Attendees
will have a unique opportunity to meet with business colleagues; to see
and compare the most technologically advanced equipment available
today. Visiting each manufacturer alone would be very costly, but here
at Grind Tec USA, they will all be under one roof.
Advantages you have by being an attendee:
- Being introduced to new and innovative technology
- Being able to speak and listen to top professionals from different industries
- Collaborating with your peers
- Meeting top research professionals
- Hearing about the latest technological advances in grinding
- Learning about the future of grinding
Leading experts from different industries will be presenting ideas on:
- Quality
- Productivity
- Safety
- Reducing Manufacturing Costs
- Export Issues
- Grinding on other planets
The professionals that will be speaking at Grind Tec USA:
Top manufactures that will be exhibiting during the two days:
Grind Tec Schedule of Events
September 17 & 18, 2009
Doors open at 7:30 am for Registration
Thursday, Sept. 17
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM - Ceratizit - Chris Mckenna – Worldwide
Trends in Sawing: Wood, Ferrous and Non Ferrous Materials
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM - Vollmer – Scott Ries – PCD Tooling
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM - Ebbco - Ed Tirakian – Filtration Systems
Advanced Superabrasives – Attila Szucs - New Wheel Technologies
Friday, Sept. 18
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM – US Dept. Commerce – George Thomas – Export
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM - Wachovia/Wells Fargo – Bill Winchester –
Equipment Financing – Latrella McElrath – Economy and Banking
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM – CRI - Karen Fender - Centerless Grinding
EXHIBITORS OPEN – 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Event Cost
The cost of Grind Tec USA will be $35.00 per person for all attendees.
Grind Tec USA will be held at the Asheville Civic Center at 87 Haywood St., Asheville, NC 28801.
Directions to the Civic Center from I-26, 19-23 or I-40
I-26 and I-40 come together in Asheville. Take either I-26, 19-23, or I-40 to Asheville, and then take I-240 into Asheville. Take exit 4C (Montford Ave./Haywood Street/Visitors Center), and then turn left onto Haywood Street (at light at top of off-ramp). The Civic Center will be located directly ahead. Once on Haywood Street, pass the Civic Center (street will curve south) and take the next left turn after the Civic Center into the Civic Center Parking Garage (between the Vanderbilt Apartments and Pack Memorial Library).
Additional Parking Options
Parking for patrons and guests attending Asheville Civic Center events is available in three municipal parking garages. The closest and most convenient garage is the Civic Center Garage, located adjacent to the facility. The Rankin Avenue Garage and Wall Street Garage are also convenient options for public parking. There are a number of private, paid surface lots in downtown Asheville that often support event parking. However, it is very important to avoid parking in any lot marked with signage that prohibits parking, even if that lot is empty. If a surface lot is marked with no parking signage, your car may be at risk of being towed.
Hotel Information and Area Attractions
The Asheville region is a tourist destination; we purposely scheduled
our event at the height of the autumn leaf season to allow for the
beauty of Asheville to be shared by all. Make reservations early; if
you wait there will be no rooms will be available within 100 miles of
Asheville.
Biltmore House
Attendees
of the 2009 GrindTec USA conference will receive a special rate on
admission to Biltmore House, Gardens, Winery & River Bend Farm
during the month of September 2009
Save
on daytime admission by calling the Group Sales Office of Biltmore
today at 1-866-851-4661 and reference promotional code: GTUSA
Your rate: $38.00 per adult *
(Regularly $50.00-$55.00 per adult)
Biltmore Flyer
Brookstone Lodge
Rate
$72 for Sept 16-17 and Rate $84 for Sept 18-19 | New hotel with a great
location off I-40 at exit 51. Experience the warmth of a mountain lodge
just minutes from Biltmore Estate, downtown Asheville, Blue Ridge
Parkway, Asheville’s Civic Center, and the area’s finest shopping and
dining. Our amenities include a complimentary deluxe continental
breakfast, indoor pool and hot tub, high speed wireless internet,
fitness center, and much more. If you would like to make your
reservation on-line please go to www.BrookstoneLodgeAsheville.com
and select the reservations tab and enter in your dates first and then
enter your promo code GRINDTEC09 and follow the instructions to
finalize your reservation. You can also call the hotel directly at
828-398-5888. Mileage to the Asheville Civic Center is 8 miles.
