Mark Your Calendars: Fleet Expo 2001, Chicago, Sept. 23-25
Fleet Expo 2001, a unique event serving all commercial fleets and especially accomodating smaller ones, will be held Sept. 23-25 at Rosemont Convention Center in Chicago, Ill. The second annual Fleet Expo, sponsored by Business Fleet Magazine along with our sister publications, Automotive Fleet and Fleet Financials, is open to all fleets and especially staged to accomodate smaller commercial fleets, with a new car and light truck show as well as social networking events and educational seminars. Fleet managers will have the opportunity to meet and talk with dozens of current and potential suppliers and to check out the latest fleet products and services on the exhibit floor. 2002 Models Available for Viewing and Driving in World's Largest Ride & Drive Vehicle manufacturers will be showing hot new 2002 model year vehicles, and in a hands-on event which is one of the most popular and unique features of Fleet Expo, attendees will be able to take part in a Ride & Drive program held when the exhibits have closed on the last day of the Expo. Sedans, trucks, vans, and specialty vehicles will be included in the world's largest Ride & Drive program. Held adjacent to the Convention Center, a one-mile test course lets fleet managers get a true feel of the new models. Last year, more than 70 vehicles were available at the Ride & Drive. Learn Fleet Management Secrets Complementing the many exhibits, Fleet Expo 2001 will offer attendees educational seminars, information on the latest technology, and social events and industry receptions for that all-important networking with your peers. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from the best in the business how well-run fleets operate. The hands-on and interactive workshops are designed to help participants manage and operate their vehicles more intelligent and efficient ways. Sessions will be available on subjects such as: - Telematics: In-Vehicle Technology and How it can Benefit Your Fleet - Making Policy and Establishing Eligibility - Developing and Improving Dealer Relations - Selecting Simple Software for Basic Control - How Not to Get Burned by a Lease - Ten Ways to Cut Fleet Costs - Truck and Van Upfitting, Spec'ing and Ordering - Why You Need a Cost-Saving Fuel Program - Used Vehicle Sales Options Hotel and Airline Info Fleet Expo's headquarters hotel is The Rosemont Suites at O'Hare. Each room is a suite and complimentary breakfast and a happy hour are included. The special discounted rate is $139; call 1-888-476-7366 now for reservations. Fleet Expo's official carrier is American Airlines and their "One World" partners. To get discounted fares call 1-800-433-1790 and reference code A5991AQ. The best fares are available if you book at least 60 days in advance. For More Information For more information on attending Fleet Expo 2001, call 1-800-576-8788 or visit www.fleetexpo.com.
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