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Event/Class OutlineBack to Events List || Back to Advanced Event Search NWPPA Engineering & Operations Conference and Trade ShowJoin NWPPA onLook-up 100375 Please Print This Page as Your Record of Course Schedule & Meeting/Hotel InformationWho Should Attend:
Utility engineering and operations personnel, as well as those in purchasing, environmental, information technology, accounting, finance, or any area where a more in-depth knowledge of engineering and operations would be beneficial!
Conference Overview:
The theme of this year's conference is "Spurring on the Future of Public Power" and that certainly fits the times!
Change is occurring in every aspect of our industry, business, and careers. Get a handle on the changes that are occurring by making plans now to attend the largest conference and tradeshow for public power utilities in the west. With more than three days of events scheduled, the NWPPA E&O Conference and Trade Show provides a mix of education and networking, along with over 60,000 square feet of exhibits that can help you get on top of the challenges that you face.
The conference provides opportunities to learn about the latest practices, innovations, and technology in the electric utility industry. During breakout sessions, which focus on specific disciplines within the utility, attendees will learn about the latest methods and solutions being used around the industry. Additionally, the trade show exhibits will provide an opportunity to see the products that are available to help get the job done.
Pre-Conference Courses and Meetings:
Make plans to attend one of the pre-conference classes below during your trip to the E&O. These courses are offered at a special low rate to make your training and travel budget stretch farther. For more information and to register, visit www.nwppa.org.
More information regarding the following may be found in the conference brochure or by clicking on a link below:
Spouse/Companion Events:
Have your spouse/companion join you for lunch in the exhibit hall on Wednesday and Thursday, and at the Thursday evening banquet for only $50 per person. Note: There is no additional charge to registered attendees and registered exhibitors for lunches and banquet.
Schedule:
Conference sessions begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday and at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Sessions and trade show exhibits continue on Tuesday until 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday until 7 p.m. The closing banquet runs until 10 p.m. on Thursday with prize drawings for banquet attendees.
There is a free open house to attend the exhibits only on Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. and again on Thursday from 11am to 12:50pm.
Conference and Tradeshow Location:
Tacoma Convention & Trade Center
1500 Broadway
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 573-230
Airport Shuttle Service:
Capital Aeroporter Outside Western WA: 1-800-962-3579 Tacoma: 253 927-6179
Shuttle Express Reservations: (425) 981-7000
Bremerton-Kitsap Airporter 360-876-1737 or 1-800-562-7948
Airport taxi's are also available - We encourage you to compare shuttle and taxi rates
Conference Hotels - Information:
Please note - Deposit and cancellation policies are in effect at both conference hotels:
(See below for more information) Hotel Murano (headquarters hotel)
1320 Broadway Plaza
Tacoma, WA 98402
(888) 862-3255
Room rate: $149 for a single king or $159 for a double king.
Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than February 25, 2010, to secure this rate. Mention that you are with the NWPPA when booking your reservation.
Courtyard by Marriott - Tacoma Downtown
1515 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
(800) 321-2211
Room rate: $159 for a standard king or double queen room.
Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than March 1, 2010, to secure this rate. Mention that you are with the NWPPA when booking your reservation.
Conference Hotel Cancellation Policy (both hotels above)
All room reservations require full payment for all reserved nights at the time you reserve your room. If you cancel or wish to reduce your hotel reservation, the following will apply:
In light of the new hotel reservation and cancellation policy, which is designed to allow the maximum use of the Hotel Murano and Courtyard by Marriott, please register for a badge at the NWPPA E&O Conference & Tradeshow before you reserve a room. Please do not reserve extra or blocks of rooms for colleagues who are not already registered, as this reduces availability for registered attendees. Please book only rooms that you will actually use.
Overflow Hotels:
If the Hotel Murano or the Courtyard by Marriott are filled the following hotels in the area may be options. Note that there is NOT an NWPPA discount with these hotels.
Best Western Tacoma Dome Hotel
2611 East E Street, Tacoma, WA, 98421
Ph. 866-925-8655
La Quinta Inn & Suites Tacoma 47.23943, -122.41318
1425 E 27th St, Tacoma, WA, 98421 United States
Ph. 866-925-8655
Silver Cloud Inn Tacoma
2317 N Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA, 98402 United States
Ph. 866-925-8655
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tacoma
8601 S. Hosmer Street
Tacoma, WA 98444 Ph. 877-643-4614
Exhibitor Information:
Click here to view the 2010 exhibit space request form.
Click here to view a PDF of the 2010 exhibitor packet.
Trainers:Mark Gabriel, SAIC Energy, formerly R.W. Beck Ed Gossett, Kootenai Electric Cooperative, Inc. Rulon Gardner, Keppler Speakers Tim Wolf, Erik Smith, Bonneville Power Administration Mary Gilmore, Northwest MedStar Greg Loew, Altec Industries, Inc. Todd Ellis, National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative Jennifer Renken, Tacoma Public Utilities Hud Allworth, Snohomish County PUD No. 1 Scott Beal, Peninsula Light Company Joe Zimnoch, Okonite Co. Steve Ford, Eagles Talent Connection Inc. Ken Corum, Northwest Power & Conservation Council Clay King, ESCI, Inc. Samuel Rupert, Tacoma Public Utilities Mike Rhubright, Tacoma Public Utilities Mark Rapozo, Washington State Auditors Lisa Fennell, Landis+Gyr Energy Management Solutions Keith Brooks, Kootenai Electric Cooperative, Inc. Robert Braddock, Fort Chicago U.S. Power Inc. Diana Hamilton, Franklin County PUD Harry Hewitt, Tillamook People's Utility District Scott Beal, Peninsula Light Company Bill Gaines, Tacoma Public Utilities Ronald Billodeaux, National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative Jeff Johnson, Genics, Inc. Jim Shelton, Sacramento Municipal Utility District Registration Fees:
For More Information, please contact : at (360) 254-0109, or for registration information/assistance, please contact Wendy Carlson, wendy@nwppa.org, (360) 254-0109 ©2011, Northwest Public Power Association |
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