TECH cocktail CONFERENCE

We are hosting our first TECH CONFERENCE bringing you access to a day full of amazing speakers, great perspectives and advice in an intimate environment where speakers are approachable. The goal of the conference is to assist attendees by bringing them essential business startup tips, advice and knowledge from a super-cast of successful founders, developers and entrepreneurs.

May 29, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Kasbeer Hall - Loyola University
Water Tower Campus
25 E. Pearson Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611

The conference with focus on taking a “no nonsense” approach to building a business that can flourish by leveraging technology and the Web.

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Venue

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Kasbeer

Conference Location:

Loyola University, Kasbeer Hall, 25 East Pearson, Chicago, Illinois

Parking Information:

Parking is available at various garages at the Loyola reduced rate; area garages, rates, and locations: http://www.luc.edu/parking/watertower.shtml

Hotel Accommodations:

Rooms are available in a variety of hotels at various rates, ranging from the Park Hyatt Hotel, right next door to Loyola, at $351 per night for a king, to the Loyola Residences, directly across the street from the conference at $132 for a twin. All hotels are within walking distance to the Conference and feature on-site restaurants. Parking is available at each hotel for an additional fee. Rooms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis up to one month prior to the conference. Note: Area hotels are quickly filling as an international medical conference commences in Chicago the following Monday and several participants are arriving early. To ensure you have a room at your preferred hotel, reserve your room today.

Park Hyatt Hotel, 800 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois (312-335-1234) Rooms are available at the Loyola University Preferred Travel Rate, so be sure to use the ID code: CR62527 to register. Rooms are available from Wednesday, May 28 through Saturday, May 31, from $351.20 to $401.20 (king), suites begin at $539 based upon hotel availability.

W Hotel Lakeshore, just offer of 644 North Lake Shore Drive (312-943-9200) this swanky hotel offers more of a scene in the lobby than in most hot lounges. If you are ok with staying a little further from the conference it will be worth your while. Rooms start at $249 but will be tougher to catch.

Loyola University Residences, Baumhart Hall, 26 East Pearson, Chicago, Illinois (773-508-8090) Rooms are available Wednesday, May 28 through Sunday, June 1 at $132 (single) for one person in a room with one twin bed and a private bath, or $99 (double) for two people in a room with two twin beds and a private bath. This new residence is directly across the street from the conference site and offers a coffee shop and fitness center. Reservations are made by completing a residence reservation form and faxing it to Loyola; email them at: atyourservicedesk@luc.edu.

Whitehall Hotel, 105 East Delaware Street, Chicago, Illinois (312-944-6300) Rooms are available for Wednesday, May 28 for $209 (king) and Thursday, May 29 for $329 (king).

Hotel Sofitel, 20 East Chestnut, Chicago, Illinois (312-324-4000) Rooms are available Wednesday, May 28 through Saturday, May 31 at $365 (king).

Tremont Hotel, 100 East Chestnut, Chicago, Illinois (312-751-1900) Rooms are available Wednesday, May 28 and Thursday, May 29 at $194 (queen) or $229 (king).