The Spring 2009 conference will be held at the InterContinental Milwaukee located on 139 E Kilbourn Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The InterContinental hotel is located in the heart of the theater district and city night life, within 15-20 minutes of Mitchell International Airport and walking distance from the lakefront. The conference organizers have negotiated discounted room rates for the conference for four nights starting on Saturday May 2nd through Tuesday the 5th. Reservations must be made by Monday, April 6, 2009 to receive the reduced room rates. Standard Room - Single Occupancy: $155.00 USD Standard Room - Double Occupancy: $155.00 USD

Reservations can be made at http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/1/en/cwshome/DPRD-7M7UX3/MKEWI

Note: If you are planning on checking in up to two days before May 2nd and / or you are staying up to two extra days after the conference starting on May 6th, then please call Amanda Paquette directly at 414-291-4765 to receive the conference rate. This offer from the hotel is subject to rooms availability.

Special Hotel Features

• Kil@Wat Restaurant. CLEAR Lobby Lounge, Zen Den
• Across the street from historic City Hall
• Walking distance from sporting venues, concert locations, and night life
• Adjoined to four theaters

General Hotel Information

• 221 newly renovated spacious, modern and sophosticated guest rooms and suites
• The following services are available:
• Laundry Service
• Fitness Center
• Room Service
• Business Center
• Newspapers from around the world available upon request
• Complimentary newspaper daily
• Valet Parking
• Nightly turn-down service

Guest Room Facilities

• LCD flat panel TV with high definition picture and in-room movies
• Tea/coffee making facilities, bottled water
• Laundry and valet service
• 24 hour room service
• High speed internet and wireless service
• Mini bar in Grand King suites
• Hair dryer, bathrobe, and slippers
• In-room safe
• Oversized work station with ergonomic chair
• Ipod/Laptop jacks
• Cordless telephones
• Mini bar snack baskets in every guestroom

Business Center and Services

• Business facility with fax machine, pc/printer, internet and email
• Also available: photocopies, facsimiles, modem connection, laptop printing
• Available 24 hours

Dining

• Kil@Wat Restaurant - Regional, seasonal cuisine. Uniquely familiar. Lunch and dinner Monday-Friday, Dinner Saturday
• CLEAR - Hotel's Great Room. Breakfast and all day menu daily
• Zen Den - Downtown Milwaukee's only Vibe Lounge featuring eclectic music and signature cocktails. Open Wednesday-Saturday

Health Activities and Sport

• Health club on fourth floor with free weights, treadmills, and exercise equipment
• Changing rooms/shower facilities
• Steam rooms and saunas located in locker room
• Whirlpool
• Outside veranda

Places of Interest

• Historic Pabst Theater
• Milwaukee Repertory Theater
• Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
• Midwest Airlines Center
• Milwaukee Art Museum
• Milwaukee Public Market
• Lakefront Summerfest Grounds
• Milwaukee Public Museum and IMAX Theater
• Shops of Grand Avenue
• Miller Park
• Marquette University and University Wisconsin - Milwaukee
• Pier Wisconsin
• Bradley Center
• Milwaukee County Zoo
• Potawatomi Bingo & Casino