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SUMMARY:National Great Rivers Museum 20th Anniversary Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Inland Rivers\, Ports\, and Terminals\, Inc. (IRPT) will be attending the National Great Rivers Museum’s 20th Anniversary Festival. The Festival will be hosted at the museum\, located at Lock 26 in Alton\, IL. \n10AM-4PM\n2 Locks and Dam Way\,\nAlton\, IL 
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/national-great-rivers-museum-20th-anniversary-festival/
LOCATION:National Great Rivers Museum
ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Army Corps of Engineers":MAILTO:mark.pointon@usace.army.mil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T202018Z
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SUMMARY:Stennis Day in the Bay
DESCRIPTION:Stennis Day in the Bay will run from 12noon – 5pm on the grounds surrounding the Historic Hancock County Courthouse on Main Street. Local restaurants will feature special drinks and menu items and merchants will decorate their stores and offer special space related promotions to welcome visitors during this festive event. \nFeatured events include: \n\nInteractive exhibits on space\nKickoff at Noon honoring our Veterans\nA “Space Themed” BUD N BURGER Competition\nThe 90th Birthday of Apollo 13 Astronaut\, Fred Haise\n\nThis event will give children of all ages and their families the opportunity to meet face to face with people who work at Stennis from NASA as well as many of their forty federal\, state\, academic\, private\, and technology-based tenants. Together they have 5\,000-plus employees and if counted as a single workforce\, Stennis Space Center would rank as one of the Top 10 largest businesses in the State of Mississippi.
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/stennis-day-in-the-bay/
LOCATION:Historic Hancock County Courthouse on Main Street
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
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SUMMARY:Ranken Experience St. Louis: Employer Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nIndustry representatives are invited to visit with Ranken faculty and staff to learn more about the College. Networking begins at 7:45 a.m.\, followed by presentations and a tour. \nIRPT Involvement:\nThe Inland Rivers\, Ports\, and Terminals Association\, Inc. (IRPT) will be visiting Ranken Technical College on December 1st\, 2023 for an employer breakfast to meet faculty and career counselors. Our goal is to educate students and staff on the types of careers available in our Industry. \n  \nfor more information on this event\, please email tessakandres@irpt.net
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/ranken-experience-st-louis-employer-breakfast/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20231114T195659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T195659Z
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SUMMARY:Public open house for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to attend an Open House\, December 5\, at the Clarion Hotel & Convention Center Joliet to review and discuss the detailed designs and construction strategies for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project (BRIP). This is a complex and innovative ecosystem restoration project being constructed to prevent the movement of aquatic nuisance species from the Illinois Waterway into the Great Lakes watershed (see attached or visit www.mvr.usace.army.mil/BRIP/ for more info.). The project will be largely constructed in the downstream approach channel to the Brandon Road Lock with potential disruption to navigation and public access/use areas. \nThe public open house will be conducted in two redundant sessions (4:00-5:30 p.m. and 5:30-7:00 p.m.). The public is welcome to attend either session or a virtual option is available for those unable to attend in-person.  