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 Delivery Method: Group-Live Program Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: Two years experience as a corporate finance manager. For more information regarding refund, complaint and cancellation policies, contact CFO Conferences at (888) 767-5924 or (617) 345-9700, ext. 218. |
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Conference attendees represent a highly qualified audience of Senior Finance Executives from leading industrial companies across the U.S.: manufacturers, suppliers, and wholesalers. Get to know your peers at CFO Conferences' interactive sessions as well as at ample break times, the networking luncheon, and the closing reception. Where will the conference be held? All sessions and social functions will be held at the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel, 540 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. How many CPE credits will I receive for attending? You will receive 12 CPE credits for attending the conference and the pre-conference workshop. How do I nominate a speaker? For information on nominating or becoming a speaker, contact our director of program development: Call 212-698-9777, Fax 212-459-3007 or email MaureenCampbell@cfo.com What is the conference registration fee and what does it include? The regular rate is $995. You can save an additional $300 if you register by Tuesday, May 27, 2008. Further discounts are available for conference alumni and groups of 2 or more. Click here for a complete list of registration fees. The conference fee includes complete conference materials as well as admission to all executive education sessions (including the half-day pre-conference workshop), the networking luncheon, and the continental breakfast. What is your cancellation policy? Cancellations received in writing by May 27, 2008 will receive a refund less a $75 processing fee. For cancellations received after May 27, 2008, you will receive a 50 percent credit toward another CFO magazine conference, good for one year. CFO is unable to extend credits or refunds for no-shows. What is your policy on transferring registrations? Substitutions may be made at any time. Please call customer service at 888-767-5924 or 617-345-9700, ext. 218 if you would like to transfer your registration to a colleague. How do I reach customer service? You may contact our customer service department at 888-767-5924 or 617-345-9700, ext. 218 or by email: registrations@cfo.com What is the dress code for the conference? Recommended dress for all meetings and social functions is business casual. You may want to bring a sweater or light jacket as hotel function rooms tend to be cool. What is the weather like in Chicago in June? The weather in Chicago at this time of year is usually 60 to 80 degrees and sunny. You can check weather.com for the current forecast. How and when can I make hotel reservations? To make reservations at the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel, call 800-228-9290 or visit www.marriott.com and be sure to mention "CFO" to qualify for the reduced rate of $199. Reserve early — the hotel does not guarantee the conference rate after Friday, May 23, 2008. How do I get from the Midway Airport to the hotel? A taxi ride from Midway Airport to the hotel costs about $30. Shuttle service to the hotel is available through Airport Express (www.airportexpress.com). Please follow the overhead ground transportation signs at the airport to take the shuttle. The shuttle will also stop at other downtown hotels. The shuttle runs every half hour between 5:30 am and 10:30 pm. The one-way trip to the hotel is $15 per person. To take the subway to the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel, follow signs from the baggage claim area to the Rapid Transit train. Take Rapid Transit (Orange Line) to the State and Lake stop. Walk down to the street level and enter the subway. Board the northbound Howard Line (Red Line) and exit at the Grand stop. Exit subway station and walk two streets east to the hotel. Fare is $2.00 and use a transfer card when entering subway. How do I get from the O'Hare Airport to the hotel? A taxi ride from O'Hare Airport to the hotel costs about $40. Shuttle service to the hotel is available through Airport Express (www.airportexpress.com). Please follow the overhead ground transportation signs at the airport to take the shuttle. The shuttle will also stop at other downtown hotels. The Shuttle runs every half hour between 5:00 am and 10:30 pm. The one-way trip to the hotel is $20 per person. To take the subway to the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel, follow signs from the baggage claim area to the Rapid Transit train. Take Rapid Transit (Blue Line) to the Washington Street stop. Go downstairs, through the tunnel toward State Street, then back up the stairs. Board the northbound Howard Line (Red Line) and exit at the Grand stop. Exit subway station and walk two streets east to the hotel. Fare is $2.00 and use a transfer card when entering subway. How do I get to the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel? For directions, click here. Is there parking available at the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel? The hotel offers valet parking at $27 for up to 6 hours and at $39 for 6 to 24 hours. There is also self-parking available at two nearby garages. Row Self-Park is located at 50 East Ohio Street (1 block northwest of the hotel) and they can be reached at 312-986-3390. They offer validated parking for the Marriott at $26 per day. North Bridge Self-Park is located at 10 East Grand Avenue (2 blocks west of the hotel) and they can be reached at 312-294-7000. They do not offer validated parking. What can I gain by becoming a sponsor of CFO magazine's Driving Financial Performance in Tough Times Conference? Take advantage of the efforts from our team of experts who create one-on-one opportunities for marketers to reach and influence a definitive audience of senior decision makers. Our success is based upon our ability "to go beyond the page." Our strength is to develop and manage integrated programs that leverage the collective creativity of CFO and our partners in order to create new business opportunities with CFO readers. How do I find out about other CFO Conferences? Please visit our events site at www.cfoconferences.com to get up to date information about all CFO events. |