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Roundtable in the Rockies
Vail, Colorado
March 26 - 29, 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:

Please click here for presentation summaries and speaker bios.

Promoting Foreign Direct Investment in the United States – An Overview
Tazeem Pasha, Manager, Business Retention and Expansion, SelectUSA, U.S. Department of Commerce

Session Title Coming Soon...
Ed McCallum, Senior Principal, McCallum Sweeney Consulting

Green Energy
Saúl Gomez, Senior Manager, State and Local Tax - Credits and Incentives, Ernst & Young, LLP

The Manufacturing Surge: Catch the Wave!
Derith Jarvis, Director, Research and Site Selection, Mohr Partners

New Dimensions of Entrepreneurship in the American Economy
Ioanna Morfessis, President & Chief Strategist, IO.INC

Case Study: The Anatomy of a Project
Ulrich Schmidt, Senior Manager, Global Location & Expansion Services, KPMG LLP

A Community’s Toolbox
C. Paige Webster, Foote Consulting Group, LLC

Dissection of a Living Patient: A rare opportunity to get an in-depth look at an actual, on-going site selection project.
Steve Weitzner, President, Silverlode Consulting

Conference Agenda:

Monday, March 26
5:45 p.m. Registration Opens
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception

Tuesday, March 27
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. Snowmobile Tours/ Snowcat Tours/ Mush!/ Vail Public Art & Gallery Tour/ Walking Mountains

Wednesday, March 28
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, March 29
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
• Snowmobile Tour: $166.54 (one rider), includes insurance/gratuity
• Snowmobile Tour: $218.89 (two riders), includes insurance/ gratuity
• Mush!: $250.00 per person (not including gratuity)
• Walking Mountains: $100.00 per person
• Vail Public Art & Gallery Tour: $125.00 per person
• Snowcat Tours: $102.45 per person

Snowmobile Tour: Join us on the most popular two-hour Rocky Mountain back country 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 warming up with a hot beverage at a historic 1930's log cabin.

Mush!: Experience the intricate sport of dog sledding on a private trail less than 30 minutes from Vail. The sleds will take you through glades of Aspen and Pine trees often encountering wildlife including fox, coyote, deer and elk. Having a private trail has its advantages as we pretty much have the trail to ourselves. Our competitors in contrast are also snowmobile companies that use the same trails for dog sledding and snowmobile tours. What's the difference? Snowmobiles tear up the trails leaving them with a bumpy washboard finish where dogsled trails are smooth for a more comfortable ride. The noise and smell of snowmobiles really take away from the natural beauty found on our tours. Imagine the sound of the dogs feet hitting the snow and snow crunching under the runners. Come enjoy the quiet solitude of nature and all it splendor found on this four-legged winter adventure.

Vail Public Art & Gallery Tour: Guests will be treated to a customized private tour of Vail’s public art collection lasting approximately 2 hours. The first stop on the tour is the Colorado Ski Museum where participants will learn about the importance of the 10th Mountain Division during WWII and the history of skiing in Vail. The tour then winds its way through the Village with discussions of the history of the Vail Valley, the founding of Vail Resorts, and the importance of site specific commissioned art in creating the charm and beauty of the Village. The gallery tours will introduce participants to approximately six galleries within Vail Village. Guests will have a wine and cheese sampling at the last gallery to discuss the day in review and will have some time to visit other galleries or shops on their own in Vail Village.

Walking Mountains: Explore your curious nature with an environmental educator for a one-of-a kind outdoors experience. Custom nature hike options include Wildlife Detectives, The Big Freeze, Winter Survival or Mountain Lion Mayhem. Join local naturalists for an educational and illuminating look at the wild side.

Snowcat Tour: The heated snowcoach is perfect for guests who want to enjoy the beautiful Rockies in the winter without being cold! Travel with ease in a 13-passenger, fully enclosed, heated, four-track vehicle that maneuvers over the snow. The trails wind their way through the White River National Forest at historic Camp Hale. Enjoy the pristine beauty of the back country with majestic views of the Colorado Rockies and the Continental Divide. Climb to elevations as high as 12,500 feet and enjoy the beautiful 3600 views at the top. Trip time is two hours on trail.

Accommodations and Transportation:

Hotel
The Sonnenalp Resort of Vail
Through four generations, the Sonnenalp has grown into a world-class hotel, offering the finest of luxuries and comforts.  The beautiful spa facility, superb concierge service and hotel amenities will make your visit to Vail and the Sonnenalp relaxing and effortless. Exceptional dining, outstanding shopping and the pristine slopes of Vail are only steps away in the heart of Vail Village. 

Contact Information
The Sonnenalp Resort of Vail
20 Vail Road
Vail, CO  81657
Phone:  970-476-5656 OR 800-654-8312
Fax:  970-476-1639
www.sonnenalp.com

Making Reservations
Please contact the Sonnenalp Resort of Vail directly at the number above to make your reservations.  You must indicate that you are with Roundtable in the Rockies in order to secure our special rate of $275/night plus applicable taxes. Please note that at the time of booking, room reservations must be guaranteed for the length of stay. Early departures or late arrivals will be charged the contracted nightly rates.

Reservations must be made by March 12, 2012 to receive the group discount.

Air Travel
Getting to the Sonnenalp Resort of Vail is remarkably easy.  All major airlines service Denver International Airport, located 2 hours from Vail via I-70.  Eagle County Regional Airport is another convenient option, just 35 minutes west of Vail via I-70.

Getting to the Hotel
Colorado Mountain Express is the official transportation provider for the Roundtable in the Rockies event.  To arrange shuttle transport contact CME at 800-525-6363.  Upon placing the call, indicate that you are with “ROUNDTABLE” to receive a 20% discount on the current published rates.  You can also book online at www.coloradomountainexpress.com. Use “Roundtable” as your discount code.

CME can pick up from Denver International and Eagle County Airports. Estimated time from the Denver International Airport to the Sonnenalp Resort is approximately 2 hours and the roundtrip cost for Roundtable participants is $148.40.  Estimated time from Eagle County airport to the Sonnenalp Resort is approximately 45 minutes and the roundtrip cost for Roundtable participants is $82.00.

If you are renting a car this year, the Sonnenalp is giving Roundtable guests a discounted valet rate of $15.00 per day.

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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