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BrandSource Sets Annual Event
February 12,
2015 by in Industry, Special Events 
Home furnishings, appliance, electronics and mattress buying group BrandSource will host its annual conference next month in Orlando.
Set for March 1-4, the expo will be held at the Marriott World Center.
Seminar highlights include:
Young Professionals Group 5K Fun Run/Walk
The BrandSource Young Professionals group invites all BrandSource members and employees to sign up for its first 5K Fun Run/Walk. The designated charity is Ronald McDonald House Charities and the event will be held Tuesday, March 3 at the Marriott World Center Pool. Participants should arrive by 6 a.m. to pick up race registration packet; the race begins promptly at 6:30 a.m. All runners/walkers will receive a t-shirt. Pre-race registration is $20 and on-site $30. E-mail for more information.
The Stampede
BrandSource members will gather at the Marriott Monday, March 2 at 5 p.m. for the Stampede session. Dozens of suppliers will offer aggressively priced offers. Members will be invited to take advantage of a limited supply of deals during a 90-minute time period. E-mail for more details.
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Convention updates are available online.