ABOUT
THE
2017
CONFERENCE
PROGRAM & SESSIONS
The 2017 NCCIPMA-HR Annual Chapter Conference features five incredible programs over the course of two days: 1) pre-conference workshop featuring our Chapter's first Labor Relations Boot Camp on Negotiations; 2) Legal updates sessions on medical marijuana, service animals, and disability accommodations in the workplace; 3) concurrent sessions on the topics of recruitment, benefits & wellness, labor relations, workers’ compensation, investigations, succession planning, and social media; 4) networking breakfasts, lunches and social/buffet dinner with live entertainment; and, 5) career coaching with executive recruiters. Simply stated, NCCIPMA-HR offers an incredible program at an unbeatable price. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with hundreds of public sector HR professionals while invigorating your career growth!
Mission: HR 2017
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ABOUT SONOMA WINE COUNTRY
Located about an hour north of San Francisco, the Sonoma Valley is best known for its wine. The Valley offers a varied landscape and you're transformed into one of the most beautiful wine-making regions in the world. Follow 17 miles of country roads that connect the sleepy hamlet of Kenwood to the Carneros appellation and you'll find more than 40 boutique wineries, most small and family owned. Many are tucked amid oak forests and wildflower meadows. Abundant hiking trails offer views of the town of Sonoma as well as through two amazing local state parks. Popular excursions are biking to local vineyards, strolling to the town square to enjoy over 20 local tasting rooms, followed by a picnic in the park. In addition, the craggy Pacific coastline and the majestic redwoods of Armstrong Redwoods State Park are only a scenic hour and a half long drive. Sonoma offers a relaxed and remote getaway destination and is your spot of heaven on earth. To plan your visit to Sonoma Valley, visit http://www.sonomacounty.com/.
VENUE & LODGING
The Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa
2777 Fourth Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Phone: (800) 848-8300​
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The 2017 NCCIPMA-HR Annual Chapter Conference will be held at the Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa in Sonoma Valley. A Santa Rosa historic landmark, the Flamingo Resort and Spa offers all the modern amenities with a retro vibe. Anchored by The Spa and Health Club, a world-class facility, the hotel is convenient to the Sonoma County and Napa Valley Wine Country, shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. In addition, the Flamingo boasts an expansive and attractive meeting space with 13 function rooms (13,000 sq. ft.) including a Grand Ballroom, two boardrooms and an outside poolside patio, praised for its versatility as a conference location.
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For NCCIPMA-HR Conference attendees, NCCIPMA-HR has arranged for a limited number of discounted rooms at the conference group rate on a first come, first served basis as follows:
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Weekdays (Sunday - Thursday): $119/night + tax
Weekends (Friday - Saturday): $169/night + tax
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For reservations, call (800) 848-8300 and ask for the NCCIPMA-HR group rate or click here to access the hotel's group reservation page. The group reservation cutoff date is February 1, 2017. The Flamingo is a pet-friendly hotel; additional pet fee and restrictions apply.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
The Sonoma Valley is served by the Oakland International Airport (OAK). OAK is the gateway to Sonoma Valley and it is located approximately 70 miles away and can be reached in approximately one hour driving time. OAK offers daily non-stop flights by airlines including Southwest, Alaska, Delta, Hawaiian, jetBlue, and U.S. Airways.
OAK operates a Rental Car Center 24 hours a day. Car rentals are available through major car rental companies. In addition, OAK also offers shuttle buses that run a fixed route schedule from the airport to Sonoma Valley. The buses are operated by Airport Express. To access a schedule, contact Airport Express, (800) 327-2024.
To access a full listing of available ground transportation options, visit http://www.oaklandairport.com/ground-transportation/.
Alternatively, travelers may also use the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Sonoma County Airport (STS) to connect to Sonoma Valley.
CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDITS
IPMA-HR Senior Certified Professionals (SCP) and IPMA-HR Certified Professionals (CP) may earn three points of re-certification credits per program day. For additional information, contact IPMA-HR via email at certification@ipma-hr.org or call (703) 549-7100.