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NAPA Mid-Year Meeting Focuses on "Magnificent Opportunities for Asphalt"
MIDYEAR AT THE DRAKE Don't miss the most important meeting of the summer, July 16-18 at The Drake Hotel on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. The National Asphalt Pavement Association meets to highlight "Magnificent Opportunities for Asphalt: Overcoming Challenges, Delivering Solutions." Plenary sessions will discuss the current legislative and regulatory situation in Washington, as well as highlight a unique paving project on Chicago's Magnificent Mile which proves you can build great roads that are cheaper, greener and quicker to construct. Guests are welcome in the committee meetings where the industry's efforts on all fronts are formed and discussed. There are also fun networking events, including a Cubs/Diamond ballgame on Sunday, July 15. Plenary Sessions 12:30 p.m., Monday, July 16 In the opening session, NAPA Chairman Kurt Bechthold will offer a state of the industry report outlining NAPA's accomplishments during the first half of 2012 and the association's goals for going forward. Congressman Reid Ribble will provide an insider's update from Capitol Hill and Janet Kavinoky, head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's efforts to support maintaining, modernizing and expanding transportation and infrastructure, will discuss the state of highway funding legislation. 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 17 This session will focus on the Chicago Department of Transportation's Magnificent Green Mile project, which repaved North Michigan Avenue last year with an innovative stone-matrix asphalt incorporating reclaimed asphalt pavement, recycled asphalt shingles and ground tire rubber. Members of the mayor's transportation team and industry contractors will outline the project. The Magnificent Green Mile is located just outside the meeting venue, giving attendees a chance to learn about the project and then see the handiwork for themselves. Early Bird Registration Fees - before June 15 Member - $325 Non-Member - $400 Spouse/Guest - $175 Children - $50 Optional Event: Chicago Cubs rooftop ticket - $140 adults; $75 children ages 10-20 Hotel Accommodations The Drake, Chicago Group Rates: $219 and $249 effective through June 22 Click here to reserve a room online. For more information about the Mid-Year Meeting including the schedule of events, registration, hotel accommodations, sponsorship opportunities and the Young Leaders baseball event, click here or contact Nancy Lawler and Sandy Lucchesi with NAPA at 888-468-6499. |
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