FORTE GROUP ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2023 - February 14th- 17th, 2023 - 19999 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, FL 33180, USA
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FORTE GROUP ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2023
February 14 th- 17th, 2023
19999 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, FL 33180, USA
CONFERENCE 2023 | NOTE FROM FORTE GROUP LEADERSHIP Get ready; Following our epic 20-year celebrations this past February, Forte Group is excited to gather together in Miami, FL, to celebrate another great year! Registration for our 2023 Forte Group conference is officially open. As you begin to plan your travel arrangements and preparations, we want you to ensure you get the most ROI from your attendance. The week of February 14th-17th will be a time to strengthen existing part- nerships and forge new connections. We want to give every opportunity possible for that to transpire; therefore, we have created a new schedule with a more significant emphasis on networking events. So, come prepared to capitalize on the opportunities presented and make the most of what will surely be a great, productive, and widely successful 2023 Forte Group conference! Jimmy Georgitsos President
CONFERENCE 2023 | EVENTS
KICK-OFF MEETING PEER TO PEER ROUND TABLES
The Kick-off meeting welcomes Sharehold- Forte Shareholders will have the chance to
ers, and Brand Partners to start Conference discuss important and popular topics relat-
with a bang. We ask that all Shareholders ed to the industry and their showrooms in
and Brand Partners plan to be present. an informative and intimate group setting.
BRAND PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS NETWORKING ACTIVITIES
Platinum Sponsor Brand Partners offer a New this year, Forte will offer a chance
20-minute educational presentation for during the conference to break out into
Shareholders. groups and choose an activity of your pref-
erence to go off-site and connect with
Shareholders, and Brand Partners in a more
relaxed setting. You can find yourself on a
WELCOME COCKTAIL beautiful catamaran cruise, a competitive
round of golf, exciting deep-sea fishing, or
This is our first networking gathering as a exploring Miami’s most fabulous art district.
group, where Shareholders will also get a
first look at the Exhibit Hall set up. The
Cocktail reception will include hors d’oeu-
vre, drinks, and mingling at the Brand BRAND PARTNER FUSION VIDEOS
Partner’s booths in a more informal setting
than Rotations. Feel free to book network- A special offer for Brand Partners to have
ing dinners for after the cocktail event. their Annual Sales Message for Forte Fusion
professionally filmed at their booth. The
video should be 1-2 minutes and discuss
the brand, products, and what’s new that
CONFERENCE ROTATIONS caters to all Showroom Sales Associates.
Rotations give Shareholders and Brand
Partners the opportunity for 15-minute
one-on-one business development ses- WRAP PARTY
sions at the Brand Partner’s booth. Rota-
tions are mandatory. The last night the Group will be together
calls for a big celebration. The ‘Wrap Par-
ty’ is a more formal fun dinner for all the
Group to get together, eat, drink & dance
the night away to celebrate all the year’s
accomplishments and being together.
CONFERENCE 2023 | SCHEDULE
Tuesday, February 14th, 2023
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Brand Partner Move in King Ballroom
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Kick Off Meeting Garden Room 1-2
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Shareholder Meeting Garden Room 1-2
3:15 PM - 5:15 PM Spotlights Sabels 1-3 and 4-7
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM FB Class A Meeting Sabels 1-3
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Welcome Cocktail Reception in Ballroom King Ballroom
Wednesday, February 15th, 2022
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Group Breakfast Magnolia Courtyard
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Rotations King Ballroom
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM Networking Activty + Boxed Lunch Golf Course & Off-Site
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Open Rotations / Cocktail Reception in Ballroom King Ballroom
Thursday, February 16th, 2023
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Group Breakfast Magnolia Courtyard
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Rotations King Ballroom
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Brand Partner Fusion Videos King Ballroom
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Peer to Peer Breakouts Sabels
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Group Lunch Magnolia Courtyard
1:30 PM - 6:00 PM Rotations King Ballroom
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wrap Party (No off-site dinners) Cascata Pool
Friday, February 17th, 2023
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Group Breakfast Magnolia Courtyard
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Rotations (last 30 min. open rotations) King Ballroom
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Brand Partner Meeting Sabels 1-3
1:30 PM - 8:00 PM Brand Partner Move-Out King Ballroom
CONFERENCE 2023REGISTR
CONFERENCE | REGISTRATION
ATION & ACCOMMODATIONS
Member & Brand Partner registration includes all scheduled meals. Please see below
for details on networking activities offered.
Registration Fees
Attendee Booth 10x10 Networking Activity
$1,495 $2,500 $170 - $325
To register, please click here and use the password “ForteConference2023”.
Please note, the registration deadline is December 15th, 2022.
