Event banner for Great Lakes Transportation Show, August 1-2, 2023, presented by Illinois Lincoln Lodge and Bus Association. Features logos of BMW and Cadillac as official sponsors.

Day 1 * Tuesday, August 1, 2023

August 1

9 am - 3 pm

Exhibitors ONLY - Set Up/Move In - Hall A

August 1

11 am - 5 pm

Attendee Registration Opens- In Front of Hall A

August 1

1 pm - 2:20 pm
Convention Center

The New Operator Bootcamp – All the Essentials Here!

Panel:

Kelly Callahan, JAX Black Car Transportation

Jonathan Meersman, Luxury SUV Rides

Tracy Salinger, Unique Limousine

Kathy Kahne, Windy City Limousine & Bus Worldwide

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August 1

1 pm - 2:10 pm
Convention Center

Bus Success Symposium: Solutions for the Business Pain Points

Co-Presenters:

Tom Holden, Founder, Transportation Advisors Group

Dan Ryan, Fleet Manager, Windy City Limousine & Bus Worldwide

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August 1

2:20 pm - 3:15 pm
Convention Center

Recruiting Drivers - How to Rebuild Demand to Drive

Facilitated by Jodie Lethgo, Founder, Career Driver

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August 1

3:20 pm - 4:20 pm
Convention Center

The ROI of Chauffeur Investment - How Dedicated Training Can Reduce Insurance Costs, Loss of Clients, and Employee Turnover

Presented by Bruce Heinrich, Co-Founder of PAX Training

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August 1

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Convention Center

State of the Region - Vision 2024

  • Opening Remarks:  ILLBA Executive Director, Paula DeBiasi & President, Tracy Raimer

  • State of the Region Reports from MN, MI, WI, IA, OH, IN

  • Regulations Update – Matthew Daus, Windels-Marx/IATR President

  • Sponsor & ILLBA Partner Recognition/Presentations

  • An Industry Overview by Ken Lucci, Driving Transactions

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August 1

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Exhibit Hall

Welcome Reception & Exhibits Preview

  • VIP Lounge with Hosted Drinks & Tapas

  • Live music

Sponsored by:

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August 1

7 pm - 9 pm
Rosemont Area

Dutch Night at the famous King’s

Trendy bowling and fun center for adults with incredible food & drinks. Get your competitive game on and “win” some affiliate business! Network, dine and enjoy the amazing vibe in the all-new Entertainment District steps outside the convention center.

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Day 2 * Wednesday, August 2, 2023

9 am - 10 am
Convention Center

August 2

Wealth Building through Investing Your Profits Scale, Delegate and Diversify

Presented by:
Bill Faeth, Founder of Limo U & STR Group

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August 2

10:30 am - 11:20 am
Convention Center

Keynote Address:  Large Scale & Citywide Events – Get Hired by DMCs & Meeting Planners

Presented by:
Robyn Bass, DMC & Meeting Planning Expert

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August 2

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Convention Center

Sales Mastery: The Jambalaya Recipe for Gaining Corporate Clients

Presented by: Maurice Brewster, Founder of Mosaic Global & BCG

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August 2

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Exhibit Hall

Lunch Reception and Exhibits

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2:30 pm - 3:20 pm
Convention Center

August 2

Strategic Networking: How to Grow your Network to Grow Your Business

Presented by: Kristina Bouweiri, founder of Reston Limousine & Travel Service

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August 2

3:30 pm - 4:30pm
Convention Center

Total Fleet Utilization: How to Fill in Down Time and Keep Vehicles Moving All Year

Presented by:

Dan Reid, Non-Emergency Medical Accreditation Council

Michael Barreto, Founder of Metropolis Passenger Logistics

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August 2

5 pm - 6:30pm
Saltwater Grill

Farewell Happy Hour

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