TGB Group Attended the MARS 2022 Summer Meeting

It’s always a great time at Midwest Association of Rail Shippers events

TGB Group’s Mike Murphy and Beth Lynn recently attended the MARS 2022 Summer Meeting in Wisconsin.  The theme of this year’s meeting was “Switching the Focus for Mutual Success.”  The meeting was held July 18-19 in beautiful Lake Geneva, Wis.

You can learn more about the MARS 2022 Summer Meeting here.

Possibly more than at any other time in the past, companies that work in the rail industry today need to understand how to adapt and, as the meeting title says, “switch focus” in order to be solvent and successful in our uncertain economy.

Talks and information we enjoyed at the meeting helped us answer many questions and map out positive business strategies for the future.

Highlights of the MARS 2022 Summer Meeting

  • Orientation for new members and young professionals
  • Fabulous networking buffet dinner
  • MARS Executive Committee meeting

Informative presentations by leadership from MARS, Eco-Energy, N. Bowdish Company, Union Tank Car Co., Watco Companies and others included:

  • “Navigating an Uncertain Economy & Turbulent Supply Chain”
  • “Customer Experience with Current Rail Service”
  • “Global Trends in Energy & Materials”
  • “Union Pacific Railroad Operating Update”
  • “Rail Equipment Market Update”

That’s just an overview.  All MARS events are jam-packed with great speakers, great topics and great networking opportunities for anyone whose business is connected to North American rail shipping.

About the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS)

MARS is one of five regional associations that make up the North American Association of Rail Shippers (NARS). The organization covers Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota in the United States.  Canadian territories include the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

MARS’ key objectives are to provide an open forum to discuss and resolve transportation issues, and to create programs that educate its members on railroad operating practices, new innovations in transportation and legislative matters.

MARS has become the showcase forum for railroads and railroad customers to meet and discuss issues.  Semiannual meetings, such as the MARS 2022 Summer Meeting, welcome between 500 and 800 professionals and focus strongly on educational presentations and networking opportunities.

We hope to see you at an upcoming MARS event!

The TGB Team