During the event\, members of the project team will provide a short overview presentation followed by opportunity for public comment and four interactive workstations will be available for attendees to engage directly with study team members and discuss the project and considerations for access and use of the area during and after project construction. \nA site tour at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam will be offered the following morning\, December 6\, from 9:30 a.m. until noon for those interested in seeing the site. All questions\, concerns\, or suggestions brought forward by attendees are encouraged and will be addressed by the BRIP partnership team. \nOpen House\nDate & Time: December 5\, 4-7 p.m. \nLocation: Clarion Hotel & Convention Center Joliet\, 411 S. Larkin Avenue\, Building A\, Joliet\, IL\, 60436\nGoogle Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8KCiEeiooYv4rz5H9 \nVirtual Option: https://usace1.webex.com/meet/BROpenHouse\, Dial: 1-844-800-2712 Enter Meeting Number: 199 338 6849\,  When asked to enter an attendee ID\, enter #. Please enter your first and last name. \nSite Tour\nDate & Time: December 6\, 9:30 a.m. – noon \nLocation: Brandon Road Lock\, 800 Brandon Rd\, Joliet\, IL 60436 – Parking area on left descending bank peninsula\, east side of approach channel\, just over the lift bridge on south side of Brandon Road.\nGoogle Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5PFAwRxpCKQ5juxd7
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/public-open-house-for-the-brandon-road-interbasin-project/
LOCATION:Clarion Hotel & Convention Center Joliet\, 411 S. Larkin Avenue\, Building A\, Joliet\, IL\, 60436
ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Army Corps of Engineers":MAILTO:mark.pointon@usace.army.mil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T170000
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SUMMARY:2023 Port Grants Economics Roundtable Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Purpose of the Meeting  \nOver the past few years\, many ports in the region have discussed they are confused about the use of  benefit-cost analysis for various grant programs. After seeing several of the NOAA Economic courses and  reviewing both the MARAD Port Toolkit\, the DOT Benefit-Cost Analysis\, various NOFOwebinars\, etc.\, and  USACE Planning Materials\, there seems to be a need for an integrated program that discusses the nexus  among these agencies to assist in port/waterfront development.   \nDate  \n\nThe meeting will be held Tuesday\, December 12\, and Wednesday\, December 13.  \nVisits to the 5 lower Mississippi Ports may be arranged direct with them directly either on  Monday\, December 11 or Thursday\, December 14.  \n\nLocation and Logistics  \n\nThe seminar will be held at the Port of South Louisiana’s new headquarters. (Port of South Louisiana (portsl.com) There is plenty of space\, with an excellent view of the river. \nLodging will be on your own. While there are some hotels in LaPlace and by the New Orleans  Airport\, people will be responsible for travel to and from the conference.  \n\nRegistration Costs  \n\nThere will be no cost to register for the Seminar\, but space will be limited to 75 participants.  \nAt this point\, MARAD is not providing any financial support for travel\, registration\, etc.\, beyond  staff travel time\, etc. \n\nAttendance  \n\nLimiting the seminar to 75 participants at this time. We will review this once we have a good  working count\, including speakers\, observers\, etc.  \nInvitations going out to PAL (Ports Association of Louisiana)\, GPA (Gulf Ports Association)\, and all  MARAD/DOT/USACE/NOAA contacts as needed.\n\nPorts Economic Roundtable Seminar – v.November 13\, 2023 Page 1 of 3  \nAgenda  \nMONDAY\, DECEMBER 11\, 2023: Travel day and optional tour of Port of Greater Baton Rouge Container  on Barge Facilities (tour leaving Port of South Louisiana at 12:00 PM).   \nTUESDAY\, DECEMBER 12\, 2023: Starting at 8:30 AM\, Full day.  \n\n\n\nPort of South Louisiana HQ Conference Room (3rd Floor)  \n1720 LA Highway 44 | Reserve\, Louisiana 70084\n\n\nTime \nTopic \nSpeaker \nSession Goal \nLocation/Food\n\n\n8:30 – 9:00\nRegistration\nHQ  \nCoffee/food  \nPosters/handouts\n\n\n9:00 – 9:10 \nWelcome \n– Paul Matthews \nOutline how to discuss  Grants and why economic  evaluation is critical to an  application.