Great Lakes Conference 2024


The Grand Resort, Warren, OH   Visit Website
Thursday, May 16, 2024 - Friday, May 17, 2024   iCalendar Eastern Standard Time

JOIN TMA NORTHERN OHIO, DETROIT, PITTSBURGH & UPSTATE NEW YORK CHAPTERS
FOR NETWORKING, EDUCATION, GOLF, PICKLEBALL, OR SPA

To view the full conference brochure please click here
          Register by Clicking "Register Online" Below*

SCHEDULE 

Thursday, May 16, 2024
10:00am - 6:00pm: Conference Registration, Resort Lobby
10:00 - 11:30am:Golf Check-In, Avalon Lakes Course
          Boxed Lunch, Avalon Lakes Course Driving range will be open
12:00 - 5:00pm: Golf Outing (shotgun start), Avalon Lakes Course
1:30 - 3:30pm: Pickleball Clinic, Squaw Creek (shuttle available)
5:30 - 6:30pm: Opening Reception, Grand Pavilion
6:30 - 8:00pm: Dinner, Golf Prizes, Awards, Grand Pavilion
8:00 - 10:00pm: Cigar Bar & Networking, Grand Pavilion & Patio
          Adjourn to the Rig after - CASH BAR

Friday, May 17, 2024 - All events take place in Ballroom 1
8:00am Buffet Breakfast
8:15 - 9:15am: Keynote Speaker
9:15 - 9:30am: Coffee Break
9:30 - 11:00 am Panel Discussion: 'Distressed for Success’ Investing in Troubled Companies
11:00 am Raffle Prizes - $1,000 in Cash (must be present to win)

REGISTRATION & PRICING
Registration Fees include educational sessions, meals, and social functions. Overnight room charge is not included with your registration and arrang,ment must be made directly with The Grand Resort (see below). 

Conference registration will close Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 12:00 am EST

Conference Only                                                               Before or On (May 1st)                  After (May 1st)
Member*                                                                                   $200                                             $250
Non-member                                                                             $250                                              $300
NextGen                                                                                   $150                                              $200

Conference and Golf **, Pickle Ball or Spa (SELECT ONE)
Member* with Golf, Pickle Ball or Spa                                        $350                                                 $425
Non-member with Golf, Pickle Ball or Spa                                  $400                                                 $475
NextGen with Golf, Pickle Ball or Spa                                        $275                                                 $350

*The member registration rate is for current, active TMA members.
**Conference registration is required in order to play golf.

To register by mail, please complete the registration form found in the brochure. Registrations cannot be confirmed until payment is received.

OVERNIGHT ROOM RESERVATIONS AT THE GRAND RESORT

Reservations
Please call The Grand Resort directly at 330-856-1900 or book online HERE. Please ask for the "TMA Great Lakes Conference rate" of $209 plus tax for a single room. ***IMPORTANT*** Reservations must be made and guaranteed by a major credit card by May 3, 2024 to receive the discounted room rate.

Overnight Room Cancellation
Room cancellations must be made through The Grand Resort 5 days before your arrival to receive a refund. Cancellations after that date will be charged for one night.

SPONSORSHIP
If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s conference, please contact one of the committee members immediately:
MJ Hilker, Edge Capital Lending, mjhilker@aol.com, 440-734-4887
Joe Heim, Culain Capital, jheim@culaincapital.com, 716.919-1322
Matt Dekutoski, Pathward, mdekutoski@pathward.com, 248-640-7535
Mike Von Lehman, Meridian Management Partners, mvonlehman@meridianmp.com, 412-251-4115
Jason Hanes, KeyBank Business Capital, Jason_hanes@keybank.com, 216-536-3422

OTHER INFORMATION

Cancellation Policy: The deadline to cancel for a full refund is 4:00pm on Friday, May 10, 2024 (the “Cancellation Date”). There will be no refunds given after the Cancellation Date, but a substitute attendee is welcome. If you need to cancel, please consider sending a colleague in your place. The difference between member/non-member rates may be applicable. There are no exceptions to the Cancellation Policy.

Attire
Golf (Men and Women): Collared shirts, no denim
Educational Sessions and Networking Events: Business Casual
All registered attendees will receive a TMA name badge to be worn for admittance to all sessions, meals, and social functions.

Questions
Contact Claire Heran, conference administrator, at admin@tmaohio.org or 216 861-5627.

The Grand Resort   Visit Website

9519 E Market St
Warren, OH 44484-5511
(330) 856-1900