Download Final Program Brochure You don't have to wait until you arrive in Minneapolis to look through the Forum's final schedule and make your plans. To download a PDF version, click here.
IAMC Forum Sets Attendance Record "It's official! The 2009 Fall Forum in Minneapolis will be attended by more Active members than any other Forum in the history of IAMC. The record attendance is a clear testament to the importance of Forum educational content and networking opportunities to our corporate members, especially in these trying economic times. Your attendance will insure that you are not left out of the cutting-edge discussions and face-to-face access to this record number of senior-level decision makers."
Rick Little Director, Real Estate, Weyerhaeuser Company and IAMC Chair
Register for the Minneapolis-St. Paul Professional Forum There's still plenty of time to register online: click here. After you've registered, call the Hilton Minneapolis at 1-888-933-5363 or 612-376-1000 to get a room.
Minn. Governor Pawlenty to Address Forum Tim Pawlenty, governor of Minnesota, will welcome Forum attendees at the Monday luncheon program. An article in Wikipedia about the governor says, "In January 2008, the Minneapolis Star Tribune suggested Pawlenty's renewed focus on his proposed immigration reform plans might be politically motivated as counter-balance to [Senator John] McCain's less favorable guest-worker program. That month it was announced that Pawlenty would be serving in a lead role for McCain as a national co-chair of his presidential exploratory committee, which led to Pawlenty becoming co-chairman of McCain's campaign (along with Phil Gramm and Tom Loeffler). Though Pawlenty was widely considered to be a leading candidate for the vice-presidential nomination on the Republican ticket with John McCain in the 2008 presidential election, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin secured the position. Pawlenty is considered a potential candidate in the 2012 presidential election."
IAMC Emerging Leaders Group Meeting Attention
Active (end-user) members, please consider joining the Emerging
Leaders Group if you are under 45 years of age or
have less than 5 years experience in your current job. If you meet these criteria, please attend an organizational meeting at the Minneapolis Forum's Monday breakfast. If you plan to join us or have questions,
please email Jeb Atkinson or Sarah Roberts. Demographics Task Force members are encouraged to attend this meeting.
The Demographics Task Force, which is responsible for the Emerging Members Group, consists of 15 individuals from the Active, service provider and economic developer membership categories. The Task Force's
purpose is to develop a plan to enable IAMC to attract, retain and develop association leaders among young and new, globally-based corporate real estate (CRE) professionals. As part of the plan, Active members assigned as Ambassadors to Emerging Leaders at Professional Forums will be asked to continue in that capacity for a time after the Forum.
Tuesday Morning Business Meeting: Important Voices Attention
Active (end-user) members, please attend IAMC's Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 8:05 a.m. in the Salon D Foyer (where breakfast is served) to approve by-law changes and the 2010 executive officer and board slates. IAMC's bylaws require that these items be put to a vote of the Active members present at the business meeting.
Win Free Registration to Spring 2010 Professional Forum
Enter a drawing for a chance to win free registration for the Spring 2010 Professional Forum in Colorado Springs by attending the Minneapolis-St. Paul Forum's closing session on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. You must be present to win.
Special Airport Transportation Deals You've already booked the lowest plane fare to Minneapolis and taken advantage of IAMC's great room rate at the Hilton. You might as well also get the best price for your trip from airport to hotel and back. IAMC has negotiated a low door-to-door rate with Minneapolis Super Shuttle, but you have to book this deal before you arrive there. For details, click here.
Weather Forcast Here's what MinnesotaTravelSuite.com says about September weather in the state: "Average high= 71 degrees F; Average low= 51 degrees F; Average precipitation= 2.69 inches. Fall comes early in Minnesota, and it's a beautiful thing. This is a great time to enjoy fall festivals and fun, including the apple picking season."
IAMC Notes