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.
Activities
Biltmore House
Attendees of the 2011 GrindTec USA conference will receive a special rate on admission to Biltmore House, Gardens, and Antler Hill Village.
Purchase by September 5 to save $20.00 each
GrindTec USA advance purchase rate: $40.00 per adult*
(Regularly $60.00 per adult)
Biltmore Flyer
Wildwater Rafting
Nantahala, Pigeon, Ocoee, Chattooga, Cheoah Rivers, Adventure America Zipline Canopy Tours: Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours, Pigeon River Canopy Tours, Chattooga Ridge Canopy Tours, Plumtree Canopy Tours, Ocoee
Phone: 828-687-1411
www.WildwaterRafting.com
Wildwater Rafting has now expanded to become the regions most complete outdoor adventure centers. We now offer much more than just rafting and your attendees and exhibitors can enjoy true outdoor adventure while visiting the south's most recognized outdoor adventure town, Asheville, NC. Wildwater has 2 adventure centers near Asheville where participants can embark on whitewater rafting, tree top zipline canopy tours, Jeep or Humvee adventure tours, climbing adventures, and scenic train excursions. Single activities can be experienced for a savings of $5-$10 per person. Combined Adventure Packages will allow you to save an additional 10% off of the entire experience, not just one of the selected tours!
Chimney Rock Park
Phone: 800-277-9611
www.ChimneyRockPark.com
Our regular admission rate will be lower in 2011 due to the modernization of our elevator but this is a great opportunity for folks to visit sections of the Park that they miss when they ride the elevator. We have 5 trails and incredible views plus a 404 foot waterfall!!
Regular admission will be $12 per adult/$5 per youth (ages 6-15) but I can offer your group an extra $2 off for adults/$1 off for youth. So your folks would have a admission price of $10 per adult and $4 per youth. 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.
French Broad Rafting Expeditions
800-570-RAFT
www.FrenchBroadRafting.com
www.FrenchBroadRafting.net
We are a family owned rafting company only 24 miles from downtown Asheville, offering multiple trip options on the French Broad River. FBRE is the only outfitter on the French Broad with a covered pavilion on the river. We stop at our pavilion for snack or grilled hot lunch. Trip includes transportation from our outpost to and from the river, all equipment, snack or lunch (depending on trip option), and a guide in every raft guaranteed. Splash gear and wetsuits are offered complimentary to our guests.
Asheville's Fun Depot
Phone: 866-303-4FUN or 828-277-2FUN
www.AshevillesFunDepot.net
The guests of GrindTech will receive the 2 hour play package normally priced at $24.99 for just $15.00 each. That includes 2 hours of arcade time with 4 of our attractions, which are Outdoor/Indoor Go Carts, Laser Tag, Mini-bowling and Bumper Cars.
Hotels
Sleep Inn Biltmore West
1918 Old Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: 828-670-7600 or toll-free at 866-901-1033
www.SleepInn.com
We are 6 miles from Biltmore, 4.5 miles from downtown Asheville (and the Civic Center), and 4 miles from the Arboretum.
We have 36 nonsmoking double-double rooms and 22 single king rooms available. We also have additional smoking rooms. Also, we have interior corridors and an elevator. We are located just up the hill from Applebee's Restaurant & Lounge, Cracker Barrel, Fatz Cafe and IHOP. Your group can use our breakfast room (during hours it is not in use, until 10pm), as well as our meeting room (25-person capacity, roughly 400-sq ft) if it is available, free of charge, to congregate.
Rates: Wed. + Thurs., 8/31/11 + 9/1/11: $65.00 + tax per room
Fri., 9/2/11: $85.00 + tax per room per night
This rate includes hot breakfast (eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, waffles, yogurt, bagels, muffins, coffee, fresh fruit, juice, etc.) each morning. We have brand new LCD flat-screen TVs and high-speed wireless Internet in all rooms, a refurbished lobby seating area, a business center, a fitness center, and newly remodeled rooms (new furniture, linens, lighting, tile, granite countertops). Mountain views and rollaway beds ($10/night for a rollaway) are available upon request. Refrigerators and microwaves are in most rooms.
Quality Inn
1430 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC, 28805
Phone: 828-298-5519
www.QualityInnBiltmore.com
$59 per room 1-4 people on Wednesday 8/31, and $89 Friday and Saturday night
We offer a free full hot breakfast buffet, and free wireless Internet access among other things. Please visit our website to learn more at QualityInnBiltmore.com
Comfort Suites Asheville
HOTEL NEAR RESTAURANTS & MALL
890 Brevard Road
Asheville, NC 28806
I-26 Exit 33 or I-40 Exit 46 to I-26 East Exit 33
Phone toll-free: 800-622-4005
Phone: 828-665-4000
www.ComfortSuitesBiltmore.com
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Comfort Suites Biltmore offers the convenience of a great location with the beauty of a mountain setting. Guests can take advantage of the Biltmore Square Mall, many restaurants, & Movie Theater that are within walking distance. We are also within minutes of the Biltmore Estate, Gardens & Winery as well as the Blue Ridge Parkway & NC Arboretum. The Property has just completed a renovation to all public space, meeting space & guest rooms. Please visit www.comfortsuitesbiltmore.com for more information on our hotel.
Hotel Indigo
151 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828.239.0239
Hotel Indigo is located in Downtown Asheville, an eclectic, vibrant city surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Step out the door and experience the galleries, shops, stellar restaurants, legendary local breweries and outstanding music venues that make this city a truly one-of-a-kind destination. Hotel Indigo is so much more than a place to stay; it's part of the neighborhood. Throughout the hotel, you'll find local touches from the artwork on the walls to locally inspired dishes on our menu. Getting a taste of the neighborhood has never been easier!
