SMC³ 48th Annual Summer Meeting Announced
Conference to take an inside look at key issues facing the transportation industry
Peachtree City, GA – March 18, 2003 – SMC³, the leading provider of Technology Tools for Transportation®, today announced that its 48th Annual Summer Meeting will be held June 18th through 20th at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The three-day conference is designed to incorporate personal and professional development seminars into a well-rounded learning experience for transportation industry professionals. The upcoming Summer Meeting will look at key issues facing both shippers and carriers, such as economic and legislative changes, rising insurance rates andfuel prices, and threats to security.
“This Summer Meeting will be a can’t-miss event, not only for SMC³’s members and associates, but for anyone who is involved with the movement of freight,” said Jack E. Middleton, president and CEO of SMC³.
An exclusive panel discussion made up of key industry speakers will cover insurance, fuel and security issues. Attendees will become familiar with how fuel and insurance costing works, as well as how to protect themselves from security breaches to their facilities, shipments in transit, and internal information systems.
Donald Ratajczak, Ph.D., renowned economist and CEO of BrainWorks Ventures, will present his economic forecast for the remainder of the year and will take a look ahead into 2004. Ratajczak’s presentation will focus on the specific informational needs of the shipper and carrier.
Also presenting with both the shipper and carrier in mind, John Bagileo, principal of the Law Firm of John R. Bagileo, will outline the latest legislative initiatives as well as future legislation that will affect the transportation industry.
The Summer Meeting will also feature an array of personal development seminars, including a keynote presentation by Mike Schlappi, the only wheelchair basketball player to compete and earn medals in the past four Olympic Games. Mike’s presentation, entitled, “If You Can’t Stand Up, Stand Out,” uses humor and motivation to demonstrate that the best way to predict your future is by creating it. Meeting attendees will receive a complimentary, autographed copy of Schlappi’s book, Bulletproof Principles for Striking Gold.
SMC³’s multitasking seminar will demonstrate how to multitask effectively, as well as how to recognize and avoid the symptoms of burnout. Additionally, a special technology workshop will show attendees how to apply the latest innovations to their personal and professional life to make it easier, more enjoyable and productive.
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About SMC³
Founded in 1935, SMC³ is the leading nationwide provider of Technology Tools for Transportation. SMC³'s enables its customers to achieve greater success in the marketplace by supplying advanced technology tools, superior data management services and smart processes that ensure the accurate and timely availability of pricing information throughout the transportation community.
SMC3 presently serves more than 5,000 customers throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia, and has a satellite office in Louisville, Kentucky.