NAFA's I&E Is The Event Of The Year For Fleet Professionals
Designed with you in mind, NAFA's I&E provides excellent education
in key areas: Cost-savings, technology, professional development, and
safety, co-located International Fleet Academy! I&E affords unsurpassed networking opportunities, and the Expo
floor is the biggest in the fleet industry. If you haven't registered
yet, click here to register today!
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Okay, the clothes are packed, the registration’s done, the hotel room is booked...or are these done? With only a week to go before NAFA’s I&E, you will want to take a moment to go over the small details.
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NAFA's mobile app for the 2015 I&E puts your conference planning and experience in your pocket. Available for Android and IOS smartphones and tablets, NAFA's I&E mobile app is convenience at your fingertips, providing complete access to I&E information. With NAFA’s Mobile App, you are in control!
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The OEM "Fireside Chat" Panel Discussion returns for its second I&E appearance on Wednesday, April 15. Join colleagues and attendees for this insightful presentation. Last year's "Fireside Chat" was so well-received, the membership asked for it to return. This year's lineup features new and familiar faces alike, adding the perspectives of automakers that are coming off a banner year for the industry. This I&E presentation will link that success to how fleet impacts these manufacturers.
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The I&E Expo floor is where fleet does business. For two days -- Wednesday, April 15 and Thursday, April 16 -- attendees will see and experience the latest in fleet products and services. The largest of its kind, the I&E Expo floor assembles all things fleet under one roof from national exhibitors, including top vehicle manufacturers, leasing companies, software suppliers, service providers, maintenance and repair companies, and many others.
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In the keynote session Lightning Rod Legislative Issues on Thursday, April 16, you will hear directly from NAFA’s Legislative Counsel Patrick O'Connor and representatives from U.S. government agencies.
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In the fleet-managers only session Fleet Management Executives Tackle Tough Fleet Issues, on Friday, April 17, you will hear directly from the CEOs of each of the major fleet management companies as they discuss what they see coming in the near future with regard to such important topics as procurement, sourcing, inventory, sustainability, global expansion, and much more!
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NAFA‘s Fleet Excellence Awards (FLEXYs) is clearly the industry’s biggest and most important awards event. In just its third year, this year’s FLEXYs have already outgrown its venue and are being moved to the Orange County Convention Center to accommodate the expected crowd of 1,400 fleet professionals. NAFA’s 2015 FLEXY Awards will take place Tuesday, April 14, at 5:45 pm in Hall D of the Orange County Convention Center. The FLEXYs were originally scheduled to be in the ballroom of the Rosen Centre Hotel. The FLEXY Awards and Opening Night Reception are brought to you by our sponsor Wheels, Inc.!
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Are you up for the CAFM ® Challenge? Answer a fleet question from the actual program exam databank and -- right or wrong -- we will give you a gift for stopping by! Whether you are already a certified fleet manager, currently enrolled in the program, or thinking of starting the program, here's a great chance to test your fleet knowledge! You could win discounts of 10 to 25 percent off the certification program!
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NAFA’s I&E has the exact individualized education you are looking for, with a slate of workshops on the morning of Friday, April 17 that cover a full range of topics suited to your needs.
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Where can law enforcement fleet managers try out vehicles from not just one of the top three OEM providers, but all three in one place? There's only one: the Law Enforcement Group Ride & Drive at the 2015 Institute & Expo! FCA USA, Ford, and GM...the I&E has them all!
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Learn how to create a fleet policy as an overall cost-control strategy, what you need to have in place to have a policy that reduces costs, and the elements of a successful policy that informs drivers of their responsibilities and penalties for non-compliance. Take part in the Professional Development session Deploying an Effective Fleet Policy!
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Moderator Janis Christensen, CAFM ®, Senior Manager, Director Corporate Consulting, Mercury Associates Inc.; and Maria Baldin, Director of Business Development of ALD Automotive Brasil; will guide you through how concerns and challenges are navigated in the Brazilian fleet market, but this information is applicable to anyone with global fleet responsibilities!
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NAFA would like to take a moment to thank the chapters who have contributed to make the 2015 Institute & Expo the very best it can be. We look forward to seeing everyone in Orlando, Florida!
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New to NAFA? Is this your fist time at I&E? Come in and relax. We've got you covered at this by-invitation-only gathering on Monday April 13, 5:30-6:30 PM.
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The Institute & Expo is on the move and so is the Chapter Challenge contest! Get the latest update on the race to have the most chapter members attend! Who's going to get the most chapter members to the big event next week?
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The Chapter Recognition Luncheon returns on Tuesday, April 14, to give this important event the prominence it deserves. The event will include the presentation of NAFA’s Outstanding Chapter Service Awards, celebrating two individuals who exemplified the qualities of being a committed NAFA Chapter member.
