GENERAL INFORMATION

Additional Training Opportunities

 

Are you a move coordinator?

Consider registering for the Move Coordinator Workshop Feb. 27-28 in St. Louis.

  • Focuses on the move coordinator's role as the single point of contact for the life of the move.
  • No registration fee.
  • Workshop is held at UniGroup.
  • Attendees only pay for travel and lodging at the Fairfield Inn (located next door to UniGroup).

Click here to learn more or to register.
 

Are you in operations?

Consider registering for the Operations Co-op Training Feb. 27-28 in St. Louis.

  • Provides in-depth understanding of Operations team functions and opportunity to collaborate.
  • Optional training day available on Feb. 26 to meet with other UniGroup teams.
  • No registration fee.
  • Attendees only pay for travel and lodging at the Fairfield Inn, next door to UniGroup where workshop is held.

Click here to learn more or to register.   

 

Attire & Weather

Below are a few notes about attire and weather:

  • Meeting activities are business casual.
  • If you or your agency is receiving an award, it is recommended you wear business or your best business casual attire to accept your award as photos will be taken. 
  • Meeting room temperatures and personal comfort ranges vary from person to person so you may want to bring a sweater or jacket.
  • The average high temperature for St. Louis in February is 45 degrees and the low is 28 degrees.
  • The final night event theme is Blue Jeans, Blues & BBQ. Feel free to wear your jeans when you join us for good music, fun and BBQ at the Gateway Arch.

Dining Options

At the Hotel

The Marriott Grand St. Louis has the 8th Street Pantry which is an in-house pit stop featuring snacks and fresh foods. There is also the Zenia Bar & Grille which offers a full restaurant menu with chef-crafted cuisine. Starbucks also has an onsite location.

Located Nearby

There are also several recommended restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. Click here to view a list.

Exhibitor Bingo

Early Exhibitor Bingo Entry

Please be sure to stop by our valued exhibitors who help make the conference possible. If you visit all of the exhibitors on Saturday, Feb. 29 from 12-4 p.m., you'll be entered in a special opening session bingo prize drawing for two $250 cash prizes. The opening session will be in the Ferrara Theater in the America's Center. Doors will open at 3:45 p.m. and the session begins promptly at 4 p.m. You must be present to win.

Closing General Session Bingo

Even if you complete the early Exhibitor Bingo entry, you will also be eligible for the grand prize drawing for two $500 cash prizes during the closing general session. Closing general session will be Monday, March 2 at 4:30 p.m. You must be present to win.

Transportation

Arrival Transportation

While shuttles will be provided for departures on Tuesday, March 3, transportation will not be provided from the airport to the hotel upon your arrival. 

Transportation options to consider using include:

Go Best Express Airport Shuttle
877.785.4682
gobestexpress.com

Lyft St. Louis
lyft.com/cities/st-louis-mo

MetroLink
Convention Center stop is .2 miles from hotel
Metrostlouis.org

Taxis
yellowpages.com

Uber
uber.com

Departure Transportation

Transportation will be provided from the hotel to UniGroup and from UniGroup to the airport. The schedule will be announced closer to the conference.