Schedule of Events

NOTE: Times subject to change. Consult onsite final program for exact times and room locations.

* Committee meeting open to observers.

Scheduling of Non-ADS Functions

Please remember that no events are to be scheduled to conflict with official ADS events.  This would include hospitality suites, special breakfasts or dinners, recreational activities, including transportation and similar events.

Open Committee Description

Packaging Committee

While you’re in Naples, you are welcome to attend the Packaging Committee Meeting, which is open to all Meeting attendees.  The mission of the Packaging Committee is to address the packaging/ packaging system needs of ADS members and to provide a forum to review packaging-related topics.  The group meets twice a year during the Annual Business Forum and Technical Meeting. The Committee will consider a project related to sustainability.  In addition, the Committee will evaluate speaker topics for the April 2024 Committee meeting.  An update on these projects will be provided during the October 7 Committee Meeting.

Business Meetings

Please refer to the Schedule of Events for a complete listing of all meetings.  The General Sessions on Monday and Tuesday are from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. These informative sessions are open to all registrants.

The Board of Directors, the Executive Technical Board and the Membership Advisory Council meetings are open only to the appointed members of those committees.  The Packaging Committee is open to all registered delegates.  See the Schedule of Events for details.

Meeting Program

Sunday, October 8

6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception & Awards Dinner

Winners of the 2022 awards, Dressing, Sauce and Package of the Year and Supplier Partner of the Year will be announced during the Awards Dinner!  You do not want to miss this special event to honor and recognize our 2022 award entrants and recipients!

2022 Award Winners: 

Dressing of the Year

Sauer Brands, Inc. – Duke’s Spicy Coleslaw Dressing

Sauce of the Year
Organic Thai Peanut Sauce
Litehouse, Inc.

Package of the Year
Amcor McCoy Dunnage Free Bulk Liners
The Morning Star Company

Supplier Partner of the Year (Packaging):
Ring Container Technologies

Supplier Partner of the Year (Equipment & Service)
Tetra-Pak

Supplier Partner of the Year (Ingredients)
Wisconsin Spice Company

Monday, October 9

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

State of the Association
Ryan Brooks
Brooks’ Bottling Co.
ADS’ Chair of the Board

Presentation: Energizing your Future: Lead, Adapt and Grow During Transformational Change
Brett Culp
TBD

Now What? Yet Another Economic Transition?
Dr. Chris Keuhl
Armada Corporate Intelligence

Tuesday, October 10

8:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Staying Power:  Why Employees Leave & How to Keep Them Longer
Courtney Ramsay
Magnet Culture

Consumer Trends
Ben Woodbridge
Litehouse, Inc.

Commodities
Dave Reeble
Moving Parts

Registration Information

If you have not attended an ADS meeting since 2020, you will need to create an account in the ADS membership database. Directions are below:

• Click here to navigate to the ADS Member Portal. 
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• After you click on the “Set up your account” link, you should be taken to the Account Setup screen (pictured below)
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• You’ll know you’re on the right page if you see “Already have an account?” link on the bottom of your page. No need to click that link.
• Enter the email address associated with your ADS membership (most likely, it’s your company email address).  This will help ensure you are connected to your company’s record.
• Create a new password for your account and click “Continue”‎
  • Please make note of your password as ADS Staff will never know or be able to change it. Select “Don’t remember your password” from the ADS Member Portal login screen if you need to change or reset your password.
• You will be sent an email and asked to verify your email address by clicking the link within. This ensures you have provided a valid email address.‎

Registration Pricing & Fees

In accordance with Association policy, the participants underwrite the entire cost of the Annual Business Forum.  The registration fee covers group meal functions and receptions, speakers’ fees, audio/visual equipment, decorations, stationery and printing costs, web-related expenses, programs, staff travel, office costs and all expenses incurred in planning and coordinating the Meeting.  

Please register on or before Thursday, August 18 to qualify for special advance registration fees.

Registration Fees

In the event you must cancel your registration, cancellation fees apply as outlined above. After September 22, 2023, all fees are non-refundable. 

*Non-member companies may attend one Annual Business Forum or Technical Meeting to become familiar with the Association.  The difference between member and non-member registration fees for the Annual Business Forum or Technical Meeting is applicable to dues if received within sixty (60) days following the Meeting attended. This offer does not apply to former ADS Members.

**  Your spouse/companion must be registered for the Meeting to participate in any social event.  Included in the spouse/companion registration are all social functions (Welcome Reception and Awards Dinner, breakfasts, and Monday Networking Reception).  If your spouse/companion is employed by the member company, they must pay a full member registration fee.

Sponsorship Opportunities

ADS is offering sponsorships for many of the functions and events at the Annual Business Forum.  Sponsorships are available to all members, Manufacturers and Suppliers, and provide a unique opportunity to create added visibility and name recognition for your company, products, and services.

