2013The APWA ShowNORTH AMERICAN for SNOW Snow CONFERENCE The Premiere Event in Snow & Ice Management April 7 - 10, 2013 | Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte Convention Center | Hosted by the APWA North Carolina Chapter | www.apwa.net/snow PROGRAM PREVIEW APWA is proud to bring the 2013 Show for Snow to one of America’s With that in mind, the 2013 North American (Not Just) Snow Conference prominent Ice Belt cities – Charlotte, NC! With a variety of winter weather promises to be the best yet! Sit in on one of the many outstanding education events occuring in the Ice Belt annually, and even as far south as Dallas and sessions, featuring the very best in snow and ice control along with an Atlanta in recent years, it’s important to remember that winter maintenance is expansive lineup of fleet and emergency management solutions to fit your more than just snow removal. needs. Don’t miss your opportunity to visit the exhibit floor, where you’ll have an opportunity to network with peers as you discover the industry’s latest cutting-edge technologies, equipment and processes you need to help keep your community safe next winter! RegisterJoin us in Charlotte for Today!the Show for Snow! PROGRAM PREVIEW Our Host City – Charlotte, NC The APWA North Carolina Chapter looks forward to welcoming you to The Show for Snow Charlotte and the 2013 North American Snow Conference. The Queen City is the largest and most accessible city between is the place to be! Washington, D.C., and Dallas. Due to its mid-Atlantic location, getting to Charlotte is easy from anywhere in the country, hence its nickname “the The 2013 Snow Conference in Charlotte will bring together more than International Gateway to the South.” But there’s a lot more to experience 1,500 snowfighters from cities and townships, county and rural streets in Charlotte! Beyond the modern skyline of Center City you’ll find divisions, and state and provincial departments of transportation. streetcar-era communities where buildings range from vintage factories It’s four days of education and networking, featuring an exhibit floor to grand southern estates. Check out one of the many NASCAR race with the newest equipment and products available, quality education shops in the area or take time to admire turn-of-the-century architecture programs and technical tours, and opportunities to exchange ideas and traditional tree-lined thoroughfares on your way to one of Charlotte’s with manufacturers, distributors, consultants and other public works award-winning soul food, BBQ or international restaurants. When the sun professionals. goes down, you’ll find plenty to keep you entertained at the NC Music Factory, where you can discover some of the coolest bars, restaurants, pubs and live music set amid historic mill buildings. Also, located just a few blocks from your hotel is the EpiCentre, a dining and entertainment hub where restaurants and night spots surround an open-air pavilion with views of the Charlotte skyline. Looking for a quiet place to unwind after a long day at the Snow Conference? Mecklenburg County has the perfect place for you to relax with more than 210 parks located on more than 17,600 acres of parkland. All of this within walking distance or a short taxi, bus or trolley ride from the Snow Conference hotels! April 7-10, 2013 Charlotte, NC For more information about Charlotte, go to www.charlottesgotalot.com. The Show for Snow for The Show 2013 APWA NORTH AMERICAN SNOW CONFERENCE SNOW AMERICAN NORTH 2013 APWA PROGRAM PREVIEW Exhibits Education The 2013 Snow Conference exhibit floor promises to be the best yet, Education Sessions: This year’s education program really delivers, with this year’s conference schedule providing more exhibit open with longer sessions and more variety. In addition to the usual hours for you to explore the floor and talk with exhibitors. More than Winter Maintenance and Weather presentations, we’ve added tracks 120 companies will be showcasing everything from innovative new for Emergency Management and Fleet as well as sessions about equipment and ground-breaking technologies to products and services Sustainability in winter operations. focused on snow & ice removal, winter road maintenance, and streets and fleet operations. Come kick some tires at The Show for Snow! Back by popular demand is the Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate Workshop on Sunday, the first day of the Snow Conference. This program provides a well-rounded overview of all aspects of snow and ice control for individuals charged with supervising their winter maintenance operations. It provides a great foundation for deeper investigation, throughout the rest of the WWW.APWA.NET/SNOW conference, into specific topics of interest to you. Exhibitor Solutions Theater: These unique technical sessions will be held on the exhibit floor and be presented by exhibiting companies. Presentations will demonstrate how their company’s