We look forward to seeing you at our annual Promising Practices Workshop, May 18-20, 2010, in Portland, Oregon.  This event is co-hosted by Intel.

Please make your travel arrangements into Portland International Airport (PDX).

We've arranged room blocks at two wonderful, affordable, boutique hotels, which are just down the block (2 min. walk) from each other.  All meeting events and catered meals will take place at the HOTEL MONACO or at INTEL, with the reception at the ECOTRUST building downtown.

Hotel Monaco
506 SW Washington at 5th Avenue
Room Rate: $115/night plus taxes, free wireless
MAKE A RESERVATION

Hotel Vintage Plaza
422 SW Broadway
Rate: $115/night plus taxes, free wireless
MAKE A RESERVATION

Ground Transportation options from the airport to the hotels include light rail, approx. a 30 min. ride and 4 min. walk for $2.30/trip; and shuttle via Blue Sky Transportation, $24 one-way, call toll-free 800-247-2272 for reservations.

Draft Workshop Agenda

May 18, 2010 - HOTEL MONACO
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: SSAB and ESC meetings
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Conference registration/check-in
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Alliance meetings
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Welcome reception
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Salon dinner

May 19, 2010 - INTEL CAMPUS
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Buffet breakfast, hotels
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM: Bus transportation to Intel at Hillsboro
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Workshop Part I at Intel
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Alliance meetings at Intel
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM: Bus transportation back to hotel
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Reception at EcoTrust building, downtown Portland (taxis and free streetcars available for transportation)

May 20, 2010 - HOTEL MONACO
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Buffet breakfast
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Workshop Part II
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Grab-and-go lunches available
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Leadership Team meeting