The Sustainable Package Design Workshop 2009 will kick off with a Welcome Reception on Tuesday, January 27 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm where you will experience a hands-on demonstration of Mintel’s Global New Products Database.

Our General Session will commence at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 28.

And you won’t want to miss the Designers’ Resource Expo, featuring the most influential providers of package design tools and services, during the breakfast, breaks and lunch on Wednesday, January 28.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

The Sheraton Sand Key is located 23 miles or about 40 minutes from Tampa International Airport. 
The following options are available for transportation to the hotel:

• Super Shuttle Service, $24 per person from Tampa International. Reservations can be booked online or by calling 800-282-6817 or 727-572-1111. Advance reservations are not required for airport pickup but are needed for pickup from the hotel.
• Cab fare is approximately $30-50 each way from Tampa International.  
• Private Lincoln Town Car Service, $60 plus a suggested driver’s gratuity of 20%.          

For reservations, contact the Sand Key’s Bell Staff/Concierge at 727-593-6000 x7028

RENTAL CAR

Packaging Strategies has negotiated special discounted car rental rates with Hertz for our conference attendees. Please use code CV# 036J0005 when you call for reservations - 1-800-654-2240 in the U.S. and Canada; or 1-405-749-4434. Or visit the Hertz website to reserve your car at the discounted rate.

Self-parking is free at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Visit www.sheratonsandkey.com for driving directions to the resort.

REGISTRATION

Badges and other materials for the Essentials of Packaging Leadership Summary can be picked up just inside the Bay Room starting at 7:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 27. Breakfast will be available at 8:00 A.M. with the meeting starting at 8:30 AM.  Please contact Anne Bedarf, Project Manager at GreenBlue with any questions on this portion of conference – 434-817-1424 x314 or Anne.Bedarf@greenblue.org.

Stop by the Sustainable Package Design registration desk located in the Grand Ballroom Foyer to pick up your registration materials for the Sustainable Package Design Workshop. For your convenience, the registration desk will be open:
Tuesday, January 27, 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, January 28, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

WEATHER / ATTIRE

During the month of January, Clearwater’s temperatures are typically warm with an average high of 72° and an average low of 50° Fahrenheit.  Suggested attire for the meeting is business casual.