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Mid-Year Conference 2009 Brochure (Printable)

Conference Registration Fees PRSM Preferred Hotel Rate
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General Information


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The PRSM 2009 Mid-Year Conference will be held

at the The Fairmont Hotel in Dallas, TX.  The

Fairmont Dallas sets the standard for style and

elegance, with its ideal location in the heart of the

Downtown Dallas Arts District, only approximately

25 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth International

Airport (DFW).

 

For information about programs and sessions on

Wednesday, October 14, please click here.

 

For information about programs and sessions on

Thursday, October 15, please click here.

Conference Registration Fees & Cancellation Policy


Registration Type

Registration Fee

Early BIrd

Before September 15

Registration Fee

Standard

After September 15

Retailer  -  Member           

FREE FREE

Retailer  -  Non-Member

$75 $100

Retailer  -  Non-Member (One Day Admission)

$40 $75

Non-Exhibiting Vendor  -  Member

$1000 $1200
Non-Exhibiting Vendor  -  Non-Member                     $1500 $2000

 

If you would like to be an Exhibitor at the 2009 Mid-Year Conference, please click here.

 

If you would like to be a Sponsor for the 2009 Mid-Year Conference, please click here.

 

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be received in writing.

  • Prior to September 15, 2009 - Attendees will receive a full refund minus a $25 cancellation processing fee.
  • September 15-30, 2009 - Attendees will receive a refund of 25% of their paid registration fee.
  • After September 30, 2009 - A cancellation fee of 100% will apply.

PRSM Preferred Hotel Rate & Information


The Fairmont Dallas 1717 N. Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Single / Double Occupancy  $159.00  (plus tax & other hotel charges)

Preferred rate available through 12:00 PM September 30, 2009. Housing reservations will only be accepted for individuals who have registered for the conference. Please specify credit card information for your reservation. To make your room reservations, click here.

 

Hotel reservations made after September 30, 2009 will be taken on a space available basis only.

 

Transportation

 From Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to/from The Fairmont Hotel


Shuttle Service

The Fairmont does not offer complimentary shuttle service from the airport, but the Concierge will be pleased to assist you in making your arrangements with other services.

SuperShuttle: (817) 329-3846
Price per person: $19.00

Taxi

The Bellman at The Fairmont will gladly hire a taxi for you at the Front Entrance.

Terminal Taxi: (214) 350-4445
Parking  
  • Valet Parking is available for guests for $20.00 per day with in-and-out privileges.
  • Covered and open parking lots and garages available in the surrounding area.

Driving Directions

From Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:

  • Take the South Exit from the airport.
  • Follow the signs to 183 East Dallas.
  • Continuing on 183 East, it will change into 35E South.
  • Take 35E South towards downtown to Highway 45/75 Houston Exit.
  • Take the first exit to the right for the Field/Griffin Street Exit, and merge onto Griffin Street.
  • Continue straight to the first light, which is Ross Avenue, and turn left onto Ross Avenue.
  • Go two blocks to Akard Street, and turn left.
  • The hotel's entrance will be immediately on the left.

From North Dallas, Plano & Richardson:

  • Take Central Expressway (Hwy 75) South.
  • Exit Ross Avenue, turn right on Ross Avenue.
  • Continue through four stoplights.
  • Turn right onto Akard Street, the hotel is on the left.

OR

  • Take the Dallas Tollway South until it ends.
  • Follow the signs to Harry Hines/Downtown.
  • Follow the signs to Akard Street.
  • Cross over the Woodall Rogers Freeway.
  • The hotel is on the right.

From Houston, South Dallas & Wilmer-Hutchins:

  • Take I-45 North.
  • Exit Main and Elm Street.
  • Follow the signs to Elm Street, then go through downtown to Ervay (fourth light).
  • Turn on Ervay and proceed to Ross Avenue.
  • Cross over Ross and the hotel is on the left.

From Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie and West Dallas:

  • Take I-30 east, exit I-35E North.
  • Exit to 75/Sherman.
  • The first exit is Field/Griffin exit, merge onto Griffin.
  • Continue straight to the first light, which is Ross and turn left.
  • Go two blocks to Akard Street and turn left, hotel is on the left.

From Duncanville, Desoto, Cedar Hill and Southwest Dallas: 

  • Take Hwy 67 North to I-35E North.
  • Exit to 75/Sherman.
  • The first exit is Field/Griffin exit, merge onto Griffin.
  • Continue straight to the first light, which is Ross and turn left.
  • Go two blocks to Akard Street and turn left.
  • The hotel is on the left.

From East Dallas, Mesquite, Garland and Shreveport: 

  • Take I-30 West.
  • Take the Ervay exit.
  • Turn right onto Ervay.
  • Continue approximately 14 blocks to Ross Avenue.
  • Cross over Ross Avenue and the hotel is on the left.

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