• Contractor challenges for maintaining good safety programs and culture.
  
• Contractor challenges with an aging workforce.
  
• Contractor challenges with inexperienced workforce. What the future holds.
  
• Contractor challenges for growing a business. How do you grow your business and go from a regional to a national contractor.
  
• How to stand out from the others.
  
• Open forum Q&A discussions with Veriforce and Operators. You ask we answer.
  
• 2011 and 2012 changes in pipeline regulations.
  
  

Keynote speakers this year include:

Robert Sumwalt the 37th Member of the National Transportation Safety Board and an exceptional speaker. You will not want to miss his talk on the 2010 San Bruno pipeline explosion.

Brad Livingston who was directly involved in two back-to-back explosions. Given a 5% chance of survival, Brad overcame all odds. You will not soon forget his story, and it will almost certainly affect how you live your life every day afterwards.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL CONFERENCE AGENDA

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Instructor-led Contractor Admin Training (Class Full)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Veriforce Office

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Instructor-led Evaluator Training
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Only 8 Seats Remaining)
Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott  

Instructor-led DER Training (Class Full)
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Veriforce Office

Pipeline Safety Meeting
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott

Cocktail Reception
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Veriforce Annual Conference
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration and Breakfast
Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott  

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Conference Meeting
Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott 

Friday, March 9, 2012 (Class Full)

Instructor-led Contractor Admin Training
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Veriforce Office

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

For conference registration information contact Melynda Marchi at 281.404.7131 or melynda@veriforce.com.

Hotel Information:

To receive discounted room rate, rooms must be booked by February 14, 2012.

THE MARRIOTT WATERWAY HOTEL HAS SOLD OUT. PLEASE CONTACT MELYNDA MARCHI AT 281.404.7131 FOR ALTERNATE HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS.

The 2012 Veriforce Contractor Safety & Training Conference will be held at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel located at 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, Texas. The Marriott Waterway is located 21 miles north of the George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Rooms booked at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott are available at a discounted rate of $209. The discounted room rate applies to room rental nights March 7 and 8. In order to receive the discounted rate click on the hotel reservations link and make your reservation. There are a limited number of rooms blocked at the discounted rate. Please reserve your room early in order to ensure you get the best rate.

Spring is a great time to experience The Woodlands. From shopping to kayaking The Woodlands has something for everyone. The Woodlands is a shopper's paradise that offers more than 200 retailers in both indoor and outdoor settings. You can hop aboard a Waterway Cruiser or take the Free Trolley to travel to other attractions in Town Center. Experience choreography of motion and sound at the Fountains of Waterway Park. The Woodlands offers more than 100 restaurants to choose from. Enjoy casual to the finest dining The Woodlands has to offer.

Click Here for Hotel Reservations for The Waterway Marriott Hotel

Click Here for Map and Location of The Waterway Marriott Hotel

If you have problems booking your room, please contact Melynda Marchi at 281.404.7131 or melynda@veriforce.com.