TIA’s Fall Meeting - Register Today!

Please join us for TIA’s Fall Meeting November 13-16 at the Great Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center located in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The TIA Fall Meeting, which is held in conjunction with the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) and the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) is the only meeting that brings shippers, 3PLs, and carriers together to discuss the issues, challenges, and opportunities of freight transportation.  At this year’s TIA Fall Meeting, TIA will again host our special Sunday Workshops open to all attendees.  These targeted, special workshops are offered to help you continue to grow even in these challenging times.  On Monday and Tuesday, special modal specific sessions will be offered that focus on what the future holds for our industry.

The Fall Meeting Brochure has all of the details on education, the trade show, and networking opportunities with North America’s leading shippers and carriers.  If you don't want to miss out, Register Now.

 

Educational Opportunities 

TIA's Sunday Workshops are open to all attendees. Each has been chosen based on feedback and current issues facing the industry.  The selection of topics and speakers is geared to the here and now with practical applications that you can use right away. The combination of seminars and networking opportunites make the TIA Workshops the place to be on Sunday.

Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.	11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Industry Problems & Solutions	Intermodal Integration	It's All About Sales
Start the day off right with a wide ranging discussion of industry problems and how to address them.  We’ll have coffee and bagels, you bring your concerns and ideas.	Intermodal modal offers an exceptional capacity option.  Join this open discussion of what intermodal can offer you.  From novice to expert, this discussion will get you moving.	If you don’t sell, you don’t eat! Have lunch and learn from TIA’s marketing guru Dr. Jim Kenny as he offers sales and marketing for today.
1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.	3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Legally Speaking	Tools to Amaze Your Customers
This much anticipated session allow you to interact with leading transportation attorneys on the issues that keep you up at night.	Whether you are a shipper 3PL, or carrier you need to know what the cutting edge of technology is available to you.  We’ll close the day with an engaging discussion on amazing new tools.

 

Hotel Reservations

Housing Policy

All hotel reservations MUST be made through the Housing Bureau or by downloading the Housing Registration Form and faxing to 954-765-4414 or 954-765-4197.

Please be advised that you may be contacted by an unauthorized housing company that is not working with, nor recognized by TIA and identifying itself as promoting discounted rates for the 2010 Fall Meeting. The packages offered ARE NOT ENDORSED BY TIA and are often misleading, have unusual restrictions, deposits and cancellation clauses.

If you have not done so already, please make your hotel reservations through the official Housing Bureau by clicking here.

In addition, only attendees who make their hotel reservation through the official Housing Bureau will have access to shuttle service from their hotel to the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.

Official Hotels in Fort Lauderdale

Official Hotels in Fort Lauderdale

Hyatt Regency Pier 66
2301 S.E. 17th Street Causeway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-525-6666
Less than a mile from Convention Center; three miles from Fort Lauderdale Int’l. Airport.

Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina
(TIA Headquarters Hotel)
1881 Southeast 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-463-4000

Across the street from Convention Center; three miles from Fort Lauderdale Int’l. Airport.

Comfort Suites Airport and Cruise Port
1800 S. Federal Highway (US-1)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-767-8700

Less than a mile from Convention Center; two miles from Fort Lauderdale Int’l. Airport.
All suites hotel—complimentary full breakfast.

Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale
1100 S.E. 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-527-2700

Less than a mile from Convention Center; two miles from Fort Lauderdale Int’l. Airport. All suites hotel—complimentary full breakfast and manager’s reception.

Lago Mar Resort and Club
1700 South Ocean Lane
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-523-6511

Less than a mile from the Convention Center.

Marriott’s Harbor Beach Resort and Spa
3030 Holiday Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 525-4000

Less than a mile from Convention Center; four miles from Fort Lauderdale Int’l. Airport.

Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel
1617 S.E. 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 626-1700

Across the street from the Convention Center; three miles from Fort Lauderdale Int’l. Airport.

Spouses Tour
Monday November 15, 2010
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

VILLA VIZCAYA AT DAYTIME

Experience a sixteenth-century Italian Renaissance Palace right on Biscayne Bay!  James Deering, the founder of International Harvester, began building this masterpiece in 1914 but the construction of the complicated gardens and villages continued into the 1920s. Vizcaya is noteworthy for adapting European cultural traditions to Miami's subtropical landscape. The house combines European marble and Floridian limestone while the Italianate gardens rely on plants capable of thriving in Miami's climate. Vizcaya opened to the public in 1953 and in 1994 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. You will be taken on a personally guided tour of this magnificent architectural design and view the extraordinary private collection of European decorative arts, period furniture and magnificent tapestries. Following the tour, you can walk the property grounds viewing the spectacular landscaping of premium gardens, fountains and the Florida waterway.

After the tour of Villa Vizcaya, you will dine at Graziano’s which is known for their internationally renowned signature dishes and quality service in their warm, family style restaurant. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to shop at Miracle Mile in Coral Gables which is home to designer shops, art galleries, live theatre, great restaurants, bridal bliss, and houseware heaven!

Tour will depart and return to the Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.  Spouse registration includes admittance to the Intermodal Expo “Welcome” Reception, the trade show floor and the spouse tour. Badges are issued only to spouses participating in the Spouse Program.  Register today !

 

NITL Golf Classic

Plantation Reserve Golf Club, Plantation, Florida

Beginning golfers and seasoned pros will be challenged by the 18-hole championship golf course, approximately 7,000 yards in length playing to a par 72.  Every hole has been constructed with 5 sets of tee boxes, allowing players to set their own level of difficulty.

Designed by the famed architect firm vonHagge, Smelek & Baril, Plantation Preserve Golf Course & Club will be the only golf course in Broward County to feature the Sea Dwarf Paspalum grass surface throughout the golf course.  Its state of the art driving range will feature both grass and mat surfaces, high quality range balls, a huge practice putting green and a practice bunker. As an added bonus, all golf carts will feature the state of the art Uplink GPS system.  At this public facility, everyone will enjoy a county club atmosphere with country club service!  Register today! For additional information, please contact Vince Tully at 760-944-6281 or Ellie Gilanshah at 703-524-5011.