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The Retail Facilities Summit

June 6-8, 2010 * Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort * San Antonio, TX

Since its initial launch seven years ago, the Retail Facilities Summit has become the premier educational & networking forum for store development executives. This invitation-only summit brings together a senior-level delegation of those responsible for shaping the strategies that influence the store development, design, construction and operations at the nation’s largest & fastest growing retailers.

With the global economy and consumer confidence in a weakened state, there are numerous challenges that retailers will face in the near future. However, there will also be numerous opportunities for retailers to enhance operational efficiencies, therefore positioning themselves to lead the pack once the tide turns. The intimate and focused format of the Retail Facilities Summit will provide store development executives with the necessary tools to weather the current storm. Attendees will reap the benefits of networking with like-minded individuals, and participating in our unique discussion driven format which fosters a true exchange of best practices and networking. From exclusive keynote presentations to intimate roundtable discussions, the Retail Facilities Summit has been providing retailers with the essential knowledge take-away that is all but absent at other industry events

Keynote Speaker: Cory Booker

Mayor

City of Newark (NJ)

The Honorable Cory A. Booker is the Mayor of Newark, New Jersey. He took the oath of office as Mayor of New Jersey’s largest city on July 1, 2006 following a sweeping electoral victory. Mid-way through his first term as Mayor, Booker and his Administration made meaningful strides towards achieving the City’s mission. Newark has led the nation among large cities for reductions in shootings and murders, achieving decreases of more than 40% reductions in both categories. Mayor Booker brings his passion for social change to the podium. Sharing stories informed by real life, he demonstrates the need for everyone to take responsibility to help this nation live up to its promise.

"This is my 4th CraigMichaels Summit and I find them informative with great interaction. I can't say enough about the CraigMichaels organization and staff skills. All of my experiences at similar events have been marginal at best. You all do it better and you are the best!”

John Kosinski

VP of Construction, Purchasing and Merchandising

SMART & FINAL, INC.

“Excellent experience! Very well organized, professional, great team! The participants are engaged and very easy to talk to. I have attended two summits and found the accommodations to be both beautiful and inspiring."

Ignaz Gorischek

Vice President of Store Development

NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP

“I have attended a multitude of events over the years and have been the President and Board Member on many of these organizations. But I must say that the professionalism, personal benefit and vendor interaction here is far superior to all other events out there.”

Ed Bordelon

Director of Facilities

DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.

“Very good experience. For my first time I thought the style and content were superbly managed. The intimate size really allowed for some meaningful dialogue.”

Scott Anderson

VP of Store Design & Construction

ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES