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Learn about Port Tampa Bay’s expansion plans due to the Panama Canal Expansion Project opening in 2016 allowing larger ships to access this port. e port is proposing a refrigerated warehouse and food campus along with a high speed train from Tampa to Chicago to move goods and agriculture products. **Optional tour limited to the first 55 to register** Tour Port Tampa Bay (Optional) FLORIDA AGRICULTURE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE ATTENDEES MEET AT OMNI ORLANDO RESORT AT CHAMPIONS GATE Wed, August 24, 2016 1:00 – 2:15 Depart from Omni; drive to Tampa Bay Port Authority, 1101 Channelside Drive, Tampa 2:15 – 2:30 Disembark; go to port board room on first floor 2:30 – 3:30 Discussion with Wade Elliott and Ed Miyagshima about port expansion plans and development 3:30 – 3:45 Board bus and drive to Tampa Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa 3:45 – 4:00 Board boat 4:00 – 5:30 Boat tour of port, view new gantry cranes, etc. 5:30 – 6:45 Board bus and return to Omni Hotel Charge: $25/person RSVP no later than Friday, August 19, 2016 Register at www.fafmc.org
