2008 FFMA Operations Seminar

Welcome Message:

The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center is proud to announce that we are hosting this year’s Florida Facility Manager’s Operations Seminar on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. We hope to see many of our colleagues from around the state attend this year. The FFMA Operations Seminar provides folks from our member facilities an opportunity to learn from and interact professionally with their peers. This year’s program is being designed to provide ideas and options to better our organizations with regard to our economic times.


Seminar Agenda:

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
The 2008 Operations Seminar Agenda is not available online.


Conference Registration:

Please download and complete the Conference Registration Form.

To register, mail or fax the completed registration form to:

The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
Attn: Jeanne Piazza
P.O. Box 518
Tampa, FL 33601-0518
Fax: (813) 222-1057

Please make checks payable to TBPAC.


Postmarked before October 10, 2008:
FFMA Members or Staff
$25.00
Non-Member
$35.00
Student
$25.00
Postmarked after October 10, 2008:
Members
$35.00
Non-Member
$45.00
Student
$25.00

Driving Directions:

From I-275 (North):Take the Ashley Street/West Tampa Exit 44 (old Exit 25) to downtown. Once on Ashley Drive, go to the first traffic light and turn right on Tyler Street and go a half-block o The Center.

From I-275 (South): Take the Downtown East-West Exit #45A to downtown. Please note that the exit point for Downtown East-West Exit 45A is well in advance of the previous Ashley Drive Exit #44. Follow the Ashley Drive sign. Turn right on Tyler street and go a half-block to The Center.

From Orlando/Lakeland: Take I-4 west to I-275 South and take the Downtown East/West Exit #45A.

From I-75 (North/South): Take I-4 West to Tampa then to I-275 South. Take the Downtown East/West Exit #45A.

From Bayshore Blvd.: Go over the Platt Street bridge and turn left on Florida Avenue. Go straight 9 blocks, turn left on Tyler Street and drive three-and-a-half blocks to The Center.

From the Crosstown or Lee Roy Selmon Expy (East): From the Crosstown or Lee Roy Selmon Expressway east-bound, take Kennedy Boulevard and turn right on to Florida Avenue. Turn left on Tyler Street and go three-and-a-half blocks to The Center.

 

 

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Hotel Information:

The Courtyard by Marriott Tampa - Downtown Tampa
102 E. Cass Street
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 229-1100 (voice)

Stepping out of the hotel into the landscaped courtyard area, you would never know you are in the center of downtown Tampa's business district. Located across the street from the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, and conveniently located near the Tampa Museum of Art, Convention Center, Tampa Bay History Center, St. Pete Times Forum, MacDill AFB, the Channel side district, Florida Aquarium, and Ybor City. Tampa International Airport is only six miles away. Enjoy breakfast and dinner in our Courtyard Cafe, relax at our outdoor pool, or workout in our fitness center. Free high-speed Internet access available at this hotel.

Special Conference Rates:
$99.00 per night


Residence Inn by Marriott - Downtown Tampa
102 E. Cass Street
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 229-1100 (voice)

The Residence Inn Hotel is an all suite property centrally located in Downtown Tampa. Our Hotel is designed for travelers who will be away from home for an extended period of time, typically for 5 nights or longer.  This property offers 109 suites that are approximately 50% larger than the average hotel room.

Located in the heart of downtown across the street from the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, our 7-story urban hotel is convenient to the Tampa Convention Center, St. Pete Times Forum, and Tampa Museum of Art. Nearby is the Florida Aquarium, Channel side Entertainment District and Ybor City. Six miles from Tampa International Airport. All suites include full kitchens with living areas. One and two bedroom suites available. Fireplaces available in some suites. Enjoy our daily complimentary hot breakfast buffet, and our evening social event every Monday through Thursday. Free high-speed Internet access at this hotel.

Special Conference Rates:
$109.00 per night

 


Special Tampa Bay Lightning Offer:

Another fun opportunity if you are coming in the night of the 20th of October from our friends at the
Tampa Bay Lightning!

If anyone is planning on spending the night, we (the Lightning) have a home game, and
we would love for you all to be our guest for the evening.

Please let me know by October 15th if you can make it, and we will make arrangements
to have your tickets in will call.

Sean Henry
Tampa Bay Lightning
St. Pete Times Forum
401 Channelside Drive
Tampa , FL 33602
p: 813/301-6745

shenry@sptimesforum.com