Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend?

Agency Principals and their families, Office, Operations and/or General Managers, Sales Managers and Sales Reps, Customer Service Personnel, and Drivers.

Are there payment plans available?

Agents and Drivers paying through their statements may select up to 6 monthly payments – for both the hotel room and the registration fee.

Why should I attend?

Because it provides a great ROI (Return on Investment). What can you expect to gain from attending a convention? Think about it this way, if you leave the convention and begin taking advantage of the opportunities presented, just one success in any of the following areas adds to your bottom line. And it takes JUST ONE!

If I can close just one more COD interstate move each month, my yearly booking commission increases by

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$4700

If I can sign just one National Account that produces five moves this year, add an additional

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$1920

If I can recruit just one long distance driver, in one year, the revenue my agency retains equals

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$18,000

If I can “turn” just one customer service problem into a satisfied customer who refers just one local customer to me

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$900

If I can make just one purchase from a new vendor that saves

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$1000

If I can generate just one more OA assignment each month from my fellow agents, I will increase my origin commission by

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$1920

and my packing revenue by

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$7800

Potential Return:

$36,240

In other words, you can’t afford not to go!

What does it cost?

$450 – Agent Regular Registration (Only one regular registration is required per agency)

$400 – Agent Associate or Spouse (Each additional registration per agency is at the reduced price)

What does that include?

Attendance at all general sessions and seminars
Refreshment break on Thursday afternoon
Continental breakfast and lunch on Friday
Full breakfast and lunch on Saturday
Thursday’s Opening Night Cocktail Reception and Dinner
Friday Night “Dinner and Entertainment with a Surprise Twist”
Gala Awards Night on Saturday

What should I wear?

The convention is business casual for the daytime events – see individual special events for suggested attire.

When’s the deadline?

September 8, 2009 is the last date to register

Hotel Reservations

Reservation must be made through National Van Lines to receive convention rate of $179 for Wednesday 10/7 through Saturday 10/10. Additional nights are available at $229.

Travel Reservations

Travel arrangements need to be made directly with the airlines – for best rates, be certain to book flights prior to September 16, 2009 (21 day advance notice should provide the best rates)