Hotel Accommodations
JW Turnberry Miami Golf Tournament
Golf is Shotgun start at noon on the JW Turnberry Miller Golf course. Rolling fair-
Room Type ways framed by Room
matureRate, Resort
ficus, banyan andFee
olive&trees
tax:put a premium on accuracy
at every hole. The Miller Course is a strategic gem.
Resort View KingPer player rate also includes lunch, Fore-caddie Service (an “on course concierge”
that provides descriptions of each hole, favorable target lines, locates golf balls,
provides exact yardage to the pin, reads greens & attends the flag stick, rakes
bunkers, fills divots & repairs ball marks), as well as premium golf Cart with en-
hanced GPS System and complimentary privileges to Practice Areas & Facilities.
Registration Fees & Costs
Price: $325 per person (includes cart + for-caddie). Rentals $85 per set + tax.
Maximum of 58 players.
Principal Brand Partner Booth 10x10
Miami Sail / Catamaran Excursion
$1,495 Set sail on South Florida’s ultimate ocean experience.
$1,495 $2,500Guests aboard the 50-foot-
long catamaran will enjoy lounging upon the nets suspended along the front of the
vessel, a covered seating area, service bar, and a stairway to the sea. You can see
porpoise, sea turtles, gamefish, manatees, flying fish, and more on your charter.
Price: $200 per person. Maximum of 79 people.
Food, drinks and transportation included.
Deep Sea Fishing
Climb aboard the “OLD HAT”, a custom 43ft charter completely redone in 2004
with brand new Cummins QSM11 engines totaling 1300 horsepower, making it the
quickest charter boat in the fleet cutting down the time to the fishing grounds.
Clean and spacious with plenty of seating up on the bridge and downstairs in the
cockpit, the boat is equipped with a new custom release fighting chair, Livewell,
Fishbox, Radar, Sonar, and top of the line fishing tackle featuring Shimano reels
on custom rods.
Price: $250 per person. Minimum of 6, maximum of 36 people.
Lunch and transportation included.
Private Wynwood Art District Tour & Graffiti Experience
This 1.5 hour walking and golf cart tour criss-crosses the art district along the
Wynwood Walls; showcasing innumerable murals in between, on the many small-
er streets and lots of Wynwood. Learn about the history of the area, the constant
and rapid changes that are happening here. Lunch and transportation included.
Price: $170 per person.
Lunch and transportation included.
CONFERENCE 2023REGISTR
CONFERENCE | HOTEL ATION
ACCOMMODATIONS
& ACCOMMODATIONS
Discover luxury services, modern amenities and a stylish setting at JW Marriott Miami
Turnberry Resort & Spa. Elegantly designed, their spacious rooms and suites provide
relaxing comfort with marble bathrooms and private balconies overlooking the resort’s
tropical grounds
Forte Group has secured a room block from Monday, February 13th through Saturday,
February 18th, 2023. Single and double rooms within the block are priced at $369 per
night plus resort fee and taxes.
Resort Fee Inclusions: Access to Tidal Cove Waterpark, Access to the Relaxation Lounge,
Access to the Driving Range, Use of the Resort’s bikes, Daily newspaper (upon request)
and Shoeshine.
Reservations must be made by January 21, 2023 to be eligible for the group rate.
Please follow this link to reserve your room.
RESTAURANTS & BARS A culinary destination in its own right, at JW Miami Turnberry Re- sort & Spa, bold flavors, garden-fresh ingredients, and chef-inspired menus turn every meal into an outstanding epicurean experience. Whether you’re dining al fresco by the pool at Surf House, on the breezy patio of CORSAIR kitchen & bar, or in the elegant atmosphere of our award-winning BOURBON STEAK, you’ll enjoy South Florida’s freshest, most imaginative cuisine. SPORTS & RECREATION From our action-packed Tidal Cove Waterpark to the tranquil Cascata Pool, guest of JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa will enjoy an exclusive luxury retreat. JW Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa’s beautiful swimming pool inspires days spent outdoors. Soak up the Miami sun on your terms: Float along our lazy river, bathe in our private adult pool, score thrills at Tidal Cove, or relax with your children at the Kids' Cove. Whatever your decision, you'll encounter bliss at every turn. ÂME SPA & WELLNESS COLLECTIVE Expertly trained staff and a menu of innovative, rejuvenating ser- vices set âme Spa & Wellness Collective apart among Miami’s pre- mier health and wellness facilities. Located at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, it spans three floors and features a full-ser- vice spa and beauty salon, a 3,600-square-foot fitness center, and the Holistic Rejuvenation Center.
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CONFERENCE | MAP OFATION
AVENTURA
& ACCOMMODATIONS
In the heart of Aventura, Florida, JW Miami Turnberry Resort Spa is a tropical oasis surrounded by a three-
mile nature walk. Within minutes, you'll find the sights of South Beach, Miami Beach, the Miami Seaquarium,
and Everglades National Park. High-end shopping at Aventura Mall is located directly across the street.
