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Key Dates

November 2008 - Online conference registration begins.

February 12, 2009 - Early bird registration deadline ($160/person)

April 2, 2009 - Regular registration deadline ($250/person)

After April 2 - Late registration ($350/person)

April 1, 2009 - Hotel registration deadline to get special conference rate of $124/room at the Sheraton and $81 at the Park Lane Hotel.

May 5, 2009 - Pre-conference sessions begin

May 6, 2009 - Conference begins

 

Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors

Greensboro Convention and Visitors Bureau

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conference/Hotel Information

All activities related to the conference will be held at:

Joseph S. Koury Convention Center/Sheraton Four Seasons
3121 High Point Road at I-40
Greensboro, North Carolina
800-242-6556 or 336-292-9161
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Hotel Reservations

Special rates have been arranged at the two hotels listed below. The deadline to guarantee the special conference rate for both hotels is April 1st.

The Greensboro Sheraton Hotel at Four Seasons is a part of the Koury Convention Center, the site of the National Smart Start Conference. The rate is $124/room for single or double occupancy (excluding taxes). For reservations, call 336-292-9161 or 800-242-6556, or use the registration form, and fax it to the hotel. Ask for the Smart Start Conference Rate.

The Park Lane Hotel at Four Seasons is located down the street from the Koury Convention Center. The rate is $81/room for single or double occupancy (excluding taxes). For reservations, call 336-294-4565 or 800-942-6556. Ask for the Smart Start Conference Rate.

***Hotel space is limited at both hotels so call early in order to assure that you can reserve a room at the special rate.***

Directions

The conference will be held at the Sheraton Hotel and Koury Convention Center, located at 3121 High Point Road at I-40 in Greensboro, North Carolina.


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From East: Take I-40 West to Greensboro to Exit 217. Follow Koury Boulevard to the stoplight and turn right onto the hotel and convention center property.

From West: Take I-40 East into Greensboro. Take Exit 217 to the stoplight, cross through the light and turn left onto Koury Boulevard. Take the next left into the hotel entrance.