FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is the cost to attend the Conference?
An individual early registration costs $150 for non-members and $135 for members, after August 31 registration costs $175 for non-members and $150 for members, after September 17 all registrations must be done on site and the cost $200 for non-members and $175 for members. That includes admission to all events and meals for both days of the conference.
Q: Where will the conference take place?
The conference is held at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, MI.
Q: Who should attend the Conference?
Women business owners, corporate buyers, supplier diversity professionals from the private and the public sector, as well as other small business owners and government officials.
Q: What can I expect in corporate-to-WBE Networking?
Our breakfasts, lunches and dinner/reception are set up for networking. Also, the Women's WORKS and Women's WORKS Mixer are designed for face-to-face networking with purchasing executives with no appointments needed.
Q: What can I expect in WBE-to-WBE networking?
Women's business enterprises are the fastest growing group of businesses in America. Gain valuable insight from established women business owners, connect with new WBE's and meet potential suppliers for your business.
Q: Is there overnight accommodations if I am coming from out of town?
Yes, WBEC-Great Lakes has a group of rooms reserved at MotorCity Casino Hotel. Rooms are $129. Call and book your room before September 1st, 2009 in order to receive the group rate. To book, call (866) 782·9622 and specify the event - Great Lakes Women's Business Conference.
Q: Is food provided at the conference?
Yes, continental breakfast and lunch is provided both days. We will have a reception on Tuesday evening with appetizers provided.
Q: Where should I park?
Free Parking & free Valet Parking is provided on site at MotorCity Casino Hotel.
Q: If I am exhibiting at the Women'sWORKS event when can I set up?
Exhibitors can start setting up on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:30 a.m.
Q: If I am not a certified WBE, can I exhibit?
No, but you may attend the conference.
Q: Can I pay for only one day of the Conference?
No, our conference price includes both days - and is at a very low cost.
Q: Can I be invoiced for my conference registration?
Our corporate & WBE sponsors can be invoiced, all other registrations must be paid for at time of purchase.
Q: How do I sign up to volunteer at the conference?
To volunteer, please contact Veronica Johnson at (734) 677-1400
Q: How do I register for the conference?
Visit our website at www.miceed.org where you can register right online or if you prefer download and mail or fax your registration.
Q: I am interested in sponsorship, who can I contact?
If you would like to sponsor a portion of the event, contact Beth Jones at 734-926-0334.
An individual early registration costs $150 for non-members and $135 for members, after August 31 registration costs $175 for non-members and $150 for members, after September 17 all registrations must be done on site and the cost $200 for non-members and $175 for members. That includes admission to all events and meals for both days of the conference.
Q: Where will the conference take place?
The conference is held at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, MI.
Q: Who should attend the Conference?
Women business owners, corporate buyers, supplier diversity professionals from the private and the public sector, as well as other small business owners and government officials.
Q: What can I expect in corporate-to-WBE Networking?
Our breakfasts, lunches and dinner/reception are set up for networking. Also, the Women's WORKS and Women's WORKS Mixer are designed for face-to-face networking with purchasing executives with no appointments needed.
Q: What can I expect in WBE-to-WBE networking?
Women's business enterprises are the fastest growing group of businesses in America. Gain valuable insight from established women business owners, connect with new WBE's and meet potential suppliers for your business.
Q: Is there overnight accommodations if I am coming from out of town?
Yes, WBEC-Great Lakes has a group of rooms reserved at MotorCity Casino Hotel. Rooms are $129. Call and book your room before September 1st, 2009 in order to receive the group rate. To book, call (866) 782·9622 and specify the event - Great Lakes Women's Business Conference.
Q: Is food provided at the conference?
Yes, continental breakfast and lunch is provided both days. We will have a reception on Tuesday evening with appetizers provided.
Q: Where should I park?
Free Parking & free Valet Parking is provided on site at MotorCity Casino Hotel.
Q: If I am exhibiting at the Women'sWORKS event when can I set up?
Exhibitors can start setting up on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:30 a.m.
Q: If I am not a certified WBE, can I exhibit?
No, but you may attend the conference.
Q: Can I pay for only one day of the Conference?
No, our conference price includes both days - and is at a very low cost.
Q: Can I be invoiced for my conference registration?
Our corporate & WBE sponsors can be invoiced, all other registrations must be paid for at time of purchase.
Q: How do I sign up to volunteer at the conference?
To volunteer, please contact Veronica Johnson at (734) 677-1400
Q: How do I register for the conference?
Visit our website at www.miceed.org where you can register right online or if you prefer download and mail or fax your registration.
Q: I am interested in sponsorship, who can I contact?
If you would like to sponsor a portion of the event, contact Beth Jones at 734-926-0334.
