2025 Black & Yellow Convention — FAQ
Hilton Rockville/DC • Argyle Country Club (Silver Spring, MD)
When and where is the convention?
Dates: Fri, Sept 26 & Sat, Sept 27, 2025
- Hotel HQ: Hilton Rockville/DC
- Sessions & Breakfast (Day 2): Argyle Country Club, Silver Spring, MD
What’s the high-level agenda?
- Day 1 (Fri): Arrivals (2–4 pm), Hotel check-in (6:00 pm), Welcome Dinner (6:30 pm, TBD)
- Day 2 (Sat): 9:00 am Breakfast @ Argyle → Opening Remarks → State of the Oil Change Union → Keynote → Vendor Showcases → Marketing & Tech → Recognition & Awards → Closing Q&A
Plan return flights after 5:00 pm on Day 2.
Travel & airport transfers
- Email your itinerary to your Development Director
- Ground transportation provided to/from the airport & hotel
- Return flights at/after 5:00 pm Day 2
Hotel details
Hilton Rockville/DC. Complimentary room & tax. Your confirmation is emailed after we receive your travel details.
What should I wear?
- Sessions: Business casual
- Evening Events: Smart casual
Speakers & sessions
- Opening Remarks: Brandon Cornelius
- State of the Oil Change Union: Costa Leadership Team
- Keynote: TBD
- Vendor Showcases: SolidStart TrueBrand, Service Champ, Chevron
- Marketing & Tech: Digital Marketing, Brand Fund (Costa Kapothanasis), Proprietary Tools
Awards & recognition
- Employee: Employee of the Year, Store of the Year
- Franchisee: Franchisee of the Year, Rookie, Fast Lane, Innovator, Hometown Hero, Fleet Service Star, Customer Care Champion
- Performance: Most Cars, Most Revenue, Most 5-Star Reviews, Highest Growth %, Specialty Sales
Vendors, raffles, networking
- Vendor booths active throughout Day 2
- Raffles during programming (must be present to win)
- Networking during meals & breaks
Meals, accessibility & dietary needs
Meals: Breakfast at 9:00 am (Argyle) & lunch during the Vendor Expo on Day 2.
Accessibility/Dietary: Tell your Development Director in advance so we can accommodate you.
Departure guidance
Book flights for 5:00 pm or later on Day 2. Shuttles run to the airport. Enjoy the evening if you’re staying over.
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