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You better believe the daily networking coffee breaks are a great place to converse with fleet peers and established fleet thought leaders!
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Mingle, discuss, learn, and share at the annual Networking Reception, Wednesday evening, now at the Rosen Centre Hotel. Due to overwhelming demand for the Fleet Excellence Awards on Tuesday night, NAFA has made this change in venue, providing the capacity needed for the FLEXYs and fulfilling contractual obligations with the Rosen organization. The Networking Reception is brought to you by our sponsors Fiat-Chrysler USA, Ford, GM, and LeasePlan!
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This week is your LAST CHANCE to be a part of fleet's premier event of the year, the Institute & Expo. Become a sponsor today and expand your exposure!
Make sure you stand out among your competitors! Sponsorship is a great
way to get your company name out there while supporting NAFA. NAFA
Institute & Expo sponsorship opportunities will carry your message
to prospects and customers who visit you at the show plus thousands of
industry decision makers before, during, and after the event. Build upon
the solid foundation of your booth investment by taking advantage of
the unique sponsorships and advertising placements.
NAFA's Institute & Expo is fleet's biggest event, with the most fleet manager attendees annually. There simply is no greater networking, exposure, and visibility than I&E. Do not let this opportunity slip away!
If you have any questions on sponsorships, please contact Scott Groves at 770.576.4971 or nafa@naylor.com.
Click here to see all of the 2015 I&E Sponsorship Opportunities
Click here to see all of the 2015 IFA Sponsorship Opportunities
Click here to see all of the 2015 Advertising Opportunities
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NAFA’s annual Institute & Expo is the largest
event of the fleet management profession! The perfect opportunity to
increase your networking power, I&E is the largest community of
fleet professionals who attend year after year because they experience
I&E’s hands-on value. Attend I&E to get real money-saving,
time-saving value!
- Network with thousands of fleet professionals
- Latest services and products on the I&E Expo Floor
- Cutting-edge training and education
- Improve your employer’s bottom line
- Speakers, special events, and more!
Countdown To I&E © 2015 NAFA Fleet Management Association
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 Company Name: Mazda North American OperationsBooth #: 1847
Company Description: With its class-leading fuel economy and head-turning design, come check out the 2015 Mazda3, 2016 Mazda6 and 2016 CX-5 at the Mazda North American Operations Booth #1847.
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Company name: Handsfree
Booth number: 1204
Company description: Handsfree supplies and installs a range of devices - from mobile communications to GPS tracking units - that help streamline your business.
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Company name: Geotab
Booth #: 911
Description: For over a decade, Geotab has been a proven industry leader in the area of GPS fleet management and vehicle tracking, also known as telematics. Fortune 500 companies, including 40% of the top ten fleet and 18% of the top 100 fleets in North America, rely on Geotab’s technology. Since Geotab provides end-to-end, hardware and software, solutions that are entirely scalable, both enterprise organizations and small-to-medium sized firms are active users. Geotab's products are represented and sold worldwide through its Authorized Reseller network.
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Company name: DJS Fabrications Inc
Booth #: 524
Description: Home to the "Best Mobile Car Dolly Built Today". Let DJS help you lean out your cycle & processing time with our Dollies and parts racks
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Company Name: Track Star International, Inc.
Booth#: 1120
Company Description: Track Star provides a uniquely private GPS vehicle tracking solution that supports fleets of any size. It is affordable, private, flexible and powerful!
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Company Name: Zenith Motors
Booth #: 1717
Description: Zenith Motors LLC is a Wilder KY manufacturer of electric shuttle and cargo vans. Zenith Motors is proactively helping companies reduce their fleet operating costs by eliminating the cost of gasoline, reducing the maintenance costs and maximizing the up-time between scheduled maintenance. In addition to reducing fleet costs, Zenith’s customers create a healthier community by driving electric shuttle vans that help in the reduction of carbon emissions and noise pollution. Please visit www.Zenith-Motors.com or contact us at 800-630-9833 for more information.
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Company name PRIME DESIGN
Booth #1739
Description: Prime Design manufactures professional roof racks for light commercial vehicles. Our ergonomic "ErgoRack" greatly reduces operator stress and fatigue, and the risk of work-related injury.
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Company Name: Hammerhead Armor
Booth #: 622
Description: Hammerhead Armor® manufactures premium aftermarket bumpers and accessories. Our American made products are crafted from steel plate to offer the highest level of protection.
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Company Name: Mobileye
Booth Number: 1211
25-word Description: The Mobileye Collision Avoidance provides real-time warnings giving drivers the opportunity to avoid or mitigate a collision before it even happens.
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