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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There are limited seats available for the Annual Conference, scheduled for December 6-8 in Ocala. Reserve your seat by clicking here. 

On the morning of Tuesday, December 6, 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, December 8.  

The sessions scheduled for Tuesday, December 6 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, December 7 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)
  • 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
  • Piecing Together the Puzzle - How ALL of the Pieces are Needed to Complete the Picture
  • Polygonal Location-Based Marketing
  • Looking to Growing Industry Sectors to Secure New Members Panel Discussion
  • Disaster Preparedness and Hurricanes Ian and Nicole Update Panel Discussion

Breakfast on Wednesday will be sponsored by Chamber Marketing Partners. 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,  hotel-provided entertainment will be available on the patio. 

The confirmed sessions for Thursday, December 8 include:
  • Double Your New Member Sign Ups and Sponsorship Sales
  • All Stressed Up and No Place To Go
  • Chamber Initiatives (vs. Chamber Events)​ 

The room block at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala has closed, but there is limited availability for some nights within the conference dates. Call (352) 581-6060 to request availability. The hotel is located at 120 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470. As an alternative, the Avid Hotel Ocala Downtown, 1626 S. Pine Ave.,  is located approximately 1.5 miles from the conference hotel. Rooms can be reserved by calling (352) 820-6100.​

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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