LASERTRON Two-Day Conference - Do It Right The First Time held at the longest running laser tag facility in North America August 5th-6th, 2014 Buffalo, New York Conference sign-in begins at 7:45 a.m. on August 5th! Topics include: Management Leadership Systems No Excuses (Be Solution Oriented) Team Building - Get the Right People on Your Team Develop the Right Knowledge and Experience Focus on the Right Things Persistence to Stay Focused on the Right Things Tap Into Everyone s Experience and Knowledge Change when the Evidence is Clear (Listen to the Market Place) Provide the Right Tools to Succeed for the Right People on Your Team Decisive Decision-Maker Tools Quarterly Management & Staff Evaluations for Staff Members & Management Quarterly Accomplishments, Assigned Projects, Education, Team Assists Daily Actions of Management Planning The most important question to ask everyday is the following: Courage and Commitment to stay focused and Make It Happen Operational Systems Site Selection Entertainment Center Layout Systems for Creating and Delivering the Best Products and Guest Experiences Hiring and Training Systems Maintenance Systems Guest Service Systems Guest Feedback Systems Implement a Bonus or Incentive System for Management and Staff Marketing and Sales Systems Information and Accounting Systems Capital Investment and Capital Reinvestment Systems Additional information on the conference can be found on the following pages... i
All qualified attendees of the LASERTRON conference must reserve their seat(s) with Ann Kessler prior to attending the conference. All qualified and reserved attendees will be required to show a valid Driver s License or Passport to be admitted into the conference program. LASERTRON CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS (Please call for conference reservations, information, and confirmations) LASERTRON Headquarters 251 Meyer Road Amherst, NY 14226 Phone: (800) 897-8766, ext. 314, ask for Ann Kessler. Cell: (716) 308-3019 E-Mail: akessler@lasertron.us Manufacturing: www.laser-tron.com Entertainment Center: www.lasertron.us CONFERENCE ADDRESS LASERTRON Entertainment Center 5101 North Bailey Avenue Amherst, NY 14226 Phone: (716) 833-8766 Fax: (716) 833-6486 ITINERARY Monday, August 4 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Looking for something fun to do on Monday night? Please call (716) 833-8766 to reserve complimentary attractions. Tuesday, August 5 Wednesday, August 6 7:45 am - 8:45am, Sign-In, Continental Breakfast (A valid Driver s License or Passport will be required at Sign-In.) 8:45 am - 5:00 pm, Conference Program Day 1 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Social Hour - Mingle with Operators & Developers 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Appreciation Dinner for all attendees 8:00 pm, Enjoy LASERTRON Laser Tag, Cyber Sport, High-Speed Go-Karts, and (3) 9-hole Miniature Golf Courses while you mingle with fellow operators and the LASERTRON team. 8:00 am - 8:30 am, Continental Breakfast 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Conference Program Day 2 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, Meet up with fellow attendees and other Operators & Developers at LASERTRON for complimentary drinks and appetizers. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Complimentary play time at LASERTRON. Notes: All meals will be provided by LASERTRON throughout the hours of the conference. If you have any special meal requirements, ex: vegetarian, etc..., please let us know and we will be glad to fulfill those needs. LASERTRON Clients & Developers who attend the entire first day of the conference are eligible to win the Grand Prize of 2 LASERTRON LT-12 Vests for their prospective location! (Contact us for further contest details). * To find out additional information on becoming a LASERTRON Developer or Operator, please contact Ann Kessler. LASERTRON Conference Address, Itinerary, Airport, Transportation, and Hotel Information Page 1
BUFFALO NIAGARA AIRPORT (TAKE THE PLANE) (It is approximately a short 15-minute drive from the airport to area hotels which are within 1-2 miles of LASERTRON s Interactive Entertainment Center) The Buffalo Niagara International Airport 4200 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 Some hotels may provide complimentary transportation from and to the airport. We suggest you mention your transportation needs when making your room reservations or simply reserve a rental car at the airport. For current information on Air Carriers and Ground Transportation (car rentals, shuttles, & taxis) options which are available at the Buffalo Niagara Airport, please visit their website at: http://www.nfta.com/airport/ The closest airport with direct international flights is Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We recommend routing all international flights through one of the New York City area airports (LaGuardia, JFK or Newark) and then catching a short flight to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. AMTRAK (TAKE THE TRAIN): (It is approximately a short 15 to 20 minute drive from the station listed below to area hotels which are within 1-2 miles of LASERTRON s Interactive Entertainment Center) Buffalo Station Locations: Depew, NY (BUF) 55 Dick Road, Depew, NY 14043 Some hotels may provide complimentary transportation from and to the station. We suggest you mention your transportation needs when making your room reservations. The DoubleTree does provide LASERTRON Conference Address, Itinerary, Airport, Transportation, and Hotel Information Page 2
