Highlights of The NATSO Show 2008
The NATSO Show 2008 at Disney Coronado
Springs Resort
Jan. 26-30 was the perfect opportunity for truckstop and travel plaza
owners and operators to gain the knowledge needed to help grow their
businesses. Attendees had the chance to catch-up with their peers,
explore new products with industry suppliers and vendors, and learn from
industry experts.
NATSO is busy working on
The NATSO Show 2009, which will be held at
the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 24-28. Learn more
here.
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Dan Alsaker Awards the Chairman's Medal
During the Opening Session, NATSO Chairman Dan Alsaker presented the
Chairman’s Medal to Ed Flynn, owner of Flynn’s
Truck Plaza in Shrewsbury, Mass. The
award is given at the discretion of the chairman to an individual who
has shown outstanding leadership, strength of vision and dedication to
NATSO.
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Going Back to School with NATSO U
Attendees were able to attend
over 13 different business forums ranging from tobacco sales to the
future of the trucking industry.
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Networking Opportunites
At the Fellowship Breakfast Nat Moore, a former Miami Dolphin and a
member of the Football Hall of Fame, spoke to attendees about never
giving up and how having unique ideas gives businesses strength.
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The NATSO Finale Event and Disney Celebration
The show ended with a private celebration at Disney’s Animal
Kingdom. Guests were able to feast on an endless buffet of food and ride
the main attraction roller coaster, Expedition Everest, which was only
open to NATSO attendees.
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Hunt Brother
Pizza: Best of Show
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NATSO Congratulates the Booth Winners
A select group of truckstop and
travel plaza attendees were able to serve as judges in the Best in Show
competition in search of the best booth. There was fierce competition
among the hundreds of booths.
Hunt Brothers Pizza received
the Best in Show award with Shell Rotella taking first place and AMBEST
coming in second.
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Shell Rotella: First Place
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AMBEST: Second Place
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The NATSO Foundation
The NATSO Foundation held several fundraising events during The NATSO
Show, including the Foundation Golf Invitational and two auctions.
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