The Great Wolf Lodge welcomes back the towing and recovery community for the 47th Midwest Regional Tow Show, and the excitement is palpable. As Bruce Bender, Executive Director of both the Midwest Tow Show and TRAA, reveals in this engaging conversation, this isn't just another industry event – it's a homecoming that attendees have been clamoring for.

What makes this show special? It's where the proceeds directly benefit the industry through legislative advocacy and support programs rather than corporate profits. The Injured Drivers Fund stands as a testament to the industry's commitment to taking care of its own, providing critical financial assistance to tow operators sidelined by injury or illness. This fund, supported by the show's popular auction, has become a model for other industries seeking to create similar safety nets for their professionals.

Family lies at the heart of this gathering, earning it the well-deserved reputation as the industry's most family-friendly event. While parents network and explore the latest innovations on the show floor, children enjoy supervised activities like the Little Towers Beach Party and Movie Night. The Great Wolf Lodge's water park adds another dimension of fun that keeps families returning year after year.

The event honors those lost in the line of duty through a moving Celebration of Life ceremony, complete with a Slow Down, Move Over awareness parade and candlelight vigil. This solemn reminder of the dangers towers face daily underscores the importance of industry advocacy and safety initiatives.

From hazmat training with Perry Beatty to specialized seminars throughout the weekend, the educational opportunities provide immediate value to attendees. Evening events like the spectacular truck Light Show, Texas Hold'em tournament, and Saturday night karaoke create the perfect atmosphere for building the relationships that form the backbone of this tight-knit community.

With September 25-27 quickly approaching and rooms at the Great Wolf Lodge filling fast, now's the time to secure your place at this industry cornerstone. Register today at midwesttowshow.org and join the family reunion that towers have been waiting for.