2011 FM:Systems User Conference - Additional Information

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We look forward to seeing you soon at the 2011 FM:Systems User Conference. Below is some information you might find helpful in planning your trip.

Airport
Please make plans to fly into the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). The airport is approximately 25 - 30 minutes from the hotel, and cabs generally run about $35 - 40 per trip. The airport does offer the SuperShuttle - a transportation company that provides shared-ride van service from RDU to destinations throughout the Triangle. For more information on fees and schedules,
click here.

Accomodations and the Conference Hotel
Located in downtown Raleigh, the Raleigh Marriott City Center Hotel is right in the middle of an outdoor plaza, surrounded by outdoor shops, bars and restaurants all within walking distance. All conference events with the exception of the Thursday night dinner are held at the conference hotel:

Raleigh Marriott City Center
Website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/rdumc-raleigh-marriott-city-center/
500 Fayetteville Street  
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Call 888-236-2427 for room reservations
Call 919-833-1120 to talk directly to the hotel

When you call, please tell them you are with FM:Systems to ensure you get the FM:Systems rate of $139++ per night.

For those wishing to extend their stay, the special rate is available three days before and three days after the event.

For driving directions to the hotel, visit:  http://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/directions/rdumc-raleigh-marriott-city-center/

Concierge Services
If you have any questions about restaurants or activities in the area, you may contact the front desk at the Raleigh Marriott City Center at 919-833-1120. They can answer your questions from there.

Workout Facilities
The hotel has a workout room onsite. Admission is free to hotel guests.  

Internet Services
There is free Internet service in the hotel guest rooms.

Dress Code
The dress code for all events at the conference is business casual. A light sweater or jacket is also a good idea for the occasionally cool meeting room.    

Weather
The temperature in Raleigh in April averages about 71 degrees for a high and 46 degrees for a low. It can be a bit rainy but when it isn't - it's beautiful!

Cancelation Policy
FM:Systems will gladly refund conference fees in full until March 18 at 5:00 pm EST. No refunds will be made after that date. The hotel will take cancellations made by 6:00 pm the day of the reservation.

Raleigh/Durham Area
The Raleigh/Durham area is consistently named as one of the best places to live in the U.S. in numerous publications. The area is often referred to as the "Triangle" to encompass Chapel Hill, just 20 minutes from Durham and Raleigh.

Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina, and the people that live here love it for the weather, the lifestyle, and the beauty of the area. With seven colleges in Raleigh alone, the area is home to numerous restaurants and a lively downtown and arts scene. Area attractions include the North Carolina Museum of Art, which houses an impressive Rodin sculpture collection, or you could take a segway or rickshaw tour of Historic Oakwood, a neighborhood with Victorian homes built from 1870 - 1912.

While known as a small university town to locals, Durham actually boasts numerous attractions, most notably Duke University which includes the Duke Chapel, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, the famous Cameron Stadium, home to the Duke Blue Devils, and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park made famous by the movie "Bull Durham" in the 1980's.

Just a few minutes away are the old stomping grounds of Michael Jordan in the town of Chapel Hill. A walk down Franklin Street is a great way to get a good feel for this college town and see the campus of UNC. The UNC Basketball Museum recently opened, or if you are a fan of home-style southern cooking, Mama Dips restaurant is close by.

Questions?
For questions regarding the 2011 FM:Systems User Conference, please contact Barbett Byarlay Ramsey at bbramsey@fmsystems.com or 800-648-8030 x 751.