Milliken Announces Dates for 2007 Food & Beverage Forum

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (December 20, 2006) – Milliken & Co. will host its annual Food & Beverage seminar at the company’s Spartanburg, S.C., headquarters February 26 – March 1, 2007.

The Forum attracts hotel F&B mangers, general managers, and catering & banquet managers from around the world to discuss issues facing hospitality managers in their daily operations. Topics include menu development for maximum profitability, hotel market update, wine merchandising, personal development and best food and beverage inventory practices.

“Our F&B Forum continues to be a great learning experience and networking opportunity,” said Steve Bobo, manager of Milliken’s Hospitality Service Team. “Attendees gain valuable knowledge from the speakers and are able to interact with peers from throughout the industry.”

The Forum is designed to take the participant through a variety of stimulating presentations and discussions on trends in the hospitality market. Various guest speakers, including experts from the University of South Carolina School of Hospitality, will educate attendees on their areas of expertise.

“Milliken exemplifies what hospitality should be. Beyond the quality products they produce, they go the extra mile to invest in their customer,” said Bill Bell, Director of Food and Beverage for Doubletree Hotel in Syracuse, New York. “The F&B Forum affords Milliken customers an opportunity to not only learn about the company’s business and products but also learn from industry experts.”

“The Milliken F&B Forum is definitely a first class event from start to finish,” added Mary Catherine Webb, director of catering for InterContinental Hotels Group. “Aside from the warm, Southern hospitality and excellent accommodations, I was most impressed by the prestige of last year’s guest facilitators and the information and expertise they willingly shared with us.”

Milliken’s F&B Forum is complimentary, with all lodging, meals and transportation during the seminar being provided by Milliken. Guests are responsible for transportation to and from Spartanburg, S.C. Interested parties can register, view the seminar’s agenda, and find information on attractions, fine dining and accommodations in the Greenville/Spartanburg area on Milliken Napery’s website www.millikentablelinen.com. Interested parties can also register by calling 1-800-322-8326 and asking for Connie Stone or Steve Bobo.

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