Monday, August 12
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Day 1 * Tuesday, August 13, 2024
August 13
9 am - 3 pm
Exhibitors ONLY - Set Up/Move In - Adventure Hall
August 13
9 am - 5 pm
Attendee Registration Opens- In Front of Adventure Hall
August 13
10 am - Noon
B4 Business Speed Networking Event
Build Your Affiliate Book of Business
NEW! This speed networking event is a great way to meet 50 new connections before the official start of the show! Jim Luff is our host. This is a structured session for Networking and it is really fun!
Facilitated by: Jim Luff, Aurora Payments
August 13
1 pm - 2:20 pm
Growth Zone
How to get from behind the wheel to running your company
How to reach the next level
Discussion Leaders: Karl Guenther, Statement Limousine/ Maya Adrine, Golden Limousine International
Panel: Art Rento, Pontarelli Companies/ Denny Leinhos, Avant Garde Limousines, Coach & Transportation
August 13
1 pm - 2:20 pm
Convention Center
Bus Success Symposium
How to Take the Fear out of DOT Inspections
Bus Equipment/Maintenance
·Safety Training
Presented by: Tom Holden, Bus Advisors/ Ryan Angell, Temsa Bus/ John Murphy, MCSAP Compliance Officer, IL Dept. of Transportation/ Clifton Willey, FMCSA of Washington D.C.
August 13
2:30 pm - 3:20 pm
Convention Center
Advanced Level Leadership Round Table (10+ years in business)
AI and outsourcing pros and cons Management team building (recruiting; benefits/incentives like gas cards; executive coaching; outside of normal benefits packages) Succession planning – buying vs leasing buildings & real estate; who is taking over or will you need to sell when you retire?
Presented by: Ken Lucci, Driving Transactions/ Diane Forgy, Wheatland Enterprises/ Jodie Lethgo, Career Driver/ Jim Kopp, VP Equipment Finance Sales Executive, Huntington National Bank
August 13
3:30 pm - 5 pm
Convention Center
State of the Region - Vision 2025
Tracy Raimer, ILLBA President
City of Chicago Business Affairs & Consumer Protection; Licensing Updates.
Chicago Department of Aviation; Airport Updates
Choose Chicago; Regional Travel Update
Remarks:
Sarah Mercer, NLA Deputy Executive Director
NLA Report on National News
Karl Guenther, Statement Limousine President/
Maya Adrine, Golden Limousine International
Regional Remarks
August 13
5:00 pm - 7 pm
Exhibit Hall
Welcome Reception & Exhibits Preview
VIP Lounge
Live Music
August 13
7:30 pm - 10 pm
Schaumburg
Night Out on the Town
Top Golf, Schaumburg
Sponsored by Nationwide Bus Sales & Trans/Air Manufacturing
Day 2 * Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Defensive & Safety Driving – Duty of Care
Presented by: James Blain, PAX Training
Learn essential defensive driving techniques to enhance road safety, including strategies for anticipating hazards, maintaining focus, and adhering to best practices for a safer driving experience.
9 am - 10 am
August 14
August 14
Trail Blazers Secrets: Do What You Love and You Will Never Work a Day in Your Life!
If you are looking for industry inspiration, you’ve come to the right place! These operators all have different stories but the one thing they all have in common is they love this business. Come listen to their amazing stories and get fired up to plug back into your own company!
Panel: Charlie Murray, Total Transportation/ Jason Messinger, BBZ Limousine/ Kathy Kahne, Windy City Limousine & Bus Worldwide
10:00 am - 11 am
August 14
11:15 am - 12:20pm
Rapid Fire Sessions:
Small Groups/Round Table Discussions:
a) Contract Work: How to Submit a Winning RFP
b) Networking & Selling Tips That Open New Doors
c) Large group movements – non refundable deposits (how to protect cancellations); how to professionally negotiate invoice push back
August 14
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Exhibit Hall
Lunch Reception and Exhibits
Session: Mastering the Retail Business: Weddings, Sports/Tailgating; Concerts
Panel: Antoinette Gonzales, A.S.K. More LLC & Stephanie Ballard, Visions Transportation
August 14
2:30 pm - 3:20 pm
August 14
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Convention Center
Session: Niche Marketing: Driven for Funeral Work - How to Expand Your Services to Create More Profits
Bryce Kellerman, Platinum VIP/ Tony Mazzarella, American Limousine
August 14
5 pm - 6:30pm
One for the Road Farewell Happy Hour
Renaissance Hotel Schaumburg