LOF's Business Management Specialist Position Evaluations
Event Details
Date
February 17, 2023
Time
Please arrive 5 minutes early 10:15pm - 11am & 1pm - 1:45pm
Location
Irondequoit Public Library
1290 Titus Ave.
Rochester, NY 14617
Host
Lake Ontario Fruit ProgramPlease join us in this very important process of participating in the evaluation of our 2 finalists for our Business Management Specialist position. Each candidate will be presenting ~30‐35 minute presentations on three issues they've identified from a financial / business management aspect that impact the fruit industry in the Lake Ontario region; they'll present an outline of an education and research program that they would develop to address one of these 3 issues; and how they would envision this position contributing the growth and economic viability of the fruit industry in the Lake Ontario region. We're asking them to allow 5‐10 minutes for audience questions. There will be evaluation forms for industry to fill out. These comments will be considered by the search committee.
The first candidate, Bonnie Nelson, will present her seminar at 10:15 - 11:00 AM in room 114.
The second candidate, Kurt Deriziotis, will present his seminar at 1:00‐1:45 PM in room 113.
Please join us! Refreshments will be served. No pre‐registration required.
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Apricots
Asian Pears
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Gooseberries
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Raspberries / Blackberries
Strawberries
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