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Charlotte, North Carolina

Welcome to Charlotte. A city with something for everyone. Known as the Queen City, Charlotte was named for Queen Charlotte in hopes of winning favor with the crown. It's also known as the "hornet's nest" from the American Revolution, when General Cornwallis wrote that Charlotte was "a hornet's nest of rebellion."

As the second largest financial center in the U.S., Charlotte has a lively nightlife and a city center rich with cultural opportunities.

In May the average high is 80 degrees, while the average low is 58 degrees.


All Conference Sessions at the Charlotte Convention Center


Conference Hotels

Please book your room directly with the hotel. After April 10, 2009, the rooms are at market rate.

The Westin Charlotte
601 South College St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
866/837-4148
www.Westin.com/Charlotte

Charlotte Marriott City Center
100 West Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
800/228-9290
www.marriottcitycenter.com

Hilton Charlotte Center City SOLD OUT
222 East 3rd St.
Charlotte, NC 28202

The ISM rate is offered until 4/10/09. Rooms sell out quickly so please be sure to make your reservation early.

Conference registration does not include hotel accommodations; you are responsible for your own hotel reservations. Charlotte is a popular destination, so please make your hotel reservations early.


Hospitality Suites

Hospitality suites are to have a business aspect in order to comply with the educational mission of the Conference. Hours of hospitality suites should not conflict with other Conference activities. ISM does not wish to discourage informal gatherings during periods of time when there are no scheduled Conference events. It is intended that such activities, however, not open the Institute to criticism. Ethical considerations are and will remain of prime concern to ISM. For hospitality suite and catering information at the Westin Charlotte, please contact Linwood Campbell at Linwood.Campbell@westin.com.


Ground Transportation

Conference hotels are approximately 10 miles from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport. Typical taxi fare is $25 each way. Other ground transportation options are available at www.ifly.com/charlotte-douglas-international-airport/ground-transportation.

Please note — Prices are subject to change.


Car Rental

In conjunction with American Airlines, Avis Rent-A-Car is offering great discounts to Conference attendees. Call Avis at 800/331-1600 and refer to AWD Code D006236. Or visit the ISM Web site for a link to reserve online. This link will auto-fill the discount number; you will see it reflected when you are at the "discounts" step in the reservation process.


Official Airline Carrier

American Airlines has been chosen by ISM as the official airline for this Conference. American provides round-trip transportation to the meeting city and offers a 5 precent discount off the lowest applicable published air fare. There is a separate ticketing charge of $10 for tickets purchased via phone or $15 for tickets purchased at the airport. This amount is subject to change.

At this time there is no ticketing fee for reservations made and ticketed on www.AA.com. The percentage discount can be booked online at www.AA.com for American Airlines and American Eagle flights only. Contact American Airlines directly, weekdays at 800/433-1790 (for U.S. and Canada travel only) or at www.AA.com. Reference Promotion Code A1149AA.


Bon Appétit

Your complete four-day Conference registration package includes the following meals:

Sunday

Networking Reception — Join us in the Exhibit Hall, 5:00 pm — 7:00 pm.

Monday

Lunch — The general luncheon hours are 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm; Dessert is in the Exhibit Hall, 1:00 pm — 3:00 pm.
Networking Reception — Join us in the Exhibit Hall, 5:00 pm — 7:00 pm.

Tuesday

Breakfast — 7:45 am — 10:00 am
Lunch — Lunch is served 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm, with dessert in the Exhibit Hall, 1:00 pm — 2:30 pm.

Wednesday

Brunch — The closing brunch begins at 10:15 am and ends at 11:30 am.





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