Midwest Institute

All About Town

2012 Insider’s Guide Now Available
Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is the home to an array of shopping, dining, cultural events, outdoor activities, and picturesque landscapes. With 5 local lakes, hundreds of trails, and more than 200 parks, Madison is an outdoor enthusiast's dream.

For a night out, the choices in Madison are endless. This bustling college town provides a wealth of options-quaint Irish pubs, billiards, comedy clubs, dancing, trendy bars, and more. Wander down State Street for a unique shopping experience. Lined with more than 200 shops and specialty stores, State Street is a shopper's paradise.

For more information on what Madison has to offer, go to the Greater Madison Convention and Visitor's Bureau Web site and sign up for its e-newsletter.

The University

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, features state-of-the-art facilities, offering Institute participants a complete executive education experience. Classes and breaks are held in Grainger Hall, located just blocks from the Fluno Center and the Lowell Center, the suggested lodging accommodations. Meals are served at the Gordon Commons, two blocks from Grainger Hall.

Where to Stay

Doubletree Hotel Madison
The Doubletree Hotel Madison is in the heart of downtown Madison at the eastern edge of the University of Wisconsin campus. The spacious guest rooms, suites, and executive accommodations boast modern amenities like complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, an in-house restaurant, a heated indoor pool and whirlpool, an outdoor patio, and a fitness room.

Rates:
Single or Double Occupancy: $145
Single or Double Deluxe Occupancy: $165
Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes in effect at time of check-in.

For Reservations: Call the hotel direct at 608-251-5511, toll free reservations number at 800-222-TREE, or book online.  Be sure to use the group code (IOM) when making reservations in order to receive the group rate.

Cut-Off Date: May 11, 2012

Check-In: 3:00 p.m.
Checkout: 11:00 a.m.

The Fluno Center for Executive Education 
The Fluno Center for Executive Education, rated #1 internationally for food and accommodations by the Financial Times of London, provides all the comforts of a hotel. Amenities include a whirlpool bath, a coffee maker, a computer, and cable television in every room. All guest rooms have one queen-size bed. Visit the Fluno Center online.

Rates:
Single Occupancy: $144
Double Occupancy: $164
Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes in effect at time of check-in.

For Reservations: Call the hotel direct at 608-441-7117, toll free reservations number at 877-773-5866, or send an e-mail to reservations@fluno.com.  Be sure to mention the U.S. Chamber's Midwest Institute program to receive the group rate.

Cut-Off Date: April 18, 2012

Check-In: 3:00 p.m.
Checkout: 12 noon

Getting to Madison

By Plane
Dane County Regional Airport, northeast of Madison, provides regional and national air service to and from Madison. Seventy-five flights daily connect passengers to 22 locations. Dane County Airport is located 20 minutes from the University of Wisconsin.

Chicago's O'Hare Airport is about a two-hour drive from Madison. The drive from Midway Airport is two and a half to three hours.

By Taxi
A taxi from Dane County Airport to the University of Wisconsin costs $10-15.

By Automobile
Milwaukee, Wisconsin: 78 miles
Chicago, Illinois: 140 miles
Minneapolis, Minnesota: 270 miles
St. Louis, Missouri: 360 miles

Please note: Participants must attend all classes to receive full-credit toward their IOM.  Please be sure that your flight arrangements provide adequate time for you to complete classes through Thursday at 4:00 p.m. as well as accommodate travel to the airport.