technology or service provides a solution that addresses the needs of the snowfighting industry. Presentations are 45 minutes each and will be held during exhibit open hours on Monday and Tuesday. Charlotte Convention Center | Hosted by the APWA North Carolina Chapter April 7 - 10, 2013 | Charlotte, North Carolina Follow us! @apwatweets 3 Register Today! CONFERENCE LOCATION, HOTELS REGISTRATION FEES AND PARKING Early Bird Discount Exhibits, education sessions and onsite registration will be located Register before March 1 and save $50 on a Full Registration! at the Charlotte Convention Center. Parking is available at prevailing rates in various lots surrounding the center. For directions and more Full Registration information, go to www.charlotteconventionctr.com. APWA Member: $450 before March 1, $500 after March 1 Nonmember: $650 before March 1, $700 after March 1 HOTELS Special APWA Snow Conference room rates are available at the hotels listed below until March 11, 2013, on a space-available basis. Ask for One-Day Registration the APWA Snow Conference group room rate. APWA Member: $195, Nonmember $255 Hilton Charlotte Center City: (headquarters hotel) One-Day Expo-Only Pass $139/Deluxe; $149/Corner King; $250/Deluxe Suite Sunday $50/Monday or Tuesday $35 Parking Rates: self-parking $18/night; valet parking $25/night 704-377-1500, use group code APW Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate Workshop (Must also have a full registration or Sunday one-day registration) Hampton Inn Charlotte Uptown: APWA Member: $0 $119/Standard Room Nonmember: $50 Parking Rates: self-parking $10/night; valet parking $15/night 704-373-0917 Go to www.apwa.net/snow to register online or download a registration form. Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown: $119/Standard Room ONE-DAY GROUP DISCOUNTS Parking Rates: self-parking $10/night; valet parking $15/night Send 10 or more people from your agency and receive a discounted 704-347-5972 one-day registration rate of $125 per person. Contact Brenda Shaver at [email protected] or 816-595-5240 for more information. Go to www.apwa.net/snow to book your room online. 4 The Show for Snow for The Show 2013 APWA NORTH AMERICAN SNOW CONFERENCE SNOW AMERICAN NORTH 2013 APWA SPECIAL EVENTS NASCAR Hall of Fame Reception Tuesday, April 9 6:30 p.m. The NASCAR Hall of Fame was built to honor the sport’s history, its moments and its best drivers while also functioning as a tribute to passionate fans. You’re in for a full-throttle experience during this final evening of the 2013 Snow Conference. Enjoy food and drink while you discover three floors of NASCAR history and amazing artifacts. Get Event Sponsored by Fisher Snowplows your adrenaline racing as you challenge your friends at more than 50 interactive experiences that will be available like the tire-changing WWW.APWA.NET/SNOW stations, realistic racing simulators and broadcast booth. You’ll also have a chance to check out the Hall of Fame inductees, explore their backgrounds and even cast your vote for the next class. Whether you’re a history buff, a die-hard NASCAR fan or just looking to share the experience with your peers, you’re sure to be in for a night of pedal-to- the-metal fun! ©Getty and NASCAR Hall of Fame One ticket is included with each full registration. Other registration types may purchase tickets for $50 each. www.nascarhall.com Charlotte Convention Center | Hosted by the APWA North Carolina Chapter April 7 - 10, 2013 | Charlotte, North Carolina Follow us! @apwatweets 5 Register Today! TECHNICAL TOURS Freightliner Trucks Tour This tour takes you to Freightliner Trucks’ Mount Holly Plant. Thanks to Wednesday, April 10 their more than 630,000 square feet of floor space and approximately 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon 1,550 employees, the Mount Holly facility was recently able to The morning of Wednesday, April 10 is dedicated entirely to the celebrate the production of its 500,000th vehicle – a Freightliner Technical Tour program. There will be three tours, of which you may Business Class M2. Opened in 1979, the Mount Holly Plant originally choose one. produced long-haul heavy-duty Freightliner trucks for customers in the eastern United States and Canada. Discover the major renovation You must have a Full Registration and pre-register for a Technical Tour and expansion that took place in 2002 that readied the plant for M2 to participate. Register for the conference with a Full Registration, and production and allowed them to hit this historical milestone. then check the box of the tour you wish to participate in. Michael Waltrip Racing Shop Tour Charlotte Street Maintenance Facility Tour Located in Cornelius, NC, the Michael Waltrip Racing Shop The Charlotte Department of Transportation Northwest Operations encompasses over 11 acres and more than 140,000 square feet of Yard and Administrative Facility is a state-of-the-art facility, built in NASCAR excitement.