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2023 SPRING SHOP TOUR
In May 2023, Rockheads Members and Vendors were invited to Chicago to tour some of our member shops! We also made time to network as we golf at one of the more prestigious golf clubs in Chicago and took part in the world-famous river tour. A great time was had by all! Learn more about the event below.
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 was assigned to participants, and lunch was provided. The only things attendees were required to bring were their clubs… and their A-game!
THE EXPERIENCE
Have you heard that one of the best ways to see Chicago is from the water? Attendees were able to admire the skyline, learn about the city’s architecture, and enjoy an evening of drinks and Chicago-style foods while building memories that last a lifetime!
CHICAGO AT-A-GLANCE
ITINERARY
WEDNESDAY MAY 17TH
ALL DAY Arrivals
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Optional Golf Outing (at an additional fee)
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Registration
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Casino Night, including dinner & cocktails, sponsored by MSI
THURSDAY MAY 18TH
6:00 AM – 7:30 AM Registration
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM Depart hotel for GMD Surfaces
8:45 AM – 10:30 AM Coffee and Tour GMD Surfaces
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Bus to TCF
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Lunch
12:15 PM – 4:10 PM Break-out Sessions
- Dashboarding and PowerBI – Geoffrey Gran, TCF Co-Owner
- Driving and Tracking Key Financial Measures – Matt Falvey, TCF CFO
- In-home Selling and Upselling – Matt Bailey, TCF VP of Sales
- Driving Shop Efficiency – Bill Heuer, TCF Co-Owner & Troy Ellsoos, TCF Plant Manager
- Shop Tour
- Vendor Fair
5:30 PM Depart Hotel for River Cruise
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM River Dinner Cruise with cocktails sponsored by Moraware
FRIDAY MAY 19TH
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM RHG State of the Group – Rich Katzmann
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Focus to Evolve – Jason Henkel
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Vendor Update & Best Idea – Erik Rapp
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM Closing Remarks