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2018 Best Practices Conference

  • 01 May 2018
  • 11:00 AM
  • 03 May 2018
  • 12:15 PM
  • HILTON DES MOINES DOWNTOWN, 435 Park Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations received by or on April 24, 2018 will receive a full refund, less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received after April 24, 2018 (or no-shows at the conference) are nonrefundable. All cancellation notices must be emailed to the Mid-America EDC office at karla@assnoffices.com.

2018 Best Practices Conference


Presented by Professional Developers of Iowa
and Mid-America EDC


May 1-3, 2018

Des Moines, Iowa


 
 

Attendees of the 2018 Best Practices Conference will enjoy educational events on May 1 & 3 at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown.  On Wednesday, May 2nd, attendees will join 400-500 professionals and volunteers at Iowa’s signature economic development event, the Iowa Utility Association’s SMART Economic Development Conference, held at the Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown.  The Mid-America Economic Development Council and the Professional Developers of Iowa are pleased to present a conference agenda with high impact sessions, networking opportunities and a unique ambiance that only downtown Des Moines can provide.


Online Registration is now closed!

 Registration after April 24th will be onsite only.  Thank you!


(on-site registration will open Tuesday, May 1st beginning at 11:00 a.m. and will be located on the 2nd floor in the Cloud Pre-function Atrium of the Hilton Des Moines Downtown). 


For the full agenda, including registration rates and hotel information CLICK HERE.


To reserve your hotel room:

You may reserve your hotel room now through Friday, April 13th for the 2018 Best Practices Conference. You may call the Hilton Des Moines Downtown at 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667) using the code: PDI to receive the discounted rate of $134 per night (single or double does not include applicable taxes). Reservations are available for the nights of April 30, May 1 & May 2.


Transportation:

To and from the Airport: The Hotel Shuttle is available upon request. For airport runs, the shuttle is complementary. Taxi service is available with an estimated fare of $12.00-$15.00.

Around Des Moines:  The Hotel Shuttle is available upon request.  The Hotel Shuttle is complementary within a 2 mile radius. Uber is also available in Des Moines.

 

Parking: 

Valet: 0-4 hours: $12.00; 4-8 hours: $20.00; 8+ hours: $25

Self-Parking Hilton Lot (just east of the hotel):  0-4 hours: $8.00; 4-8 hours: $12.00; 8+ hours: $18.00

Parking Garage (just 1 block south of hotel w/skywalk access):  5th & Keo City Parking Garage $1.00/per hour and $10.00/per day



Thank you to our 2018 Best Practices Conference Sponsors!

 
 
 


   
 



 



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