2008 Risk Management and Finance Summit for Nonprofits

Sunday to Tuesday, September 7–9, 2008
Marriott City Center • Minneapolis, MN

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Location

Hotel Accommodations

To reserve your accommodations at the Marriott, click the link below:

Minneapolis Marriott City Center

Be sure to identify yourself with the 2008 Summit for the Nonprofit Sector to get the group rate.

We encourage you to book your hotel accommodations early as we anticipate that rooms will fill quickly!

Temperature

Average September high 73º F; average low 51º F

Places to Go

First Avenue Nightclub

701 First Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 332-1775
Party like a rock star at this iconic Minneapolis club. Made famous by Prince in the movie “Purple Rain,” it is still a favorite tour stop for national acts.

Guthrie Theater

818 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 377-2224
www.guthrietheater.org
Called “a 21st century dream factory” by Time Magazine, the new Guthrie boasts three stages, a full-service restaurant, pre-show dining, numerous bars and some of the best views of Minneapolis to be found in the city.

Mall of America

60 East Broadway
Bloomington, MN
www.mallofamerica.com
Mall of America is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world, featuring something for everyone, with over 520 stores, 50 restaurants and the Nickelodeon Universe amusement park.

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

1750 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
The Sculpture Garden is located on Vineland Place, across from the Walker Art Center and Guthrie Theater. The 11-acre garden is a joint project of the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. The Park Board maintains the Garden grounds and provides a public information staff in the Cowles Conservatory. The Walker Art Center oversees all artistic programs, including exhibitions of works of art, performances, and educational activities that take place in the Garden.

Minneapolis Queen Riverboat Cruise

Bloom Island Park
700 Sibley Street, NE
(612) 378-7966 or (888) 791-6220
The 125 passenger Minneapolis Queen, a brand new paddlewheeler, offers public and private cruises on the Mississippi River through historic downtown Minneapolis. The brand new paddlewheeler is a perfect way to experience the history of beautiful downtown Minneapolis.

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard
Prior Lake, MN
(952) 445-9000 or (800) 202-7799
The casino features the finest in Midwest gaming combined with all the amenities of a luxury hotel. Their unparalleled casino buffet features gourmet food, the Mystic Lake stage has played host to many of today’s top entertainers, from groundbreaking comedians to the most popular names in live music. The Meadows at Mystic Lake, a championship Minneapolis golf course, lies right outside their doors.

Nicollet Mall

Cross Street between Washington Avenue, South
& 13th Street, South
Minneapolis, MN
This 11 block pedestrian mall is home to world-class shopping and dining. Bustling with activity from morning to midnight. Nicollet Mall and nearby Hennepin Avenue form the heart of downtown Minneapolis. Nicollet Mall is also home to the iconic Mary Tyler Moore statute.

Walker Art Center

1750 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-375-7600
Open Sat. & Tues. 11:00-5:00; Closed Monday
In April of 2005, the Walker Art Center nearly doubled the size of the existing facility by adding new galleries for the museum’s growing collection; a free, four-acre public park; a new 385-seat theater; and a series of interactive areas for individualized learning located throughout the building, including an information lounge where visitors can personalize itineraries to guide their journeys, an expanded library, a new art lab for hands-on art experiences for people of all ages, and a teen center to house the museum’s model program for youth.

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