Fleet Expo Keynote Speaker to Discuss Future Trends in the Automotive Market
Maryann Keller will give a keynote address – “Forecast of the Automotive Industry in 2003 and How It Will Affect Your Business” – at Fleet Expo 2002. She is president of Maryann Keller & Associates. Fleet Expo 2002 will take place Oct. 7-9, 2002 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ
Maryann Keller will give a keynote address – “Forecast of the Automotive Industry in 2003 and How It Will Affect Your Business” – at Fleet Expo 2002. She is president of Maryann Keller & Associates. Fleet Expo 2002 will take place Oct. 7-9, 2002 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ. Keller was formerly president of automotive services for Priceline.com. She has been named “top auto industry analyst” on Wall Street more than 10 times. Those who attend Fleet Expo 2002 can expect to find real-world solutions that they can take back to their offices. The event also includes the world's largest ride and drive, held in conjunction with the NJ/NY NAFA's New Car Show. Attendees will be able to test-drive 2003-model vehicles on a one-mile test course. That makes the conference, which will take place Oct. 7-9, 2002 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ, a must-attend event for fleet managers. Fleet Expo 2002 features a comprehensive agenda of seminars from industry experts, who will in-struct attendees in subjects such as selecting the right vehicles using lifecycle cost calculations, how to avoid mistakes in spec'ing trucks, and how to determine a cost-effective vehicle replacement policy. Attendees can examine all the latest products in the exhibit hall, and can network with peers at various industry receptions. Fleet Expo is sponsored by Automotive Fleet, Fleet Financials, and Business Fleet magazines. For information, call (800) 576-8788 or visit www.fleetexpo.com. The seminar agenda can also be seen at www.automotive-fleet.com.
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