Midyear Meeting:  Winter?  Florida?  Great Programming?
What’s Not to Like?
Registration is open for the NABE 2017 Midyear Meeting, January 31 – February 2, 2017, in sunny Miami.  The NABE Program Committee is planning a terrific meeting and Miami is sure to be a popular destination, so register now for the best hotel availability and early bird pricing.  The headquarters hotel for NABE is the Hyatt Regency Miami, overlooking the Miami River with easy access to restaurants and entertainment.  Also note that the NABE Administration and Finance Section will host it biannual workshop in Miami, January 30-31, also at the Hyatt.  Registration for the A&F Workshop will open in the next two weeks, so watch your email and NABE publications for more information.   

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