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Lunch and Learn
Bob Marx Presenting
"Travel Trends; Do's and Dont's"
He will address restrictions on travel due to Covid, “safe” destinations, travel insurance and tips for booking worry-free vacations.
Bob Marx is president and co-owner of Landmark Tours & Crusies in Southwick, Mass., a company he founded with his wife and partner Joy Marx in 1991. The company specializes in custom tours for groups, and they are members of the National Tour Association and Cruise Lines International Association.
A former newspaper editor and Sports Information Director at Ithaca College and Springfield College, Bob joined the travel industry in 1986 with Spencer Tours and subsequently took on leadership roles with NTA and the American Bus Association. Several of Bob's publications have earned national recognition, including 6 "Best in the Nation" designations for his brochures and newsletters. Bob is also an Accredited Cruise Counselor with CLIA and serves on the Advisory Board for American Queen Voyages.
He is an 18-year Board member of the Granby Chamber of Commerce, currently serving a second term as President. Other leadership roles include President of both the Granby Lions Club and the Granby UNICO Club. He and wife Joy were recently honored as “Business Persons of the Year” by the Granby Chamber. Their business is located in the Southwick Crossing plaza, where they have been tenants since 1995.
Bob is a native of Rye, New York, about 20 miles north of New York City, and is an avid golfer, Yankees fan, jazz aficionado and theater buff.
Co-Sponsor
Tim Baker, CFA
Tim Baker, CFA is the Founder & CEO of Metric Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor dedicated to helping clients lower costs and improve results through factor investing. Prior to starting Metric, Mr. Baker held product development and strategy roles at a number of firms, including, among others, BlackRock/iShares. There he held numerous roles, most poignantly as a Product Strategist in the firm’s Smart Beta Exchange Traded Fund group. He graduated from University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1994 with a degree in Political Science. He is a CFA charter holder and has experience in the financial industry dating back to 1996.
Lunch and LearnDate and Time
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDTLocation
La Figata Resturant
9 Bank Street
Granby, CT 06035
Phone 860-653-0912Fees/Admission
FREE
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