Date and Time
Sunday Oct 27, 2024 Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Beyond the Campfire
Bridging Tradition and Innovation
Schedule Below - Subject To Change
Sunday October 27, 2024
- CONY Board of Directors Meeting #1
- Study Hall Hours - VuBiz Compliance Certification Courses (virtual)
Monday October 28, 2024
- Study Hall Hours - VuBiz Compliance Certification Courses (virtual)
- 8am - Exhibitor Registration & Load-In
- 11am - Attendee Registration Opens
- Lunch on Own
- 1pm - Conference Opening & Plenary Session
- Authenticity: The Core of Who We Are, Amber Cloke, M. Ed; Program Coordinator, SUNY Corning Community College
- 2:15pm - Plenary Session
- Navigating the Hotel-Camping Crossover; Presented by Josh Traxler, Campspot
- 3:15pm - Breakout Sessions
- Tracking Each Age & Demographic Into the Future - Josiah Brown, New York's Best Experiences
- Assessing and Managing Trees In Your Campground - Andrew Ullman, Certified Arborist, Davey Resource Group
- 4:30pm - Exhibitor Meet & Greet, Trade Show Preview & Reception
- 6:15pm - Silent Auction, Aloha from Hawaii Dinner Reception & Entertainment
- 9:30pm - Networking "After Party" Reception
- Trivia Night presented by Bobby Sorden, Sorden Consulting & Supplier Spot
Tuesday October 29, 2024 (One day registration available)
- 7:00am - Registration Opens
- 7:00am-9:00am - Breakfast Buffet
- 8:30am - CONY Annual Meeting (for CONY members in good standing)
- Legislative Update, Deborah Stevens, Greenberg Traurig
- 9:30am - Host Trivia at Your Park! Info session with Bobby Sorden, Sorden Consulting
- 10am - 2pm - Trade Show & Buffet Lunch
- 2:15pm - Plenary Session
- Your Legal Toolkit - Christine Taylor, Esq; The Towne Law Firm
- 3:15pm - Breakout Sessions
- National Grid's EV Make-Ready Opportunities - Whitney Skeans, National Grid
- Best Practices in Retail & Food Service at Your Park - Aaron Wall, Hunt Brothers Pizza
- 4:00pm - Manage Top Campground Concerns with Risk Advice and Insurance: ADA, Floods, High Winds and More!, Irene Jones, Assistant VP & Program Manager, Marshall & Sterling
- 4:45pm - Cracker Barrel Session To Be Determined
- 6:00pm - CONY Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration
- Scott Sherwood, Honored Guest as 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee
- Networking "After Party" Reception (hotel)
Wednesday October 30, 2024
- 8:30am - Cracker Barrel Breakfast - What's the buzz about glamping? Discuss how it can enhance your campground or RV resort experience.
- 9:45am - Round Tables
- Revenue Ideas for your Park
- Wifi Systems
- Outsourcing: Is it worth it?
- 11:00am - Conference Closing
- 11:30am - CONY Board of Directors Meeting #2
Trade Show Exhibitors
- Brand Lab Gear, LLC
- Campspot
- CheckBox Systems
- Danielle Windus Cook Properties, LLC
- Dura-Bilt Products
- Firefly Reservations
- Genesee Valley Agency
- Good Sam
- Helen Kaminski & Co.
- Hershey's Ice Cream
- Hunt Brother's Pizza
- Jamestown Advanced Products Corp.
- Kaaterskill Associates
- Lancaster Log Cabins
- Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance
- Mansback Associates
- Marshall & STerling Insurance
- MTE Equipment Solutions Inc.
- National Grid
- Pitstop Outdoors LLC
- Smart Industry Products
- Suburban Propane
- Taylor Upstate
- The Towne Law Firm, P.C.
- Utility Supply Group
- Wilcor International
- Wild West Shirt Company
Location
Doubletree by Hilton, Binghamton, NY *Room block is now full* A room block at the conference hotel has been reserved under "Campground Owners NY" with rates starting at $129++ per night beginning Sunday 10/27/24. Guest Room Reservations
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2024 Exposition for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry
We are so excited to welcome you to the 2024 Expo in Binghamton, NY October 27-30th. A new location, diverse programming and lots of fun are in store! We know that your time is valuable and after a long season you are ready to welcome the winter months and hopefully enjoy some much deserved rest and relaxation! But there is no time like the present to prepare for the future. Enjoy your off-season by getting ahead now. Join us in October to make valuable connections, participate in educational sessions and round-table discussions, share and learn best practices, and take advantage of trade show purchasing promotions!
Education & Networking Opportunities - Ready to connect with industry experts to learn or brush up on tips, tricks, and trends for running your campground? We are building an educational program based on membership feedback to help you prepare for the 2025 camping season, and we're thrilled to welcome both new and returning speakers to the agenda. Do you have a topic or speaker in mind? Contact the CONY office with ideas!
Trade Show - Get ready for the 2025 camping season by doing your ordering in 2024! Meet face to face with our valued suppliers who are ready to connect and who will help you find affordable and creative solutions for your park operations. A list of participating suppliers will be shared soon!
CONY Networking & Silent Auction Dinner - Aloha from Hawaii! Wear your tropical shirt and travel back in time to be entertained by Elvis while networking with industry professionals and bidding on exciting items in our silent auction.
Trade Show - Get ready for the 2025 camping season by doing your ordering in 2024! Meet face to face with our valued suppliers who are ready to connect and who will help you find affordable and creative solutions for your park operations. A list of participating suppliers will be shared soon!
CONY Networking & Silent Auction Dinner - Aloha from Hawaii! Wear your tropical shirt and travel back in time to be entertained by Elvis while networking with industry professionals and bidding on exciting items in our silent auction.
Annual Dinner Celebration - Join us for an evening of enjoyment and celebration as CONY embarks on another year of dedication to our members and appreciation for those who lead the way! This year we honor Scott Sherwood of Spruce Row Campground as the 2024 CONY Hall of Fame Inductee.
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