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This conference has sold out. To be placed on a waiting list please e-mail Ashley DeSantis.
Conference Dates: January 12-13, 2009
Approved Continuing Education (CE) Credits: 11 hours, including one hour of ethics CE*
Conference Location: The Grand Hyatt New York
Click here to download the conference program (PDF)
Program Highlights
Keynote addresses by Lawrence Kudlow, talk show host and nationally syndicated columnist; Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist for Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; Jeff Rubin, Chief Economist and Chief Strategist for CIBC World Markets and well-known for his amazingly accurate market predictions; Kathy Pearson, adjunct associate professor at The Wharton School, who specializes in teaching critical thinking, scenario planning and strategic decision making; and Dr. Kevin Elko, well-known sports psychologist. Additional sessions focus on core/satellite investing, China and the global economy, the subprime crisis, and an update on the housing market.
| Registration Fees | Before Dec. 12 | After Dec. 12 |
| IMCA Members | $595 | $695 |
| Nonmembers | $1,045 | $1,145 |
Hotel Information
IMCA has reserved a block of rooms at the Grand Hyatt New York at the special group rate of $249 per night standard room (single or double occupancy). To make your reservation, phone the hotel at 212.883.1234 or 800.233.1234 and mention that you are attending the 2009 IMCA New York Consultants Conference to receive the conference rate. You may also reserve your room online by clicking here. This special rate is available through December 12, 2008; however, rooms at this rate are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so early reservations are recommended.
Location and Distance
The Grand Hyatt New York is located at 109 East 42nd Street at Grand Central Terminal and is nine miles from LaGuardia, 18 miles southwest of JFK, and 20 miles west of Newark.
Travel Arrangements
Cain Travel is the official travel agency for this conference. To make reservations, phone 800.346.4747 and reference the 2009 New York Consultants Conference.
Weather and Attire
Attire for the conference is business casual. The average January temperature in New York is 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Nights cool down to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Please check the weather forecast before traveling.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations for conference registration must be received in writing. The registration fee less $50 cancellation fee will be refunded for cancellations postmarked or faxed by December 15, 2008. A 30 percent cancellation fee will be applied for cancellations received between December 16, 2008 and January 5, 2009. No refunds will be granted for cancellations received after January 5, 2009, or for nonattendance.
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are sold out. For a list of current exhibitors and sponsors, click here.
*Continuing Education Credits
- CIMA®/CIMC® CE Credits—CIMA and CIMC designees will earn 11 hours of continuing education credit (including one hour of ethics credit) for attending the entire conference from Monday at 8 a.m. until Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
- CPWASM CE Credits—This conference is approved for CPWA continuing education credits.
- CFP® CE Credits—CFP Board will accept this conference for continuing education credits.
- NASBA CPE Credits—IMCA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy as a sponsor of continuing education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have fi nal authority about the acceptance of individual courses.