\nHQ\n\n\n9:10 – 10:00 \nGrants Overview \n– Molly Bourgoyne – Jeff Flumignan\nGrants overview \nHQ\n\n\n10:00 – 12:00 \nNOAA Guide to   \nEconomic Evaluation  (breaks will be built  in)\n– Kate Quigley  \n– Travis Grout  \n– Polina Dineva\nOutline how different  economic tools can be  used to evaluate different  outcomes \nHQ  \n*breaks built in\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00 \nLunch Keynote:  \nMARAD Executive  Leader (pending)\nDiscuss the history of the program\, use of CBA\,  challenges from an operational perspective\, and  project review.\nGuesthouse  \nLunch\n\n\n1:00 – 2:15 \nDOT-MARAD Grant  Programs and CBA\n– Darren Timothy – Ryan Endorf  \n– Bruce Lambert\nGrant programs for ports  at DOT \nHQ\n\n\n2:15 – 2:30 \nBreak \nHQ  \nBeverage/snack\n\n\n2:30 – 4:00 \nUSACE Inland   \nNavigation Benefits  to the Nation\n– PJ Donovan  \n(Center of Expertise)\nUSACE inland navigation  economic planning update  process\nHQ\n\n\n4:00 – 5:00 \nTownhall   \nDiscussion:   \nCommonality of   \nAgency Grant   \nApplications\nMolly Bourgoyne  (facilitator)  \nPanel of Presenters – Bruce Lambert  \n– Drew Heaphy  \n– Shawn Komlos\nBreak down of agency  grants by type of facility\,  need\, etc.  \nGet feedback.   \nFind gaps. \nHQ  \nNotes Taken (PC)\n\n\n\n  \nPorts Economic Roundtable Seminar – v.November 13\, 2023 Page 2 of 3  \nWEDNESDAY\, DECEMBER 13\, 2023: Starting at 8:30 AM\, Full day.   \n\n\n\nPort of South Louisiana HQ Conference Room (3rd Floor)  \n1720 LA Highway 44 | Reserve\, Louisiana 70084\n\n\nTime \nTopic \nSpeaker \nSession Goal \nLocation/Food\n\n\n8:30 – 9:00 \nRegistration \nHQ  \nCoffee/food  \nPosters/handouts\n\n\nCommonality of  Grant Agency   \nGrants\n– Molly Bourgoyne – Bruce Lambert\nOverview of yesterday’s  findings\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00 \nWaterborn   \nCommerce Statistics  Center:   \nPort-Centric   \nResource Tutorial\n– Amy Tujague \nUSACE datasets and their  availability  \nHow to collect the data \nHQ\n\n\n10:00 – 10:15 \nBreak \nHQ  \nCoffee\n\n\n10:15 – 12:15 \nCargo & Navigation  Forecast & Benefit:  Cost Analysis \n– Ryan Endorf   \n– Darren Timothy  – PJ Donovan  \n– Shawn Komlos\nTown Hall (Panel)  \nVessel draft and benefits of  vessel  \nOperations/navigation  \nInteractive discourse on  forecasts & business case\nHQ\n\n\n12:30 – 1:30 \nLunch Keynote:  \nDr. Stephen Barnes \nEconomist for Louisiana Port Priority Program \nGuesthouse\n\n\n“Case Studies”– What’s hot\, buzz words that make descriptions pop. How to know what to write about;  what are the key topics to make grants successful? What kicks a grant out of the running?\n\n\n1:30 – 2:30 \nCase Study:  \nSea Level Rise   \nEstimate \n– Kate Quigley  \n– Polina Dineva  \n– Charles Tillosten\nHow to estimate sea level rise \nHQ\n\n\n2:30 – 3:30 \nCase Study:  \nMode Shift   \nEstimation\n– Darren Timothy  \n– Bruce Lambert  \n– Ryan Endorf\nMarine highway\, rail spurs\,  quantification in BCA \nHQ\n\n\n3:30 – 4:30 \nGeneral Grant   \nWriting:  \nKeywords\, Hot/  \nNot words\,   \nReviewers  \nFeedback\nDOT:  \n– Peter Simons  \n– Katie Lintz  \n– Tracey Ford)  \nPort Grant Writers: – Drew Heaphy (St. Bernard) – Chambrel Riley (PorSL) – Tony Avett (Port NOLA)\nTown Hall Discussion\nHQ\n\n\n4:30 – 5:00 \nClosing Remarks \n– Paul Matthews \n\nHQ\n\n\n\n  \nTHURSDAY\, DECEMBER 14\, 2023: Travel and optional tour of Port of New Orleans (meet at Port of New  Orleans at 9:00 AM). 
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/2023-port-grants-economics-roundtable-seminar/
LOCATION:Port of South Louisiana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
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SUMMARY:Gateway to Growth: Impact of Ports
DESCRIPTION:Gateway to Growth: A NORLI Summit Examining the Impact of Ports\, Commerce\, and Development \nJoin us for an exciting in-person event at the Port of New Orleans (1350 Port of New Orleans Place\, New Orleans\, LA 70130\, USA). The Gateway to Growth summit will delve into the profound impact of ports in Southeast Louisiana\, as well as the opportunities for future economic development . This is a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders\, experts\, and innovators in a thriving port complex alongside the mighty Mississippi River. Discover the latest trends\, insights\, and strategies that are shaping the future of our region. Register now to secure your spot!
