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22 FEDA News & Views Kick-Off Party Mix, mingle and move to the music at this casual reception on Wednesday, February 8, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Hilton Orlando. It provides a perfect opportunity to network with fellow attendees and mix business with pleasure. All show participants are invited to attend. See thenafemshow.org for ticket information. WHAT'S HOT! WHAT'S COOL!® Trend Galleries As consumer tastes change and new and different ways to serve food away from home arise, commercial foodservice equipment and supplies play an increasingly vital role in sat- isfying market trends in ways that are hot, cool and relevant. WHAT'S HOT! WHAT'S COOL!® Trend Galleries showcase new and innovative equipment and supplies solutions. Trend galleries are located on The NAFEM Show fl oor in booth 1840. Get ServSafe® Food Safety Training Certify as a Food Protection Manager at The NAFEM Show through ServSafe's training and exam class, led by the Florida Early Access Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA). The program blends the latest FDA Food Code, food safety research and years of food sanitation training experience. Managers learn to imple- ment essential food safety practices and create a culture of food safety. All content and materials are based on actual job tasks identifi ed by foodservice industry experts. The exam meets most state requirements for food manager certifi cation. This two-day event, Wednesday, February 8, and Thursday, February 9, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., includes review class, study guide and examination. Participants also get breakfast and lunch Wednesday and breakfast Thursday. Registration is $250 through Jan. 27, 2017, and $275 at the door. Sign up during the show registration process or call 312-821-0201. After-Show Party Network with fellow attendees while enjoying great food and great entertainment, Saturday, February 11, from 7:00 p.m.11-:00 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center. All show participants are invited to attend the After-Show Party, featuring a dinner reception and live concert. Westgate Palace (Rooms still available but hurry!) 2.4 miles from Orange County Convention Center $169 Single or Double Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort (Rooms still available but hurry!) 4.2 miles from Orange County Convention Center $165 Single or Double General Registration & Travel Information Questions? Refer to the advanced information sheet (mailed to all FEDA members in August) and make your reservation online, or call the FEDA offi ce at 800-677-9605 for more details. When selecting the dates, please be sure to select the clos- est date range for your stay. Once you get to the end of the reservation, it will allow you to edit the dates if needed. For further assistance with reservations, please contact one of our designated NAFEM Show agents at 855-203-6329. "We know FEDA members have used this time in the past, as do the buying groups, and are glad to offer the opportunity for some extra one-on-one time with our exhibitors for 2017." –Deirdre Flynn, NAFEM Executive Vice President The NAFEM Show Highlights Show Floor Hours All FEDA members are receiving FREE Early Access registra- tion badges for The NAFEM Show. Show hours are 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Friday and 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Saturday. With special "Early Access" badges, FEDA members may enter the fl oor at 8:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. This offer is good for all FEDA member employees only. FEDA is grateful to NAFEM for this generous offer to the membership. Rooms are going fast. Act quickly to secure your hotel accommodations. FEDA has a limited number of rooms blocked at two hotels: