POC Continues to Grow!
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The 55th Annual Pacific Oil Conference was held for the second year at the JW Marriott, LA LIVE, August 26-28, 2014. Independent petroleum marketers and convenience store retailers throughout the western United States gathered for three days of unmatched education, nonstop networking, innovative ideas, trade show, card lock and brand meetings, and much more. The new location and expanded program offerings prove to be exactly what attendees were looking for with over 10% increase in attendance over 2013 attendance. 2013’s attendance was 47% higher than in 2012.
Attendees and Exhibitors commented on the events:
"This is the type of person and content we are all looking for in education. This is fantastic."
"WOW! This is just the topic I have been looking for. Thank you!"
"I was excited to have so many of my colleagues at this show. The networking opportunities were abundant. It is now a show you can't afford to miss!"
"The traffic was very good at this year’s tradeshow, however, the quality of the contacts are better than most shows we attend."
POC appreciates the participation and support from Chevron Products Co., the 2014 Showcase Sponsor, and all sponsors, volunteers, speakers, and contributors. The program included 26 educational sessions over 5 tracks of wholesale, crossover, retail, human resources, and sales. Networking events continue to be high points of the conference with Golf at Industry Hills Golf Club, Bowling at Lucky Strikes Lanes, General Chair’s Reception poolside at JW Marriott, Networking Dinner, Retailer’s Reception, Prayer Breakfast featuring Mark Whitacre, "The Informant", First Lady’s Luncheon with celebrity chef, Chef Ben Ford, and Supplier Hospitalities. The newly configured trade show floor plan proved to offer improved convenience to attendees and exhibitors alike.
POC looks forward to building on the success of 2014 and is already planning another great program. Join us at the exciting venue in the heart of LA LIVE for three essential days of learning, connecting, and building your business. Make your calendars now and make plans to be part of the industry’s premier West Coast event September 8-10, 2015.
