Thank you for attending the 2024 Educational
Conference.
The next Educational Conference will be March 7 & 8
2025
Check back to stay informed as to who the Speakers and Vendors for 2025 will be!
Start making plans now to attend in March 2025!
MPBA hosts a 2-day, educational conference each year that is widely attended by vendors, visitors, and speakers nationwide. The conference is always held the 2nd weekend in March. At our
conference you will find:
- Vendors (over 100)
- Educational Speakers
- FFA Speaking Contest and Scholarship Awards
- CEU Opportunities
- FREE Banquet
- Benefit Auction and games for prizes though out the night
- Location Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center 500 E. Elm St. Lebanon MO 65536
Schedule for 8 & 9th Educational Conference
7:30-8:30 Registration-Booth
Visitation
8:30-9:00 Welcome MPBA Members-MPBA Elections
(in the Theater)
9:00-9:45 Dr.
Knappenberger MERCK
10:00-10:45
Mindy Patterson The Cavalry Group
11:00-11:45 Chris
Mallon A to Z Vet Supply
12:00-1:00 Lunch and Booth
Visitation
Tony Dugger/J.P. Dunn MPBA Lobbyist and
Executive
Director
Tony and J.P. will be speaking in the
Meeting Room A Mother Road
1:00-1:45 Michael Glass APRI
2:00-2:45 Bob Yarnell
ACA
3:00-3:45 Stacy Mason
AKC
4:00-5:30 FFA Speaking Contest
Topic: Benefits and/or Positivity of the Pet
Industry
5:30-6:30 Happy Hour
6:00 Banquet *Courtesy of AKC*
Free to Members and Vendors
6:30-9:30 MPBA Benefit Auction
*Games for
Guns/Giveaways/Surprises*
Saturday
8:30-9:00 Registration/Booth Visitation
*9:00 ACA Dog Show*
9:00-9:45 Dr. Robert Westra Paw Print
10:00-10:45 William Coggin HumaneWatch
Website: HUMANEWATCH.ORG
11:00-11:45 TBA
USDA
12:00-1-00 Lunch/Booth Visitation
*Pet Show Starts*
1:00-1:45 Matt Rold MO Dept of
AG
2:00-2:45 Protect the Harvest
3:00 MPBA Election Meeting 2024
2024 Expo Vendor List
United All Breed Registry
Fierce Metal and Woodworking
The Cavalry Group ---- Speaker at the Conference
Protect the Harvest---- Speaker at the Conference
Dream Maker Kennel * Bronze Sponsor*
Lambert Vet Supply *Gold Sponsor*
Puppy Spot *Platinum Sponsor*
DD Diagnostics
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
Renewal by Anderson
Mother & Daughter Creations
Studio D
Mrs. B Sweets & More
Cactus Jewels & Co Permanent Jewelry
Mary Kay
Strawberry Vine
Embark Veterinary
Shield Cleaners *Gold Sponsor*
Pro Med Animal Health *Silver Sponsor*
American Kennel Club *Platinum Sponsor* FFA Sponsor
MFA
Diamond Pet Food
QD Kennel
Patriot Concessions
The Wright Shears & Sharpening
Savvy Trends Boutique
Elite Nutrition
Juice Plus
Global Pet Security
Tuffy's Pet Food *Sliver Sponsor*
Kayz Korner
Retievers Animal Supply *Bronze Sponsor*
Gadgets Customs
Laurella's
BFF Paw-tique
Avenue Veterinary Supply *ELITE SPONSOR* MPBA Scholarship
Neogen Paw Print Genetics
Select Puppies *Bronze Sponsor*
Pawrade MPBA Scholarship Sponsor
APRI
The Rabbit Hole Products
Blue Ribbon
Brilliant Pad *Silver Sponsor*
ACA *Gold Sponsor* FFA Sponsor & MPBA Scholarship Sponsor
Granny's Goodies & Grandpa's Garden
Probuilt Products
Revival Animal Health *Sliver Sponsor*
Scentsy
Royal Canin *Silver Sponsor*
Downhome Transport
PetLand
The PetXChange *Platinum Sponsor*
Express Puppies
Puppy Travlers *Silver Sponsor* MPBA Scholarship Sponsor
Sunnyview Feed MPBA Pet Show Sponsor
Bar J Sales
Breath EZ
Patches for Pups & Pals
Maverick German Shepherds
Conrad's Cuddly Canines *Bronze Sponsor*
Lonewolf Transport
Jak's
Miller Kennel Supplies
PBT
Zoomin Groomin
The Nut Man
Plasti Crate
Check back for updated Vendors and watch for Show Specials!
Some of the items we have for the Auction, Games, and Prizes for the EXPO in March 2023.
Will be adding Prizes as we get them in for 2024
Remember to bring an Auction Item to help raise funds at our Benefit Auction. It will be Friday night at our Banquet Dinner. Make plans
to attend.
If Booking rooms with Holiday Inn Express, ask for MPBA discount.
Super 8 is Pet Friendly with a deposit. Ask for MPBA
rates.
Remember to get your membership for 2024 and get in our 2024 Breeders Directory. We have over 100,000
views on our website a year - you don't want to miss out on being seen by potential customers!
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