General information
SIOR (Society of Industrial & Office Realtors®)
2009 SIOR SPRING
World Conference
Conference
Dates: April 30 - may 2, 2009
Location: Manchester grand Hyatt· san Diego, ca USA
“Never have I been to a conference and not walked away satisfied with learning something new and finding a few deals to work on.” John Barker, Jr., SIOR
Click here for audio presentations and session
handouts!
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Airline Information
The San Diego International Airport Lindberg Field (SAN) is the main airport serving the San Diego area.
The airport is located three miles from the Manchester Grand Hyatt.
Airline
Discounts
American Airlines is the official air carrier for the 2009 SIOR Spring World Conference. There are several negotiated discounts available. Please call the American Meeting Services Desk at 800-433-1790 or confirm via the Web site www.aa.com to make reservations and purchase tickets. Please use Promotion Code A9749AS. Note that no ticketing fees are charged when tickets are confirmed via the Web site.
Attire
The attire for all conference activities is casual:
Men: slacks, knit shirt or sports shirt, sweater
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.
Coming Soon!
Badges
Conference educational and networking activities are
open to all registered individuals. Your badge is proof of registration. Please
wear your badge to all conference functions, receptions, and meals.
Continuing Education (CE)
The following states have approved continuing education (CE) for the
2009 SIOR Spring World Conference. This list will be updated as
approvals are granted from additional states.
| Alabama - 10 | Idaho - 6 |
Massachusetts - 3 |
North Dakota - 10 | Texas - 10 |
| California - 10 | Illinois - 6 elective | Michigan - 10 | Ohio - 10 | Utah - 6 |
| Colorado - 10 | Iowa - 10 | Mississippi - 10 | Oklahoma - 10 | Virginia - 8 |
| Connecticut - 6 | Kentucky - 10 | Missouri - Individual Request for Credit | Oregon - Broker Approval | Wisconsin - 9 |
| Florida - 10 | Louisiana - 8 | Montana - 10 | Pennsylvania - 7 | Washington - 10 |
| Georgia -10 | Maryland - 10 | Nebraska - 10 | South Dakota - 10 | Wyoming - 10 |
Applications have
also been submitted to the following states:
| Kansas | North Carolina - denied |
| Maine | Rhode Island |
| Minnesota | South Carolina |
| Nevada | |
| New York - denied |
As approvals are granted, the list of approved states will be updated.
Chapter Table
Visit our hosts from the
San Diego Chapter. They will be available to help orient attendees and make
local restaurant and entertainment recommendations.
Climate
In April/May, the San
Diego area averages a high of 70°f and a low of 55°f.
Exhibit Information
Visit with our
exhibiting companies to see how their products and services will help you work
smarter, not harder!
Click Here to learn about our exhibiting companies, to get information on how your company can exhibit, to view company profiles and to get more exhibiting information.
Exhibitor Raffle
All registered attendees will receive an exhibitor passport in their
registration packet. To be entered into the raffle, visit all participating
exhibitors' booths to have your passport initialed. Winners will be drawn on
Saturday, May 2. You must be present to win!
Shuttle Service
Cloud 9 Super Shuttle
SIOR has negotiated a discount with Cloud 9 Super Shuttle. You will receive a $2.00 discount each way for the shuttle and an $8.00 discount off the sedan service. Please visit www.supersupershuttle.com and click on Book a Ride and enter 57YEG in the Group code field at the bottom of the page.
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, Z636431 or to book online please visit www.Avis.com.
Parking
The hotel offers both valet parking ($28 per night) and self-parking ($20 per night).
Taxi Service
Approximate fare from
San Diego International Airport to the hotel is $10 - $15.
San Diego Trolley
The San Diego Trolley
is located across the street from the hotel. The trolley provides access to
Tijuana, Mexico; Fashion Valley; Mission Valley shopping centers; Old Town;
Qualcom Stadium; downtown San Diego; and into East County.
Click Here for more information.
