Publix
2:00 – 2:20 pm Break
2:20 – 4:15 pm Personal/Professional Development: Catch Your Limit > Challenge Teaming Exercise & Discussion
Catch Your Limit Consulting
4:15 – 5:00 pm ><(("> Challenge – Your Retail Masters Action Plan & Leadership Discussion
Catch Your Limit Consulting
5:00 – 6:00 pm Retail Masters Leadership Challenge Team Assignments & Presentation Skills
6:00 pm Announcements/Adjourn Dinner & Networking (on your own)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
Attire: Business Casual
Meeting Room: Skyway I
8:00 – 8:30 am Breakfast TBD
8:30 – 9:00 pm Operation Grow Your Own – Presentation 3 (15 min) & Discussion
Theresa Riha, Hard Rock
9:00 – 9:15 am Inspiration Team
Florida Retail Masters Class
9:15 – 10:40 am Personal/Professional Development: Catch Your Limit ><(("> Challenge Big Ideas, Creativity & Innovation
Catch Your Limit Consulting
10:40 – 11:00 am Break
11:00 – 1:00 pm Tampa Road Trip – Columbia Restaurant in Ybor
Richard Gonzmart, President, The Columbia Restaurant
Lauren Gonzmart, The Columbia Restaurant and Florida Retail Masters Alumni
1:00 – 2:00 pm Retail Masters Leadership Challenge Briefing
2:00 – 2:30 pm Return to Hotel
2:30 – ??? Retail Masters Leadership Challenge
Note: Part of your leadership challenge is deciding how much time you want/need to invest
Dinner & Networking (on your own)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Attire: Business
Meeting Room: Skyway I
8:00 – 8:30 am Breakfast TBD
8:30 – 9:30 am Retail Masters Leadership Challenge Presentation
9:30 – 9:40 am Break
9:40 – 10:30 am Retail Masters Leadership Challenge Winner Announced & Leadership Debrief
10:30 – 12:00 pm Retail Trends to 2020*
Al Meyers, Director Retail and Consumer, PwC
12:00 –12:30 pm Take-a-ways, Pay It Forward
Closing/Jacksonville Preview/Next Steps
Adjourn to March 21-23, 2012, Jacksonville, FL
* indicates Tampa’s VIP session
