AGLF - Meetings and Events

AGLF/ELFA Public Sector Finance Forum
May 5-7, 2010
The Westin Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois

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Who Should Attend?
Registration & General Information
Cancellation Policy
Hotel Information
Getting There
Attire
Weather
Sponsorship
Contact Us

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

From experienced equipment leasing & finance professionals seeking to keep up with the latest product, administrative and legislative trends in the tax exempt and federal finance market, to those seeking insight into the Public Finance Sector as a new business opportunity. Business executives, attorneys, bankers, brokers, CPA’s, financial advisors, investment bankers, document specialists, syndicators, credit and sales personnel will all benefit from attending.

REGISTRATION & GENERAL INFORMATION

Please register as far in advance as possible to ensure that your name appears on the list of attendees. You may fax your completed registration form to AGLF at (856) 423-3420. Please be sure to include appropriate credit card information. Please note that you may also register online for this conference at http://secure.aglf.org/.

Registration Fees:

On or Before April 13, 2010
AGLF or ELFA Member		$650.00
Non-Member		$800.00
Government Registration*		$400.00
Spouse/Companion**		$150.00
Basics Session Only ***		$95.00


After April 13, 2010
AGLF or ELFA Member		$750.00
Non-Member		$900.00
Government Registration*		$400.00
Spouse/Companion**		$200.00
Basics Session Only ***		$95.00

Registration rates include admissions to all sessions, refreshment breaks, the receptions, and continental breakfasts.

* Available to employees of state and local government entities only

** Guest registration is open only to those who accompany a registered attendee. Guests must not be active in the municipal leasing industry. Guest registration does not entitle the attendee to attend general or concurrent sessions; guest registration admits the registrant to social events only.

***Basics Session includes both sessions on Wednesday, May 5^th and the social networking reception on the same evening

Registration forms will not be processed without full payment. We cannot accept government or other purchase orders. All fees must be in US currency, drawn on a US bank. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are also accepted for payment.

REGISTRATION PROMOTIONS*

If you are a first time attendee or an attendee from a company that is sending more than one person from your group – you qualify for a special discount promotion! Please take advantage of the following:

First Time Attendees will receive 10% off of the registration fee! If this is your first time attending an AGLF conference, you are eligible to receive a 10% rebate off the registration fee.

Two or More People from Same Company attending this conference will receive a $50 rebate for each attendee.

Please note that if you are a sponsor, you still qualify for discounts. To receive this discount, please fill out the registration form and fax to 856.423.3420. Special discounts cannot be done online.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations received in writing before October 27, 2010 will be refunded, less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations after October 27, 2010 will receive no refund. This policy is strictly enforced.

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Westin Michigan Avenue
909 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago , IL

A block of rooms is being held for attendees of the AGLF/ELFA Public Sector Finance Forum at the Westin Michigan Avenue . A special group rate of $189.00 single (plus applicable state and local taxes) is being offered for attendees. To make your room reservations, call the hotel directly at 1-888-627-8385. Let the reservations clerk know you will be attending the AGLF/ELFA Public Sector Finance Forum. You can also visit the website at www.starwoodmeeting.com/book/aglfspring2010 and book your reservations online. Reservations should be made before the cutoff date of April 13, 2010. Accommodation requests received after the cutoff date are subject to availability at the prevailing rate.

GETTING THERE

From O’Hare International Airport :

Taxis, all metered, generally cost between USD35-USD40. Depending on traffic, rides to downtown can range from 30-60 minutes. Taxis can be easily located outside each terminal.

From Chicago Midway Airport :
Taxis are found outside the terminal, near the baggage claim. For a ride to downtown Chicago expect to pay USD25-USD35.

ATTIRE

Business casual is appropriate for this meeting.

WEATHER

The average high temperature for the month of May is approximately 70°F and the average low is 51°F. It is advisable to bring warm weather attire for outdoor activities, but please keep in mind that hotels are air-conditioned.

SPONSORSHIP

The Association for Governmental Leasing & Finance gratefully acknowledges the support of this meeting and its objectives from the following companies:

Keynote Sponsor