Wednesday, Jan. 7

Dine Around Charlotte
Sponsored by Visit Charlotte
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8

All-Delegate Lunch and ABA Annual Meeting
Sponsored by Philadelphia & the Countryside
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Here's Looking at You...North Carolina Opening Ceremony
Sponsored by North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development and Visit Charlotte
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Marketplace Gives Back Bowling Event
Sponsored by Strike City Bowling Alley
10:00 p.m. - Close

Friday, Jan. 9

Operator Breakfast
Sponsored by Myrtle Beach Area CVB
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Myrtle Beach…we’ve got it! Join the Myrtle Beach Area CVB and our many partners as we kick off Marketplace 2009 in grand style. Experience a taste of superb entertainment as we take you from tame to a toe tappin’ good time. The sights and sounds of the Grand Strand are yours to discover. Anything you want…we’ve got it and you’ll get it too!

Sightseeing Tours
Sponsored by Visit Charlotte
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Pure Carolina Evening Event
Sponsored by Arts and Sciences Council of Charlotte Mecklenburg and Visit Charlotte
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Marketplace 2009 Chair Sara Hamlin

YP Cosmos Event
10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Attention all Marketplace Young Professionals: After the Pure Carolina event, experience Charlotte nightlife with your fellow young professional colleagues at Cosmos Café! During this time, Cosmos is hosting an exclusive event for the ABA YPs. Unwind over a cocktail in the private Gallery Room and get to know your peers in the industry better. Whether you’re a Marketplace veteran or brand-new to the industry, come to Cosmos Friday night to network with your peers and meet new people! Or, hit up the dance floor and meet some of the locals! Then really make it a night on the town and head over to the Forum. Cosmos has partnered with the Forum nightclub next door to offer free admission for ABA YPs until 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10

All-Delegate Lunch
Sponsored by Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB
12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Party With the Beast of the Southeast Evening Event
Sponsored by Lowe's Motor Speedway and Visit Charlotte
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

New York Auction Hospitality Suite
Sponsored by Destinations of New York State
9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Sunday, Jan. 11

Operator Breakfast
Sponsored by Atlantic City Delegates
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Product Pavilion Open - Marketplace Networking Floor Reception
Sponsored by ABC Companies, Daimler Buses North America, Motor Coach Industries and Prevost
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Dine Around Charlotte
Sponsored by Visit Charlotte
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Foundation Afterglow
Sponsored by Hard Rock International
9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 12

All-Delegate Lunch
Sponsored by Group Sales Box Office
12:25 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Back for the 14th straight year, Group Sales Box Office brings you the annual Best of Broadway Lunch. We will dazzle you with performances from at least ten Broadway musicals. Among the shows scheduled to appear are A TALE OF TWO CITIES, CHICAGO, THE LITTLE MERMAID, THE LION KING, SPAMALOT, 13, WICKED and a few surprises. It’s your chance to get an exclusive sneak peek of what’s happening on Broadway. This is the single ABA event you can’t afford to miss.