Events

TIA holds multiple meetings every year where you and your senior leadership can meet with your peers and learn about the industry and develop beneficial relationships. All of our meetings are focused specifically on the 3PL industry. Whether you are looking to connect with your peers, enter new areas of the industry or find ways to improve your current bottom line, there will be a session to meet your needs and help you grow.

Growth in Challenging Times Takes Extreme Leadership!

TIA Annual Convention & Trade Show April 1 - 4, 2009 San Antonio, TX Register today!

Join us for our 31st Annual Convention and trade show specifically designed for 3PL CEO's and senior managers. Your attendance at this event will enable you to explore the challenges faced in the industry, provide you with solutions that work for your business and enable your company to grow. It is the only meeting that concentrates on the 3PL industry and gives you the opportunity to network with your peers to explore new and better ways to expand your services and improve your bottom line.

You will benefit from 16 education sessions, 5 Plenary Sessions, and 2 Pre-Conference Seminars that have been planned specifically for the leaders of the 3PL industry. Don't miss out on the Largest Trade Show for Brokerage-based 3PLs!

Take a look at what this years attendees had to say about it.

"The TIA staff did a great job executing the event. The TIA staff was very cordial and very responsive to all of our requests/needs."

"Year after year the best show we exhibit at.... by far". Michael Wichert President Cal State Xpress

"Very much appreciate the work by vendors at the show. The range of vendors was wide, and seemed to fit the challenge of very diverse TIA group that has broad needs."

"I really enjoyed the speakers, they are always relevant to topics in our industry"

"Vendors were able to talk more and in greater detail about their product offerings. This helped us to narrow down our choices quicker."

Learn more about all the events in the Preliminary Brochure. Reserve your room on-line or call 1.800.233.1234 to make your reservation. For additional information contact Cindy Amos at (703) 299-5710 or amos@tianet.org

2009 Golf Outing

Quarry Golf Club April 1, 2009 San Antonio, TX

The Quarry Golf Club is recognized around the country for it's unique setting and design. The Quarry Golf Course in San Antonio is challenging and rewarding in many ways. The front nine plays in a links style format and features rolling hills, native grasses, and immaculate greens. The back nine lays out in a 100 year old quarry pit. With elevated tee boxes and shots that will fly over large expanses. After a day at the Quarry Golf Course in San Antonio, you will certainly feel like you just played a most unique and enjoyable round of golf. Please join us for a day of friendly golf competition to benefit the TIAFoundation and build relationships.

Successful, Salient, Sales Strategies

Grand Hyatt San Antonio, April 1, 2009 San Antonio, TX

Sales guru Dr. Jim Kenny will share insights into successful sales strategies for today’s challenging market.Give your sales strategies a kick in the pants.Space is limited, so register early!

Transportation, Logistics, and the Law for 3PLs

Grand Hyatt San Antonio, April 1, 2009 San Antonio, TX

You are called upon to practice law every day as you run your company.This special session will cover the shifting sands of transportation law as it impacts 3PLs.Designed for the non lawyer, this will be a lighthearted but insightful seminar to help you protect your hard earned assets.Space is limited, so register early!

Exhibit at the 2009 TIA Annual Trade Show

Grand Hyatt San Antonio, April 2-3, 2009 San Antonio, TX

TIA is poised to work with you to maximize your overall marketing strategy for the 2009 trade show and encourages you to review the exhibitor prospectus for more information. Contact Valerie Sumner at 703-299-5702 for booth openings.

Future Conferences and Events

Mark your calendar to attend these future TIA conferences and events!

TIA Annual Convention & Trade Show		TIA Fall Meeting

2009 -- April 1 - 4 San Antonio, TX		2009 -- November 14 - 18 Anaheim, CA
2010 -- April 7 - 10 Tucson, AZ		2010 -- November 13 - 17 Fort Lauderdale, FL
2011 -- April 6 - 9 Orlando, FL		2011 -- November 12 - 16 Atlanta, GA