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2008 International BIG R Show
November 1-3, 2008 | Riviera Hotel and Casino | Las Vegas, Nevada
 
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2008 Show Schedule

Exhibit Hours
Sunday, November 2 / 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday, November 3 / 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Registration Hours
Saturday, November 1 / 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 2 / 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday, November 3 / 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM “ERA New Charging & Starting Systems” Workshop
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move-In
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thrive Electrical Clinic
Sponsored by Lester Catalog
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM "Reverse Engineering" Seminar
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM "Calculating the True Cost of Cleaning" Seminar
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM "Core Trends" Workshop
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM Manufacturer-Supplier Division Planning Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM "Welcome to Vegas" Industry Reception (open to everyone)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
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
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
Noon - 1:45 PM Past Chairmen's Luncheon (invitation only)
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM "How to Find and Keep Good Employees" Seminar
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM "Exporting Assistance from Uncle Sam" Seminar
2:15 PM - 4:30 PM "Workstation Design for Lean Initiatives" Seminar
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM "Determining Your Company's Culture" Seminar
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Heavy Duty Brake Division Planning Meeting
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Core Supplier Division Planning Meeting
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Electrical Rebuilder Networking Session
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Heavy Duty Transmission Division Planning Meeting
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Clutch Division Planning Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Chairman's Reception
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Registration Open
7:30 AM - 8:55 AM "Taking Your Biz to the Next Level" Seminar (includes breakfast)

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM "Improving Quality Straight to the Bottom Line" Seminar
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Volume Transmission Remanufacturing Group Meeting
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM "Superior Customer Service" Seminar
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 4 ~ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
The AAPEX 2008 (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.