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Building a strong professional network is essential in advancing your business and your career. With approximately 1400 in attendance, the ACI Spring 2013 Convention is an excellent place to connect with other concrete professionals during any of the networking events offered. In addition to scheduled events, the exhibit area is a great place to hold informal meetings and get to know the exhibitors.
Network before the convention on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
| Sunday, April 14 |
Convention Orientation Breakfast
$.00
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
First-time convention attendees are invited to join William J. Lyons III, Chair of the ACI Convention Committee, for a continental breakfast and brief session to orient you to the week ahead. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet other convention attendees and learn about what an ACI convention has to offer.
| | Sunday, April 14 |
Opening Reception
$.00
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
After the Opening Session, make your way through the exhibit area as you network with colleagues and friends. A cash bar and light refreshments will be available.
A photographer will be available to take complimentary professional headshots for attendees.
| | Sunday, April 14 |
Student and Young Professional Networking Event
$.00
9:00 PM-10:30 PM
The ACI Collegiate Concrete Council and ACI Student and Young Professional Activities Committee invite all convention attendees to the Student and Young Professional Networking Event. Meet fellow students and young professionals while networking with ACI members in a fun and casual environment. Attendees to the event will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. In addition, attendees will be able to purchase food and beverages.
Rock Bottom Brewery is located at the corner of 9th Street South and Hennepin Avenue, approximately 10 minute walking distance.
| | Monday, April 15 |
Women in ACI Reception
$.00
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
All registered convention attendees are invited to attend the Women in ACI Reception. This long standing ACI tradition is a great opportunity to get to know other women in the concrete industry. A cash bar and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
| | Tuesday, April 16 |
Shoreview Pervious Concrete Neighborhood Tour
$.00
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
When the City of Shoreview rebuilt approximately 3800 ft of streets and alleys with pervious concrete in 2009, it was considered the largest global example of the use of permeable pavement as public infrastructure. Learn about the construction process, maintenance, and more during this informative technical tour.
| Shoreview Pervious Concrete Neighborhood Tour
$20.00
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
When the City of Shoreview rebuilt approximately 3800 ft of streets and alleys with pervious concrete in 2009, it was considered the largest global example of the use of permeable pavement as public infrastructure. Learn about the construction process, maintenance, and more during this informative technical tour.
| | Tuesday, April 16 |
Faculty Network Reception
$.00
5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Faculty members and students are invited to attend this informal reception. During this time, you will have an opportunity to exchange ideas and network. Light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.
| | Tuesday, April 16 |
Concrete Mixer
$.00
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
This "Land of 10,000 Lakes" is well known as an outstanding destination for outdoor fun. Minnesota has fine fishing waters, great golf, a bounty of hiking trails, and some of the best paved bike trails in the country. The ACI Concrete Mixer will transport you to the Northwoods, an area of the state where Minnesotans vacation each year. Experience cuisine indicative to Minnesota and culture of the Northwoods during the Concrete Mixer. Challenge colleagues to a round of miniature golf, test your strength at the classic "country fair" game Hammerschlagen, and most importantly, network with fellow ACI convention attendees.
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