NAPMM 78th Annual Conference, Baltimore, Maryland - March 18 - 20th, 2024
NAPMM 78th Annual Conference in Baltimore!
Mark your calendars for an exciting trip to Baltimore, Maryland coming soon. NAPMM will be ushering in this Spring season with a convention in the heart of Baltimore being held March 18th - 20th, 2024. Home to six public markets, the City of Baltimore is bustling with the cream of the crop when it comes to public and retail market spaces. Looking for the wholesale and terminal market aspect instead? A short 20 minute trip takes us to the doorstep of the Maryland Food Center Authority. No matter what kind of market you operate, this Baltimore conference has something for YOU!
Paul W. Ruppert, President of the Baltimore Public Markets Corporation stated: “I am thrilled to be welcoming market professionals from across the country to visit our beautiful Baltimore markets. It presents a wonderful opportunity for us all to learn from and engage one another.”
Exciting Conference Line-Up:
Monday, March 18th- Join us for an evening of food and drinks at Baltimore’s Broadway Market.
Tuesday, March 19th- Enjoy this fun filled day of tours including retail & wholesale market sites.
Wednesday, March 20th- Explore Baltimore’s newly renovated Lexington Market as we learn from industry leaders in sessions focused on Public Safety, Conflict Management, and more -- Wrapping up with a specialty lunch featuring local cuisine.
All About Baltimore…
Marketing Assets
Baltimore B-roll (video footage)
Visit Baltimore Brand Toolkit – Help tell the Baltimore story while building your Baltimore campaign! Best resource for understanding the what, why and how behind our brand and can assist with messaging.
Fall/Winter Visitor Guide- We can provide our printed version of this guide for your registration desks upon request. We ask for the preferred amount, date of delivery, location in hotel, hotel contact and event contact.
Meeting Planning Guide–The Meeting Planner Guide includes contacts in event venues, tours, printing, staffing, security, private transportation starting on page 62! I’m also happy to assist in recommendations for any additional needs you might have.
AFAR Article-Best Places to Travel in 2023
Our Harborplace – The upcoming vision of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
Passes & Directories
BoP Pass & Black-Owned Business Directory
Charm City Passport - Deals and Discounts provided at your fingertips! Easy to provide to all attendees, QR code available upon request
Getting Around/Parking:
Southwest Business Meetings -Potential discounts on airfare
Charm City Circulator | Baltimore City Department of Transportation -This is a FREE bus that has (4) routes going N/S/E/W to many of our great neighborhoods and a few landmarks!
Baltimore Water Taxi (seasonal)
Spot Hero – a guests alternative to hotel parking
Maps
What to Do?
Only In Baltimore | Visit Baltimore
Restaurants/ Private Dining
Health/Public Safety
Current COVID-19 Restrictions | Visit Baltimore
GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation | Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) (issa.com)
Downtown Partnership Hospitality & Safety
District Services — Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore