    SIOR (Society of Industrial & Office Realtors®)

2008 SIOR FALL WORLD CONFERENCE

    Conference Dates: October 30 - November 1
    Location: Hilton Minneapolis · Minneapolis, MN USA

Click here for audio presentations and session handouts!

Attendees: Click here to see who attended!

General Information:

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Air Travel

The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is approximately 12 miles and a 20 minute taxi ride to the hotel. Taxi cabs are located outside of the Baggage Claim area and will cost approximately $25 - $30 one way to the hotel.

Click here for more information about the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport

Airline Discounts
SIOR has negotiated a 10-12% flight discount with Northwest Airlines when purchasing your ticket at least 30 days prior to the event. For online assistance, please click here: www.nwa.com and follow the directions below.

1. Enter your flight information (Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport code is MSP) 2. Click on "NWA Discount Travel E-Cert Redemption (located directly underneath # of Adults) 3. In the far right corner under "E-Cert", click "Yes" 4. "Select Type", click on Meeting Agreement (World File Number) 5. Enter the code NYVWG

Or contact Northwest Airlines at 1.800.328.1111, Monday-Friday 7am-7pm Central Time. Please tell the representative you are traveling for the SIOR Fall World Conference and give the code: NYVWG.

SIOR has also negotiated a discount with United Airlines. For online assistance, please click here: www.united.com and follow the directions below.

1. Enter your flight information (Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport code is MSP)
2. Click on "More Search Options" (located under "number of passengers")
3. Enter the following code in the Electronic certificate or promotion code box: 577WC.
4. Click on "Search"

Or contact United Airlines at 1.800.521.4041, Monday-Friday from 8am-10pm Eastern Time and on Saturday and Sunday from 8am-8pm Eastern Time. Please tell the representative you are traveling for the SIOR Fall World Conference and give the code: 577WC

When booking your air reservation through United, you are also eligible for a car rental discount with Hertz. Simply use the Hertz Discount number CV02R300006.

Attire
The attire for all conference activities is casual: men - slacks, knit shirt or sports shirt, sweater and women - pants, sweater, casual dress or skirt.

Audio Recordings
Most of the educational sessions will be recorded and available on the SIOR Web site shortly after the conference.

Badges
Conference educational and networking activities are open to all registered individuals.. Your badge is proof of registration, so please wear it to all conference functions, including receptions and meals.

Continuing Education (CE)

Chapter Welcoming Table
Visit with our hosts, the Mid-Continent Chapter. They will be available to help orient attendees and make local restaurant and entertainment recommendations.

Climate
In October-November, Minneapolis averages a high of 58° f and a low of 39°f.

Exhibit Information

Visit with our exhibiting companies to see how their products and services will help you work smarter, not harder! To learn about our exhibiting companies, or for information on how your company can exhibit, please see company profiles and exhibiting information by clicking here.

Exhibitor Raffle
All registered members and non-members will receive an exhibitor passport in their registration packet. In order to be entered into the raffle, visit all participating exhibitors' booths to have your passport initialed. Winners will be drawn on Saturday, November 1. You must be present to win!

Ground Transportation

Car Rental Information
If you decide to rent a car, SIOR has negotiated a discount with Avis. To reserve a car, call Avis at 1.800.331.1600 and use the Avis Worldwide Discount number, AWD# J906583 or click here to book online.

Driving Directions
Click here to access driving directions to/from the Hilton Minneapolis to/from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

Parking

Street parking is limited and metered in the area near the hotel. For details about parking at the hotel, please visit the hotel information page.

Taxi Service
Approximate fare from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is $25 - $30.

Click here for ground transportation information.

Hotel

Hilton Minneapolis

1001 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN USA 55403

p: 612.376.1000; f: 612.397.4875

Hilton Website

For details on room rates and other hotel information, please visit the hotel information page.

Dining

Members of the Mid-Continent chapter have kindly recommended the following local restaurants for your stay in the Minneapolis area. All of these are within walking distance or a short cab ride from the Hilton Minneapolis:

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse: 612.672.9000
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant: 612.338.3300
Oceanaire: 612.333.2277

The Capital Grille: 612.692.9000

20.21 by Wolfgang Puck: 612.253.3410

Ichiban: 612.339.0540

La Belle Vie: 612.874.6440

Solera: 612.338.0062

Fugaise: 612.436.0777

Click here for a list of restaurants recommended by the hotel.

We recommend to make your reservations early!

New Members
Please make a special effort to welcome new members and encourage them to participate in all conference activities. New members can be easily identified by their new member ribbons.

New Member Activities
Click here for a list of new member activities. (coming soon...)

New Member Registrations
New SIOR designees receive one complimentary registration during their first two years of membership. Not sure if you're eligible? Contact Ramona Spencer for details (202.449.8218 or rspencer@sior.com).

Resource Booklet

In order to have your name, photo and contact phone number included in the resource booklet, you must register for the conference no later than Friday, October 3rd.

SIOR Foundation

    Stop by the SIOR Foundation table located across from registration to see how your donations are
      making an impact in the commercial real estate industry and visit with SIORF Trustees to learn about
      our exciting new initiatives!

Young Professionals are invited to join us at the following conference events…

5:30 Thursday ...Young Professionals Meet & Greet …Hilton Minneapolis Hotel Bar ($)

5:15 Friday…Young Professionals & New Member Networking Reception*... Sponsored by First Industrial Realty Trust

6:30 Friday...Young Professionals Night Out …Brit’s Pub (located one block from Hilton Minneapolis) ($)

($) Individual payment required
(*) Young Professionals and New Members only. See Conference Attendee Guide for room location.

Questions? Please contact Michael Topp, Member Relations Manager at 202.449.8216 or Mtopp@sior.com

SIOR Marketplace
Put your SIOR network to work for you! Display your marketing brochures on special tables set aside to promote your properties.

SIOR Registration Hours ( note: hours subject to change)

Wednesday, October 29 - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thursday, October 30 - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Friday, October 31 - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 1 - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Sponsors
It is with the generous support from our sponsors that SIOR is able to provide the highest quality networking and educational programming in the industry. To learn more about our sponsors, or how you can sponsor, please refer to their profiles and sponsorship information by clicking here.

Time Zone
Central Time Zone