Sunday, August 24th - Wednesday, August 27th
We Bring the Innovation.
It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 6th Biennial Customer & Vendor Conference, held August 27th through August 30th 2023, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. This Conference is the premier packaging and supply event in the United States. Top management from grocery retailers and grocery wholesalers from across the country will have an opportunity to engage in conversations and negotiations with the top packaging and supply representatives from around the world without any limitations.
We look forward to your participation and sponsorship. We are truly grateful for the partnership we have and hope you will be a part of this year’s special event.
We would like to encourage you to join us and the rest of the GVH Team in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho for the 6th Biennial GVH Conference. If you have joined us in the past, welcome back. If you're thinking about attending for the first time, don't wait another minute to register! We are blessed to host our conference in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Come experience it for yourself. We hope to see you at the GVH Amazing Race: Journey to the Top. We guarantee it will be an unforgettable experience!
- Joe Schmidt, Executive Chairman & Owner, and
Sean Wright, President & CEO
YOUR HOSTS
- Joe & Cindy Schmidt
- Sean & Kristy Wright
Ready for your
Journey To The Top?
Daily Event Schedule
Below you will find our daily activity schedule with plenty of opportunities for networking, relaxing, and experiencing the beautiful and serene Pacific Northwest.
2023 The GVH Amazing Race: Journey to the Top
Conference Schedule
Sunday, August 27th
· 9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Vendor Registration & Display Setup
· 8:00 am - 1:00 pm: Golf (shotgun start) OPTIONAL
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· 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Spa (appointments will be confirmed) OPTIONAL
· 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Cocktail Reception for GVH, Customer, and Platinum/Gold Sponsors ONLY
· 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Amazing Race Kick-Off Dinner on the Front Lawn of the Coeur d’Alene Resort
Monday, August 28th
· 6:30 am: Continental Breakfast (buffet style)
· 7:00 am - 12:00 pm: Round Table Meetings
· 9:00 am - 10:00 am: Yoga in City Park for Spouse/Significant Other
·12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch on the Front Lawn – Coeur d’Alene Resort
·1:00 pm - 4:30 pm: The Amazing Race Team Building Activities
· 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Dinner at a Beautiful Estate
Tuesday, August 29th
· 6:30 am: Continental Breakfast (buffet style)
· 7:00 am - 3:00 pm: Round Table Meetings
· 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Tubbs Hill Hike for Spouse/Significant Other
·12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch on the Front Lawn – Coeur d’Alene Resort
· 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: “On Your Own” Exploration of Coeur d’Alene for Spouses/Guests
· 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Garden Cocktail Reception at the Hagadone Estate and Dinner Boat Cruise
Wednesday, August 30th
· 6:30 am: Continental Breakfast (buffet style)
· 7:00 am - 12:00 pm: Round table meetings if additional time is needed
· All guest departures
Dining Near the Resort
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- Tito's Italian Grill
- Hudson's Hamburgers
Dining just a short Uber drive away
- Jimmy's Down the Street
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Jimmy’s Down the Street (Breakfast)
Midtown Bluebird (a little further, but walkable)
Things To Do
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Explore the shops in downtown Coeur d’Alene
Some of our favorites include: Into The Woods, Mix It Up, Marmalade Fresh Clothing, T Blue Clothing, Angel Gallery of Fine Arts, Studio 107, Figpickles Toy Emporium, and Magpie
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Escape Game Coeur d’Alene
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Zipline at Timberline Adventures
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Museum of Northern Idaho
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Coeur d’Alene Carousel
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Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort
Visit https://visitnorthidaho.com/things-to-do/ for an extensive list of more fun activities to participate in during your time in Coeur d’Alene!
