Top Railroad Official to Speak at Traffic Club of Chicago January Luncheon

January 15 Event Is Part of Midwest Association of Rail Shippers Winter Meeting

CHICAGO, Ill.—January 8, 2014 (James Street Media Services)—The Traffic Club of Chicago will co-sponsor the keynote luncheon featuring Joseph Szabo, administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, at the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers’ (MARS) Winter Meeting. The luncheon will be held at the Oak Brook Hills Resort–Chicago, in Oak Brook, Illinois on January 15, 2014.
 
The Traffic Club traditionally co-hosts the luncheon on the first day of the MARS Winter Meeting. The theme of this year’s two-day meeting is “Rail Shipping—Powering America’s Economy.”

When:
Noon, Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Where:
Oak Brook Hills Resort–Chicago, 3500 Midwest Rd., Oak Brook, Illinois

Tickets:
January 15 luncheon only
Members: $45
Member guests: $35 (up to two guests per member)
Non-member: $55

Advance reservations are required by Friday, January 10, 2014. Call 630-529-1333, or email staff@trfclub-chicago.org

About The Traffic Club of Chicago
The Traffic Club of Chicago, founded in 1907, is one of the nation's oldest and finest transportation associations. The club is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of the transportation and logistics industry, keeping its members abreast of industry happenings, while at the same time assuming a responsible role in civic, cultural and charitable activities in the Chicago area. Members enjoy many benefits, including access to private dining and country clubs around the Chicago area, as well as across the country and overseas. An annual schedule of programs and events provides opportunities to network with industry professionals. A scholarship program supports the organization's philosophy of direction and guidance. Headquartered in Bloomingdale, Illinois, the club publishes a monthly newsletter, “The Waybill.” More information can be found at www.traffic-club.org and www.facebook.com/TrafficClubCHI.

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