Industry Leaders Feted at The Traffic Club of Chicago Annual Dinner, Thursday, May 20, 2010
CHICAGO, IL—April 26, 2010 (James Street Media Services)—The Traffic Club of Chicago, one of the nation’s oldest and finest transportation associations, will host its 103rd Annual Dinner on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Chicago Marriott Hotel. Following a long-honored tradition, the evening’s head table will include top leaders from the industry.
“Heading up our impressive roster of experts is Keynote Speaker, Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation and Master of Ceremonies, Gabe Forir of American Commercial Lines,” said Bruce Betts, president of The Traffic Club of Chicago. “Other guests include high-level executives from a spectrum of industry-related organizations—transportation, logistics, railroads, finance, and suppliers,” Betts added.
Among the distinguished head table guests, which include executives from the Class I Railroads, there will be representatives from a virtual who's-who in the transportation sector (see list attached). The Traffic Club also welcomes Edward Hamberger, president and CEO of American Association of Railroads.
More than 1,000 transportation executives will be in attendance, with many planning high-level meetings around the event, such as the Annual Dinner Golf Outing which supports the organization’s scholarship fund. The Golf Outing will take place on Wednesday, May 19, at the Cog Hill Golf Club and Country Club.
The Traffic Club of Chicago, since its founding in 1907, has been the place for shippers, carriers, government officials and others involved in transportation to work together toward common goals.
For information about tickets, hotel accommodations and valet parking,
contact The Traffic Club of Chicago, 1-630-529-1333 or by email staff@trfclub-chicago.org.
About The Traffic Club of Chicago (www.traffic-club.org <http://www.traffic-club.org> )
The Traffic Club of Chicago, founded in 1907, is one of the nation's oldest and finest transportation associations. The club is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of the transportation and logistics industry, keeping its members abreast of industry happenings, while at the same time, assuming a responsible role in civic, cultural and charitable activities in the Chicago area. Members enjoy many benefits, including access to private dining and country clubs around the Chicago area, as well as across the country and overseas. An annual schedule of programs and events provides opportunities to network with industry professionals. A scholarship program supports the organization's philosophy of direction and guidance. Headquartered in Bloomingdale, Illinois, the club publishes a monthly newsletter, The Waybill. More information can be found at www.traffic-club.org <http://www.traffic-club.org> .
“Heading up our impressive roster of experts is Keynote Speaker, Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation and Master of Ceremonies, Gabe Forir of American Commercial Lines,” said Bruce Betts, president of The Traffic Club of Chicago. “Other guests include high-level executives from a spectrum of industry-related organizations—transportation, logistics, railroads, finance, and suppliers,” Betts added.
Among the distinguished head table guests, which include executives from the Class I Railroads, there will be representatives from a virtual who's-who in the transportation sector (see list attached). The Traffic Club also welcomes Edward Hamberger, president and CEO of American Association of Railroads.
More than 1,000 transportation executives will be in attendance, with many planning high-level meetings around the event, such as the Annual Dinner Golf Outing which supports the organization’s scholarship fund. The Golf Outing will take place on Wednesday, May 19, at the Cog Hill Golf Club and Country Club.
The Traffic Club of Chicago, since its founding in 1907, has been the place for shippers, carriers, government officials and others involved in transportation to work together toward common goals.
For information about tickets, hotel accommodations and valet parking,
contact The Traffic Club of Chicago, 1-630-529-1333 or by email staff@trfclub-chicago.org.
About The Traffic Club of Chicago (www.traffic-club.org <http://www.traffic-club.org> )
The Traffic Club of Chicago, founded in 1907, is one of the nation's oldest and finest transportation associations. The club is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of the transportation and logistics industry, keeping its members abreast of industry happenings, while at the same time, assuming a responsible role in civic, cultural and charitable activities in the Chicago area. Members enjoy many benefits, including access to private dining and country clubs around the Chicago area, as well as across the country and overseas. An annual schedule of programs and events provides opportunities to network with industry professionals. A scholarship program supports the organization's philosophy of direction and guidance. Headquartered in Bloomingdale, Illinois, the club publishes a monthly newsletter, The Waybill. More information can be found at www.traffic-club.org <http://www.traffic-club.org> .