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Join Us in Chicago!
September 13-16, 2009

At the historic Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago, Illinois A designated "Historic Hotel of America" by the National Trust for Historic Preservation

ISMA 4 Conference
"Measurement in 2009 – Soaring to New Heights"
Chicago, the City that invented the Skyscraper.

• Innovative Ideas from Industry Leaders
• Keynote presentation from prominent motivational life coach, Kevin Touhey
• NEW Vendor Fair Luncheon on Tuesday, September 15th
• THE LAST LAUGH – An evening of laughter, food and drinks at Chicago’s infamous Second City comedy club on Wednesday, September 16th ends the week

See the ISMA 4 Conference Brochure!

Book Your Hotel!
To book hotel room reservations, dial 877/ 865-5321 or 312/ 726-7500 and mention the IFPUG Conference. Our special room rate is $219. The cut-off date for guaranteed room rates is August 10, 2009 or until the room block is filled, after which time hotel rooms are subject to availability.

Palmer House Hilton
Chicago, Illinois
This 25-story Beaux Arts-style hotel is ideally situated within walking distance of Chicago’s vibrant theater district, the Art Institute and famed Magnificent Mile, and within one mile of Lake Michigan. Remodeled in 2004, the Hilton boasts a two-story, gilded lobby with a formal staircase, marble-topped tables, velvet seating, and a ceiling mural depicting Greek mythology. A 10,000 square foot, state-of-the-art health club offers amenities such as an indoor lap pool, personal trainers, steam room and sauna. Guest rooms offer rich dark woods, antique furnishings, pillowtop mattresses and luxurious European-style linens. The Palmer House Hilton has been a revered landmark in the heart of Chicago’s Loop for more than 80 years.

The hotel’s gilded two-story lobby’s overhead murals depict scenes from Greek mythology.

Original Property Opened: 1875

"Eventually, I think Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world."
— Frank Lloyd Wright

Sites to See!
Chicago has the "Magnificent Mile" and much more … Check out the following websites to see the multitude of sites to see:
www.choosechicago.com
www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago_tourism.htm
www.chicago.worldweb.com/SightsAttractions