February 5th and 6th, 2013 Buffalo, New York

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February 5th and 6th, 2013 Buffalo, New York
LASERTRON
Two-Day FEC Conference - Do It Right The First Time
held at the longest running laser tag facility in North America
February 5th and 6th, 2013
Buffalo, New York
Conference sign-in begins at 7:45 a.m. on February 5th!
Topics include:
Management Leadership Systems
Operational 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”
• 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...
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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: [email protected]
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, Feb 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, Feb 5
(A valid Driver’s License or Passport will be required at Sign-In.)
7:45 am - 8:45am, Sign-In, Continental Breakfast
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.
Wednesday, Feb 6
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.
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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 Hotel Indigo does provide
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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
$111 “LASERTRON Conference Rate” (*see below)
Please make your reservations for this hotel by Jan 28, 2013.
*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 $111 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.
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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
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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
Buffalo, NY 14202
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
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-856-2337 (check hours on website below)
http://www.pearlstreetgrill.com/
Rue Franklin
341 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
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
Buffalo, NY 14202
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
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Interesting Places to Hangout, Have a Cup of Coffee, and Grab a Bite to Eat:
Spot Coffee
227 Delaware @Chippewa 716.332.2299
Buffalo, NY 14202
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
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