Announcing Our Keynote Speaker for the 2023 Annual Conference, Don Reed!

3/29/2023

Dear Members and Friends!

First, if you attended Marketplace, we THANK YOU!

Now, [drum roll please]...

We are very pleased to officially announce our Keynote Speaker for our Annual Conference in scenic Chautauqua County, NY this June – Don Reed!

Don Reed is a comedian, actor, writer, producer, voice actor and master storyteller, who is currently performing his critically-acclaimed The Never Too Late Show to sold-out audiences in San Francisco.

With our theme "Keeping Your Sense of Humor in Business" this June, Don was a natural fit to be our Keynote.

Join us as Don shares his inspiring comic tale about never giving up and doing what it takes to achieve your goals. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, Don’s multi-media presentation will chronicle his travails and perseverance through the Hollywood gauntlet to Late Night TV, with valuable life lessons for us all.

Click on Don's photo above to see a brief video addressed to YOU!

Thank You to Our Keynote Speaker Sponsor, Visit Montgomery!

REGISTRATION NOTES!

1) All are welcome to attend our events! However, to receive Member pricing, you must login to your PBA member portal. If you have not created an account yet, please do so today.

2) If you attended Marketplace as an exhibitor yesterday, don't forget to apply your special discount code good through 5/15/23. Look for the code in your Marketplace Directory!

3) If you are not yet a PBA Member, join today and get Member pricing!

4) There are sponsorships available, so please check them out. They yield some nice benefits to increase your visibility while supporting our mission. View the available sponsorships and then when registering, select it on your registration form. We thank our current sponsors recognized below!

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FUN FAMS!

Our host, Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau has put together four (4) fun FAMS for you to experience.

GRAND WELCOME!

We will be at Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Belle for our opening reception.

CELEBRATE WITH US!

PBA has been going the extra mile for 100 years! We are excited to celebrate our milestone with you!

KICK-THE-TIRES HAPPY HOUR!

Visit with bus manufacturers to learn what's new in their models while enjoying a cold beverage!

INDUSTRY EXPO!

This is an opportunity for bus manufacturers and all vendors serving the motorcoach industry to have one-on-one time with PBA Operator members to showcase their products, services, and to network.

SALES RETREAT!

A time for motorcoach company tour planners to meet one-on-one with travel suppliers in a fun speed-dating event! The Sales Retreat has two sessions, with a goal for increased business opportunities for everyone.

EDUCATION!

We have a great program planned for you! Here are the speakers for just a few of our sessions.

Peter Pantuso: American Bus Association - Legislative & Regulatory Update

Peter is President and CEO of the American Bus Association (ABA). As CEO he is responsible for the Association’s day-to-day operations, in addition to his role at ABA, he also serves as President of the National Bus Traffic Association and of the ABA Foundation. He will provide industry updates with the latest information on legislative concerns and regulatory updates. Peter is retiring in 2024, so we will be sure to wish him well while he is visiting us!

Scott Michaels: United Motorcoach Association Update

Scott is the President and CEO of the United Motorcoach Association (UMA). Scott will share the April Fly-In experience with you and other important industry updates from his vantage point in DC. Michael is an experienced association executive who comes to UMA following extensive leadership experience in the transportation industry, where he was the President and CEO of the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA).

Sheila Scarborough: Get Social Media Savvy

Sheila is a speaker, trainer, and writer specializing in tourism, travel, and social media. She's written for many blogs and print publications and is also a certified Navy Master Training Specialist, with years of experience as an instructor. She will facilitate two sessions: Top Moves to Make Right Now on Social Media: A Best Practices Summary and Help Me Get More Out of LinkedIn.

Cindy Aronson: The Comedy Code

For over 30 years, Cindy Aronson has been a partner in talent development with a variety of outstanding colleges and universities, businesses and organizations, and thousands of talented professionals. Comedy is a powerful teacher. It ignites the power of laughter, which renews, connects, and engages us. It fuels the power of learning with a deep-dive into its greatest minds and legendary performances to discover codes of success that every profession can benefit from. It inspires the power of love. A love for one’s career and craft, their team or ensemble, their audience & community, and their own unique style applied to perform at their very best. Experience The Comedy-Code™. You’ll laugh. You’ll learn. You’ll love it. All while discovering how comedy’s simple and powerful code can deliver outstanding performance in your business too.

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