Build Real Business Partnerships at ECA MarketPlace Event

The Express Carriers Association MarketPlace has become essential networking for logistics professionals seeking genuine industry connections. Leaders from major companies credit the event with creating lasting partnerships that drive their businesses forward. Why It Matters Mike Holland, director of domestic logistics for Five Below, states that every true partner his company works with came directly from ECA connections. The structured format creates opportunities that conventional networking simply cannot match. Key Details The conference uses a unique timed meeting system where participants get uninterrupted face-to-face time. A detailed pre-conference survey helps attendees rank potential meetings by factors like location and service needs, ensuring quality matches between carriers, shippers, and vendors. How It Works Participants get six minutes to present what they need or offer. Sarah Olmstead, president of Rebel Logistics, notes that one minute is usually enough to determine if a fit exists. This efficiency cuts through typical networking noise. Beyond the Event ECA membership offers online platforms for searching vendors and carriers year-round. Members also access specialized groups like the women's leadership initiative that provides webinars and career development resources for professionals advancing in logistics. Post-conference follow-up matters as much as meeting conversations themselves. With 48 meetings scheduled over two days, proper tracking and relationship building ensure maximum ROI for attendees.