Midwest Institute
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
June 7-11, 2009
All About Town
Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is the home to an array of shopping, dining, cultural events, outdoor activities, and picturesque landscapes. With 5 local lakes, hundreds of trails, and more than 200 parks, Madison is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Madison's temperatures in June range between 70 and 80 degrees, allowing for a variety of outdoor recreational activities such as boating, fishing, biking, and hiking.
For a night out, the choices in Madison are endless. This bustling college town provides a wealth of options-quaint Irish pubs, billiards, comedy clubs, dancing, trendy bars, and more. Wander down State Street for a unique shopping experience. Lined with more than 200 shops and specialty stores, State Street is a shopper's paradise.
Local Favorites
For quick, local eats, check out State Street Brats, home of authentic Wisconsin brats, cheese curds, and buffalo wings. Or swing by the Great Dane Pub and Brew Company for dinner and drinks. On the sports front, catch a Madison Mallards baseball game and cheer on the local collegiate minor league team.
For more information on what Madison has to offer, go to the Greater Madison Convention and Visitor's Bureau Web site and sign up for its e-newsletter.
The University
The University of Wisconsin, Madison, features state-of-the-art facilities, offering Institute participants a complete executive education experience. Classes and breaks are held in Grainger Hall, located just blocks from the Fluno Center and the Lowell Center, the suggested lodging accommodations. Meals are served at the Gordon Commons, two blocks from Grainger Hall.
Where to Stay:
The Fluno Center
The Fluno Center for Executive Education, rated #1 internationally for food and accommodations by the Financial Times of London, provides all the comforts of a hotel. Amenities include a whirlpool bath, a coffeemaker, a computer, and cable television in every room. All guest rooms have one queen-size bed. Visit the Fluno Center online.
Rates:
Single Occupancy: $144.00
Double Occupancy: $164.00
Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes in effect at time of check-in.
For Reservations: Call 877-773-5866 (877-77-FLUNO) or e-mail reservations@fluno.com. Mention the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute program to receive the group rate.
Cutoff Date: April 23, 2009
Check-In: 3:00 p.m.
Checkout: 12 noon
Doubletree Hotel Madison
The Doubletree Hotel Madison is in the heart of downtown Madison at the eastern edge of the University of Wisconsin campus. The spacious guest rooms, suites, and executive accommodations boast modern amenities like complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, an in-house restaurant, a heated indoor pool and whirlpool, an outdoor patio, and a fitness room.
Rates:
Single or Double Occupancy: $135.00
Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes in effect at time of check-in.
For Reservations: Call 608-251-5511 or 800-222-TREE.
Mention the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute program (group code IO9) to receive the group rate.
Cutoff Date: April 30, 2009
Check-In: 3:00 p.m.
Checkout: 11:00 a.m.
Getting to Madison
By Plane
Dane County Regional Airport, northeast of Madison, provides regional and national air service to and from Madison. Seventy-five flights daily connect passengers to 22 locations. Dane County Airport is located 20 minutes from the University of Wisconsin.
Chicago's O'Hare Airport is about a two-hour drive from Madison. The drive from Midway Airport is two and a half to three hours.
Taxi Service
A taxi from Dane County Airport to the University of Wisconsin costs $10?$15.
By Automobile
Milwaukee, Wisconsin-78 miles
Chicago, Illinois-140 miles
Minneapolis, Minnesota-270 miles
St. Louis, Missouri-360 miles
Important Dates and Times
Scholarship Deadline: March 20, 2009
Early Enrollment: May 1, 2009
Institute begins Sunday, June 7, 2009, at 2:00 p.m.
Institute ends Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 4:00 p.m.
*Participants must attend all classes to recieve full-credit toward their IOM. Please be sure that your flight arrangements provide adequate time for you to complete classes through Thursday at 4:00 p.m. as well as accommodate travel to the airport.
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