Thoughtful Touches
In your room:
- Spa-inspired bathrooms with Aveda amenities
- Indulgent, oversized bedding
- Hardwood floors
- Keurig coffee/tea machines
In the hotel:
- Complimentary WiFi
- Fitness studio
- oneFIFTYone Boutique Bar & Kitchen serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Meeting room
- On-site complimentary parking
Comfort Inn Black Mountain
585 Highway 9
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Hotel Amenities:
- Free Comfort Sunshine Breakfast
- Guest Use of Copy & Fax machine
- Guest Laundry
- Adjacent to Dennys & Wendys
- McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut, and other Restaurants Nearby
- Free Newspaper Mon-Fri
- Seasonal Outdoor Pool
- Free Coffee/3 Types of Juice/Popcorn - 24 hours
Room Amenities:
- New Rooms
- Satellite TV w/ Free HBO, CNN, ESPN, etc
- Free Wireless & Wired Internet
- Free Local Calls w/ Voice Mail
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Microwave & Refrigerator
- In-Room Coffe Make
Comfort Inn and Suites
1914 Old Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Reservations: 1-800-596-2375 US/Canada Toll-free
Telephone: (828) 665-9556 Fax: (828) 665-9557
www.CountryInns.com
We are a new upscale hotel with several room types to choose from and we can offer a competitive rate with anyone in the area. We offer beautiful mountain views and privacy from interstate and local traffic.
Rate: $89.00 / night
The Holiday Inn Biltmore East
1450 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: 828-298-5611 ext. 5181
Toll Free: 888-298-5611
www.BiltmoreHotels.com
Rate: $89
Renaissance Asheville Hotel
31 Woodfin Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 800-359-7951
The Marriott Renaissance Asheville Hotel is located in the heart of the city, is perfect for business or pleasure and offers unbeatable views of the Great Smokey Mountains.
Rate: $159 + tax
Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown Asheville
42 Tunnel Road
Asheville NC 28805
Phone: 828-225-5550
Or go to: www.HolidayInn.com
We have an indoor outdoor pool a bar and a restaurant all rooms have microwaves and fridges and safes and flat screen tv's(32 inch).
Suites have 2 tvs, also all rooms have both wired and wireless at no cost and we have a business center for those who leave their computers at home.
Biltmore Farms Hotels
For additional information on the amenities available at each hotel please visit www.BiltmoreFarmsHotels.com
The Doubletree Biltmore
Cecil Wing - Double beds: $155
Cecil Wing - King rooms: $155
The Doubletree Biltmore is a block from the entrance to the Biltmore®. It is an elegant, beautiful hotel with a wonderful Garden Terrace as well as a Villa Style Brick Terrace with outdoor fireplace that is perfect for hosting welcome receptions, brunches, dinners and various other weekend events. This rate does include free wireless internet and free parking and a host of other amenities. The Restaurant on-site is TGI Fridays which is open late for after party appetizers and beverages. Our indoor pool features a retractable roof. King rooms are very limited so reserve your block quickly! The Vanderbilt Executive Tower is brand mew and has oversized guest rooms and suites that feature a complimentary continental breakfast.
The Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park
Double beds: $169
King rooms: $169
We are the only full service Hilton in Western North Carolina and we are located in Asheville's only live, work, play community, Biltmore Park. Fine dining, shopping and entertainment are all within walking distance of the Hilton Asheville. Biltmore Park attractions include PF Chang's, 131 Main Restaurant, Barnes & Noble®, Brixx Pizza, REI®, a state-of-the-art Y.M.C.A. and a 15-theater Cinema with stadium seating. Just off Interstate 26, Exit 37 on Long Shoals Road, in the Biltmore Park Town Square. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from the Asheville Regional Airport and 15 minutes from the Biltmore Estate and downtown Asheville. The Blue Ridge parkway is just minutes away, along with many other attractions in the Great Smoky Mountains. This hotel boasts beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the French Broad River. Pet friendly rooms are available. Lobby Bar and restaurant and the full service Sparrow Spa are on-site for exceptional dining and relaxation.
The Residence Inn Biltmore
Studio Suites: $139
This lovely all-suite hotel is also located one block from the Biltmore® and is perfect for families with small children or traveling with older relatives. The Residence Inn is also pet-friendly and is located only one mile from downtown Asheville. This rate does include a complimentary hot breakfast, free wireless internet and free parking. Indoor Pool is open year round and all rooms are extra spacious and have full kitchens.>
The Sleep Inn Biltmore
Double beds:$95
Queen: $95
The Sleep Inn Biltmore sits in the same parking lot as the Doubletree Biltmore and is the perfect hotel for guests seeking clean, economical accommodations. It is an easy walk to the Historic Biltmore Village with its unique restaurants and shopping. There are no king beds or suites available at this property however, the rate does include a complimentary continental breakfast, free wireless internet and free parking. This hotel is pet friendly! This hotel does not have a meeting room but guests staying at the Sleep Inn can utilize all the meeting rooms and facilities at the Doubletree.
The Quality Inn Biltmore South
Double Queen: $79
King: $79
This hotel is the absolute gem of South Asheville. If features a large indoor pool and spa, complimentary breakfast, convenience to the I-26 and airport as well as the Farmer's Market and Biltmore Square Mall. The rooms are very spacious and well appointed. This hotel was a 2007 Gold Award Hotel for Choice Properties. This hotel is pet friendly! Complimentary airport shuttle available
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
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