ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - (Page 17) ON-SITE CONVENTION INFORMATION This is your resource for all the need-to-know information you’ll want for a successful convention experience! ACCE Booth Convention Center, Hall B, Destination Innovation This year we have expanded our booth to better serve you. Stop by and view our publications, learn about our networks, and update your profile. Additionally, staff from our benefits department will be available to chat with you about your retirement plan and your current provisions. This is your one-stop for all you have ever wanted to know about ACCE. Awards Evening Friday, August 1 Awards Presentation & Show 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. William Penn Ballroom, William Penn Level, Omni William Penn Hotel Celebrate as ACCE presents the new Certified Chamber Executives, announces the winners of the Awards for Communications Excellence and the Chamber of the Year Award, and presents the coveted Life Member Award. With entertainment provided by ACCE’s own talented members, this is one event you won’t want to miss! Jacket and tie required; black tie optional. Reception 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Allegheny Room, Sky Room, and Ballroom Foyer, Seventeenth Floor, Omni William Penn Hotel Raise your glass to salute this year’s award winners. Celebration Dinner 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Grand Ballroom & Urban Room, Seventeenth Floor, Omni William Penn Hotel The celebration continues as we open the doors to the Grand Ballroom and Urban Rooms to begin the formal dinner. Awards Gallery Convention Center, Hall B, Destination Innovation Check out the winning entries from this year’s Awards for Communication Excellence (ACE) and Chamber of the Year. The Grand and Excellence winning entries from the ACE awards and the finalists for the Chamber of the Year will be on display. This a great opportunity to see some of the best chamber programs completed last year. Attire ● ● ● ● ● Attendees are encouraged to dress casually and comfortably during all convention events. Please remember that hotel meeting rooms tend to be cool, so bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions. Be sure to wear your favorite football team jersey or colors at ACCE’s Tailgate Party at Heinz Field on Thursday evening. Pittsburgh is a beautiful city to explore, so wear good, comfortable shoes. The Annual Presentation & Show and Dinner on Friday is black tie optional. Badges For admission to ACCE Convention functions and events, your official registration badge must be worn at all times. Please be sure that your badge is clearly visible. It will help prevent congestion at entryways and provide quick access to all of the educational sessions and networking functions. You must also wear your badge to all off-site sponsored parties. ACCE Convention 2008: INNOVATE! 17
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO Contents Schedule at a Glance Westin and Convention Center Maps On-Site Convention Information Keynote Speakers Issue Forums: Speakers Regional Strategies Forum 2008: Schedule Convention Schedule/Session Detail Destination Innovation Map Destination Innovation Workshops Notes ACCE Year in Review Official Corporate Sponsors Convention Sponsors & Exhibitors Exhibitor Index Exhibit Hall Map 2008–2009 ACCE Board of Directors ARS Board of Directors CGEF Board of Directors FBI Board of Directors Benefit Trustees CCE Commission ACCE Division Chairs ECD Supporters List CPG Chairs 2008 CCE Class ACCE Staff Top 10 Member Benefits ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO - ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO (Page Cover1) ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO - ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO (Page Cover2) ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - 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DEMO - FBI Board of Directors (Page 84) ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO - Benefit Trustees (Page 85) ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO - CCE Commission (Page 86) ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO - ACCE Division Chairs (Page 87) ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO - ECD Supporters List (Page 88) ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO - CPG Chairs (Page 89) ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO - CPG Chairs (Page 90) ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO - CPG Chairs (Page 91) ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO - 2008 CCE Class (Page 92) ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO - ACCE Staff (Page 93) ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO - Top 10 Member Benefits (Page 94) ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO - Top 10 Member Benefits (Page 95) ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO - Top 10 Member Benefits (Page 96) ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO - Top 10 Member Benefits (Page 97) ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - DEMO - Top 10 Member Benefits (Page 98) ACCE Convention Notebook 2008 - 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