I'm working to get our Summer Face-to-Face "midwest" location settled. I have it narrowed down to two decent possibilities for the July 14-16 weekend:
Kansas City: Hilton Kansas City Airport, $95/night room rate, free airport shuttle, free parking, restaurant, bar, Starbucks, free basic wifi, mini-fridge, pool, fitness room. Pizza deli across the street, other restaurants ~2 miles away
1550 sq ft meeting space
http://www.kansascityairport.hilton.com/
Minneapolis: Embassy Suites Minneapolis Airport: $149 king / $169 double room rate, free airport & Mall of America shuttle, free parking, free breakfast, free manager's reception, free wifi in meeting space, wifi in sleeping room ($), mini fridge and microwave, restaurant and bar, snack shop, pool, fitness room. Light rail stop is next door.
1600+ sq ft meeting space.
http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/minnesota/embassy-suites-by-hilton-minneapolis-airport-MSPAPES/index.html
The Kansas City hotel also has the prior weekend (July 7-9) available.
If you plan to attend, which do you prefer? Any thoughts are appreciated.
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Thu Dec 29, 2016 5:33 pm
I'd be driving to either one and they're about the same distance, so I'm good either way. Probably lean to KC since I haven't been there and the room is cheaper, but I'd be happy in Minn too.
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mr_mojo Unchartered Poster
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Posted:
Thu Dec 29, 2016 6:21 pm
Either one on the July 14-16 weekend is fine by me.
Deeders Unchartered Poster
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Thu Dec 29, 2016 6:33 pm
I have a contact at the Hilton, near the Airport. I just sent her a text this afternoon with our info. Lee, are you firm on the Embassy Suites?
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Thu Dec 29, 2016 6:49 pm
I'm all for KC! I'll be there with to take people around if needed.
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The_Mentors Advanced Expert Poster
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Thu Dec 29, 2016 6:54 pm
oops that should say i'll be there with the van. It's my home town so i can provide rides etc. Also the earlier weekend works best for me but i'll deal with whatever.
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Thu Dec 29, 2016 6:54 pm
Minneapolis would be awesome, it has my vote, and I am certain we could lure Philthy Phil and Crambus out of the dark alleys to attend as well.
Come out a day early and you can help me egg Deeders house.
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KC here. Glad that you were looking at the airport location. It's not too far from Zona Rosa and a few other "northland" attractions. My Crown Center and Plaza options just didn't work.
I'll be available to chauffeur in KC as well.
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Kharadmon Unchartered Poster
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Posted:
Sat Dec 31, 2016 4:54 am
Kansas City gets my vote. I would attend.
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Sat Dec 31, 2016 6:43 am
Minneapolis has my vote
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Sat Dec 31, 2016 7:33 pm
You guys should look into Seattle.
#subtlehint
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