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/gateway-to-growth-impact-of-ports/
LOCATION:Port of New Orleans
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240223
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240103T200118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T200118Z
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SUMMARY:Red River Valley Association Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Open! \nRed River Valley Association \n99th Annual Convention \nWednesday & Thursday\, February 21 & 22\, 2024 \nSam’s Town Hotel & Conference Center \nShreveport\, Louisiana \nDraft Agenda: Click here! \nHotel & Registration Information: Click here! \nOr visit our website at www.rrva.org
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/red-river-valley-association-annual-convention-2/
LOCATION:Sam’s Town Hotel & Conference Center\, Shreveport\, LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240212T180539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T180539Z
UID:54611-1709038800-1709049600@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:IRPT Upper Mississippi River Basin Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Inland Rivers\, Ports & Terminals invites you to an: \n  \nUpper Mississippi River Basin Meeting\nTuesday\, February 27th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm \n Alberici Constructors \n8800 Page Ave. \nSt. Louis\, MO 63114 \nIRPT is a trade association for the nation’s inland waterway\, port\, and terminal professionals. Our mission is to provide a platform for inland river port and terminal professionals to improve their businesses and to inform policy makers on the needs and economic impacts of our industry. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but an RSVP is required for this event. Please RSVP to aandres@irpt.net \nIRPT Members\, non-members\, and maritime stakeholders are all welcome to attend. Topics to be discussed: \nIRPT News                                                                           IRPT Legislative Priorities                             \nMember News                                                          Army Corps Maintenance Backlog \nUpper Mississippi Cargo Traffic Report                                   Funding Opportunities \nBoard of Directors Election                                                    We Work the Waterways \nWe value our members and understand their perspective is key to the industry’s healthy growth and operation of the inland river ports\, terminals and intermodal centers which contribute to a more efficient national freight transportation system. As IRPT continues to be a voice for the industry as a whole\, it is imperative that we connect with our industry leaders and understand their concerns. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR MEETING SPONSOR:
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/irpt-upper-mississippi-river-basin-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240308T144828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T144829Z
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SUMMARY:National Harbor Safety Committee Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Harbor Safety Committee Conference will be held March 20-21 at the Navy Pier in Chicago. \nThe event offers a collection of panel sessions thoughtfully designed to highlight cases where HSCs have made a tangible impact within their local waterway to inspire action and share lessons learned. The conference also provides a vital forum for networking among waterways stakeholders and service providers from across the nation. \nThe panel topics chosen are solution driven and include federal agency perspectives\, HSC management best practices\, challenges and solutions for managing a congested waterway\, emergency response\, sharing information to reduce waterway incidents\, the future of navigation safety\, and environmental challenges and impacts to vessel safety. \nYou can also learn more about the event here: https://www.chicagoharborsafety.org/about-1
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/national-harbor-safety-committee-conference/
LOCATION:Chicago Navy Pier\, 840 E Grand Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240308T143456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T143456Z
UID:55002-1711980000-1711990800@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:IRPT GIWW Basin Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Inland Rivers\, Ports & Terminals invites you to an: \nIRPT Gulf and Intracoastal Waterways Basin Meeting\nMonday\, April 1\, 2024\n2:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nTo be held in conjunction with the Port of the Future Conference\n(see details about Port of the Future Conference below)\nApril 2-4\, 2024 \nThe Hilton University Houston\n4450 University Drive\nHouston\, TX 77204\nPalacios del Rio on the 2nd floor \n  \nIRPT is a trade association for the nation’s inland waterway\, port\, and terminal professionals. Our mission is to provide a platform for inland river port and terminal professionals to improve their businesses and to inform policy makers on the needs and economic impacts of our industry. \nThere is no cost to attend the Gulf & Intracoastal Waterways Basin Meeting\, but an RSVP is required for this event. To RSVP\, please contact Aimee Andres: aandres@irpt.net \nMembers\, Non-Members and Industry Professionals all invited. The week’s itinerary is as follows: \nMonday\, April 1: \n2:00 pm: IRPT GIWW Basin Meeting \nTuesday\, April 2-Thursday\, April 4: \nThe 5th Annual Port of the Future Conference \nTHANK YOU TO OUR MEETING SPONSORS: \n \n  \n \n  \nThe Port of the Future Conference\, hosted by the University of Houston and the Borders\, Trade and Immigration Institute\, will be held April 2-4\, 2024\, at the Hilton University Houston\, in Houston Texas. \nThe 2024 Port of the Future Conference will host representatives from over 50 ports worldwide from North and South America\, Europe\, Africa and Asia. For the list of participating ports access https://portofthefutureconference.com/participating-ports/. This year’s event includes tracks on Port Infrastructure 4.0\, Developing Ports; Intermodal Connectivity; Decarbonization and Alternate Fuels; Port Energy and Sustainability; Terminal Operations; Enhancing the Port Eco-System; Port Security and Cybersecurity; and other relevant topics. \nRegister for the 2024 Port of the Future Conference at https://PortoftheFutureConference.com/registration/
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/irpt-giww-basin-meeting/
LOCATION:The Hilton University Houston\, 4450 University Drive\, Houston\, Texas\, 77204
ORGANIZER;CN="Aimee Andres":MAILTO:aandres@irpt.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240308T143633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T143633Z
