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Business Sessions

BUSINESS SESSION I:

“ DIVERSITY: ADAPTING TO A

CHANGING WORKFORCE”
BUSINESS SESSION II:

Without question, today we live in a global
community…a community that has experienced “TRADE TALK”
growing pains and occasionally erupts due
to cultural, faith and ethnic differences. Those International trade became a talking point and
individuals and organizations that are able and political hot button during the last election cycle.
willing to adapt will be better prepared to meet the With the “Border Adjustability Tax” change under
challenges that a global marketplace and workforce discussion, suppliers are faced with another
represent. Whether an international company or potential issue. Additionally, with the uncertain
local state government, the need to meet this future of the European Union and criticisms of
challenge will define the success and survivability existing and planned trade treaties, more turmoil
of these entities. Arne Sorensen, President/CEO could arise as barriers may be raised where none
of Marriott International and Deirdre Mahlan, existed before. What is the impact on the alcohol
President of Diageo North America, will discuss how beverage industry? What trade issues should
their organizations are adapting to and embracing concern us the most? An expert panel will address
diversity. these questions and more.

MODERATOR CO-MODERATORS
Andrew J. Deloney Jeffrey R. Anderson
NABCA Chair-Elect and Chairman NABCA Director and Chairman
Michigan Liquor Control Idaho State Liquor Division
Commission

William T. Earle
SPEAKERS
President
Arne M. Sorensen National Association of Beverage
President and Chief Executive Importers
Officer
Marriott International, Inc.

SPEAKERS TO BE NAMED

Deirdre Mahlan
President
Diageo North America

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