Sunday, January 11, 2009
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Marketplace Networking Floor Open
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Ecumenical Service
Sponsored by The Carolina Opry
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Operator Breakfast
Sponsored by Atlantic City Delegates
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bus Industry Safety Council Meeting
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
ABA Board of Directors Meeting
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM
Attraction/LRO/Other Mating and Networking Session
9:30 AM - 12:32 PM
Attraction/LRO/Other Appointment Session I
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Education Seminars
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Product Pavilion Open
The Networking Floor is expanded on Sunday to include ABA's new Product Pavilion, renamed from The MARKET in 2008. The Product Pavilion offers attendees the opportunity to view the industry's latest offerings from product and service providers on the exhibit floor, making it a show-within-a-show at Marketplace and a one-day, one-stop shop for operators and associates. The Product Pavilion is a unique opportunity to build business relationships, conduct one-to-one business appointments, view the newest innovative engineering technologies, learn about the latest industry trends and network -all under one roof.
Marketplace Networking Floor Reception
The Marketplace Networking Floor Reception is open all afternoon to all delegates. This popular reception gives delegates the chance to network, visit the booths, and make business contacts in an informal environment.
Sponsored byABC Companies, Daimler Buses North America, Motorcoach Industries, Prevost
  
4:00 PM
Foundation Live Auction
The ABA Foundation is planning its largest and most dynamic Live Auction ever, which will take place at 4:00 pm. As a prominent feature right on the main show floor, the ABA Foundation Live Auction will provide all delegates with the unique opportunity to bid on everything from a brand new state- of-the-art motorcoach donated by ABC Companies to elaborate all-inclusive vacations at destinations across North America.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
CTIS Graduation
Sponsored by the American Bus Association
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dine Around Charlotte
From traditional Southern fare such as sugary sweet tea, fried chicken, or buttery collard greens to international dishes like Thai hot pots, Japanese sashimi, or a big fat Greek salad, Charlotte’s culinary scene is a Southern dining experience like none other. Influenced by a top-ranking culinary institute- Johnson & Wales University- Charlotte boasts hundreds of unique, independently-owned restaurants just waiting to whet your appetite. Don’t forget to end the meal with a flavorful Charlottini or a robust glass of wine straight from one of our North Carolina vineyards. Bon appétit!
Dine Around Sponsored by Visit Charlotte
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Board of Directors Dinner
Dine Around Sponsored by Motor Coach Industries
9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Foundation Afterglow
The annual Foundation Afterglow is a fundraiser for the ABA Foundation and supports the motorcoach, travel and tourism industry by hosting the George T. Snyder Jr. Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $35 in advance, and $45 at the door. Join the fun at a favorite local spot, and don’t miss one of the best parties of the week!
Sponsored by Hard Rock International
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