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CSI Gulf States Region Conference Hosted by CSI Memphis


  • Hilton Memphis 939 Ridge Lake Boulevard Memphis, TN, 38120 United States (map)

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

GSR Sponsorship
from $100.00

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.

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Gulf States Region Conference Registration
from $50.00

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

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Thank You To Our Sponsors:

Keynote Sponsor

Welcome Reception Sponsor

 
 

Bar Sponsors

Jerry S. Curtis - Architect

Table Top Sponsors

 
 
 
 
 
 

Round Table Sponsors

 
 


Swag Bag Sponsor


 
 


Swag Sponsors

SESCO Lighting

DALTILE

Prestige Stone

Farrell-Calhoun Paint

Hossley Lighting and Power Solutions

Earlier Event: May 17
CSI Memphis Annual Business Meeting
Later Event: September 7
STO - Hands on Presentation