Renaissance Hotel
Nestled
among the Blue Ridge & Great Smoky Mountains lies one the most
beautiful places on Earth, Asheville, NC. The Marriott Renaissance
Asheville Hotel is located in the heart of the city. Perfect for
business or pleasure, the hotel offers beautifully appointed rooms
& suites with wireless internet access, refrigerators, 32" flat
screen TVs & in-room movies.
31 Woodfin Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801 USA
Phone: 1-828-252-8211
Please follow this link to receive the discounted price: Renaissance Hotel
Ramada River Ridge
The
Ramada Inn River Ridge is located approximately 3 miles from the
Asheville Civic Center, an easy drive on I -240. We are located just
off of exit 8. Within walking distance of the hotel we have several
restaurants, including a J & S Cafeteria, KFC, McDonalds ( 24
hours), Fat Buddies Barbecue, and a 24 hour CVS Pharmacy. We have
limited number of microwaves and refrigerators upon request. The rate
of $79.00 + tax includes a hot breakfast each morning, we have waffles,
(not frozen), eggs, sausage, bagels, toast,cereals, juice, coffee ,
fruit and danish. It is tasty. Guests wishing to receive this rate
should call 828-298-9141 and ask for the GrindTec USA BLOCK. The block
will be held until 08/25/2009, and any rooms not picked up by this date
will be released. Jacuzzi suite upgrades available for an additional
$30.00 per night.
www.ramadariverridge.com
800 Fairview Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 298-9141
Courtyard by Marriott
One Buckstone Place
Asheville, NC 28805
828-252-5831- Sales Dept.
http://cwp.marriott.com/avlcy/grindtechconference
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Two Buckstone Place
Asheville, NC 28805
828-252-5831-Sales Dept.
http://cwp.marriott.com/avlcy/grindtechconference
Days Inn Asheville Mall
Mention Grind Tec USA when scheduling room
(828) 252-4000
http://daysinn.com/hotel/12902
Holiday Inn Biltmore East
1450 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
888-298-5611 ext.5181
Fax: 828-296-9895
Web Site: www.biltmorehotels.com
Code is GTU
Four Points by Sheraton Asheville Downtown
Guests can access the site to learn more about the event and to book,
modify, or cancel a reservation from May 12, 2009 to September 20, 2009.
Below you will find the appropriate link(s) for your participants to
access the site: Grind Tec USA
Four
Points by Sheraton Asheville Downtown offers the convenience of a great
downtown location while being nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Step out our door and into a unique world of shops, restaurants, art
galleries, and more.
22 Woodfin Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Phone (828) 253-1851 ˇ Fax (828) 252-9205
0.11 km/0.07 miles from center of asheville.
Hampton Inn
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 255-9220
www.ashevillehamptoninns.com
Homewood Suites
88 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 252-5400
www.ashevillehomewoodsuites.com
Haywood Park Hotel
One Battery Park Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801
(800) 228-2522
(828) 252-2522
www.haywoodpark.com
Urban Elegance, Southern Charm …
Nestled in the heart of Asheville’s vibrant downtown, the Haywood Park
Hotel offers a perfect blend of luxury and convenience. Located within
walking distance of the areas finest restaurants, shops, coffee houses
and galleries, this boutique hotel is the choice for business and
leisure travelers alike. We invite you to experience urban elegance,
southern charm and exceptional service as our guest in Asheville’s only
boutique hotel. Whether its business or pleasure that brings you to the
mountains, the memories of your Haywood Park stay will ensure a return
visit. Special rates available - $150 Master King or $160 Superior
Room, mention Grind Tec USA.
U-Save Car and Truck Rental
Airport pick-up and discount rate for the convention.
