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Roundtable in the Rockies
Sonnenalp Resort of Vail
March 30 -- April 2, 2009

Expansion Management's Roundtable programs continue to be the premier source for education and networking in the Economic Development Industry. This unique forum allows attendees to connect directly with leading national site consultants.

To Register:
Download the registration form here for upcoming conferences.

Download Conference Information:
Download the conference brochure here.

Agenda for Roundtable in the Rockies 2009:

Monday, March 30
5:45 p.m. Conference Registration Opens
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Welcome reception
Tuesday, March 31
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast & Scheduled One-On-One Meetings
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Brad Lindquist, Deloitte
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Dan Foster, Duff & Phelps
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Jeff Forsythe, McCallum Sweeney Consulting
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Boxed Lunches
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Skiing/Snowmobiling/One-on-One Meetings
6:30 p.m. -- 7:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception
Wednesday, April 1
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast & Scheduled One-On-One Meetings
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Brent Pollina, The Pollina Group
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Rajeev Thakur, NKF Consulting
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Saul Gomez, Ernst & Young
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Boxed Lunches
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Scheduled One-on-One Meetings
6:00 p.m. -- 8:00 p.m. Group Dinner
Thursday, April 2
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast & Scheduled One-On-One Meetings
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Dan Levine, MetroCompare
10:00 a.m. -- 10:45 a.m. Chris Chmura & Leslie Peterson, Chmura Economics & Analytics
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Closing Remarks

Lodging:

Roundtable in the Rockies guests will enjoy their stay at The Sonnenalp Resort located in the heart of Vail Village. The Sonnenalp Resort boasts a fabulous spa, well-appointed exercise facilities, restaurants, heated pool, and an exceptionally hospitable staff.

The Sonnenalp Resort of Vail:

20 Vail Road
Vail, CO 81657
Phone: 970-476-5656
Fax: 970-476-1639

Special guest room rates with the resort are as follows:

  • Sonnenalp Resort Suite: $265
  • Sonnenalp Hotel Room (VERY limited number available): $190
    Applicable taxes and service charges apply
Call 1-800-654-8312 for your reservations. Please identify yourself as a Roundtable in the Rockies participant.

Travel:

Airports: Denver International and Eagle County
Shuttle: Roundtable registrants receive a discounted rate for shuttle service from either airport on Colorado
Mountain Express. Please contact Colorado Mountain Express directly at 1-800-525-6363, and identify yourself as a Roundtable in the Rockies participant using the group code: ROUND

Time: Estimated time from the Denver airport to the Sonnenalp Resort is 2 ½ hours and the roundtrip cost is $160.20. Estimated time from Eagle County airport to the Sonnenalp Resort is 45 minutes and the roundtrip cost is $91.80.

Group Activities:

Dialogue that begins through the conference sessions can be enhanced through participation in a variety of group leisure activities. Guests and speakers may participate in the following:

  • Two Evening Receptions Included
  • Group Dinner Included
  • Snowmobile Tour $156.05 (one rider) includes insurance & gratuity
  • Snowmobile Tour $199.70 (two riders) includes insurance & gratuity

Snowmobile Tour: Join us on our most popular two hour Rocky Mountain backcountry adventure into the White River National Forest. Ride from 8,000 feet to 10,500 feet over miles of maintained trails with acres of open play areas. Enjoy views of Vail's Back Bowls, Notch Mountain, the Continental Divide and three surrounding mountain ranges while you warm up with a hot beverage at our historic 1930's log cabin. Kids 8 and under ride for free.

Need More Information? Email us at kwhetsell@meetingdemands.net.

 
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