VMA MEMBER EDUCATION SESSIONS
VMA hosts monthly education sessions with industry guest speakers or panels. Alternating months will on focus on either our Tourism- or our Operations & Maintenance Focused members. These programs are free to members and will be held from 9:30am - 10:30am ET on the following dates:
ScheduleDecember 11-13, 2023 - Member Education Sessions are available in person at the 2023 Operations & Maintenance Retreat and Group Travel Expo in Richmond, VA |
*Times and dates are subject to change based on speaker availability. Registered guests will be sent a Zoom update in the event of any schedule changes.
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VIEW PREVIOUS SESSIONS
The Virginia Motorcoach Association offers the opportunity to review past Member Education Sessions. This content is available to members-only so if you would like to have access to the content please consider joining today! Already a member? Then log-in and click one on the image to learn more! (login required)
September 27 2023 (All-Market Focus)
"Fighting Human Trafficking: What role can the bus industry play?" Presented by Lexi Higgins, Director, Buses on the Lookout
August 10, 2023 (Tourism Focus)
"Getting the Most of Your VMA Membership - For Tourism Members" Presented by Julie Levengood, Tuscarawas County CVB and VMA Tourism Committee Chair
July 13, 2023 (Equipment Focus)
"Summer Equipment Maintenance" Presented by Industry OEMs: Robert Hitt, Customer Support Manager North America, Prevost; Scott Crawford, Technical Training Manager, MCI; James Morra, Engineering Technician, ABC Companies
June 8, 2023 (All-Market Focus)
"Branding Trends: What's New & What's Old" Presented by Vicki Bowman, Executive Director, Virginia Motorcoach Association and President, VB Group Marketing and Event Resources.
May 11, 2023 (Equipment Focus)
"How has technology strengthened or made our companies vulnerable?" Presented by Mike McDonal, Director of Regulatory Compliance, Saucon Technologies.
April 6, 2023 (All-Market Focus)
"The New + Unknown: LinkedIn Features for 2023" Presented by Adriana M. Hemzacek, Director of Marketing, North America, for Icomera.
March 9, 2023 (All-Market Focus)
"How is Your Company Viewed by the Public: Learning to Tell a Compelling Story" Presented by Jackie Grice, Agape Travel and Tours
February 16, 2023 (Equipment Focus)
"The Impact of Cannabis in your Workforce. Hiring and Retention - A review of current issues" Presented by Bob Crescenzo, Lancer Insurance
January 19, 2023 (Tourism Focus)
"Creating Greater Value by Leveraging Your CVBs and DMOs" Presented by Julie Levengood, Tuscarawas CVB