The Affiliated States Bottled Water Association (ASBWA) and Ozarka Water and Coffee Service of Oklahoma City are pleased to invite you to the 2024 ASBWA Fall Seminar and Plant tour to be held October 10-11, 2024.
Our goal is to provide you with an exceptional opportunity to visit Oklahoma's oldest and largest bottled water company. Ozarka is a family-owned and operated company with an extraordinary history and responsibility to serve its customers. From the Oklahoma Land Run in 1889, when water played a vital role in Oklahoma's success and city leaders turned a strategic railroad watering stop into a bustling commercial transportation hub - Ozarka was there! In 1907, when Oklahoma was established as the 46th state to join the union, population doubled and the need for potable water quickly escalated - Ozarka was there! During the 1930s, when the Dust Bowl, the paving of historic Route 66, Will Rogers rose to fame, and the innovation of the shopping cart and parking meter took place, backed and developed by Steve's great grandfather Virgil Browne – Ozarka was there! Today, Oklahoma City is on the rise, and Ozarka's future has never looked brighter!
Come see firsthand how Ozarka runs one of the most successful bottled water operations in the country offering products including: water, coolers, bottle less water filtration, coffee, additional beverages and supplies. Dive deep into what industry experts will share with you that could propel your business to the next level.
"If you are curious about the extensive processes Ozarka uses to produce Oklahoma’s best tasting water, we invite you to join us for this exciting event. We look forward to seeing you and sharing the Ozarka story."
– Steve Raupe, CEO Ozarka Water and Coffee Service
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY
October 10, 2024
6:30 PM
ASBWA Cocktail Reception & Dinner
hosted by: Mr. & Mrs. Steve Raupe
FRIDAY
October 11, 2024
8:30 am
Arrive at Ozarka Water and Coffee Service at 729 SW 3rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73109
8:45 am
Ozarka Water and Coffee Service Plant Tour (1 CEU)
9:45 am
Coffee & Networking Break
10:00 am - 10:30 am
POU Discussion - led by Steve Raupe, CEO Ozarka Water and Coffee Service (1/2 CEU)
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Following Equipment Technology - Dave Redick, Steelhead (1/2 CEU)
11:00 am - 11:45 am
HR 101 for Managers: Compliance Essentials - Patricia Pannell, Gotcha Covered HR (1/2 CEU)
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Q&A Session
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Group Lunch hosted by ASBWA!