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ARTBA National Convention 2015 September 29-October 1 Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing Program of Events www.artbanationalconvention.org 2015 ARTBA National Convention 1 2 2015 ARTBA National Convention A COMPLETE LINE OF PAVING SOLUTIONS. 9 24/7 support 9 One-stop equipment, parts, Discover a world of service 9 Dedicated and highly service and rental and value. Contact your trained paving specialists 9 Flexible financial incentives local Cat® dealer today. 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INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE STARTS HERE Webber is an American construction company with global resources, dedicated to safely providing intelligent infrastructure solutions to our clients and community. With over 150 engineers globally, best-in-class technology and virtually unlimited resources, Webber is able to build better and manage smarter. Serving a variety of markets and clients, we employ cutting-edge systems and processes to deliver consistent results and innovative solutions for today’s infrastructure needs. wwebber.com 4 2015 ARTBAAsset NationalAviation Convention Bridges + Design + Ports + Railroad Transit Utilities Water + Management Highways Build Marine Wastewater CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Welcome to Philadelphia and ARTBA’s 2015 National Convention! We are gathering near where George Washington crossed the icy Delaware River in 1776 … by boat—because nobody yet had built a bridge … the city where our Founding Fathers enshrined road building as part of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. Here, surrounded by so much of our nation’s history, our program sessions and speakers will focus on the past, present and future of your national association and the transportation construction industry. On Thursday, Oct. 1, six top leading industry executives will share their perspectives and insights at our third annual “State of the Transportation Construction Industry” panel. Immediately afterward, ARTBA’s government affairs team will update us on House deliberations for a long-term surface transportation bill, while chief economist, Dr. Alison Premo Black, delivers a construction market conditions report and forecast for 2016. The schedule includes a Sept. 30 project tour of PennDOT’s long-term, multi-phase initiative to rebuild and improve Interstate 95. The ARTBA Young Executive Leadership Task Force will also be rolling out a comprehensive report that includes its recommendations to more fully engage the next generation of industry leaders in supporting the association’s core advocacy mission. At a special Oct. 1 luncheon, we will commemorate the 30th anniversary of ARTBA’s Transportation Development Foundation, and the 15th anniversary of the Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship program. One of the scholarship’s recipients will be on hand to share her personal story about her dad and how the scholarship program has helped her. We’ll also induct the 2014 and 2015 Transportation Development Hall of Fame classes. During the luncheon, we will hear from CNN host and “New York Times” best-selling author Michael Smerconish, who has spoken out about the need to address the nation’s infrastructure need. He’s sure to offer his views on the 2016 presidential campaign. The convention concludes the evening of Oct. 1 with the annual Chairman’s Banquet, and introduction of David Zachry, CEO of San Antonio-based Zachry Corporation, as ARTBA’s 2015-2016 chairman. Special thanks are in order to our convention host, the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors, whose financial support and other assistance has been a real “keystone” in developing the program for this convention. A hat tip is also due to Caterpillar and John Deere for their support as double platinum sponsors. Philadelphia has played an important role in the foundation of our nation and our industry, and we hope you enjoy the ARTBA National Convention. My wife, Robin, and I look forward to seeing you! 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The Registration Desk Chairman’s Reception & Banquet Hours: on Thursday evening is business (Located in the attire—suit for men and cocktail Grand Ballroom attire for women. All spouse and Foyer on the 2nd guest program events are casual Floor) dress. Soft shoes, flats or sneakers are recommended. Tuesday September 29 2:00-7:30 p.m. Professional Development Hours: Wednesday ARTBA is proud to continue its September 30 Professional Development Hours 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (PDH) program to all members, member firms and agencies Thursday as a value-added benefit. October 1 Sessions held throughout the 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. convention cover topics related to the transportation construction industry and will prove to be very informative. PDHs are noted throughout this program. Contact ARTBA’s Brie Johnson 202-289-4434 or onsite at the ARTBA registration desk for more information. 8 2015 ARTBA National Convention SECOND FLOOR THIRD FLOOR 2015 ARTBA National Convention 9 EXHIBITORS The following exhibitors will be displaying their products and services during the convention. Please take some time to visit with them in the Grand Ballroom Foyer (2nd Floor) RoyalRoya Truck & Equipment was founded in 1982 by Robert Roy with the uniqueuniq goal of providing America’s truck users with an alternative that was not being served in the market—used trucks. Royal set its sights on provid- ing vvery high quality pre-owned trucks at an affordable price, and making sure all of their customers are happy...always. Prior to Royal, this market did not exist. For more than 30 years, the company has enjoyed unbelievable growth based on its total commitment to innovation, saving lives, and customer satisfaction. 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