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2010 Midwest Relocation Conference
Registration begins on Thursday February 25th
Relo With The Stars - to discover new opportunities!
Date: April 26-27, 2010
Location: Intercontinental Hotel
139 E. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee Wisconsin
800-951-4667
Cost: $145 if registration and payment are received by March 31st
$225 if registration and payment are received after April 1st
$245 at the door Registration cost includes dinner Monday evening with your choice of three entrées, continental breakfast and buffet lunch on Tuesday, plus refreshments and snacks during all the breaks. Join in the discussion about the current trends and issues facing corporate and service providers alike. The popular round-table sessions from last year are back, and you’ll participate in this incredible session that will provide valuable tools and resources for corporate clients and relocation service providers.
Six great reasons to register today!
· New this year: Sponsorship exhibit tables located adjacent to the conference
· CRP credits Eight (8) credits have been applied for through ERC
· Paid Worldwide ERC Conference registration to be given away at the last session
· Sponsorship opportunities are available starting Thursday, February 25th
· Dinner at Discovery World, a fabulous venue on the Lake Michigan Shore
· First-Time Attendee Mentor Program – make the most of your conference
Agenda
Monday April 26, 2010 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM – Come visit the Sponsor’s Exhibits 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Registration
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM – Opening General Session
1:30 PM to 2:45 PM – Get ready to play “Family Feud” and increase your relocation knowledge 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Corporate/Service Round-tables
5:00 to 6:00 PM – Break/Board Buses for Cocktails/Dinner 6:00 PM – Cocktail reception 7:30 PM – Dinner at Discovery World Tuesday April 27, 2010 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM – Registration
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM – Breakfast
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM –Come visit the Sponsor’s Exhibits 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM – Opening Session: Keynote Speaker Walter Bond “No One Can Stop You But You” (www.walterbond.com) 9:15 AM to 10:30 AM (choose one session) •Performance Management. What are the key important components/measurements for your relocation •Household Goods. Lack of shipments, reduced revenues, corporate policy revisions, lump sum, do-it-yourself options and a shift in focus to alternative business sectors will all be examined by a diverse panel of industry experts. 10:45 AM to 12:00 (choose one session) •All Things International. This is THE session for global trends, compliance issues, and benchmarking what international companies are doing for global assignments in today's competitive global markets. •RFP 101. What are the important components of a Request For Proposal? Hear the viewpoints of an RFP expert, Corporate and Procurement. 12:00 to 1:00 PM – Lunch 1:15 PM to 2:30 PM (choose one session) •Pre-decision Tools. Come learn how Pre-Decision Programs can provide employment candidates and internal employees tools to determine how/why the sale of their departure home may impact a potential relocation. •Real Estate Update. Hear from the experts (relocation directors, appraiser, and mortgage banker) on how the Midwest real estate market is shaping up for 2010. •Transferee panel. 5 transferee's will share their experiences.
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM– Round-table Re-Cap. A recap of the Corporate/Service round-table discussions. 4:00 PM to 4:15 – Conference Close, Raffle Drawing Intercontinental Hotel 139 E. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee Wisconsin, 800-951-4667
To make reservations at the Intercontinental Hotel, please call 1-414-935-5943. Be sure to request the Midwest Conference rate of $129 per night. In order to secure the special conference rate, you must make your reservation before March 31, 2010. For directions and hotel information, please visit their website at www.intercontinentalmilwaukee.com. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PLATINUM $1500
Key Note Speaker Sponsor Sponsor will have their logo on the screen as the session begins Sponsor’s representative will introduce the Keynote Speaker Sponsor will be able to include a marketing piece in the conference bag Sponsor will have their name on the conference marketing materials
Gold $1000
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or Cocktail Sponsor Sponsor's name will be on table tents (or buffet tents at breakfast, lunch) Announcement will be made with sponsor's information Sponsor will be able to include a marketing piece in the conference bag Sponsor will have their name on the conference marketing materials
Silver $500
Exhibit Sponsor Only 12 sponsorships available Sponsors encouraged to have a prize to be drawn at the last general session. Prize winners must be present to win. Electricity is not included in the price of the exhibit sponsorships.
Bronze $300
General Sponsor conference rooms. A marketing item (supplied by sponsor) will be included in the conference bag. 5 exclusive opportunities:
1) pen 2) notepad 3) USB Flash-drive 4) lanyard 5) bag Pens, note pads, lanyards and USB flash-drives will be in the bag given away at registration.
Other giveaways will be available at registration area for pick-up. One requirement for Five Exclusive Bronze sponsors: If you are going to sponsor any of the 5 exclusive sponsorships, you must pay the original $300 sponsorship fee. The cost of all logo items will be the responsibility of the sponsor company. For more information on Sponsorship opportunities, please email Kay Kolakowski, kkolakowski@crownrelo.com. | 
