Milliken Announces Dates For 2008 Food & Beverage Forum

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (June 30, 2008) — Milliken & Company will host its annual Food & Beverage seminar at the company's Spartanburg, S.C., headquarters September 28 - October 1, 2008.

The F&B Forum attracts hotel F&B managers, general managers, and catering & banquet managers from around the world to discuss issues facing hospitality managers in their daily operations. Topics include consumer trends in fine dining, textiles 101, the role of leadership, wine and spirits in food service establishments, strategic planning and trend analysis, and behavioral styles and creativity.

"F&B Forum attendees get to hear the latest information in the hospitality business and also have the opportunity to network with industry peers," said Steve Bobo, manager of Milliken's Hospitality Service Team. "Our speakers are experts in their fields and are excited to share their knowledge with attendees."

Milliken's F&B 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.

"What an experience, from the overall program excellence to the extraordinary care and personal attention of Milliken's hosts and coordinators," said Denis Connolly of Harrah's Prairie Band Casino's Hotel Food & Beverage Operations in Mayetta, Kansas. "In my 30+ years in the hotel/casino industry, I have seldom enjoyed an educational occurrence so much. The program content was precise for our industry and delivered by conversant presenters."

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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