Additional Events
Awards Show: Call for Acts
We know you’re a star at your organization, but are you a star on stage, too? ACCE is revamping its awards program and wants you to be a part of the show! Whether you’re a musician, actor, dancer, juggler, comedian, magician, celebrity impersonator, etc., we want your talent. To apply, submit a CD, DVD, video, pictures and a detailed written description of your act by Monday, May 5, 2008, to:
Nicole Gentry
c/o ACCE
4875 Eisenhower Ave., Suite 250
Alexandria, VA 22304
The show will take place at 6:30 pm on August 1, 2008 at the William Penn Ballroom in the Omni Hotel. Each act will have a total of 3 to 5 minutes to perform. There will be a short dress rehearsal before hand if needed. All acts will be screened prior to selection so please make sure all material is appropriate and non offensive. If you have any questions please contact Nicole Gentry at ngentry@acce.org.
Welcome Reception
Wednesday, July 30, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Reconnect with the gang and make new friends during ACCE’s Welcome Reception. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Peer Networking Dinners or Pittsburgh Pirates Ballgame Outing
Wednesday, July 30, 7:00 p.m.
Start networking on the first night of the convention as you enjoy dinner with your peers in Pittsburgh’s hot restaurants. Or, catch the Pittsburgh Pirates as they take on the 2007 National League Champions, the Colorado Rockies. Check upcoming emails for sign-up details.
Convention Party at Heinz Field
Thursday, July 31, 7:00 p.m.
Football is a religion in this part of the country, and so ACCE will host the Convention Party at Heinz Field, home of the five-time Super Bowl Champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers. And, as you party with your peers, don’t miss a visit to the Coca-Cola Great Hall, one of the city’s two football history centers focusing on the rich traditions of the Pittsburgh Panthers and Steelers.
Awards Show & Dinner at the Omni Hotel
Friday, August 1
Awards Presentation & Show, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Reception, 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Celebration Dinner, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
We’re changing it up this year! We’ll begin the evening with an awards show at the Omni William Penn Hotel’s theatre where we’ll recognize achievement in the chamber profession as well as be treated to performances that will complete the evening’s entertainment. Afterwards, we’ll move into the Omni’s breathtaking ballrooms for dinner.
Field Trips
All field trips cost $25 and are limited to 50 people.
The Next Generation of Green Buildings
Thursday, July 31 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
On this trip, attendees will participate in a behind-the-scenes facilities tour of Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.
Location: Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Oakland
Presenters: TBA
Learner Outcomes:
See the next generation of green buildings – the Living Building
Learn more about green building development and LEED certified buildings
Learn more about how successful tourism attractions spurs economic development
National Robotics Engineering Center
Thursday, July 31 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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.
Location: National Robotics Engineering Center, Lawrenceville
Presenters: TBA
Learner Outcomes:
Learn how robotics are changing business and industry
See strong university/industry partnerships in action
Learn how successful university technology transfer programs can transform a region
Using Transportation Assets to Drive Economic Development
Friday, August 1 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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.
Location: Tour building sites , business parks and new infrastructure around the airport, stopping at (tentative) Dick’s Sporting Goods headquarter offices for a panel presentation.
Presenters: TBA
Learner Outcomes:
Learn how to leverage infrastructure construction to drive economic development
Learn how building community partnerships enhance your chances for successful development
Learn how a year-after-year sustained agenda focus is necessary for development success
Brownfield Transformations
Friday, August 1 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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)
Location: The Waterfront in Homestead & Summerset at Frick Park
Presenters: TBA
Learner Outcomes:
Learn more about the challenges inherent with brownfield redevelopment
Learn more about multi-municipality cooperation and tax-based sharing programs
Learn more about mixed-use & sustainable developments and “new-urbanism”