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GAWDA University Spring Management Conferences

Chicago, IL
Sunday, March 9, 5:00 p.m. through Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 12:00 noon


Team Work: Enhancing Our Association One Step at a Time

GAWDA University will open its 2008 SMC season at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers:
301 East North Water Street | Chicago, Illinois, 60611
(312) 464-1000 | www.sheratonchicago.com

Registration

 

Advance Registration

Exhibitor List

SMC Brochure

Registration Form

Contact Booth Form

Exhibitor Services Kit

Contact Booth Floor Plan


Registration Discount - Register before February 4 and receive $100 off of registration for the conference. Theregistration rate until February 4 is $435, after this date the registration fee will increase to $535.

Contact Booth Discount- The fee for a Contact Booth is $500 until February 4. After this date, the fee for a booth will be $600 (based on availability). Planning on Extending Your Stay? - GAWDA's special hotel rate of
$209 (plus 15.4% tax) is available from March 6 - March 13. Don't forget to identify yourself as a GAWDA member.

 




Hotel Reservations

The official GAWDA room block at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers is SOLD OUT.  The Sheraton has limited availability over the dates of the Chicago SMC and the GAWDA room rate is not guaranteed.  As we get closer to the conference dates, please check with the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers for availability.  Rooms may open up due to cancellations. GAWDA group rates will be subject to availability.

The Westin Chicago River North, the Sheraton’s sister property, has availability at GAWDA’s group rate of $209/night.  The hotel is approximately 8 blocks away from the Sheraton.  To make reservations at the Westin, please call the hotel directly. 

            The Westin Chicago River North
            320 North Dearborn Street
            Chicago, IL 60610
            Call 1-877-866-9216 for Reservations
            Main 1-312-744-1900
            Fax 1-312-527-2650

If you wish to stay at closer hotel to the Sheraton, the below hotels are within a few blocks of the Sheraton.  Please call the hotels directly to book your sleeping rooms.  Please note that the below list of hotels are not part of the official GAWDA room block and no group rates are being offered.  Room availability and rates will be subject to availability.

            InterContinental Chicago
            505 North Michigan Avenue
            Chicago, IL 60611
            Reservations: (800) 972-2494

            Embassy Suites Chicago-Downtown/Lakefront
            511 North Columbus Drive
            Chicago, IL  60611
            (312) 836-5900


 

 


 

Conference/ Attractions

The Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers is three blocks from Lake Michigan; this riverfront hotel features water views from many of its facilities, including a spacious health club and an indoor splash pool. A casual bistro, sports bar, and lobby lounge also overlook the river. Shula's Steak House serves prime steaks and seafood for dinner and seasonal outdoor dining is available at Esplanade Express. To obtain more information about the hotel, please visit the hotel
website at www.sheratonchicago.com

Important Meeting Deadlines and Information

Meeting Dates: March 9 - 11, 2008
Host Hotel: Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
Reservations: 1-877-242-2558


Meeting & Contact Booth Program Registration
Deadlines:
February 4, 2008
(Registration & Contact Booth fees after deadline will be $100 more!)

Hotel Deadline: February 15, 2008
Inclusion in the Supplemental Registration List: February 15, 2008

 

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