Express Carriers Association

Marketplace 2008 Schedule of Events

A Sparkling Evening at the Aquarium

Join us for our opening reception at the Georgia Aquarium. This gala networking event is included in your 2008 Marketplace Registration fee.

Complimentary Shuttle service will run between the hotel & aquarium throughout the evening.

In addition to admission to this world class venue, this unique ECA Marketplace Networking event includes a delicious buffet catered by Wolfgang Puck & a full service bar.

Monday, April 14

6:30 AM PROMPTLY Buses Depart for ECA Golf Tournament
(Meet in Hotel Lobby at 6:15 AM)
Hotel Lobby Entrance
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM ECA Annual Golf Tournament
The Frog Golf Club at The Georgian
Villa Rica, GA
 
12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM Exhibitor Registration Registration A
12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM Exhibitor Set Up Garden Court A/B
12:00 Noon - 6:00 PM Registration Opens Registration A
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Orientation/General Membership Meeting
Welcome: Carrie Ehlers, ECA President and Vice President, Bonded Transportation Solutions, Inc., Milwaukee, WI
Chambers
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Educational Session Chambers
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM New Members Reception
(Invitation Only)
Garden Court A/B
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Buses Depart for the Georgia Aquarium Hotel Lobby Entrance
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM "A Sparkling Evening at the Georgia Aquarium" Georgia Aquarium
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM Buses depart Georgia Aquarium/return to Hotel  

Tuesday, April 15

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Registration Open Registration A
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Exhibits Open Garden Court A/B
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Buffet Breakfast Garden Court A/B
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Internet Café Registration B
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Shipper/Carrier Interview Sessions
Vendor/Carrier Interview Sessions
Grand Ballrooms 1-4
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Networking Break Garden Court A/B
10:30 AM - 12:00 NOON Shipper/Carrier Interview Sessions
Vendor/Carrier Interview Sessions
Grand Ballrooms 1-4
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM Lunch Habersham
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Shipper/Carrier Interview Sessions Grand Ballrooms 1-4
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Vendor Appreciation Reception Garden Court A/B
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Cocktail Reception
(All Attendees)
Garden Court A/B
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Dinner & Entertainment with
Comedian, Jerry Farber
Habersham

Wednesday, April 16

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Buffet Breakfast Garden Court A/B
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Registration Open Registration A
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Exhibits Open Garden Court A/B
7:00 AM - 12:00 NOON Internet Café Registration B
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Shipper/Carrier Interview Sessions
Vendor/Carrier Interview Sessions
Grand Ballrooms 1-4
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Networking Break Garden Court A/B
10:30 AM - 12:00 NOON Shipper/Carrier Interview Sessions
Vendor/Carrier Interview Sessions
Grand Ballrooms 1-4
12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM Lunch Garden Court A/B
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Shipper/Carrier Interview Sessions Grand Ballrooms 1-4
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Tear Down Garden Court A/B
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Shipper Debriefing Chancellor