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ALRA -- Association of Labor Relations Agencies

ALRA Conference
July 26-July 30, 2003
Detroit, Michigan

Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center
Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48243
(313) 568-8000
hotel web site

CONFERENCE PROGRAM
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
SOCIAL PROGRAMS

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
ROOM AMENITIES
HOTEL ACTIVITIES
HOTEL FOOD SERVICE
NEARBY ACTIVITIES

TRANSPORTATION TO HOTEL FROM AIRPORT
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
HOTEL PARKING

CONFERENCE HOST

Hotel Reservations: 1-800-228-9290. Please make hotel reservations by June 2003, to insure availability. Hotel reservations must be made by conference attendees and are not established by submitting a conference registration form and payment. Please identify that you are attending the Association of Labor Relations Agencies' Conference. Room types vary in terms of the number and the size of beds, and in terms of smoking or non-smoking. Please state your preferences at the time of your reservation. Check-In: 3:00 p.m.; Check-Out: noon.

Conference Hotel Rate: $129us - single, double, triple, or quadruple. Plus applicable hotel and sales tax: 15%.

Room Amenities: hairdryer, iron and ironing board, complimentary coffee and coffee maker, 2-line phone with speaker, voice mail, data ports, newspaper, laundry valet.

Hotel Activities: on-site fitness center; sauna and steam rooms.

Hotel Food Service: RiverCafé serves casual dining featuring American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; RiverBar serves beverages and snacks as well as lunch and dinner; and room service. In addition, there is the Corner Market (hotel newsstand) that offers sandwiches, salads, snacks, cereal, fruit, and beverages including Starbucks Coffee (open 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.).

Transportation to Hotel from Airport:   (30 minutes) from Detroit Metropolitan Airport

        Regular Taxi Service - $35us for one or more person(s).
        Metropolitan Shuttle - $22us one-way (734) 727-1740
        Ride and Relax Shuttle - $27 - $32us one-way (248) 557-1510

Driving Directions: The hotel uses a Map On Us feature. Once you get to the map site, just enter your address and request directions.

Hotel Parking: Valet parking: $15us/day (must pay cash).
Public parking: $10 (maximum of 12 hours); $15/day (24 hours).

Nearby Activities: Greek Town, shopping, and People Mover access.

Conference Registration: $325 u.s. (registration for the 4-day conference is available only to ALRA member agencies) Registration includes conference sessions and materials, Saturday evening reception, Sunday brunch, Monday lunch and evening reception, and Wednesday lunch and evening banquet.

Conference Program: [CLICK HERE FOR CONFERENCE PROGRAM]

Conference Hosts: Michigan Employment Relations Commission and Michigan Department of Civil Service

Conference Coordinator: Ruthanne Okun, (313) 456-3519
Michigan Employment Relations Commission