Event Overview

The 2025 GCCA Midwestern Cold Chain Connection will be held August 6 & 7 in St. Louis, MO at the St. Louis Central Station Hotel. The Midwestern Cold Chain Connection will consist of two days of programming with a networking activity and reception on the first night.

GCCA Cold Chain Connections are designed to bring together professionals working in the temperature-controlled warehouse, logistics, transportation, and design/build industries from around the region to network, build relationships and address industry and business issues in an engaging and informal setting. These events are open to both members and non-members.

See who’s attending here.

Programming

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
2:45 – 5:15pmOptional Networking Activity - Anheuser Busch Brewery Tour
Join us for a guided Anheuser-Busch Brewery tour, including a visit to the Bevo Packing Facility. This event offers a chance to learn about the brewing process and packing operations while networking with industry professionals. After the tour, enjoy a drink at the brewery’s taproom before heading back to the hotel for our welcome reception. Please note there are a limited number of tickets available for this activity.
5:30 – 6:30pmEvening Reception
Thursday, August 7, 2025
8:00 – 9:00amBreakfast
9:00 – 9:30amAssociation Update

Overview of association’s impact on your business, industry trends, advocacy efforts and new resource preview.
9:30 – 10:30amMarket Update and Building Trends Panel: Todd Steffan, Partner, Market Lead, KBC Advisors, Maggie Christenson, Brucha, Ryan Fusting, Brinkmann Construction, Brian Kelly, Mayekawa, Bob Tippmann, Quickfreeze

Gain insights into on the current real estate market including demand, economic factors and development activity. Following the update, a panel of experts will explore temperature-controlled construction trends in the industrial segment—from innovative materials, impacts of tariffs and design trends and other factors impacting the design and construction of facilities. 
10:30 – 11:00amCoffee Break
11:00 – 11:45amTemp Staffing Best Practices & Loss Control Panel: Tracey Wild, Lockton, Alaina Hawley, Attorney, Scopelitis

In this session, we will cover key topics such as the OSHA Host Employer Act, Loss Control training, and contractual best practices when utilizing a temp staffing company.
11:45am – 12:15pmContract Terms and Warehouse Liability Issues: Kevin Philips, Partner, Scopelitis

Gain insights into best practices and strategies for ensuring you are protecting your business
12:15pm – 1:30pmLunch & Round Table Discussions

Hotel Information

St. Louis Union Station Hotel
1820 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103

Room Rates

We are pleased to offer a discounted room rate of $189 + tax.  To take advantage of our group discount, please book online here. Make your reservation by Monday, July 14, 2025 to secure your reservation at the special discounted rate.

Any guaranteed reservation not cancelled 72 hours prior to arrival will be subject to a cancellation fee of the first night’s room and tax.

Registration Rate

GCCA Warehouse Member – $375

GCCA Associate Member – $475

Non-Member – $575

Sponsorship

GCCA’s Cold Chain Connections are open for sponsorship to GCCA associate members, construction members (CEBA) and all other non-logistics members. Sponsorship provides exclusive access to decision makers from temperature-controlled logistics companies attending as well as unique insights into industry trends and developments.

Benefits of sponsoring include:

  • Logo recognition on event website and all event-related communications, including social media publications
  • Brand exposure at event
  • Direct access to a qualified audience of potential customers
  • Unique insight into the trends and challenges pertaining to temperature-controlled logistics in the broader sense
  • Ability to participate in roundtable discussions and meet with participating operators
  • Receive list of participants
  • Two registrations for the event

Sponsorship value

Cost of sponsorship is $5,000 USD

Sponsorship is available to GCCA and CEBA members only. Interested? Contact Holly Coughlan at hcoughlan@gcca.org.

Sponsors

Date Range

August 6 - August 7, 2025

Event Type

In Person

Region

United States

Sector

Controlled Environment Building, GCCA Transportation, GCCA Warehouse, Global Cold Chain Foundation

Contact



email@gcca.org