Sponsorships for each of the individual functions and events noted below will be on a first-come, first-served basis.  You can select and pay for your sponsorship online when registering for the Meeting or contact ADS Staff to pre-select your sponsorship by [deadline].

Sponsor Guidelines

1. Diamond Sponsorship cannot be sponsored by the same company in consecutive years unless it is available at the published deadline.
2. Sponsorship limited to one (1) item per company per Meeting.
3. All sponsorships are based on a first-come, first-served basis, taking into consideration the information contained in Point 1 above.
4. All promotions will be provided by ADS as outlined in the Sponsor Levels and Benefits document.  No giveaways allowed.
5. If payment for sponsorship is not received within 30 days of commitment, the sponsored activity will be placed back in the sponsorship offerings.

Sponsor Levels

ADS Sponsor Levels and Benefits

* No substitutions are permitted.

Attendee List

Click HERE to access the attendee list. [TBD]

Special Optional Events

[TBD]

[TBD]

Hotel Information: Naples Grande Beach Resort

This year’s Annual Business Forum will be hosted at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida – the street and mailing address is as follows:

Naples Grande Beach Resort
475 Seagate Drive
Naples, FL,  34103
United States

E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (239)-597-3232

Making Your Hotel Reservations

Accommodations are available in the ADS room block at a special discounted group rate as follows:

Single/Double Rooms (Run-of-House): $289/night + state & local tax (currently 12%) + $20/day resort fee*

Check-In is available at 4:00 p.m. EST or later on your date of arrival.
Check-Out is required by 11:00 a.m. EST on your date of departure.

* The daily resort fee includes:

• High speed WIFI in Guest Rooms
• Bicycle, paddle board and kayak rentals
• Two water bottles daily in Guest Room
• Beach towels and chaise lounges
• Range balls and use of driving range at Naples Grande Golf Club
• 24-hour fitness club access
• Local daily newspaper in the lobby
• And many more hotel benefits and amenities.

All guests at the Naples Grande Beach Resort must present a valid state or federal ID when checking in. Valet parking is available for $30 per car per night, or self-parking for is $20 per car per night.

Click here to reserve your room at a special discounted rate for the 2023 Annual Business Forum.

To reserve via phone, call Bookings at : +1-844-489-9663

ADS Members are encouraged to make hotel reservations as soon as possible.  The discounted rates below are not guaranteed and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Register early to ensure you have a room within the ADS block at the discounted rate.

Whether making reservations via phone or online, it is important to identify yourself as a member of The Association for Dressings & Sauces (or ADS) group.  A credit card name and number are needed to guarantee the reservation; however, your card will not be charged until checkout.

Booking your room in the ADS block is extremely important because the Association, on behalf of the members, has committed revenue to the hotel for a specified number of hotel rooms. We appreciate your willingness to assist us by booking at the designated meeting hotel and identifying yourself as part of the ADS group when making your reservation.

Travel Information

Airport & Ground Travel Information

Most major airlines offer flights to Fort Myers/Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) as well as charter/executive air service available to Naples Municipal Airport (APF).

RSW Airport is located 30 miles from Naples Grande Beach Resort, about a 35-minute ride via taxi or ride-share such as Uber or Lyft. For a full list of ground transportation options and other important information, please visit the RSW Airport Homepage.

Delta Air Lines Discount

Delta Air Lines is offering special discounted airfares to Kellen Association clients for both Domestic and International travel in 2022. You may receive discounts up to 10% off the fare for Domestic and International travel. When booking a flight, please apply the Meeting Event Code below to your reservation:

Meeting Event Code: NM2BS

There are (3) ways to book your flight:

1. Click here to book your flight online.

2. Call Delta Meeting Network® Reservations at 1.800.328.2216

• This service is available, for no fee, from Monday-Friday, 7:30am – 7:30pm (CT) to help you book a flight, make changes to an existing flight, or with questions about fare discount eligibility.
• Provide the reservation agent with the Meeting Event Code: NM2BS and follow their instructions to complete your booking.

3. Visit the Delta website

• From the Delta homepage, click the “Advanced Search” link
• Complete the required fields and enter Event Meeting Code “NM2BS”
• If the flight is discount eligible on the search results page, “Event Code Applied” will appear underneath the fare. If the “Event Code Applied” message is not displayed, the fare is ineligible for a discount.

Weather & What to Wear

Daily high temperatures in Naples range from 75°F to over 85°F, so make sure to bring your sunscreen and stay hydrated! You can expect most days this month to bring warm, sunny weather, but be prepared for the occasional mid-day thunderstorm.

Business casual is the attire for all ADS business functions.

Contact ADS

The Association for Dressings & Sauces
3200 Windy Hill Road, SE
Suite 600 West
Atlanta, GA  30339 

Phone:  (678) 298-1181
Fax:  (404) 591-6811
E-mail:  [email protected]

Consumer Website:  www.dressings-sauces.org
Members-Only Website :  www.adsmembers.org

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