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Supplier ShowcaseHILTON DURHAM HOTEL3800 Hillsorough RoadDurham, NC 27705Phone: (919) 383-8033Fax: (919) 383-4287Website: www.durham.hilton.comEmail: angela.heimerman@ihrco.comContact: Angela HeimermanThe Hilton Durham boasts excellentaccommodations, elegant banquet facilities andstate-of-the-art conference rooms. Located justoff Interstate 85 at the Cole Mill Road Exit, theHilton Durham is just minutes from ResearchTriangle Park, Raleigh-Durham InternationalAirport, Duke University, Downtown Durham,Operations Drive and Treyburn Business Park,and three shopping malls. The Hilton Durhamoffers twelve meeting rooms, with over 10,000square feet of multi-purpose space offeringthe flexibility to assure the properaccommodations for your group. High speedinternet access available in all meeting rooms andsleeping rooms.RADISSON HOTEL RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK150 Park DrivePO Box 12168Research Triangle Park, NC 27709Phone: (919) 549-8631Fax: (919) 547-3510Website: www.radisson.com/researchtrianglencEmail: michele.hughes@rgihotel.comContact: Michele HughesThe Radisson Hotel Research Triangle Park is theonly hotel located in the heart of ResearchTriangle Park, North Carolina. Our convenientlocation, oversized guest rooms, detailed servicestaff and 7,500 square feet of newly renovatedmeeting space guarantees that your meeting willbe a success.HOLIDAY INN RDU AIRPORT4810 Old Page RoadDurham, NC 27709Phone: (919) 941-6000Fax: (919) 941-6030Website: www.holidayinnrtp.comEmail: sales@holidayinnrtp.comContact: Devin Heath, Director of SalesThe Holiday Inn Raleigh Durham Airport isaffectionately known as the “Mansion on theHill.” A recipient of the “Top 20 Holiday Inns in theWorld” distinction, the Mansion on the Hillprovides groups of all sizes an ideal option. TheHoliday Inn Raleigh Durham Airport is located inthe heart of Research Triangle Park, just minutesaway from business centers, major universities,shopping and points of interest.Located in the Research Triangle Park area, theComfort Suites Hotel RTP is just minutes fromRaleigh Durham International Airport, DowntownDurham, and shopping malls. Whether planninga corporate meeting, reunion, or wedding, our allsuite hotel offers a wide variety of services andamenities for business and leisure travelers.Transportation ServicesSOUTHERN COACH COMPANY1300 E. Pettigrew StreetPO Box 11345Durham, NC 27703Phone: (919) 688-1230 or 800-222-4793 (toll free)Fax: (919) 688-5305Contact: Thomas SlaughterEmail: thomas.slaughter@southerncoach.comWebsite: www.southerncoach.comYour number one choice when quality counts.Southern Coach offers luxury motorcoaches,minibuses, professional certified drivers, alongwith meet & greet personal you can depend on.We promise gleaming clean equipment, on-timeservice and back it with our Southern guarantee!Unique Meeting SpaceCAROLINA THEATRE OF DURHAM309 W. Morgan St.Durham, NC 27701Phone: (919) 560-3040 ext. 227Fax: (919) 560-3065Website: www.carolinatheatre.orgEmail: salesrep@carolinatheatre.orgFrom intimate wedding receptions to Fortune 500videoconferences, The Carolina Theatre's meetingspaces fit all needs. The staff is ready to facilitateprivate parties or corporate events at our out-ofthe-ordinaryvenue. Contact our salesrepresetative at (919) 560-3040 ext. 227 for info.DURHAM BULLS BASEBALL CLUB ANDDURHAM BULLS SPECIAL <strong>EVENT</strong>S409 Blackwell StreetP.O. Box 507Durham, NC 27702Phone: (919) 687-6500Fax: (919) 687-6570Website: www.durhambulls.com or www.durhambulls.com/jobfair/special_events.htmlEmail: shaire@durhambulls.com &chutchinson@durhambulls.comContact: Shannon Haire, Special Events and ChipHutchinson, Director of Corporate SalesCall the Special Events Division of the DurhamBulls for your next business outing in the Triangle.No matter what the occasion - a convention, amanagement planning session, a business social,a team building event or just to rewardemployees or potential clients - what better placeto create an exciting and unique teamatmosphere than the Durham Bulls Athletic Park(DBAP). Durham Bulls Special Events cancoordinate, plan and manage