UID:55004-1712044800-1712250000@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:5th Annual Port of the Future Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Port of the Future Conference\, hosted by the University of Houston and the Borders\, Trade and Immigration Institute\, will be held April 2-4\, 2024\, at the Hilton University Houston\, in Houston Texas. \nThe 2024 Port of the Future Conference will host representatives from over 50 ports worldwide from North and South America\, Europe\, Africa and Asia. For the list of participating ports access https://portofthefutureconference.com/participating-ports/. This year’s event includes tracks on Port Infrastructure 4.0\, Developing Ports; Intermodal Connectivity; Decarbonization and Alternate Fuels; Port Energy and Sustainability; Terminal Operations; Enhancing the Port Eco-System; Port Security and Cybersecurity; and other relevant topics. \nRegister for the 2024 Port of the Future Conference at https://PortoftheFutureConference.com/registration/ \n 
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/5th-annual-port-of-the-future-conference/
LOCATION:The Hilton University Houston\, 4450 University Drive\, Houston\, Texas\, 77204
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240214T172426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T172426Z
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SUMMARY:IRPT Missouri River Basin Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Inland Rivers\, Ports & Terminals invites you to a: \nMissouri River Basin Meeting\nTuesday\, April 2nd\n1:00 pm to 5:00 pm \nThe Kansas City Club\n918 Baltimore Ave.\nKansas City\, MO 64105 \nIRPT is a trade association for the nation’s inland waterway\, port\, and terminal professionals. Our mission is to provide a platform for inland river port and terminal professionals to improve their businesses and to inform policy makers on the needs and economic impacts of our industry. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but an RSVP is required for this event. Please RSVP to aandres@irpt.net \nIRPT Members\, non-members\, and maritime stakeholders are all welcome to attend. Topics to be discussed: \n\nIRPT News\, Resources and Board of Directors Election                                                                    \nHistory of the River\nFederal Vision for Growth \nFunding Challenges and Opportunities\nEngagement Successes\, Industrial Development and Path Forward\nNavigation Panel\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR MEETING SPONSORS:
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/irpt-missouri-river-basin-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240412
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240223T173435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T173435Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Waterways
DESCRIPTION:CLEAN WATERWAYS is the event where the inland response community gathers to gain valuable insights on challenges specific to prevention\, preparedness\, and response in inland regions and waterways. To maximize the opportunity for idea-sharing and networking we have created an intimate environment optimal for connecting with the full spectrum of the response community\, including government agencies\, industry professionals\, consultants\, and environmental experts. \nWe Work the Waterways – Inland Rivers\, Ports\, and Terminals\, Inc. (IRPT)\, an Association\, is moderating a session at this year’s CLEAN WATERWAYS Conference! Come check out the conference and get a $150 discount on your registration. CLEAN WATERWAYS will connect you with the right people involved in incident prevention & response for inland regions & waterways and you will leave energized with new strategies\, best practices and working relationships that will better prepare you for future incidents.
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/clean-waterways/
LOCATION:Duke Energy Convention Center\, 525 Elm St\, Cincinnati\, Ohio\, 45202
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240229T224810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T224810Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois River Carriers Association Meeting
DESCRIPTION:April 9\, 2024\nPar-A-Dice Hotel\n21 Blackjack Blvd.\nEast Peoria\, IL 61611\n800-727-2342 \n8:30am – 9:30am Breakfast \n9:30am – 12:00pm Meeting
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/illinois-river-carriers-association-meeting/
LOCATION:Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino\, 21 Blackjack Blvd.\,\, East Peoria\, IL\, 61611\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240309T203745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T203745Z
UID:55067-1712662200-1712674800@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:Illinois River Basin Meeting in East Peoria\, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Inland Rivers\, Ports & Terminals invites you to an: \nIllinois River Basin Meeting\nTuesday\, April 9th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm\nPar-A-Dice Hotel Casino\n21 Blackjack Blvd\, East Peoria\, IL 61611 \nLunch provided \nTo be held in conjunction with the Illinois River Carrier’s Association meeting \nIRPT is a trade association for the nation’s inland waterway\, port\, and terminal professionals. Our mission is to provide a platform for inland river port and terminal professionals to improve their businesses and to inform policy makers on the needs and economic impacts of our industry. \nThere is no cost to attend the Illinois River Basin Meeting\, but an RSVP is required for this event RSVP at aandres@irpt.net. Members\, Non-Members and Industry Professionals all invited. \nThe day’s itinerary is as follows: \nTuesday\, April 9th: \n\n8:00 am -12:00: Illinois River Carrier’s meeting\n11:30-12:30 Lunch served\n12:00-3:00: IRPT Illinois River Basin meeting\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR MEETING SPONSOR:
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/illinois-river-basin-meeting-in-east-peoria-illinois/
LOCATION:Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino\, 21 Blackjack Blvd.\,\, East Peoria\, IL\, 61611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Inland Rivers%2C Ports and Terminals%2C Inc.":MAILTO:admin@irpt.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240308T144052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T144458Z
UID:55006-1713171600-1713456000@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:IRPT Board Meeting and Legislative Summit
DESCRIPTION:IRPT will be holding a Legislative Event and Board meeting in Washington\, D.C. the week of April 15th. I am informing you\, the Board Members first so that you can book your room. I will be opening up the opportunity to non-board members and IRPT Legislative Committee members in the coming weeks. The week’s itinerary will be: \nThe next meeting of the IRPT Board of Directors will be held on Monday\, April 15 at 10:00 am Eastern. GRAND HYATT WASHINGTON\, located at 1000 H Street NW\, Washington\, DC 20001. The week’s itinerary is as follows: \nSunday\, April 14th: Travel Day \nMonday\, April 15th: IRPT Board Meeting and Agency Meetings \nTuesday\, April 16th: IRPT House Visits \nWednesday\, April 17th: IRPT Senate Visits \nThursday\, April 18th: Travel Day \nA block of rooms has been reserved. You can book your room here: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/WASGH/G-IRPT Group Code: G-IRPT \nAn entire board meeting agenda including minutes from the September 2023 board meeting will be sent within the next few weeks. If you know you cannot make the meeting\, please view the 2021-2023 Board of Directors and choose a proxy. Your proxy is needed if you cannot attend.
