CSI Gulf States Region Conference
The Memphis Chapter of Construction Specifications Institute has the honor of hosting the 2023 Gulf States Region Conference. Join us from June 8th through 10th 2023 for a weekend of education, collaboration, and celebration as we aim to elevate the construction industry in our region. Registration is now open and sponsorships are available. The Memphis Chapter of CSI is working hard to create a memorable weekend and we hope you can join us. Early registration is currently open. Save money on your attendee registration until May 9.
The Memphis Hilton
This year’s site is the Memphis Hilton conveniently located in the heart at East Memphis, right off interstate I-240. The Memphis Chapter has secured a rate of $148.00 a night. Click the link below to reserve your room today. Your reservations must be made by May 9. The group code is 919.
Hilton Memphis
939 Ridge Lake Blvd| Memphis, TN 38120
901-684-6664
Schedule
THURSDAY 6/8/2023
4:00 – 7:00 PM - Welcome Reception & Registration @ The Terrace Patio – Drinks and Light Snacks
7:00 – 11:00 PM - Lobby Bar
FRIDAY 6/9/2023
7:00 – 8:00 AM – Breakfast served @ Southeast Ballroom Prefunction Area
7:30 – 9:00 AM – Nomination and Board Meeting in Southeast Ballroom
9:00 – 10:15 AM – Opening Session & Annual Meeting
10:15 – 10:45 AM – First Snack Break – Prefunction Area
10:45 – 11:45 AM – CEU Presentation – “How Fast Track Project Delivery Influences Processes on more Traditional Means of Project Delivery” – Presenter: Jeffrey Parnell, Fleming Associates
12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch – Keynote CEU Presentation – “Blue Oval City – The Plan for a Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing Ecosystem” - Presenter: Gwyn R. Fisher, Greater Memphis Chamber Chief Economic Development Officer.
1:15 – 2:15 PM – What Makes a Strong Chapter - Moderator and Guide, Phil McDade
This will be styled as an open discussion of ideas among all in the room. Phil will be there to throw out discussion starters and keep it moving and focused.
2:30 – 3:30 PM – CEU Presentation – “Ten Lessons for Cultivating Member Commitment” – Presenter: Margaret S. Fisher, Architectural Woodwork Institute
3:30 – 4:00 PM – Second Snack Break – Prefunction Area
4:00 – 5:30 PM – Leadership Training – Round Table Topic Based Discussions – 30 minutes each.
Attracting new Members – Suzan Jordan
Effective communication and presentation – Phil McDade
Chapter Reporting Requirements – Mike Zielinski
6:30 – 9:00 PM Banquet and Awards Ceremony
9:00 – 11:00 Lobby Bar
SATURDAY 6/10/2023
7:00 – 8:00 AM – Breakfast served @ Southeast Ballroom Prefunction Area
8:00 – 9:00 AM – CEU Presentation – ““We Didn’t Start the Fire” - A Discussion of how Fires and Other Building Disasters in History changed Building Codes – Presenter: Gary T. Bergeron, FCSI Kelso-Regen Associates
9:15 – 10:45 AM – Leadership Training – Round Table Topic Based Discussions – 30 minutes each.
Effective Programs – Gary Bergeron
Chapter Planning with the OCC as your Guide – John Murray
Chapter Financials and the new BillHighwy platform – Randall Lewis
11:00 – 12:00 PM – Closing Session/Transfer of “Pass the Buck” Award to Mississippi Chapter
Conference Registration and Sponsorships
KEYNOTE SPONSOR: (1) $2500
All signage including information about the keynote which includes your company logo including all promo material printed or shared digitally including social media, official CSI email correspondence.
Company name/logo at the event homepage at csimemphis.org
Prominent Company name/logo appears on the event banners, marking materials, and handouts
List of attendees
Registration for 4 included.
WELCOME RECEPTION: (2) $1500
All event signage which includes your company logo including all promo material printed or shared digitally including social media, official CSI email correspondence.
Company name/logo at the header of the event homepage at csimemphis.org
Prominent Company name/logo appears on the event banner, marketing materials and handouts
List of attendees
Registration for 2 included.
BAR SPONSOR: (3) $1000
All event signage which includes your company logo including all promo material printed or shared digitally including social media, official CSI email correspondence.
Company name/logo on event signage
List of attendees
Signage at bar
ROUND TABLE : (6) $250EACH
Sponsor signage at one round table where attendees sit during the conference.
Ability to place business cards and literature at your sponsored table.
Acknowledgment in marketing materials.
SWAG: (10) $100 EACH
Put an item of your choosing with your company’s branding in the gift bag all attendees will receive.
Acknowledgment in marketing materials.
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION: EARLY $185/ REGULAR $210
Early registration is currently open. Save money on your attendee registration until May 9.
Full access to the entire conference.
Continuing Education, Leadership Training, Fellowship
Awards Banquet and Welcome Reception Access
GUEST REGISTRATION: $75
Awards Banquet and Welcome Reception Access
STUDENT REGISTRATION: $50
Full access to the entire conference.
Continuing Education, Leadership Training, Fellowship
Awards Banquet and Welcome Reception Access
