WHAT:
IEDA Midyear Meeting (members only)
WHEN:
Tuesday, Sept. 6 – Thursday, Sept. 8
WHERE:
Speedway Club in Fort Worth, Texas
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Niece Equipment, LP
United States of Freight
RJB Hydraulic Hammers
Stretch Transports, LLC
Trophy Tractor Inc.
2-C Equipment, LLC
JT Bates Group
JB&B Capital
Construction Equipment Guide
Uni International
RDO Equipment Co.
Easton Sales & Rentals LLC
CIT
MG Machinery LLC
Bryan Auction Co.
Alliance Funding Group
Machinery Trader
FR8Star
Currency
NMT Shipping
Hall Equipment Company
Here’s where you find the networking and business education essential for your equipment company — spend quality time with your peers and have the time of your life!
Sign up now for early bird savings: On Tuesday, Sept. 6 – Thursday, Sept. 8, IEDA’s members-only Midyear Meeting blazes a new trail at the Texas Motor Speedway Club in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Combining the thrilling experience of race car driving with relaxed networking opportunities and highly-relevant equipment business presentations, this is the “don’t-miss” event tailored for independents.
Come out and hang with successful business people who “get” your challenges and can help solve issues and questions you may be wrestling with.
Members can choose from two types of registration:
Classic Registration – includes the Race Day Ride Along Experience accompanied by a professional driver. Drive shotgun around the track four times with an experienced NASCAR driver with speeds ranging up to 150 mph.
Classic Registration Fee: $245
Souped-Up Registration – as real as it gets! Drive a NASCAR race car by yourself – a 1.50-mile oval, banked 24 degrees in the turns following a 45-minute class. With speeds up to 150 mph, you’ll get 8 laps or 8 minutes by yourself. There’s no lead car to follow and no instructor rides with you. Note: limited spots available and they are filling up fast!! First come, first served so don’t wait.
Souped-Up Registration Fee: $545
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle
3300 Championship Parkway, Fort Worth TX 76177 | 817-961-0800
ROOM BLOCK EXPIRES AUG 15th SO BOOK NOW
EVENT SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Sept. 6
Welcome BBQ with live music
6:30 p.m. | Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle
Build friendships and business deals among the leaders of independent equipment distribution.
Wednesday, Sept. 7
Breakfast
Texas Motor Speedway | 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Business Program
Texas Motor Speedway | 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Lunch
Texas Motor Speedway | 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Speedway Event
Choose from 2 racing experience options. See registration details above. (transportation from Marriott provided)
Member Dinner
Joe T. Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant | 2201 N. Commerce St, Fort Worth TX 76164 (transportation from Marriott provided)
Sponsored by:
Thursday, Sept. 8
Golf at The Marriott
Tee times starting at 8 a.m.
Golf fee: $55 per person | Golf course has 8 sets of right-handed and 2 sets of left-handed rental clubs available for $40 fee.
(Register for golf on the Meeting Registration form.)
PRESENTERS
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: The 5 Biggest Contractual Mistakes Equipment Dealers Make … and How to Stay Out of Legal Quick Sand
Attorney James Waite is the equipment and rental industries’ leading legal expert, and on Sept. 7, he’s IEDA’s featured keynote presenter – his information could save you thousands in fees and other expenses.
Waite is a corporate and transactional attorney with over 25 years of experience in buying, selling, and leasing businesses, equipment and real estate. He has served as General Counsel, CEO, CFO and COO for companies ranging from airlines to equipment lessors.
He wrote the American Rental Association’s book on rental contracts, writes Rental Management’s monthly “Legally Speaking” article, and routinely presents at industry association conferences. Waite is also a veteran of the U.S Air Force.
Bring your questions!
Sponsorship opportunities available!
DEADLINE FOR SPONSORSHIP: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24th
The Daytona 500 — $1200
Tuesday Night’s Welcome BBQ Dinner & Drinks Sponsor
- Logo prominently featured on all emails, event page and onsite.
- Public recognition by Dave Gordon at event.
- Opportunity to distribute marketing/promotional materials to attendees.
SOLD OUT!
The Winston 500 — $750
Breakfast & Lunch Sponsor at Texas Motor Speedway
- Logo prominently featured on all emails, event page and onsite.
- Public recognition by Dave Gordon at event.
(only 3 left!)
The Coca-Cola 600 — $500
Sponsor the Entertainment at Welcome BBQ, Transportation, Business Session Speaker, or Thursday’s Breakfast at the Marriott
- Logo prominently featured on all emails, event page and onsite.
- Public recognition by Dave Gordon at event.
(only 3 left!)