Amtrak Station
The Manchester Grand
Hyatt is located only five blocks from the Amtrak Station, providing guests with
daily service between San Diego and Los Angeles. For a schedule of service
call: (800) 872-7245.
Click Here to visit the Amtrak Web site.
manchester grand hyatt
One
Market Place
San Diego, CA USA 92101
p: +1 (619) 232.1234; f: +1 (619) 233.6464
Click Here to visit the Manchester Grand Hyatt Web site.
NOTE: We are currently processing hotel reservation forms.
Click Here to download the 2009 Spring World Conference Housing Form.
Please make a special effort to welcome new members and encourage them to participate in all convention activities. New members can be easily identified by their green new member ribbons.
New Member Activities
New Member Orientation and Luncheon sponsored by DP Partners – Thursday April 30th,
2009 at 12:00noon*
New Member and Young Professionals Reception – Friday May 1st, 2009 at 6:00pm*
*Invitation required – Invitation can be found in your registration welcome packet.
New Member Registrations
New SIOR designees receive one complimentary registration during their first two years of membership. Not sure if you're eligible? Contact Brendan Breen for details (202.449.8234 or bbreen@sior.com).
In order to have your name, photo and conference contact phone number included in the resource booklet, you must register for the conference no later than Friday, April 3.
The SIOR Foundation is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to promote and support initiatives that educate, expand and enrich the commercial real estate community.
SIORF is completely dependent on charitable contributions.
Click Here to make a tax-deductible donation or learn more
about the work of the SIOR Foundation.
The SIOR Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Contributions are deductible for federal income, estate, gift tax purposes.
This is your chance to claim victory to the first ever SIOR Beach
Volleyball Tournament hosted by the Young Professionals!
Spend the afternoon at the world famous Mission Beach and join fellow SIORs in a friendly volleyball tournament adjacent to The Wave House, Mission Beach’s hottest attraction. Tammy Leibl, a 3-time Olympian who played on the U.S. Women’s Olympic Volleyball Team in 1988, 1992 and 1996, will be in attendance! Players will be able to take photos with Tammy and hear about her Olympic experiences.
Click Here to View Tournament Photo Slideshow
See what's going on live at The Wave House!
This event is open to all conference attendees. Tournament registration must be confirmed by Friday, April 10. Team and individual registrations available. Registration includes roundtrip transportation, complimentary bottled water and access to the Wave House’s facilities.
Gatherings & Receptions
Thursday, April 30 - 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm: Young Professionals Meet & Greet at the Manchester Grand Hyatt "Grand Lobby Bar." ($)
Friday, May 1 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Young Professionals and New Member Reception - sponsored by Rockefeller Group Development Corp.
Click Here to View Reception Slideshow
For information, please contact Michael Topp, Director of Membership at 202.449.8216 or mtopp@sior.com.
($) Individual payment required.
SIOR
welcomes our members and potential members from around the globe. Special
conference registration rates are available for Internationals (members and
non-members residing outside of North America):
- Free registration for those attending their first SIOR World Conference!
- 50% off the standard registration rate for those who have attended in the
past.
Please click here for the registration form.
International Events
Friday, 1 May - 7:00 am to 8:30 am: International Breakfast - International attendees are invited to breakfast in the President's Suite. Details will be sent prior to the conference.
Friday, 1 May - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm: President's Reception
For information,
please contact Michael Topp, Director of Membership at 202.449.8216 or
mtopp@sior.com.
Spouses, Guests & Families
for a list of the optional events and tours we have planned during the conference.
For more information on other things to do while in San Diego please visit www.sandiego.org.
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, April 29 - 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday, April 30 - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday, May 1- 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday, May 2- 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
2009 Spring World Conference
Click Here
to download
the Spring Conference and hotel reservation form.
It is with the generous support of our sponsors that SIOR is able to provide the highest quality networking and educational programming in the industry.
to learn more about our sponsors and how you can sponsor.
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