Date and Time
Sunday Oct 31, 2021 Wednesday Nov 3, 2021
NOTES:
ALL:
- MAP to Conference Center and Hotel: Directions, parking locations, load in areas for vendors (4 page document). CLICK FOR MAP
ATTENDEES:
- Certified Pool Operator Training (all day Sunday). LOCATION IS THE CONFERENCE CENTER.
- Pool Water Rescue Training attendees (Monday) - bring a swimsuit and towel. Arrive early to change and be at pool by 10am sharp. LOCATION IS THE SHERATON HOTEL POOL.
VENDOR REGISTRATION EXTRAS
- Sponsor Levels & Booth Rates
- Order Electric
- Trade Show Floor Plan with booth assignments to be published soon.
This is a tentative schedule, subject to change. ($) indicates additional fee required for training.
- Sunday, October 31, 2021
- 7:30am-9:30am Registration Office Open (location TBA - either hotel lobby or in conference center)
- 8:30am - 5:00pm Certified Pool Operator Training. Instructor: Mike Piciulo. ($). LOCATION IS IN THE CONFERENCE CENTER.
- Monday, November 1, 2021
- 8:00am - 10:00am CONY Board of Directors Meeting (all welcome)
- 9:00am - 5:00pm Registration Office Open in Conference Center
- 10:00am - 5:00pm Trade Show Setup for Vendors
- 10:00am - 11:00am Pool Water Rescue Training. Instructor: Tom Wolfe. Bring a swimsuit and towel. Arrive early to be changed and at the pool by 10 sharp. LOCATION IS THE SHERATON HOTEL POOL.
- 1:00pm - 5:00pm CPR/1st Aid Training. Instructor: Tom Wolfe. ($)
- 2:00pm - 2:45pm Breakout Sessions
- How To Take Advantage of CONY's Media Outreach Efforts. Presenter: Jeff Crider.
- How the Law Helps and Hinders: Permits, Guest Ejections & The Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA). Presenter: Christine Taylor.
- 3:00pm - 3:45pm Breakout Sessions
- Budgeting for Campgrounds. Presenter: Ed Marden
- CONY Legal Hotline: What's It For? Presenter: Christine Taylor.
- 4:00:pm - 4:45PM Breakout Sessions
- The Importance of Good Photography and Video in Promoting Your Park. Presenter: Jeff Crider
- Employment and Labor Issues in the Outdoor Hospitality Industry - New Laws and Pending Legislation. Presenter: Deborah Stevens, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
- 5:30pm - 9:00pm Evening Activities
- Conference Welcome
- Leadership Reception
- Dinner with Cash Bar - Buffet with Herbed Chicken, Pork Loin, and Pepper Beef.
- Induction of CONY Hall of Fame Members and CONY Fellow of Distinction
- Tuesday, November 2, 2021
- 7:00am - 5:00pm Registration Office Open in the Conference Center
- 7:30am - 8:45am Breakfast (Selection of Hot and Cold Items)
- 8:00am - 12:00pm Trade Show Setup for Vendors (must be complete by Noon)
- 9:00am - 10:30am General Session . Get Customer Focused and Dominate Your Market - Now...and in the Future! Presenter: Ron Rosenberg
- 10:45am - 11:45am Breakout Sessions
- Dynamic Pricing and Locking Site Fees. Presenter: Paul Bandstra, Campspot
- Beyond Time Management: How to Get Twice the Work Done in Half the Time! Presenter: Ron Rosenberg, QuickTalk
- 12:00pm - 1:45pm Lunch
- Homestyle Buffet Lunch with Roast Beef on Kimmelwick Rolls and Chicken Finger Subs
- Welcome to Platinum Sponsors (2 minute podium time)
- Lunch Topic: Trends in Camping & The Guest Experience with Guest Speaker Nichole Poisson, Franchise Development Manager, Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA).
- 2:00pm - 6:00pm Trade Show
- 4:30pm Cash Bar with Hors D'oeuvres during Trade Show
- 6:15pm to 11:00pm Dinner
- Hot Pasta Bar with Salads and Desserts, Cash Bar
- Introduction and thank you to sponsors
- Fundraising Auction
- Announce Camp Good Days Fundraising Totals
- Wednesday, November 3, 2021
- 7:00am-9:30am Registration Office Open in Conference Center
- 7:30am-10:00am Breakfast and Annual Meeting of CONY Membership
- Buffet Breakfast (selection of hot and cold items)
- Induction of Directors and Officers
- Association Business Meeting
- Recognition of Marketing Award Winners and Magazine Cover Selection
- 10:00am - 2:00pm Trade Show with Lunch
- Deli Sandwich Picnic Buffet
- 2:00pm Begin Trade Show Breakdown
- 2:15pm - 3:15pm CONY Board of Directors Meeting (all welcome)
Location
Fees/Admission
Shipping Instructions per Conference Center
Ship to:
The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls
ATTN: CONY Expo 10/31-11/3
101 Old Falls Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Exhibitor Shipments to facility: $5/box and $100/pallet
Loading and unloading: Parking area is located outside the load in doors shown in the trade show floor plan.
Contact Information
Campground Owners of New York. info@campnewyork.com. (585) 586-4360.
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Event Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Additional Sponsorships
Exhibitor
Description
"Campground Operations: Risks and Rewards"
The annual CONY Exposition for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry & Trade show is a multi-day event focused on education, networking, and commerce for campground operators and vendors. The event includes:
- Training sessions for certifications and re-certifications (like CPR, first aid, pool operations, etc.)
- Informational/educational seminars and general sessions on a variety of topics for better business operations, centered around the theme of our event, "Campground Operations: Risks and Rewards."
- The annual membership meeting of Campground Owners of New York, including induction of officers and the board of directors.
- A trade show with vendors doing business within the outdoor hospitality industry.
- Plenty of networking, fellowship, and opportunities for enjoyment.
Oct. 31 - Nov. 3, 2021
Niagara Falls, NY
EXPOSITION WEBPAGE
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