| Monday, October 8 |
| 10:00am - 2:00pm |
Decorator Set-up in Exhibit Hall & Vehicle Move In |
| 10:45pm - 6:30pm |
Annual TLPF—Gateway Insurance Golf Tournament & Dinner (separate fee)
Golf Tournament Sponsored by Gateway Insurance Company
Golf Banquet Co-sponsored by John Burnham Insurance Company |
| 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
TLPA Registration Desk Open
Registration Bags Sponsored by Liberty Motor Company
Name Badge Holders Sponsored by Mobile Knowledge |
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| Tuesday, October 9 |
| 8:00am - 3:00pm |
Exhibitor Booth Set-up |
| 9:00am - 7:00pm |
TLPA Registration Desk Open |
| 9:45am - noon |
TLPA Board Meeting (closed) |
| 10:00am - noon |
Tour of Denver Yellow Cab |
| 1:25pm - 4:30pm |
3 Sets of 9 Concurrent Roundtable Discussions (each table seats 36 people) |
| 1:25pm - 2:25pm |
Call Center: Turn Call Takers Into Customer Service Representatives
Insurance: How to Get the Best Price for Auto Liability
Maintenance: Best Practices for Vehicle Preventive Maintenance
Vehicles: The Best Sedans for Fleets & How to Buy Them
PR: How to Generate Favorable Local PR
HR: Motivation & Incentives for Staff and Drivers
Contracting: How to Evaluate and Respond to an RFP
Committee: Taxicab Committee Open Meeting
Misc.: Limousine Network Issues - Inspections, Fees, Insurance… |
| 2:35pm - 3:30pm |
Call Center: Current Issues with Telephone Systems
Insurance: Strategies for Obtaining Quick Claims Settlements
Maintenance: How to Manage the Shop & Mechanics
Vehicles: Green Vehicles - What are the Results for Fleets?
PR: How to Deal with the Press
HR: Safety Incentive Programs
Contracting: How to Deal with Medicaid and ADA Brokers
Committee: Limousine & Sedan Committee Open Meeting
Misc.: How I Survived an IRS Audit |
| 3:40pm - 4:30pm |
Call Center: Current Issues with Computer Dispatch Systems
Insurance: Coverages Needed Beyond Auto Liability
Maintenance: Software that Works
Vehicles: Accessible Taxicabs
PR: Marketing for More Passengers
HR: Hiring/Firing - How to Avoid Lawsuits
Contracting: Proposal Writing and Cost Analysis
Committee: Paratransit & Contracting Committee Open Meeting
Misc.: Airport Fees, Regulations and other Issues |
| 4:45pm - 7:00pm |
Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall |
| 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
Opening Cocktail Reception with Hors d'oeuvres in the Exhibit Hall
Open Bar Sponsored by John Burnham Insurance Company |
| 7:00pm |
Exhibit Hall Closes for the Day |
| 7:30pm - 9:30pm |
Women In Transportation Optional Dinner (separate fee) |
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| Wednesday, October 10 |
| 8:00am - 8:45am |
New Member & First Time Attendee Breakfast (by invitation) |
| 8:15am - 8:45am |
Continental Breakfast
Breakfast Sponsored by American Country Insurance |
| 9:00am - 10:00am |
Opening General Session & Keynote Speaker
State of the Industry Address by TLPA President Wier
Keynote Speakers: FTA Administrator James Simpson (invited) |
| 10:10am - 11:10am |
1 set of 3 Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Trends in Taxicab Regulatory Studies by Cities & Airports
Key Issues in Call Center Management
Local Contracting Opportunities with Federal Funds |
| 11:20am - 12:15pm |
Second General Session: Annual Business Meetings
Foundation Report by TLPF President Slagle
Driver of the Year Awards
Election of New TLPA Officers & Directors
Speech by New TLPA President |
| 12:30pm - 6:00pm |
Exhibit Hall Open |
| 12:30pm - 2:00pm |
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30pm - 3:45pm |
TLPF Board Meeting (closed) |
| 4:00pm - 5:30pm |
Member Appreciation Cocktails in the Exhibit Hall
Open Bar and Snacks |
| 6:00pm |
Exhibit Hall Closed for the Day |
| 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
President's Private Reception for the 2007 Board of Directors (by invitation) |
| 8:00pm - 10:30pm |
Pres. Private Dinner for Member Operators from Overseas (by invitation) |
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| Thursday, October 11 |
| 8:15am - 8:45am |
Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00am - Noon |
Spouses Tour of Denver and Red Rock Amphitheater (separate fee) |
| 9:00am - 11:55am |
2 Sets of 3 Concurrent Breakout Seminars |
| 9:00am - 10:15am |
Canadian Taxicab Association Meeting
TLPA's Updated Strategic Plan for 2008 - 2010
Off the Shelf Technologies That Work in Transportation |
| 10:30am - 11:45am |
TLPA's New Recommended Paratransit Driver Standards
TLPA's New Recommended Taxicab Company Standards
Credit/Debit Card Processing Systems, Fees & Issues |
| Noon - 3:15pm |
Exhibit Hall Open |
| 12:30pm - 2:00pm |
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall |
| 2:45pm |
Prize Drawings in the Exhibit Hall |
| 3:15pm |
Trade Show Officially Closes for 2007 |
| 3:25pm - 5:25pm |
Tour of Metro Taxi of Denver |
| 7:15pm - 10:35pm |
Closing Banquet & Entertainment |
| 7:15pm - 8:00pm |
Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction |
| 8:00pm - 9:15pm |
Banquet |
| 9:15pm - 9:35pm |
Operator of the Year Awards |
| 9:45pm - 10:20pm |
Entertainment |
| 10:20pm - 10:30pm |
Auction Winners Pick Up Items |
| 10:35pm |
Convention Adjourns |
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| Friday, October 12 |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Check-out Time |
