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Staff Training
Info updated 3/10/10
AGN-NA University

Staff Training Hotel & Ground Transportation

Levels 1 - 3 (Audit and Tax)

ABOUT HICKORY RIDGE MARRIOTT CONFERENCE CENTER
A NON-SMOKING FACILITY

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Ground Transportation Procedures to/from Hickory Ridge:

You will need to make your own reservation with A-1 Airport Limousine before your arrival at the airport in Illinois. Call A-1 Limousine at 630-833-3788 ahead of time for a reservation and to let the person know that you are with AGN. This will facilitate the reservation process. You will then get a confirmation number and can proceed with the instructions below upon your arrival to Midway or O’Hare Airport. You will need to pay the driver when you arrive at Hickory Ridge. Your return trip on the last day of class will be coordinated and paid for by AGN.

For your information:

TO / FROM O’HARE AIRPORT – SHARED RIDE SERVICE

$25 per person (not including gratuity)

TO / FROM MIDWAY AIRPORT – SHARED RIDE SERVICE

$42 for the 1st person + $14 each additional person (not including gratuity)

**All rates above are valid between the hours of 4:30 am until 10:59 pm – any service provided before or after those hours will be an additional $11.00

On the last day of class, AGN-arranged transportation will be waiting at Hickory Ridge at 2:30 p.m. for return to the airports. (Do not make your own reservations for turn to the airports.) Ample time is needed for transportation back to the airport and for airport check-in. Return flights should be no earlier than 5:30 p.m.

Participants who are driving will find the Conference Center at 1195 Summerhill Drive, Lisle, Illinois.  It is located on Route 53 off of I-88. Visit the Hickory Ridge website at: www.marriott.com/chihr

 

At the Conference Center:

Hickory Ridge, a AAA three diamond conference center, is an all-inclusive facility.  This means sleeping rooms, two meals per day, and the meeting room are all included in the room rate. AGN attendees have full use of the fitness center and recreation facilities.

Offering fresh air and quiet surroundings near Chicago in the heart of the Lisle, IL corridor, Hickory Ridge Marriott Conference Hotel is set on 26 wooded acres. This established 80,000-sq-ft conference hotel facility in Dupage County offers well-appointed accommodations that include 383 comfortable guest rooms with a work desk, ergonomic chair and high-speed Internet. Resort-style amenities include a 2-level fitness center, walking trails, tennis, basket ball, racquetball, and golf next door.

Hickory Ridge Conference Center

AGN reserves rooms at the Conference Center from Sunday through Wednesday. You may check-in at any time, however, attendance is required at the new Sunday evening activity/reception. Check-out time is 12 noon. Hickory Ridge will store your bags if you do not wish to take them to the conference room with you on the last day.

For entertainment, an IMAX theater is nearby along with several restaurants. Transportation can be arranged through the Front Desk at Hickory Ridge.

For those who are staying at Hickory Ridge Saturday night, breakfast and morning and afternoon snacks will be included in the room rate. This does not include alcoholic beverages. You will be on your own for lunch and dinner. If you choose to eat these meals at Hickory Ridge, you will be responsible for the cost.

Breakfast and lunch are provided as part of the program, and will be served in the Crossings Restaurant. Sunday and Monday dinner will be provided by AGN and attendance is required.

You are on your own for dinner the last night. You are welcome to eat at Hickory Ridge, or you may want to try Clara's, Blue Moon, or Buffalo Wild Wing.

Restaurant suggestions in downtown Naperville include Sullivan's Steak House, Hugo's Frog Bar, or the Rosebud. Transporation MUST BE ARRANGED with the Front Desk at Hickory Ridge.

The dining room at Hickory Ridge is open for three meals per day, seven days per week. Breakfast, lunch and sleeping rooms are charged to AGN's master account.  You are responsible for any incidental charges.
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