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June 30 Is Deadline for Early-Bird Registration Rate for Build Business; One-Day Rates Available
The SMPS/PSMA National Conference will arrive in New York City in just about seven weeks, August 11-14. Have you registered?
Build Business is the only conference in our industry that will:
- bring national and regional clients on site to interact with you, discussing upcoming projects, selection criteria, and their decision-making processes
- expand your priceless network of clients, experts, firm leaders, and business developers from around the world
- expose you to the latest thinking and dynamic trends in customer care, firm management, leadership, business development, and marketing.
Your participation in Build Business is an investment in the success of your firm—and your career.
The Early-Bird Registration rate is $995 for members and $1,295 for nonmembers UNTIL June 30. After June 30, the registration rate jumps $100 to $1,095/member and $1,395/nonmember. If you have not yet registered, save your firm some money: Take a few moments this week to complete the registration form and send it in to the SMPS National Office. Visit www.buildbusiness.org/registration.htm to register online or to print a paper registration form.
Don't forget your team! Receive a $100 discount per person when you register three or more company employees for Build Business. To receive the team discount, registration forms and payment must arrive together at the SMPS National Office.
Daily registration is available for Build Business. If you live or work in the New York area—or you can spare only a day or two away from your office—daily registration is a convenient option. The daily registration fee covers all the events and meals for that day; it does not include special events for which an extra ticket must be purchased.
Here's a breakdown of the daily registration options:
Thursday, August 12 $415/member and $555/nonmember
Registration on August 12 includes admission to Seth Godin's keynote address, all sessions (and materials) scheduled on that Thursday, continental breakfast, lunch, breaks, and the Exhibit Hall. (The Manhattan Dinner Cruise is not included but can be added for an extra charge of $100.)
Friday, August 13 $445/member and $585/nonmember
The fee for August 13 includes admission to the "Lessons from Legends" keynote session, the Client Appreciation Award presentation, all sessions (and materials) scheduled on that Friday, continental breakfast, lunch, breaks, and the Exhibit Hall PLUS one ticket to the black-tie Awards Gala (dinner will be served).
Saturday, August 14 $295/member and $435/nonmember
Registration on August 14 includes admission to Michael Fortino's keynote address, the SMPS Annual Meeting, the "Flying Lessons for Future Eagles" session, and the Coordinators' Council session, plus a continental breakfast. (The Architectural Tour of Midtown and Lower Manhattan, including the World Trade Center site, is not included but can be added for $65.)
To register for one day of the conference, visit www.buildbusiness.org/registration.htm.
Complete conference details are available at www.buildbusiness.org.
Curious about which firms will attend Build Business? Check out a sampling at www.buildbusiness.org/company.htm.
While you are making plans, don't forget your travel arrangements!
Hotel Accommodations
When you stay at the Marriott Marquis (www.nymarriottmarquis.com), you'll enjoy the best New York has to offer, just steps from the heart of Times Square. Discounted room rates are available for attendees of Build Business:
- Single/double $194 (refer to group code SMPSMPA)*
- Triple $214 (refer to group code SMPSMPB)
- Quad $224 (refer to group code SMPSMPC)
To make reservations, call 800.843.4898. This room rate will be available until July 20, 2004; please make your reservations early. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Airline Service
Delta Airlines is offering conference attendees special airfares 5 to 10% lower than standard published fares. The discounted rates cover the period August 8-17 to accommodate your extended vacation or business travel plans. To research or reserve a flight at the discounted rates, please call Delta Meeting Network Reservations at 1.800.241.6760 and refer to File Number 203615A.
Delta Airlines offers service to the three major airports serving New York City:
- New York/La Guardia (Code: LGA; 15 miles west)
- New York/John F. Kennedy (Code: JFK; 15 miles southwest)
- Newark (Code: EWR; 20 miles west).
Train Service
Amtrak is offering attendees of Build Business a 10% discount off the lowest available fare to New York City between August 8-17. To book a reservation, call Amtrak at 1.800.872.7245 or contact your travel agent. Please be sure to refer to Convention Fares Code X60C-915 when making your reservation. (Notes: This offer is valid on Metroliner and Acela service for weekend departures only. Offer valid with Sleepers, First Class, or Business Class with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges. This offer is not valid on Auto Train.)
Car Rental
Hertz has been appointed the official car rental company for Build Business in New York City August 11-14. For reservations, call Hertz at 1.800.654.2240 in the United States and 1.800.263.0600 in Canada. Please refer to CV# 022L1074. With this code, you may also make reservations through your travel agent or online at www.hertz.com.
Ground Transportation
For information on ground transportation into New York City from any of the three local airports, visit the web site for the Port Authority of NY and NJ at www.panynj.gov/, select an airport, and click on your preferred mode of travel.
Build Business, the SMPS/PSMA National Conference, is the leading business development, marketing, and management conference for the design and building industry. Don't miss it!
*A portion of the guest room rate ($5/night) is used to offset convention costs.
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