The full agenda of 2009 conference is now available at http://docs.google.com/View?id=dwcwsf7_108cpn6g7g7
All the meetings will take place at the Dana Hotel & Spa. Some of the meeting rooms at the hotel are being finalized. So check the link periodically for updates to locations and meeting topics.
Transportation from Midway and O’Hare: http://bit.ly/lYbnc
Details for the 2009 JETAA National Conference are still being finalized. However, the date, time and location have been set. Please plan your trip accordingly.
Thursday, August 20 – Sunday, August 23
Chicago, IL
Dana Hotel & Spa
660 N. State Street
Chicago, IL
www.danahotelandspa.com
Thursday, August 20
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm WELCOME & REGISTRATION Dana Hotel
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm RECEPTION (Optional) LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED
Friday, August 21
8:30 am – 4:30 pm CONFERENCE
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm CONSULATE RECEPTION LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED
Saturday, August 22
8:30 am – 4:30 pm CONFERENCE
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm CLAIR RECEPTION Gino’s East
Sunday, August 23
9:30 am – 11:30 pm CONFERENCE
TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORTS
Taxi prices range from $26-$45 from Midway Airport and $32-$48 from O’Hare. Airport shuttle prices range from $15-$27 depending on the number of people traveling in your party. To make arrangements for Limousine and Sedan Services please contact concierge directly at the hotel. Public transportation is an option and the cost is less than $5, fees are subject to change without notice.
Trains from Midway Airport
From Midway, take the Orange Line towards the “Loop” and disembark at Roosevelt station. Transfer to the red line heading northbond towards “Howard” and disembark at Chicago AVe station. Then walk two blocks south to the hotel on the corner of State and Erie.
Trains from O’Hare Airport
Travelers taking the train from O’Hare can ride the Blue Line heading towards “Forest Park” and disembark at the Jackson Blvd station. Transfer to the red line heading northbond towards “Howard” and disembark at Chicago Ave station. Then walk two blocks south to the hotel on the corner of State and Erie.
Are you worried about your finances? Or simply curious about how to improve them? You’re not alone. Come to the YPC Financial Panel Series to raise your monetary IQ. This series will look at some of the factors that may have led us into the current economic climate as well as give us tips and pointers to help us set and achieve our financial goals. Each of our 3 panelists will speak for 20 minutes followed by a brief Q&A.
WHERE: JETRO, 1 East Wacker Drive, Suite 600, Chicago IL 60601
TIME: 6:00-8:00 pm (6:00-6:25 networking; 6:30 presentations begin)
COST: $15 each session ($20 for both sessions for JASC members only)
The 54th Annual Ginza Holiday, a large Japanese cultural festival, will be presented by the Midwest Buddhist Temple on August 7th, 8th, and 9th at 435 W. Menomonee Street in Chicago’s historic Old Town.