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 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.

The Conference Hotel
Located in downtown Raleigh, the Raleigh Marriott City Center hotel is right in the middle of an outdoor plaza with easy access to lots of bars and restaurants. All conference events with the exception of the Thursday night dinner are held at the conference hotel:

Raleigh Marriott City Center Hotel
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

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

Room rate for the conference is $139++ per night, available three days before and three days after the conference. This rate is good for reservations made before April 4, 2011.

Transportation
Once you reach the conference hotel, you will not need transportation until your return trip to the RDU airport. All conference events are at the hotel, with the exception of training classes on Wednesday, April 27 and the dinner on Thursday, April 28. Transportation is provided for these events. Cabs are plentiful at the RDU airport.

If you choose to rent a car for the conference, parking at the hotel is provided for $18 per night.

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 features a complimentary gym for guests which includes use of the indoor pool and hot tub.  

Internet Services
FM:Systems guests will receive free Internet service from their 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 until 6:00 pm the day of your check-in.

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 recently reopened after a massive renovation to include an impressive Rodin sculpture garden. 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.