Feel free to call George Pfeiffer 828 545 9085 or Scott Jacksyn anytime
at 828 285 7000 or toll free at 877 779 8728.
Chimney Rock Park
GrindTec
USA attendees will receive a special rate of $10 (normally $14) for
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, just 25 miles southeast of
Asheville. This offer is good from September 11-27.
There’s
something for everyone at Chimney Rock. Whether you seek the high
adventure of a challenging hike and guided rock climbing, a leisurely
stroll and soaking in breathtaking 75-mile views of Lake Lure and
Hickory Nut Gorge, something fun and interactive for the kids, or
delighting in the cool mists of 404ft Hickory Nut Falls, you’ll find it
here. That’s not all. You’ll also find amazing rock formations, sheer
cliffs and unique hiking trails. The Park’s 26-story elevator, built
inside the mountain, makes the views accessible for all. Pick up
locally-made souvenirs at two gift shops and dine at the Old Rock Café
overlooking the Rocky Broad River or on the Sky Lounge patio with the
valley spread out before you.
Show
your GrindTec USA ID badge at the Ticket Plaza to receive your
discount. More information can be found at chimneyrockpark.com or by
calling 800-277-9611.
REEMS CREEK GOLF COURSE
Reems Creek Golf Club in Weaverville, N.C. offers a secluded setting
that captures the splendor and rustic beauty of the
Blue Ridge Mountains and that has regularly won four stars in Golf Digest's “Place to Play.”
We're just 15 minutes from downtown Asheville. That makes us an ideal place to play when you're visiting in the area.
And
you'll find that our unique mountain golfing experience is more fun and
more playable than many other layouts. It's the kind of place that
golfers of all skill levels want to return to again and again. Visit
our webpage at www.reemscreekgolf.com
For
more information about scheduling your tee time contact Reems Creek
Golf Club at (828)-645-4393 and mention Grind Tec for a special golf
package rate.
GRAY LINE HISTORIC TOLLEY TOURS
There is no better way to discover what Asheville has to offer than on
a Gray Line Trolley Tour. Hop on board one of Gray Line’s Nostalgic RED
trolleys for a fully narrated journey, highlighting the history, homes
and hot-spots of this “city of surprises.” Mention Grind Tec for
discount rate of $13 ea. Visit the website: www.graylineasheville.com
GROVE ARCADE
The
historically renovated Grove Arcade Market Place is a destination
featuring boutique shopping, dining and regional crafts in a beloved
downtown architectural wonder walking distance from the Civic Center.
Visit the website at www.grovearcade.com
Dining
Downtown dining at Mayfel’s at 22 College St., Asheville, NC 28801 offering a 10% Discount on lunch and dinner food purchases, Mention Grind Tec. Visit the webpage: www.mayfels.net
Carmel's Restaurant and Bar is known as a destination in downtown Asheville with its Alfresco Dining and Jazzy-chic Bar.
Offering Grind Tec attendees 10% Discount on their food purchases, mention Grind Tec.
Lunch Service 11:30pm – 2:30pm (til 3 pm on weekends)
Dinner Service 5:30pm – 9:00 pm on weeknights & 10 pm Fri & Sat
Bar is open to 11:00 on weeknights and 12:00am on weekend
Visit their website: www.carmelsofasheville.com
The Bier Garden at 46 Haywood St., (walking distance from the Civic Center) is offering the Grind Tech attendees a 10% discount on Food from 3PM too close - Sept 17 and 18. Mention Grind Tec. Visit the website: www.biergarden.homestead.com
Visitor information
A dining guide for Asheville area restaurants and their amenities
featuring websites, locations, phone numbers and descriptions.
Answer that age-old question, “Where should we go out to eat?”
www.ashevillechamber.org/visit/dining.asp
www.airasheville.org
Visit exploreasheville.com for additional hotel & visitor information. It’s easy to explore Western North Carolina with our deals, packages and coupons. Just click on Packages and Coupons and make planning
your Asheville mountain getaway easier and less expensive.
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