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REGISTRATION
Registration closes on April 14 or when the event reaches capacity.
AGENDA: The event agenda is posted here for viewing in advance of the event.
Registration includes the following meals: May 8: Lunch and Networking Reception Appetizers May 9: Breakfast and Lunch May 10: Breakfast Thank you to our sponsor:
Welcome to Columbus!Getting Around Once You’re Here: COTA's CBUS® Circulator is free to all, and travels between Short North, Downtown and the Brewery District. CBUS is a great way to explore the area without your own transportation. CBUS operates 7 days a week. Click here for more information.
Area Restaurants: Learn more about Downtown Columbus and explore area restaurants. Learn more here. 
Celebrate Service Networking Reception
Join your National Service colleagues in an evening of food, networking, and fun at Columbus’ North Market! Peruse the Market, enjoy a variety of unique appetizers from local artisan chefs, and get to know your peers from the North Central Region. Monday, May 8 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM The event is free for conference registrants with appetizers available. $25 registration for guests The North Market is Central Ohio’s only authentic public market, home to dozens of unique, independent merchants and farmers who deliver a service experience that highlights the diversity and vibrancy of Columbus. For more information, click here. |
Event Location:
Hyatt Regency 350 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 LODGING Attendees are responsible for booking their own lodging. Group blocks have been made at the following hotels. To reserve at the group rate reservations must be made no later than April 14. Primary hotel: Hyatt Regency, 350 N. High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Rate: $159/night - SOLD OUT! Second Hotel Option: Crowne Plaza – Columbus Downtown, 33 East Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, OH 43215 Rate: $149/night Group Name: North Central National Service Regional Conference Click here to make reservations online. Phone Number: 800-338-4462 Rooms for Federal Employees: Red Roof Plus Columbus Downtown 111 E. Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, Ohio 43215 Rate: $115/night Group Name: North Central National Service Regional Conference Please book by Phone: 614-224-6539 TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS Attendees are responsible for their own transportation. Airport: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is 6 miles east of hotel. Taxi: You'll find taxis available on demand (no reservation required) in the ground transportation area of the terminal on a 24-hour basis. The approximate fare into downtown Columbus is $25. Bus: John Glenn International is served by COTA, Columbus’ public transportation system. COTA AirConnect provides direct bus service between John Glenn International and Downtown Columbus, serving downtown hotels and the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Service comes every 30 minutes from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. 7 days a week. AirConnect is $2.75 each way, and ride passes can be purchased with credit/debit cards at the bus stop just to the right of the taxi station or you can pay cash on the bus. Get the full AirConnect schedule here. ACCOMMODATIONS: If you have an accommodation request or special need (e.g., dietary restrictions, service animal relief area, interpreter, or Braille) for the conference, please indicate so when you register in the space provided. For accommodation requests that are related to your hotel room, please speak with the hotel directly. We will make every reasonable effort to provide effective accommodations for conference participants. Accommodation requests including dietary requests must be made at the time of registration. PAYMENT OPTIONS: Online registration will provide you with the option to pay by credit card via PayPal or mail a check. To pay by check please send payment by April 21. Failure to submit payment on time will result in your registration being cancelled. Mailing Checks: Checks should be made payable to the Association of State Service Commissions and sent to Association of State Service Commissions; 455 Massachusetts Ave, NW Suite 153; Washington, DC 20001. Please include a copy of your registration confirmation with payment. Invoices: Please use your registration confirmation email as an invoice. If you are unable to do this, email statecommissions@gmail.com to request an invoice. Please allow 1 week response for a requested invoice. W9: Download a completed W9 for the Association of State Service Commissions. REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS Cancellations can be made at anytime prior to April 21. Refunds for registration will be processed up to April 21 with a $10 processing fee. After April 21 you forfeit your registration fee with cancellation, there will be no exceptions. QUESTIONS: After reviewing all the information available, if you still have questions please email us at statecommissions@gmail.com. |
