October 31
2009 International BIG R Show
October 31 - November 2, 2009
Riviera Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
 
Program  

2009 Show Schedule

Exhibit Hours
Sunday, November 1 / 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday, November 2 / 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Registration Hours
Saturday, October 31 / 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 1 / 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday, November 2 / 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM APRA Executive Committee Meeting (invitation only)
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM APRA Board Meeting (invitation only)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
6:00 AM ATRA Golf Tournament (BIG R Show attendees invited)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move-In
8:45 AM - 4:00 PM "Thrive & Survive" Electrical Clinic
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM "Calculating the True Cost of Cleaning" RIT Seminar
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Electrical Division Planning Meeting (immediately following Electrical Clinic)
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM Manufacturer-Supplier Division Planning Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

"Welcome to Las Vegas" Industry Reception (Open to everyone)

A Special Thanks to our Opening Party Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor


Gold Sponsors   


Silver Sponsor


Contributing Sponsors

 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Group Breakfast - full buffet
8:15 AM - 9:50 AM

Opening General Session
"Dynamic Marketing Confessions of a Street Fighter"

Featuring Marc Slutsky of

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM "Improving Employee Work Habits" SESCO Seminar
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM "Diversifying Your Business" Seminar, BU Drive
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM "Exporting Assistance from Uncle Sam" Seminar
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Past Chairmen's Luncheon (invitation only)
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM "Family Medical Leave Act Review" SESCO Seminar
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM "Taking Advantage of a Difficult Economy" Seminar, Owner's Resource Group
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM "Workstation Design for Lean Initiatives" RIT Seminar
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM "Improving Quality - Straight to the Bottom Line" RIT Seminar
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Heavy Duty Brake Division Planning Meeting
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Core Supplier Division Planning Meeting
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM VTRG & HD Transmission Division Planning Meetings
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Clutch Division Planning Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Board of Directors & Past Chairmen's Reception
(Open to everyone - cash bar)

Sponsor

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Registration Open
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM Group Breakfast
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM "Core and Reman - marketing Ideas for the Future," Patrick Carpenter, Springfield Remanufacturing

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
9:05 AM - 10:05 AM "HD Engine Failure Analysis"
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM "Opportunities for Remanufacturers" RIT Seminar
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group Planning Meeting
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM "Becoming a Superior Coach" SESCO Seminar
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM "The Future of Parts: New and Remanufactured, Online" Seminar - Famous Rhodes, Director of Parts & Accessories, eBay Motors
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM APRA Air Conditioning Clinic
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM APRA Electronics & Mechatronics Clinic
2:01 PM - 9:00 PM Exhibitor Move-Out
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 ~ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
The AAPEX 2009 (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) and the SEMA Show  will be held immediately following the "International Big R Show" at the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Sands Convention Center.