an interactivegroup outing or full service corporate function.HAYTI HERITAGE CENTER804 Old Fayetteville StreetDurham, NC 27701Phone: (919) 683-1709 or 800-845-9835 (toll free)Fax: (919) 685-5869Website: www.hayti.orgEmail: vdpledger@hayti.orgContact: Dianne PledgerLocated in the historic Hayti community, theHayti Heritage Center is both a reflection of itscommunity and a source of enlightenment.Programs and exhibits feature the best in local,regional and nationals artists. Space is availablefor weddings & receptions, family reunions,workshops & seminars or concerts in the 450 seatPerformance Hall.MUSEUM OF LIFE AND SCIENCE433 Murray AvenueDurham, NC 27704Phone: (919) 220-5429 ext. 374Fax: (919) 220-5575Website: www.ncmls.orgEmail: museum.rentals@ncmls.orgContact: Michelle CastroThe Museum of Life and Science is a distinctive37,000 square foot space for your next meeting,wedding reception or conference featuring thecelebrated Magic Wings Butterfly House, fullA/V capabilities and full-service catering byCreative Gourmet.We promise gleamingequipment, on-timeservice and back itwith our Southernguarantee.• Charter Services• Motorcoaches• Minibuses• Conventions• Meetings• Professional Certified DriversLimited Service Hotels• Meet & Greet ServicesCOMFORT SUITES RTP5219 Page RoadDurham, NC 27703Phone: (919) 314-1200Fax: (919) 474-0104Website: www.comfortsuitesrtp.comEmail: comfsuites@aol.comContat: Loree McGilvary1300 E. Pettigrew SreetPO Box 11345Durham, NC 27703919-688-1230800-222-4793 (toll free)Fax: 919-688-5305For Additional Information Call 1-800-446-8604 or Visit www.durham-nc.com47
North CarolinaDurham ReferencesNot only is Durham a great place to hold a meeting, but also 24international, national, and regional associations are based here.“The people I worked with at the Durham Convention & Visitors Bureauwere helpful, friendly, efficient, professional, and went out of their way(literally) to accommodate my requests during our board meeting. Theirservice shines! It makes it fun and easy to plan a meeting in Durham.”—Fran Wilson, NC Association of CPAs“You were extremely helpful in the entire hotel search, keeping meinformed and reaching the hotels.… I appreciate the Durhaminformation…not only was it helpful for this meeting, but also [it] will bea good resource for future meetings.”—Kelly Ortner, Common Users Group“The Durham Meeting Planner’s Guide has great information! It'scomprehensive, easy to use and a great resource. I love using it!”—Diane Butzer, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina“Thank you for sending the information about Durham. It will beavailable as a resource for my entire customer relations department. We atBoeing look forward to planning upcoming projects in the lovely City ofDurham.”—Dawn Frances, BoeingDurham Based Associations“We selected Durham for our nationalheadquarters due to its easy access toair travel, excellent year-round weather,a reasonable cost of living, and themany benefits the Research Triangle Parkoffers this community.”—National Press Photographers Association“Durham’s great ABC combination—ambiance, beauty, and convenience—makes it a wonderful headquarterslocation from which to conduct global business.”—Motor and Equipment Manufacturers AssociationAMERICANCOLLEGE OFSURGEONSONCOLOGYGROUP“Everyone was stellar in performance. Durham was judged one of the bestconventions in 10 years.”—Lee Heavlin, Knights of Columbus“Durham was chosen to be the venue for the Oral History Associationannual conference, because it is itself a kind of crossroads, where the ruralhas historically met the urban through tobacco, textiles, and music.”—Alicia J. Rouverol, with Mary Murphy of Montana State University,co-chairs of Oral History AssociationDurham Pre & Post ToursDurham is centrally located in North Carolina—midway betweenthe state’s mountains and beaches. It is convenient to addtwo- or three-day pre- or post-convention tours to aconvention held in Durham.Blue Ridge Parkway© NCACVB 2003Photos Courtesy of North Carolina Travel and Tourism48 For Additional Information Call 1-800-446-8604 or Visit www.durham-nc.com
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