Event Description | Price |
ARS Day (ARS Members and ACCE Members) Join your fellow civic entrepreneurs for an in-depth look at national conversations, case studies and practical implementation strategies related to organizing and mobilizing regions for sustainable development. | $195 |
ARS Day (Non Members) Join your fellow civic entrepreneurs for an in-depth look at national conversations, case studies and practical implementation strategies related to organizing and mobilizing regions for sustainable development. | $245 |
Field Trips The Next Generation of Green Buildings
On this trip, attendees will participate in a behind-the-scenes facilities tour of Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.
Thursday, July 31 9 a.m. – noon Robotics: Today and Tomorrow
On this trip, attendees will learn more about and tour the National Robotics Engineering Center, part of Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute, the world’s largest robotics research and development organization.
Thursday, July 31 9 a.m. – noon Using Transportation Assets to Drive Economic Development
On this trip, attendees will travel the corridor surrounding Pittsburgh International Airport to see and hear about how companies leverage the airport and infrastructure for success
Friday, August 1 9 a.m. – noon Brownfield Transformations
On this trip, attendees will experience The Waterfront, an open-air shopping mall spanning three municipalities housed on the site of a former steel mill. In addition, attendees will drive through one of southwestern Pennsylvania’s newest urban communities, Summerset at Frick Park. (*Note: portions of the tour will require walking)
Friday, August 1 9 a.m. – noon
| $25 |
Convention Party at Heinz Field Party at the historic home of the Steelers at Heinz field on Thursday night. This event is included in full convention and guest program registration. Tickets can be purchased for additional guests at $60 each. | $65 |
Awards Show and Dinner Did you miss the Oscars this year? Well enjoy ACCE’s version of this classic show staring some of your favorite Chamber professionals. On this night at the Historic Omni hotel, your peers show off more than just their talent in the chamber profession. | $100 |
Metro Cities Dinner CEO | $90 |
Metro Cities Dinner Senior Staff | $65 |
Networking Dinner: Pittsburgh Pirates Ballgame Outing
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Don’t miss the opportunity to catch the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the 2007 National League Champions, the Colorado Rockies. | $17 |
Networking Dinner
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Join your peers for a night out on the town at one of Pittsburgh’s amazing restaurants. This evening features the popular Dutch-treat dinners by division. | Dutch treat |
Tour: Fallingwater
Wednesday July 30, 2008 The house was built partly over a waterfall and was designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935 in rural southwestern Pennsylvania, 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. | $80 |
Tour: Fun and Function City Tour Wednesday July 30, 2008 | $50 |
Scholarship Fun Run/Walk Pack your running shoes for the ACCE Fun Run/Walk on Saturday morning. Join your colleagues for a short (2-3 miles) run or walk, and get a jump-start on your morning. Your participation helps to provide educational opportunities for your peers, including the annual convention. |
$25 |