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/irpt-board-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Washington\, 1000 H Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
ORGANIZER;CN="Aimee Andres":MAILTO:aandres@irpt.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240309T175239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T175347Z
UID:55026-1713859200-1713891600@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:IRPT Lower Mississippi River Basin Meeting
DESCRIPTION:More info to come
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/irpt-lower-mississippi-river-basin-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240424T194239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T194310Z
UID:55957-1714003200-1714089599@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:St. Louis Cybersecurity Conference (presented by Data Connectors)
DESCRIPTION:Don’t wait for a breach to happen\, take action and safeguard your digital assets now! This is your chance to stay ahead of potential attacks by learning about the latest cybersecurity threats\, trends and solutions at the St. Louis Cybersecurity Conference on Sept 14. Hear from cybersecurity experts and leaders\, and connect with other cybersecurity professionals from the region while gaining an edge against nefarious cybersecurity threat actors. \nExpert Panel Discussion #2 \nThe expert panelists for this session include the following: \nMODERATOR:  James Kearns\, Special Counsel\, Jones Walker LLP \n\nTyson B. Sigette\, Marine Transportation System Specialist (Cyber)\, Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River\nAimee Andres\, Executive Director\, Inland Rivers\, Ports & Terminals\, Inc\nDennis Wilmsmeyer\, Executive Director\, America’s Central Port District
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/st-louis-cybersecurity-conference-presented-by-data-connectors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240309T175425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T164312Z
UID:55029-1714654800-1714665600@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:IRPT Great Lakes Basin Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Inland Rivers\, Ports & Terminals invites you to an: \nIRPT Great Lakes Basin Meeting\nThursday\, May 2\, 2024\n1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nTo be hosted by Port Milwaukee\n \nPort Milwaukee\n2323 S. Lincoln Memorial Dr.\nMilwaukee\, WI 53207 \nIRPT is a trade association for the nation’s inland waterway\, port\, and terminal professionals. Our mission is to provide a platform for inland river port and terminal professionals to improve their businesses and to inform policy makers on the needs and economic impacts of our industry. \nThere is no cost to attend the Great Lakes Basin Meeting\, but an RSVP is required for this event. To RSVP\, please contact Tessa Andres: tessakandres@irpt.net.\nMembers\, Non-Members and Industry Professionals all invited. IRPT Members\, non-members\, and maritime stakeholders are all welcome to attend. Topics to be discussed: \nIRPT News                                                                             IRPT Legislative Priorities                            \nMember News                                                           Army Corps Maintenance Backlog\nGreat Lakes Cargo Traffic Report                                             Funding Opportunities\nBoard of Directors Election                                                    We Work the Waterways \nTHANK YOU TO OUR MEETING SPONSORS: 
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/irpt-great-lakes-basin-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240501T160633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T160633Z
UID:56146-1715328000-1715360400@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:Louisiana Maritime Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/louisiana-maritime-day/
LOCATION:New Orleans
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240309T204350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T204350Z
UID:55076-1715644800-1715731199@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:IRPT Pacific Rivers Basin Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/irpt-pacific-rivers-basin-meeting/
ORGANIZER;CN="Inland Rivers%2C Ports and Terminals%2C Inc.":MAILTO:admin@irpt.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240309T175500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T175500Z
UID:55031-1716192000-1716224400@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:IRPT Ohio River Basin Meeting
DESCRIPTION:More info to come
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/irpt-ohio-river-basin-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240516T194850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T194850Z
