WTS-LA: Reception Honoring Suzanne Plezia, POLB Director of Engineering

Join WTS-LA as we celebrate Suzanne Plezia’s recent appointment as Managing Director of the Engineering Services Bureau for the Port of Long Beach. This special gathering will honor Suzanne’s leadership, achievements, and her continued impact on the transportation community. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, congratulate, and be inspired by one of our industry’s trailblazers. This program is sponsored by WTS-LA Platinum Corporate Partner, Jacobs.

Thursday, October 16th @ 5:00-7:00 PM

Registration: 5pm, followed by a networking reception with cash bar and appetizers available.

Venue: Ballast Point, 110 North Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803

Confirmed VIPs:

• Sharon Weissman, Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners
• Bonnie Lowenthal, Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners
• Shana Espinoza, Executive Officer to the Board of Harbor Commissioners
• Theresa Dau-Ngo, POLB Director of Port Planning

Registration

Sponsor a student to attend this event when registering yourself, and your company will be recognized during the program!

STUDENTS- reach out to us to check if we have any available sponsored student tickets!

Regular (Register by October 10)

WTS Members / Nonmembers: $115 / $175 (Not a Member? JOIN NOW!)

Public Sector/Non-Profit, Educator, and Student WTS Members / Nonmembers: $80 / $90

Late Registration (after October 10)

WTS Members / Nonmembers: $140 / $200 (Not a Member? JOIN NOW!)

Public Sector/Non-Profit, Educator, and Student WTS Members / Nonmembers: $105 / $115

Event Sponsorships

Diamond Event Sponsor: $600. 1 available. Specific to this event only. Company recognition during the presentation and in event announcements, and 2 tickets to this event. Please register on Eventbrite with the names and email addresses of event attendees, and email a high-resolution jpeg of your company logo and sponsorship receipt to programs@wtsla.org and communications@wtsla.org.

• Thank you, TyLin!

Ruby Event Sponsor (Table Centerpiece): $450. 2 available. Specific to this event only. Company recognition during the presentation and in event announcements, and 1 ticket to this event. Please register on Eventbrite with the name and email address of event attendee, and email a high-resolution jpeg of your company logo and sponsorship receipt to programs@wtsla.org and communications@wtsla.org.

Emerald Event Sponsor (SBEs only): $300. Specific to this event for SBEs only. 3 available. Company recognition during the presentation and in event announcements, and 1 ticket to this event. Please register on Eventbrite with the name and email address of event attendee, and email a high-resolution jpeg of your company logo and sponsorship receipt to programs@wtsla.org and communications@wtsla.org.

Scholarship Donation

Donate towards the WTS-LA Scholarships Program! For more information on scholarship sponsorships, contact Sara Bashir of Intueor Consulting, Inc. at scholarships@wtsla.org. Donations can be made directly at https://connect.calfund.org/give/wts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? What if I want to pay by check?

If you have any questions about this event, how to register, or to pay by check, please contact WTS-LA Programs Co-Chair Ana Rios of HDR or Rayna Feliciano of Hill International at programs@wtsla.org.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

TBA.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You can either bring your printed ticket or display your ticket on your mobile device using the Eventbrite app.

Will Corporate Partner vouchers be accepted for this event?

Corporate Partner vouchers WILL be accepted for this event. Vouchers are accepted for individual tickets to monthly Programs (not event sponsorships). If you have any further questions about the Corporate Partner benefits or vouchers, please don't hesitate to contact WTS-LA Corporate Relations Chair Rebecca Hardy of JGM at corporaterelations@wtsla.org.

What is the refund policy?

Cancellations must be made prior to Friday, October 10th at 5pm in order to receive a partial refund for individual tickets purchased. No refunds will be provided for event sponsorships, however your event sponsorship may be upgraded to a higher level. *Please note that Eventbrite no longer refunds the fees associated with each ticket purchase.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Your registration/ticket is only transferrable to another WTS member. Please contact WTS-LA Membership Chair Yolanda Baber at membership@wtsla.org for WTS membership questions.

Registration is closed, can I still register for the event?

Once registration is closed you will no longer be able to purchase tickets through the Eventbrite page. We may offer a limited number of walk-in tickets on the day of the event, but we cannot guarantee that you will receive a walk-in ticket. All walk-in tickets are subject to a $25 late fee. For availability, contact WTS-LA Programs Co-Chairs Ana Rios of HDR at ana.rios@hdrinc.com or Rayna Feliciano of Hill International at raynafeliciano@hillintl.com / programs@wtsla.org.