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Continental Buying Group Announces Its 3rd Annual “The Experience” Event

This “Private Invitation Only” event will be held at the luxurious J W Marriot in Aventura, FL.

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2 years ago

June 30, 2023

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(PRESS RELEASE) Coming off the success of their sold-out Las Vegas Show, Continental Buying Group releases its dates for their 3rd annual CBG The Experience Event. This “Private Invitation Only” event will be held September 4th thru September 7th at the luxurious J W Marriot in Aventura Florida. Andie (Andrea) Weinman, CEO states; “The format of our “The Experience Events” has been very well received by both CBG Authorized Suppliers and Retailers. The Experience Events focus on Networking, Education and Purchasing for the all-important 4th Quarter. Each morning for breakfast we have assigned seating for our retailers and suppliers that changes and rotates each day. This gives the attendees a great way to introduce themselves and Network with each other.” Lunch is provided daily as well as a Welcome Reception Gala on September 4th along with Evening Cocktail Receptions on the 5th and 6th.

This years’ Experience theme is “Workshop, Winning, and Wellness.” Day 1 will be a Panel Discussion with both retailers and suppliers exchanging their thoughts on Inventory and Marketing management, Day 2 will host a very well-known Tik Tok Influencer sharing her expertise, and Day 3 will focus on Health and Well Being featuring a keynote from a prominent Miami Physician and closing with a professionally guided energy and deep breathing chair yoga session.

For more information, please contact the CBG office at 305-868-9004 or [email protected]

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