UID:56463-1716210000-1716217200@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:IRPT Arkansas-White-Red-Ouachita Rivers Basin Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Inland Rivers\, Ports & Terminals invites you to an: \nArkansas-White-Red-Ouachita Rivers Basin Meeting\nMonday\, May 20th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm \nLunch provided \nTo be held in conjunction with the Arkansas Oklahoma Port and Operator Association (AOPOA) meeting 9am-1pm \nMarshalls Museum\n789 Riverfront Dr.\nFort Smith\, AR72901 \nIRPT is a trade association for the nation’s inland waterway\, port\, and terminal professionals. Our mission is to provide a platform for inland river port and terminal professionals to improve their businesses and to inform policy makers on the needs and economic impacts of our industry. \nThere is no cost to attend the IRPT River Basin Meeting\, but an RSVP is required for this event email tessakandres@irpt.net. Members\, Non-Members and Industry Professionals all invited. \nThe day’s itinerary is as follows: \nMonday\, May 20th: \n\n9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Arkansas Oklahoma Port and Operator Association Meeting\nLunch\n1:00pm-3:00pm: IRPT Arkansas-White-Red-Ouachita Rivers Basin Meeting\n\nTo RSVP\, please contact Tessa Andres\, tessakandres@irpt.net. \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR MEETING SPONSORS:
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/irpt-arkansas-white-red-ouachita-rivers-basin-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240309T204721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T204721Z
UID:55084-1716940800-1717199999@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:Inland Marine Expo in Nashville
DESCRIPTION:https://inlandmarineexpo.com/2024-schedule/ \nProduced by The Waterways Journal\, IMX is designed specifically for the inland and intracoastal marine industry. Since 1887\, The Waterways Journal has served as the news journal of record for the towing and barge industry on the inland waterways of the United States. From CEOs to deckhands\, the publication is the trusted news source for over 16\,000 readers.
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/inland-marine-expo-in-nashville/
LOCATION:Nashville City Music Center\, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240309T175536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T161859Z
UID:55033-1716987600-1716998400@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:IRPT Southeast Rivers Basin Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Inland Rivers\, Ports & Terminals invites you to a: \nSoutheast Rivers Basin Meeting\nWednesday\, May 29th\n1:00 pm – 4:00 pm central time \n \nHosted in association with Inland Marine Expo \nNashville Music City Center\n201 Rep. John Lewis Way S\, Nashville\, TN 37203\nSuite 101C \nIRPT is a trade association for the nation’s inland waterway\, port\, and terminal professionals. Our mission is to provide a platform for inland river port and terminal professionals to improve their businesses and to inform policy makers on the needs and economic impacts of our industry. \nThe week’s itinerary is as follows: \nWednesday\, May 29th: \n1:00 pm: IRPT Southeast Rivers Basin Meeting\n6:00 pm: IMX Opening Party \nThursday\, May 30th – Friday\, May 31st: \nInland Marine Expo  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR MEETING SPONSOR:
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/irpt-southeast-rivers-basin-meeting-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240516T195220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T195220Z
UID:56465-1718110800-1718121600@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:IRPT Multi State/ International Basin Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Inland Rivers\, Ports & Terminals invites you to an: \n  \nVirtual Multi State/International Basin Meeting\nTuesday\, June 11th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm \nZoom\nThis meeting will be held virtually.\nMeeting ID: 816 1729 5535\nMeeting Passcode: 220159 \nIRPT is a trade association for the nation’s inland waterway\, port\, and terminal professionals. Our mission is to provide a platform for inland river port and terminal professionals to improve their businesses and to inform policy makers on the needs and economic impacts of our industry. \nThere is no cost to attend the IRPT River Basin Meeting\, but an RSVP is required for this event email tessakandres@irpt.net. Members\, Non-Members and Industry Professionals all invited. \nTo RSVP\, please contact Tessa Andres\, tessakandres@irpt.net. \n  \nWe are still accepting sponsors for this meeting. If you are interested in sponsoring\, please contact Tessa Andres.
