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.
One of the focuses of the Tallahassee session is how legislative issues impact the retail industry and the importance of grassroots advocacy. The Retail Road Trip for this session includes a tour of Florida Retail Federation’s offices and Florida’ Capitol with access to the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives chambers. Over the years, Retail Masters have had access to engage with the Governor as well as other elected officials.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012
Attire: Business Casual
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Registration
Library
12:00 – 1:40 pm Welcome Lunch/Taking the Lead: Florida Retail Masters Orientation
Library
Florida Retail Federation
John Rogers, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Florida Retail Federation
Florida Retail Masters Executive Coordinator
Catch Your Limit Consulting
Tom Laughon, Owner
Melissa Laughon, Owner
About Florida Retail Masters
Meeting the Class of 2012 – Class VIII
Mission/Vision
Roles/Expectations
What's In Store
Q&A
1:40 – 2:00 pm Break
2:00 – 3:30 pm Getting to Know the Retail Masters Class VIII
Library
3:30 – 4:15 pm Personal/Professional Development:
Intro to the Catch Your Limit > Challenge – Leadership, Teaming & Innovation at the Individual, Team & Organizational Levels
Library
Catch Your Limit Consulting
4:15 – 5:00 pm Florida Retail Masters Alumni Welcome
Library
5:00 pm Announcements/Adjourn
Library
Dinner & Networking (on your own)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012
Attire: Business
8:00 – 8:30 am Breakfast
Shula's
OrdinanceWatch
Juliet Fogarty, Director of Operations, OrdinanceWatch FRF's program to monitor local governments throughout Florida
8:30 – 9:45 am Top Challenges Facing Florida Retailers
Shula's
Rick McAllister, CEO, Florida Retail Federation
9:45 – 10:05 am Break
10:05 – 11:15 pm FRF, Retailing & Government 101
Sunset in the Horizon Ballroom
John Rogers, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Florida Retail Federation
Florida Retail Masters Executive Coordinator
11:15 – 12:15 pm Effective Lobbying for the Non-Lobbyists
Sunset in the Horizon Ballroom
FRF AIP (Advocacy, Intervention & Protection) Team
12:15 – 12:30 pm Break
12:30 – 1:15 pm Lunch with FRF Member Government Affairs Representatives
Sunset in the Horizon Ballroom
1:15 – 3:00 pm Retail Masters Tour of FRF Offices & Florida's Capitol
Depart from Sunset in the Horizon Ballroom
John Rogers, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Florida Retail Federation
Florida Retail Masters Executive Coordinator
3:00 – 5:00 pm > Challenge – Leading With Effective Communications
Sunset in the Horizon Ballroom
Catch Your Limit Consulting
6:30 pm Reception & Dinner with Guest Speaker,
Leon County Commissioner Bryan Desloge
Horizon Ballroom
11:00 pm Hospitality Room*
Library
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012
Attire: Business
7:30 – 9:30 am Breakfast with Guest Speaker, Governor Rick Scott
Horizon Ballroom
9:30 – 10:00 am Shuttle Service to Capitol
10:00 –11:30 pm Visits with Legislators, Cabinet & Governor*
Committee Room 216-C, Florida Capitol
11:30 – 12:00 pm Shuttle Service to Hotel Duval
12:00 –1:30 pm Luncheon with Guest Speaker, CFO Jeff Atwater*
Horizon Ballroom
1:30 –2:00 pm Legislative/Advocacy Debrief
Mahogany
John Rogers, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Florida Retail Federation Florida Retail Masters Executive Coordinator
2:00 –3:15 pm Discussion: Growing Future Leaders
Mahogany
Catch Your Limit Consulting
3:15 – 3:30 pm Break
3:30 –5:00 pm FSU/UF Retailing Education & Student Panel
Mahogany
Dr. Susan Fiorito, Professor, Retail Merchandising & Product Development, FSU
Ann Langston, Director, Retail Center FSU
Steven P. Kirn, Ph.D., Executive Director
David F. Miller Center for Retailing Education and Research
University of Florida
6:30 pm FRF Reception & Dinner with Guest Speaker, Senator Don Gaetz
Dinner Governors Club
11:00 pm Hospitality Room*
Library
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012
Attire: Business Casual
8:00 – 8:30 am Breakfast
Opal Room
8:30 – 10:00 am Retail Masters Leadership Challenge
Opal Room
Catch Your Limit Consulting
10:00 – 10:15 am Break
10:15 – 11:15 am Challenge–Reflection/Developing Your Retail Masters Action Plan
Opal Room
Catch Your Limit Consulting
11:15 – 11:30 am Closing/Tampa Preview/Next Steps
Opal Room
Florida Retail Federation & Catch Your Limit Consulting
* Indicates events in which the Florida Retail Masters class will join the FRF Board of Directors, FRF Staff and guests.
Adjourn to February 15-17, 2012, Tampa, FL
