PROGRAM

The Chicago SMC offers compelling, in-depth, interactive presentations by industry speakers. Sessions include Accountability, Selling & Sales Management, and special roundtable discussions for Young Executives and Distributor Owners.

Download Program Brochure for speaker information and scheduling details.

REGISTRATION

GAWDA

Download Program Brochure for speaker information and scheduling details.

Multi-Registration Discount – Register two (2) full delegates for the SMC, by March 17, and receive the third full delegate registration complimentary! Please see the conference brochure for full details.


HOTEL INFORMATION

Experience the heartbeat of Illinois at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Connected to Illinois Center, this Four Diamond downtown Chicago hotel is ideally situated within the Magnificent Mile, considered one of the greatest avenues in the world. Immerse yourself in a “city within a city.” This downtown Chicago hotel links you to Blues, Jazz, shopping, irresistible cuisine, Grand and Millennium Parks, Lake Micihiga beaches, Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue.

Hotel Reservations
A special GAWDA rate of $249, single or double occupancy, is available to convention attendees at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Please make your reservation directly with the Hyatt Regency Chicago on or before March 17, 2010 by calling (888) 421-1442. When making your reservation please be sure to mention the GAWDA conference rate of $249.

Reservations may also be made by clicking here.

The hotel will accept reservations at the reduced conference rate on a space-available basis until March 17, 2010, or until rooms are sold out whichever comes first. Reservations made after this date will be accepted on a first-come, first-served bases at the nearest available rate. Applied to room charge will be state and local taxes (15.4%). Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card at the time of reservation. Cancellations will be accepted at no charge until 3PM (CST) 72 hours prior to arrival. Cancellations made later will result in no refund of one night’s stay (room and tax).

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Places to See in Chicago

To make sure you don’t miss out on anything the city has to offer, make your very first stop the Chicago Cultural Center - Chicago’s Architectural Showplace for the Lively and Visual Arts and the city’s official Visitor Center.

Chicago’s great magic lies in its mix: sophisticated yet friendly, bustling city streets adjacent to long stretches of green parks and sparkling blue Lake Michigan, and a stunning year-round array of things to see and do unique in all the world.

Chicago is more walkable than most global cities, and visitors of all ages enjoy the proximity of such attractions as Navy Pier, Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and other treasures.

The city’s explosive performance art scene delivers audience-thrilling theatre, music and dance in historic venues. And, of course, an endless assortment of restaurants, shopping and nightlife are all at your fingertips, ready to match every taste, budget and mood.

Ground Transportation
Click this link to visit the Chicago’s transportation directory to search for airport shuttles, public transportation, taxi service and other useful local information.

Restaurant Information
Chicago has a diverse selection of restaurants to choose from. Click here for more information on downtown restaurants.

Local Information
Would you like to know more about Chicago and what to do while visiting? Click here for a link to the Chicago Convention and Visitors Bureau.

IMPORTANT MEETING DEADLINES

Hotel Reservation
March 17, 2010
Early Bird Registration & Contact Booth Program
March 17, 2010
Inclusion in the Supplemental Registration List
April 7, 2010
Cancellation Deadline
April 7, 2010