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GFX 2009 Location Announced

TORRANCE, CA - With the success of Government Fleet magazine's first-ever Government Fleet Conference and Expo, back by popular demand, the 2009 GFX location is announced.

by Staff
September 3, 2008
2 min to read


TORRANCE, CA - With the success of Government Fleet magazine's first-ever Government Fleet Conference and Expo, back by popular demand, the 2009 GFX location is announced.

The upcoming conference and expo will be held at the Crowne Plaza Denver International Airport Convention Center on June 8-10, 2009. Please save the date!

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The program agenda is currently being planned, but be on the lookout for future annoucements regarding GFX on GF eNews. Also you can visit www.governmentfleetexpo.com

Each year, Government Fleet magazine surveys hundreds of public sector fleet managers to develop a conference by the fleet manager, for the fleet manager. The training sessions, roundtable discussions, panels, keynotes and other learning opportunities are developed as a direct result of the feedback we receive.

2008 Training Opportunities Included:

  • Going Green: What Is Working.

  • Utilizing Reporting to Get the Resources You Need.

  • Secrets to Writing a Successful Grant Proposal.

  • 10 Best Practices from the 100 Best Fleets.

  • Outsourcing and Insourcing: Challenges and Opportunities.

  • Hiring and Keeping Technicians.

  • Collision and Safety Management.

  • APWA Certified Public Fleet Professional Exam.

  • Getting Recognition for Your Program, your Team and Yourself.

  • Opportunities for Positive Change: Training and Certification Programs.

  • Six Sigma Training.

  • Determining True Vehicle and Equipment Lifecycle Costs.

  • The Safe, Green and Compliant Shop.

  • Developing and Managing a Fleet Business Plan and Budget.

  • Leading: Beyond Managing.

  • Cooperative Procurement.

  • The New Frontier in Maintenance Management.

  • Practical Uses and Best Practices for GPS/Telematics.

  • Fleet Utilization: Right-Sizing Your Fleet.

  • What's New from Vehicle Manufacturers.

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