Supplier Hosts
School Bus Fleet ConneX, designed for school transportation leaders, is a relationship-building event packed with industry insights. SBFX provides industry suppliers with an unmatched opportunity to meet a select group of public and private school transportation operators to cultivate relationships in an intimate setting.
The event format allows public and private school transportation operators to listen to thought-provoking business leaders, share strategic knowledge and expertise as well as foster new relationships with like-minded peers and elite industry suppliers.
Benefits of Participation
- Strategic information sharing offering insight into your customers
- Exceptional networking opportunities in an intimate setting
- Long-term relationship-building with prospects
- Align your brand as a thought leader in the industry
- High return on investment and opportunity to meet every public and private operator attendee
Your participation at SBFX includes
- Two-night stay in headquarters hotel
- Meals and networking receptions
- One-on-one meetings with operators
- Opportunity for a group presentation
- Participation in all educational sessions
- The full attendee list at the event
- Full company profile in SBFX event guide
- Company logo recognition in a print ad in the June issue of School Bus Fleet
Watch what 2019 SBFX suppliers said:
Industry suppliers interested in joining the event can contact School Bus Fleet General Manager James Blue at [email protected] or (310) 533-2449.
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Testimonials
“Attending SBFX was a great opportunity to gather ideas and exchange information from other school bus operators, as well as speak with suppliers one-on-one and view focused product presentations. SBFX was great for learning and networking!"
-Andrew Grasty, Assistant Transportation Director, Centerville City Schools, Centerville, OH
“This event exceeded my expectations. It is well-organized and thought out. I gained more knowledge from the vendors than at prior conferences I’ve attended.”
-Margaret Hogan, Transportation Supervisor, Mendham Township Board of Education, Brookside, NJ
“If you are given the opportunity to attend, DO IT! SBFX was a great opportunity to network with peers in a small setting and discuss common issues. Couple this with one-on-one discussions with suppliers, SBFX was fantastic! I highly recommend it."
-Chris Ellison, Director of Transportation, Eugene School District 4J, Eugene, OR
“This is a very worthwhile event. I enjoyed everything. It is great to meet others and share ideas. Thank you SBF for hosting this event.”
-Billy Huish, Transportation Supervisor, Farmington Municipal Schools, Farmington, NM
“SBFX is bar none the best event I have ever attended. The ability to see and visit vendors in a one-on-one setting is amazing! It was excellent to make connections. I walked away with some new friends on both the operator and vendor sides!"
-Josh Garver, Fleet Service Manager, Unified School District 470, Arkansas City, KS
“School Bus Fleet ConneX put me in contact with vendors that I might not normally look into. I found cost savings in some new products that will allow for a better spec’d bus!”
-Cody Cox, Director of Transportation & Fleet Services, Bellville ISD, Bellville, TX
“It was nice to get the one-on-one time with operators. We all have time-sensitive schedules, so getting the time to sit down and get to know each other on a personal and business level is something that is sometimes missing."
-Quentin Kuhns, Sales Manager, Auto-Jet Muffler Corp., Des Moines, IA
"I have been attending conferences for 30+ years, and I can say that the format and presentation of this conference was, without a doubt, the absolute best and most worth-while conference I have ever attended."
-Rick Baker, Director of Maintenance & Transportation, Center Independent School District, Center, TX
“Thank you SBFX & suppliers for the opportunity to participate in this worthwhile event. The connections and possible future partnerships were invaluable. You were a fantastic host! I look forward to utilizing ideas and suggestions in our district."
-Trudy Foster, Transportation Director, Lake Local Schools, Millbury, OH
“As a first-time supplier host, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was happy to see that the operators really did want to learn about my products—that makes the event worth it.”
-Jeff Dahlin, CMO, Bullet Proof Diesel, Mesa, AZ
“Excellent networking opportunity. I was able to meet and discuss with the right people and the decision-makers. Extremely valuable.”
