Fall Forum

Austin, Texas, the Live Music Capital of the World® and the location for OGR’s home office, will play host to OGR’s Fall Forum October 18-19, 2013. Attend the Fall Forum for educational sessions and networking, access to NFDA events, and exposure to the music, history, and food that make up Austin.  Austin consistently ranks as one of America’s best cities to visit according to national publications such as US News and World Report, and Forbes, so this will be a conference you won’t want to miss!

Attending the Forum
Educational topics to be covered will include engaging families through celebrants, pre-need marketing and profitability, and cremation profitability. Registration for the Forum will open in mid-June, so visit http://www.ogr.org/fall-forum periodically for updates.

Making Hotel Reservations
IT'S A NEW STAY! The newly-renovated Courtyard Austin Downtown/Convention Center offers full-service amenities at the Courtyard value (mention OGR’s rate of $205/night when you register). Adjacent to the Convention Center where NFDA’s expo will be taking place, the Courtyard Marriott is within walking distance of the 6th Street music scene and restaurants. At the doorstep of the hotel are the State Capitol, the University of Texas, the flagship store of Whole Foods Market, and the trendy Warehouse District. To make hotel reservations call 1-800-321-2211 and mention the OGR rate of $205 by Thursday, September 26. Rooms are available for Thursday, October 17 – Wednesday, October 23, and OGR’s rate is only guaranteed while rooms are available in the room block, so make your room reservations early.

NFDA Perks
Registration to OGR’s Fall Forum will also include free access to NFDA’s Welcome Party on Sunday, October 20 and an all-day pass to NFDA’s expo hall on Monday, October 21. OGR attendees who are interested in participating in NFDA’s full convention will also receive NFDA member pricing. With all these added benefits and a chance to see Austin, OGR’s Fall Forum promises to be the best forum yet!