transportation from and to the Depew station. For additional information on Amtrak, please visit their website at: www.amtrak.com RENTAL CARS (TAKE THE AUTOMOBILE): (Below is a list of various car rental agency websites for your convenience. Just click on the one that is right for you.) www.hertz.com www.budget.com www.dollar.com www.avis.com www.alamo.com www.enterprise.com www.thrifty.com HOTELS (Pricing shown below is for comparison only. For accurate and updated pricing, please call the hotels directly.) Additional Hotels located approximately 1.7 miles from LASERTRON DoubleTree - The hotel provides shuttle transportation from/to airport and from/to LASERTRON Conference. (716) 689-4414 (Please call the hotel directly at the local number for the LASERTRON Conference Rate) 10 Flint Rd. Amherst, NY 14226 $115 LASERTRON Conference Rate (*see below) Please make your reservations for this hotel by July 18th, 2014. *DoubleTree ONLY http://www.doubletreebuffaloamherst.com/ State that you are attending the LASERTRON Conference and the hotel will give you the LASERTRON Conference Rate of $115 per night. Please call the hotel on the local number to get the LASERTRON Conference Rate. If, for any reason, the DoubleTree states that they do not have any rooms available for you, please be sure to ask for the General Manager at (716) 689-4414 and he will be able to secure you a room. Or, please feel free to call LASERTRON and ask for Ann Kessler at (716) 308-3019. LASERTRON Conference Address, Itinerary, Airport, Transportation, and Hotel Information Page 3
Comfort Inn University 1-877-424-6423 (716) 688-0811 1 Flint Road. Amherst, NY 14226 $89.99 Corporate Rate for LASERTRON Conference attendees. Please call the hotel at the local number to receive the Conference rate. Marriott 1-800-228-9290 (716) 689-6900 1340 Millersport Hwy. ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS IN OR NEAR BUFFALO: Buffalo/Niagara Area Tourism Information - The Buffalo/Niagara Convention and Visitors Bureau offers a wealth of information about the region. http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com Niagara Falls - view one of the wonders of the world from the Canadian and American sides. About 30 minutes from the LASERTRON Interactive Entertainment Center. Maid of the Mist Tour - take a boat ride with family or friends to get an up-close view of the falls. Niagara Falls Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours - an hour worth of adventure where you will ride with others and power through a river canyon of white water. Seneca Niagara Casino - situated in Niagara Falls, NY. Niagara Fallsview Casino & Resort - situated in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada. http://fallsviewcasinoresort.com/ Frank Lloyd Wright s Darwin Martin House - tour Frank Lloyd Wright s greatest Prairie House, the fivestructure Darwin Martin House Complex. http://www.darwinmartinhouse.org/ The Anchor Bar - the birthplace of the famous Buffalo Chicken Wings situated in downtown Buffalo. http://www.anchorbar.com/ Duff s Famous Wings - serving wings since 1969 and a quick drive from LASERTRON s entertainment center. http://www.duffswings.com/ FIRST OR SECOND HONEYMOONS, ROMANTIC OR EXCITING SIDE TRIPS Marriott Fallsview and Spa - Niagara Falls Canada http://www.niagarafallsmarriott.com/index.php http://www.niagarafallsmarriott.com/index.php/screen/directions Embassy Suites - Niagara Falls Canada http://www.embassysuitesniagara.com/ http://www.embassysuitesniagara.com/directionsmain.html Keg Steakhouse & Bar Overlooking Niagara Falls Landmark Location in the Embassy Suites Hotel (located on the 9th floor)! Ride the Funicular or Falls Incline Railway (Bridge to Funicular is found out the back door of The Keg s LASERTRON Conference Address, Itinerary, Airport, Transportation, and Hotel Information Page 4
downstairs Bar in the Embassy Suites) - The Falls Incline Railway is the quickest way to get down from the Embassy Suites to view the horseshoe section of the Niagara Falls. http://www.niagaraparks.com/nfgg/firailway.php Crossing the Border: If you are a citizen of the United States, you will need a passport or a (driver s license & birth certificate) to enter Canada. United States Passport and Visa Information United States Department of State http://travel.state.com A Few Downtown Restaurants: Buffalo Chop House 282 Franklin Street Reservations: 716-842-6900 (Open every day at 4pm.) http://www.buffalochophouse.com Hutch s 1375 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209 Reservations: 716-885-0074 (Open for dinner only) http://www.hutchsrestaurant.com/ Pearl Street Grill and Brewery 76 Pearl Street 716-856-2337 (check hours on website below) http://www.pearlstreetgrill.com/ Rue Franklin 341 Franklin Street Reservations: 716-852-4416 (Tuesday thru Saturday 5:30 to 10:00 pm) - If weather is nice, ask for a table on their outdoor patio. http://www.ruefranklin.com Tempo 581 Delaware Avenue Reservations: (716) 885-1594 ( food with passion is their motto - call for reservations) http://www.tempobuffalo.com/ Nightlife - Bars and Entertainment: http://www.buffalobarfly.com/bars/ Interesting Places to Stay Downtown: http://www.mansionondelaware.com LASERTRON Conference Address, Itinerary, Airport, Transportation, and Hotel Information Page 5
Interesting Places to Hangout, Have a Cup of Coffee, and Grab a Bite to Eat: Spot Coffee 227 Delaware @Chippewa 716.332.2299 Spot Coffee 765 Elmwood @ Cleveland 716.332.4564 Buffalo, NY 14222 http://www.spotcoffee.com Buffalo Area Shopping: Boulevard Mall 730 Alberta Dr. Amherst, NY 14226 716-834-8600 http://www.boulevard-mall.com/info/directions.cfm Walden Galleria One Walden Galleria Buffalo, NY 14225 716-681-7600 http://www.waldengalleria.com Factory Outlet Mall 1900 Military Rd Niagara Falls, NY 14304 (716) 297-2022 http://www.fashionoutletsniagara.com/ Elmwood Strip Elmwood Avenue http://www.foreverelmwood.com/ (check this site out for places to shop and eat) Toronto, Canada Shopping Eaton Centre Toronto, Canada http://www.torontoeatoncentre.com LASERTRON Conference Address, Itinerary, Airport, Transportation, and Hotel Information Page 6