Schedule

The Waldorf Astoria Naples • Naples, FL

RESERVATIONS: 1-888-722-1270

REGISTER

CONVENTION SCHEDULE

Registration Open

12:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.    

BONUS Session: Understanding the Impacts of the Affordable Care Act on Your Dealership by  Anita Baker, CPA,CEBS and Mrudul Sharma, CPA, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

1:00 p.m.–2:15 p.m.

BONUS Session: Keys to Designing and Executing Your Dealership’s Strategic Plan by Allen Phibbs, KEA Advisors

2:30 p.m.–4:15 p.m.     

Welcome Reception
6:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.    

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013

Registration Open

6:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Breakfast (Spouses/Guests Welcome)

7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m.      

Opening Remarks

8:00 a.m.–8:10 a.m.      

Navigating Economic Cycles: Underlying Fundamentals That Will Continue to Support Healthy Trailer Demand in 2014 by Kenny Veith, ACT Research Co., LLC

8:15 a.m.–9:15 a.m.      

Break

9:15 a.m.–9:25 a.m.      

Keynote Presentation by Bill Graves, President and CEO of American Trucking Associations

9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.    

Naples Historic Trolley Tour & Shopping on 3rd and 5th Avenues

9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.      

Break

10:30 a.m.–10:40 a.m.  

New Product Introductions

10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.  

Strolling Lunch & Allied Member Tabletop Literature Displays

12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m.    

Dealer/Allied Meetings

1:15 p.m.–1:45 p.m.     

Breakout (Concurrent) Sessions:

1:50 p.m.–2:50 p.m.                 

1) Managing a Rental and Leasing Fleet for Dealership Profit Roundtable Discussion
2) Who is My Next Best Customer? Understanding Customer Relationship Management by Doug Liljegren’s, Principal, NeuNet Technologies LLC

3) Maximizing Your Parts and Sales Department Profitability by Dave Durand, Vice President Aftermarket Parts, Great Dane Trailers

Break

2:50 p.m.–3:00 p.m.     

Breakout (Concurrent) Sessions:

3:00 p.m.–3:50 p.m.                 

1) Managing a Rental and Leasing Fleet for Dealership Profit Roundtable Discussion
2) Who is My Next Best Customer? Understanding Customer Relationship Management by Doug Liljegren’s, Principal, NeuNet Technologies LLC

3) Maximizing Your Parts and Sales Department Profitability by Dave Durand, Vice President Aftermarket Parts, Great Dane Trailers

Free Evening — Click here for information regarding dining and activities in and around Naples
                             

Friday, Oct. 11, 2013

Depart for Naples Grande Golf Course

6:00 a.m.–7:30 a.m.      

Breakfast at Naples Grande Golf Course

6:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m.

Golf Tournament

Golf luncheon & golf awards presentation follows tournament play

8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.      

VIP Cabanas Open for Spouses/Guests to Enjoy Snacks and Beverages

12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.    

Awards Dinner

6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.