Donations from 2010 Conference

Country Inn & Suites

Prince Conference Center Lobby

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Many of our previous conferences have been sell-outs, so plan now to attend "Make Your Payroll Garden Grow” - the 22nd Annual Michigan Statewide Conference for Payroll Professionals.  Registrations and workshop selections will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.  Make sure you indicate your workshop selections with your registration.

 

Meeting Location:  The Prince Conference Center is located at 1800 E Beltline Ave SE in Grand Rapids.  A limited number of rooms are available. Double Queen & Kings are $86.00 + tax and King Suites are $95 + tax.  Attendees need to call 616.526.7200 or 1.866.526.7200 and state they are coming for the Michigan Payroll Conference.  Overnight accommodations include complimentary deluxe continental breakfast and Internet access.  Alcohol is not permitted on the premises. Reservations must be made prior to 9/26/11.  For additional information visit http://www.calvin.edu/prince.

Secondary Hotel:  The Country Inn & Suites is located at 3251 Deposit Dr (approximately 3.5 miles from the meeting location).  The room rate is $89.99 + tax.  Attendees need to call 616.942.7000 and state they are coming for the Michigan Statewide Payroll Conference.  Hotel rooms include complimentary hot breakfast and wireless Internet access.  The hotel is adjacent to Malarky’s, a sports bar and grill.  For additional information visit http://www.countryinns.com/grand-rapids-hotel-mi-49546/migreast.

 

Exhibits:  Exhibitors will be available all day on Thursday (7:45 -3:45).  In addition to our sponsors, the Social Security Administration will also exhibit.

 

Thursday Evening:  Join us for cocktails, dinner, entertainment and a self-guided tour of selected exhibits at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park located at 1000 E Beltline Ave NE (approximately 4 miles from the Conference Center).  Further information is available at http://www.meijergardens.org.

 

Dress Code:  Business Casual Attire for all events.

 

Special Dietary Needs:  If you have special dietary needs, please contact Statewide@apadetroit.org no later than October 7, 2011.

 

Continuing Education Credits:  Attention CPPs and FPCs: This meeting has been approved for 10.5 Recertification Credit Hours (RCH's) by the APA.

 

Further Information:  Visit our web sites for future conference announcements: www.westmichiganapa.org or www.apadetroit.org.

 

Registration

Online:  To register for the meeting online go to https://www.123signup.com/event?id=ctdbj. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted for online reservations only.

Mail:  If you prefer to register by mail, please print and complete the registration form located at http://apadetroit.org/index_files/Registration_Form.doc  (checks only, no credit cards).  Make checks payable to:

              APA Detroit Chapter

              P.O. Box 466

              Southfield, MI  48037-0466

 

Cancellation Policy:  Prior to 10/7/11, the conference fee is refundable less a $25 administrative fee.  Since we must commit to the hotel, no refunds will be given after 10/7/11. Substitute attendees are allowed.

 

Charity: Our Charity this year is Steepletown Neighborhood Services. Steepletown is a faith based organization whose mission is to promote “neighbor helping neighbor live with dignity and hope.” The organization offers a variety of support services and educational programs. A main focus of Steepletown is helping young adults get their GED’s and helping to prepare and equip these youths for college and beyond. Please see the Registration Form for examples of needed items.

 

Questions:  If you have any questions about the conference, please email us at Statewide@apadetroit.org.