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/irpt-multi-state-international-basin-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240604T190707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T190707Z
UID:56679-1722506400-1722513600@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:(Virtual) IRPT Southeast Rivers Basin Meeting Aug. 1
DESCRIPTION:Inland Rivers\, Ports & Terminals invites you to a: \nSoutheast Rivers Basin Meeting\nThursday\, August 1st from 10 am to 12 pm\nAll times Central \n  \nVirtual via Zoom \nMeeting ID: 885 0049 3678 \nPasscode: 350388 \n  \nIRPT is a trade association for the nation’s inland waterway\, port\, and terminal professionals. \nOur mission is to provide a platform for inland river port and terminal professionals to improve their businesses and to inform policy makers on the needs and economic impacts of our industry. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but an RSVP is required for this event. Please RSVP to tessakandres@irpt.net \nIRPT Members\, non-members\, and maritime stakeholders are all welcome to attend. Topics to be discussed: \n\nIRPT News\nIRPT Legislative Priorities\nMember News\nArmy Corps Maintenance Backlog\nLower Mississippi Cargo Traffic Report\nFunding Opportunities\nBoard of Directors Election\nWe Work the Waterways\n\nWe value our members and understand their perspective is key to the industry’s healthy growth and operation of the inland river ports\, terminals and intermodal centers which contribute to a more efficient national freight transportation system. As IRPT continues to be a voice for the industry as a whole\, it is imperative that we connect with our industry leaders and understand their concerns. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR MEETING SPONSOR:
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/virtual-irpt-southeast-rivers-basin-meeting-aug-1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240604T192409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T161618Z
UID:56681-1722938400-1722945600@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:Virtual IRPT Lower Mississippi River Basin Meeting; Aug. 6
DESCRIPTION:Inland Rivers\, Ports & Terminals invites you to a: \n  \nLower Mississippi River Basin Meeting \nThursday\, August 6th from 10 am to 12 pm \nAll times Central \n  \nVirtual via Zoom \nMeeting ID: 885 0049 3678 \nPasscode: 350388 \n  \nIRPT is a trade association for the nation’s inland waterway\, port\, and terminal professionals.\nOur mission is to provide a platform for inland river port and terminal professionals to improve their businesses and to inform policy makers on the needs and economic impacts of our industry. \n  \nThere is no cost to attend\, but an RSVP is required for this event. Please RSVP to tessakandres@irpt.net \nIRPT Members\, non-members\, and maritime stakeholders are all welcome to attend. Topics to be discussed: \n  \n\nIRPT News\nIRPT Legislative Priorities\nMember News\nArmy Corps Maintenance Backlog\nLower Mississippi Cargo Traffic Report\nFunding Opportunities\nBoard of Directors Election\nWe Work the Waterways\n\n  \nWe value our members and understand their perspective is key to the industry’s healthy growth and operation of the inland river ports\, terminals and intermodal centers which contribute to a more efficient national freight transportation system. As IRPT continues to be a voice for the industry as a whole\, it is imperative that we connect with our industry leaders and understand their concerns. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR MEETING SPONSORS:
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/virtual-irpt-lower-mississippi-river-basin-meeting-aug-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240624T171227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T171227Z
UID:57030-1725782400-1726074000@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:NAFTZ 2024 New Orleans
DESCRIPTION:Description\nUnparalleled Industry Access\nOur annual conference is the largest FTZ-related event in the United States. Past in-person events have attracted over 500 attendees representing more than 300 different companies\, we estimate attendance in 2024 to be similar. Our receptions\, round table discussions\, and exhibit hall are an exciting way to build stronger relationships within the FTZ community!
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/naftz-2024-new-orleans/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T230143
CREATED:20240309T175618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T221859Z
UID:55035-1727164800-1727370000@www.irpt.net
SUMMARY:IRPT 50th Anniversary Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Inland Rivers\, Ports\, & Terminals (IRPT) is thrilled to unveil the grand celebration of our 50th Annual Conference! Join us in the vibrant heart of America’s intermodal landscape\, Memphis\, TN\, as we mark this significant milestone. \nImmerse yourself in an unparalleled experience at our 50th Anniversary Conference\, where education\, exhibition\, and networking converge to shape the future of logistics and transportation. This year\, we’re pulling out all the stops to ensure an unforgettable event. \nDiscover new horizons as we center the stage for dynamic presentations\, expand our exhibit space to accommodate industry growth\, and strategically plan off-site events and breaks to foster meaningful connections and discussions. Our meticulously curated lineup of speakers will unveil insights and strategies poised to catalyze growth and unlock opportunities for your company. \nAs the nation’s premier trade association for port\, terminal\, and waterway professionals\, IRPT offers a unique platform for forging invaluable connections. Engage in face-to-face conversations\, strengthen existing relationships\, and explore potential collaborations that could redefine the trajectory of your business. \nUnlock exclusive benefits as an IRPT member\, including discounted registration rates. Check if your company is already a member or seize the opportunity to join today and reap the rewards of belonging to a dynamic community driving innovation and progress in the industry. \nClick here to see if you are a member.\nLearn more about IRPT Membership here.
URL:https://www.irpt.net/event/irpt-50th-anniversary-annual-conference/
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