CONFERENCE 2023 REGISTR
CONFERENCE | MIAMI ATTRACTIONS
ATION & ACCOMMODATIONS
CITY HALF DAY TOUR OF MIAMI BY BUS WITH SIGHTSEEING CRUISE
See the highlights of Miami by land and sea on this half-day bus and
boat tour. Visit Miami’s most popular neighborhoods on an open-top
double-decker bus tour, make a stop at the Bayside Marketplace for
lunch and shopping, and enjoy a boat ride around the local islands.
EVERGLADES AIRBOAT
Airboat rides in the Everglades remain one of the most popular ways to
tour and explore across the national park, as they allow for excellent
views of wildlife and easy access to shallow waterways.
ICA MIAMI
ICA Miami is a place for experiencing the most innovative art of our
time. Reserve your tickets now icamiami.org/tickets. The Institute of
Contemporary Art Miami (ICA Miami) is dedicated to promoting contin-
uous experimentation in contemporary art, and to the exchange of art
and ideas throughout the Miami region and internationally. Through an
energetic calendar of exhibitions and programs, and its collections, the
ICA Miami provides an important international platform for the work of
local, emerging and under-recognized artists, and advances the public
appreciation and understanding of the most innovative art of our time.
The museum is deeply committed to providing open, public access to
artistic excellence by offering year-round free admission.
JET SKI RENTAL
Come out for some fun in the sun on jet skiing in Miami from our pre-
mier marina location on Biscayne Bay at Rickenbacker Marina. Create
a lifestyle experience to remember for a lifetime jetskiing in Miami.
Share with friends and family a first-class experience and discover what
Miami Water Life Tours one of the top ten things to do in Miami on our
Key Biscayne jet ski rentals. All skill levels are welcome, and all safetyJUNGLE ISLAND Jungle Island, a favorite South Florida landmark, is an intimate eco-adventure park and events destination located in the heart of Miami, across from the cruise ports between Downtown Miami and South Beach. Building upon a rich tradition that began in 1936, Jungle Island is home to thrilling new attractions designed to take guests to new heights and some of the world’s most rare exotic animals. Vis- itors enjoy immersive real-life jungle experiences including treetop adventures, engaging animal shows and informative exhibits while strolling by streams and waterfalls under a lush canopy of tropical trees. Book unforgettable hands-on en-counters with fascinating ani- mals or go on privately guided behind-the-scenes VIP tours – just like the many A-list celebrities who frequent Jungle Island. With its newly renovated Blook Ballroom and picturesque outdoor spaces including MIAMI CELEBRITY HOMES CRUISE We offer multiple times, seven days a week, on two different boats. All you need to do is pick up your boarding pass at the dock and come on board one of the highest rated sightseeing cruise tours in Miami. Our crew will work hard to make sure you see the best views of the opulent mansions and unique sights along our route. Feel free to walk around our boats and take advantage of our frozen cocktails, cold beer, or sodas. See many of the rich and opulent homes of the wealthy, famous and infamous, like Shaquille O’Neil, Gloria Estefan, Al Capone, and where many movies have been filmed, like Bad Boys, MIAMI HELICOPTER TOUR Unlike other area tours, ours is flown in a spacious, air-conditioned, jet-engine helicopter. This tour is the perfect way to see South Beach and the surrounding area in a way that will create life-long memories! PARASAIL AND JET SKI COMBO WITH MIAMI WATERSPORTS Why settle for just one water activity when you can just do multiple of them? All activities will be done at the same departure point and may be completed on the same day.
SHOPPING AT AVENTURA Located a short walk from the hotel - the best place to shop in Mi- ami, Aventura Mall is defined by unique experiences, renowned luxury boutiques and shopper favorites, a world-class art collection, inter- national indoor and outdoor dining, a popular Farmers Market, and cutting-edge architecture. An iconic landmark, Aventura Mall is always evolving, offering something new to culture-seekers, trendsetters and culinary connoisseurs. SPEEDBOAT SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF MIAMI Thrill seekers that want to experience the Miami coastline should look no further than this speedboat adventure – the only speedboat sight- seeing tour that takes you offshore for a blistering ride. Just hot aboard and get ready to feel the wind whipping your face as you zoom through the surf. Along the way, pass Star Island and fisher Island, enjoy views of yachts and mansions, and check out bustling South Beach. ZOO MIAMI Zoo Miami today occupies almost 750 acres and is home to more than 3,000 animals representing over 500 different species. Of this popula- tion, more than 40 species are classified as endangered. The zoo also houses more than 1,000 species of trees, palms, and other plants, and over 100 special exhibits showcasing a broad number of species and scientific topics. Zoo Miami is proud to be an active leader in many global wildlife and environmental conservation initiatives, and we are currently involved in over 36 projects taking place on six continents.
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