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Roundtable in the High Desert
Tucson, Arizona
October 15-18, 2012

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IndustryWeek's Expansion Management Roundtables continue to be the premier source for education and networking in the Economic Development Industry.

The Best Value in 2012

Additional Benefits Include:

• Hear case studies and gain valuable insight from eight leading industry experts including site consultants and government officials.
• Participate in scheduled networking events and leisure activities all designed to build relationships and increase your exposure.

Don't wait too long to register for the Roundtable Conferences as seating for each program is limited!

Speakers:

TBA

Conference Agenda:

Monday, October 15
5:45 p.m. Registration Opens
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception

Tuesday, October 16
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Scheduled One-On-One Meetings/Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Speaker #1
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Speaker #2
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Speaker #3
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Boxed Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Golf/ Desert Hiking/ Kartchner Cavern/ Sabino Canyon Tour/ Open Air Jeep Adventure/ Horseback Riding

Wednesday, October 17
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Scheduled One-On-One Meetings/Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Speaker #4
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Speaker #5
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Speaker #6
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Boxed Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Scheduled One-On-One Meetings
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Group Dinner

Thursday, October 18
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Scheduled One-On-One Meetings/Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Speaker #7
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Speaker #8
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Closing Remarks

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:

One Evening Reception: Included
Group Dinner: Included
Golf: $165.00
Kartchner Cavern: $99.00
Sabino Canyon Tour: $59.00
Desert Hiking Tour: $109.00
Horseback Riding: $109.00
Open Air Jeep Adventure: $109.00

Golf: Spectacular saguaro cacti and desert wildflowers punctuate La Paloma Country Club, situated in Tucson's majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. The magnificent high desert surrounding and stunning mountain views complement the superb amenities and service. La Paloma Country Club is a golfer's dream. Exclusive to resort guests and club members, the 27- hole golf course surrounds the resort. Golf Digest calls it one of the "Top 75 Resort Courses" in the country. La Paloma Country Club offers a truly memorable experience.

Kartchner Cavern: The caverns are a kaleidoscope of color with 100-foot high ceilings dripping with multi-hued stalactites and floors jutting up with matching stalagmites. Kartchner is a wet "live" cave meaning water still percolates from the surface and calcium carbonate features continue to grow in the darkness. The Park includes a Discovery Center, gift shop, regional displays, and educational information about the caverns and the surrounding landscape. During the transfer to the park, you'll watch a movie which will give you a sneak preview of what you are about to see and experience. The Caverns maintain a 72° temperature year round.

The Rotunda / Throne Room Tour is a half-mile, 1&½ hour walking tour, led by a professional guide, where you will discover the role water has played in the creation of the cavern. You will see some of the tiniest, most delicate formations found in the cave, as well as the largest column in Arizona. This tour includes an up-close look at the variety of formations and colors that makes this cave one of the top ten in the world.

Sabino Canyon: Sabino Canyon is not only a nature photographer's dream it is also steeped in history. Twelve thousand years ago, Columbian Mammoth roamed here. About 1200 A.D., irrigation dams were placed in the creek by Hohokam Indians. Our tour guides will accompany you to Sabino Canyon where you will board an openair, outdoor motorized tram for a 45 minute narrated tour that gets you up close and personal to this desert oasis. Along the 3.8 mile trail the tram makes nine stops for visitors to take in the panoramic views -- cameras are a must. Following your tram adventure you will be treated to a botanical walk where you'll learn about desert flora and fauna.

Hiking Tour in the Fingerock Trail Head: The Tucson hiking tour is designed to bring you an enjoyable, informative, and invigorating wilderness experience. Through movement breathing, hiking expands your physical, emotional and spiritual selves. The guides will tell you all about the plants and animals of the unique region. They will also give you a sense of the rich heritage of the Native Americans and Pioneers who made the Sonoran Desert their home. Hikes conducted on Coronado National Forest property. The guides take great pride and care in sharing the canyons and mountains surrounding their desert home. We invite you to take some time to enjoy the unique desert environment.

Horseback Trail Riding: You're in cowboy country -- do as the cowboys do! You'll be transferred to our riding stables to be assigned a horse based on your riding experience and given some basic riding instructions. Our capable wranglers will lead you along trails pointing out the wildlife and desert flora and fauna. You'll ride through foothills, across washes, and get a whole new view of the Sonoran Desert. So don your jeans and take a fun filled adventure under the blue skies of Arizona.
Note: There is a 230 pound weight limit for this event.

Open Air Jeep Adventure: "Four-wheeling" is the perfect way to see the true Sonoran Desert. You'll be picked up in open-air jeeps. You will be transferred to the base of the Tortolita Mountains. From the desert floor to the majestic mountains, our experienced jeep wranglers are "outdoor" people knowledgeable in the field of native flora and fauna.

This rugged 4-wheeling adventure will take you through some of the most beautiful desert regions in all of Arizona. The desert is full of wildlife and the wranglers are quick to point out any deer, jackrabbits, javelina or other wildlife that might cross your path. You will enjoy a short botanical nature walk that will help you gain an appreciation of the most lush desert in the world and our live critter demonstration will give you an upclose and personal look at some of the desert's inhabitants.

Accommodations and Transportation:

Hotel
The Westin LaPaloma Resort and Spa
At The Westin La Paloma, you'll discover an experience with a singular focus: making you feel special every moment of every day. In fact, our guests often remark on the magical qualities of our wonderful haven. Whether you're joining us for business or pleasure, all your senses will be pleasantly engaged, beginning with our Westin Sensory Welcome. Enter our magnificent, light-infused lobby, where grand, 3-story arched windows frame a stunning, panoramic view of the Catalina Mountains. Calming music, soothing aromas, and plush sofas & lounge chairs invite you to leave the cares of the common world behind.

Contact Information
The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa
3800 East Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ  85718
Phone:  520-742-6000
Fax:  520-577-5878
www.westinlapalomaresort.com

Making Reservations
Please contact the Westin La Paloma directly at the number above or Westin Central Reservations at 800-937-8461.  Once you receive a registration agent, indicate that you are with Roundtable in the High Desert to obtain our discounted rate of $185.00/night plus applicable taxes.

Reservations must be made by October 1, 2012 to receive the group discount.

New in 2012: Guest room internet access will be complimentary.

Air Travel
We suggest that guests travel into the Tucson International Airport.  The travel time from the airport is approximately 30 minutes.

Guests also have the option of flying into the Phoenix International Airport, however, be aware that the commute from Phoenix to the Westin La Paloma will take approximately two hours and guests will therefore need to rent a car.

Getting to the Hotel
The Westin is 18-miles from the Tucson International Airport (approximately 30-40 minute ride).  Taxi service is available and is approximately $50.00 each way.

Should guests decide to drive or rent a car, complimentary onsite parking is available.

Registration:

The registration form includes pricing for all three Roundtable Conferences. Special multi-program pricing is available when you attend more than one conference.

Your registration for each event includes:

• Conference Sessions
• Materials
• Meals
• Evening Networking Receptions
• Pre-Scheduled One-on-One Meetings with Roundtable Speakers

Optional group activities are available for an additional fee.

Social Registration:
A social registration option is available should you choose to bring a guest to join us for our evening activities.

Cancellation Policies:
Please carefully review the cancellation policies outlined at the bottom of your registration form!

Payment Options:
Please make sure to indicate your preference for payment when submitting your registration form.

Registration Contact Information:
Kelley Whetsell
EM Roundtable Coordinator
emroundtable@meetingdemands.net
330-558-0012