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AHRMM 2000 Conference
TAMPA, FLA- The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) will be holding its 38th Annual Conference and Exhibition at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla, August 13-16, 2000. This year's keynote speakers include Naomi Judd and Dan Clark. The conference kicks off with a charity golf tournament, pre-conference workshop on customer service, and a networking reception. Once the exhibit floor opens, there will be continuing education activities covering purchasing, distribution, support services, finance, information systems, and strategic planning. Both live workshops and self-study modules will be available for continuing education credit.
AHRMM is offering a special rate for registration by June 16. For further information, call (312) 422-3840.
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