Annual Conferences

FACP hosts two conferences per year -- the Annual Fall Conference in September and the Annual Spring Conference in May. ​
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*** This SOLD OUT  event has been postponed due to Hurricane Ian. Please stay tuned for new dates*** 

On the morning of Tuesday, September 27, attendees can check in at our registration table and grab their goodie bags, sponsored by The Chason Group The conference will kick off with a 1st Time Attendee Welcome at 11:15 a.m. and the Opening Keynote Speaker and Lunch at noon, sponsored by Gallagher. The conference will conclude at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, September 29.  The hotel is located at 120 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470. 

The sessions scheduled for Tuesday, September 27 include:
  • Tap Into Your Gold Mine
  • Ask the Chamber Pros Panel Discussion
  • Florida Tourism by the Numbers
  • How to Break Through the Noise on Social Media
  • CEO "Safe Space" Roundtable Discussion (for CEO's and Sr. Staff Members Only)
  • Staff "Safe Space" Roundtable Discussion (for Staff Members Only)

Mid-session, we will enjoy a break sponsored by Pixelemm. Following the sessions, we will be traveling to the World Equestrian Center for the Opening Reception, sponsored by Campus USA Credit Union and our First Toast Sponsor Duke Energy.

The sessions scheduled for Wednesday, September 28 include:
  • Leading and Team-Building Through Adversity
  • Chamber Leaders Holding Public Office (Best Practices/Policies) Panel Discussion
  • Career Advancement for Young and New Professionals Panel Discussion
  • HR Issues Facing Employers Panel (for CEOs and Sr. Staff Members Only)
  • Back Office Basics
  • Smaller Chambers Panel Discussion
  • Larger Chambers Panel Discussion
  • Florida Chamber Update and Annual Awards Luncheon sponsored by The Guest House Ocala
  • Different Like You -- Not Different From You
  • Unconventional Leadership Programs
  • Polygonal Location-Based Marketing
  • Looking to Growing Industry Sectors to Secure New Members Panel Discussion
  • The Great (Employee) Retention

Breakfast on Wednesday, September 28 will be sponsored by Chamber Marketing Partners and the morning break will be sponsored by ChamberNation. The conference is also supported by the Ocala Marion County FL Visitor & Convention Bureau.  At the conclusion of the sessions on Wednesday, you can enjoy a 5-minute Relaxation Chair Massage compliments of Chamber Concierge. 
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Following dinner on your own, a hotel-provided "Disco Night" will take place on the patio. 

The confirmed sessions for Thursday, September 29 include:
  • Double Your New Member Sign Ups and Sponsorship Sales
  • All Stressed Up and No Place To Go
  • Chamber Initiatives (vs. Chamber Events)

Our room block at the Hilton Garden Inn is currently full, but it is possible that there are a few rooms remaining at the hotel. You can check for availability by calling (352) 581-6060. We have secured an additional room block at the Holiday Inn & Suites, which is located at  2600 SW 38th Ave., Ocala, FL 34474 (approximately 5 miles from the conference location). Rooms within the block can be reserved by clicking here or by calling (352) 629-9500 and referencing the FAC block.

Additional options for lodging include the following:
Avid Hotel (located 1.4 miles from the conference location)
Spring Hill Suites (located 4.9 miles from the conference location)

As always, we thank our corporate sponsors for their continued support:

Florida Chamber , Visit FLORIDA, TownSquare Publications, GrowthZone/ChamberMaster, MyHealthily, Chambers for Innovation & Clean Energy, Lightspeed, MemberClicks (Personify) and Cowart Awards

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