Chicago
ROCKHEADS
2023 SPRING SHOP TOUR
MAY 17-19, 2023 • CHICAGO, IL
Join us in Chicago, IL, this May as we tour some of our member shops! We’ll also have time to network as we golf at one of the more prestigious golf clubs in Chicago as well as take part in the world-famous river tour. For any questions regarding the event, contact [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you!
RIVER FOREST COUNTRY CLUB
Located in Elmhurst, Illinois, just outside of Chicago, River Forest is a world-class, private golf club that includes a full driving range, championship course, swimming pool, and recently renovated clubhouse. A forecaddie will be assigned to you, and lunch will be provided, but you’ll be required to bring your own clubs… and your A-game!
THE EXPERIENCE
Have you heard that one of the best ways to see Chicago is from the water? Admire the skyline, learn about the city’s architecture, and enjoy an evening of drinks and Chicago-style foods as you build memories that can last a lifetime!
ITINERARY
WEDNESDAY MAY 17TH
ALL DAY Arrivals
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Optional Golf Outing (at an additional fee)
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Registration
7:00 PM Cocktail Reception
THURSDAY MAY 18TH
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Registration
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM Depart hotel for GMD Surfaces
8:45 AM – 10:30 AM Tour GMD Surfaces
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Bus to TCF
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Tour TCF
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Break-out Sessions; Topics include Shop Efficiency, In-home Selling, Upselling, Power/BI & Dashboarding, Financial Analysis, Benchmarking, and Marketing
5:30 PM Depart Hotel for River Cruise
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM River Dinner Cruise
FRIDAY MAY 19TH
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM RHG State of the Group – Rich Katzmann
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Focus to Evolve – Jason Henkel
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Vendor Update – Erik Rapp
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Closing Remarks
LOGISTICS
FLIGHTS
Book your flight to Chicago, either through MDW or ORD. If you’ll be arriving on May 17th and want to play golf, you’ll want to arrive by 11:00 AM for a 1:00 PM tee time. Your departure should be at any time after 2:00 PM on May 19th.
TRANSPORTATION
Our hotel is about 18 minutes from O’Hare Airport and 22 minutes from Midway Airport. We recommend that you Uber/Lyft from the airport to the hotel, but you can always rent a car as well.
HOTEL
We have received special pricing at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, Autograph Collection. Reserve your room below. Please note that the Drake is a Marriott property and eligible for rewards!
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