Conference Highlights

• Annual Tribal Transportation Conference Agenda
• Important changes to the new MAP 21 Tribal Transportation Program and funding opportunities
• State, Tribal Task Force, and Federal Updates
• Transportation Safety, Updates & Issues in Cultural Resources/Historic Preservation, Transit program and funding opportunities
• BIA and WisDOT Labor and Business, Networking and Purchasing Opportunities

Who should attend?

• Tribal government representatives who work in planning, roads, natural resources, cultural resources/historic preservation, economic development; 
• Construction industry representatives, business owners, and consultants - prime contractors, DBE firms and business owners considering WisDOT contracting;
• WisDOT staff (environmental coordinators, project managers, designers, safety, labor/business);
• Other organizations and agencies that work in the transportation/construction industry.

Lodging Information

A block of rooms will be held at the hotel locations listed below at the state rate of $70 per night until Monday, November 26, 2012 under “WisDOT Tribal Transportation Conference”. 

Lake of the Torches Casino Resort
510 Old Abe Road
Lac du Flambeau, WI
For reservations: 1-800-25-TORCH (86724)
http://www.lakeofthetorches.com/  

Best Western Concord Inn
320 Front St / Hwy 51
Minocqua, WI
For reservations: 715-356-1800    
http://bestwesternwisconsin.com/hotels/best-western-plus-concord-inn

George W. Brown Jr. Ojibwe Museum and Cultural Center Tour
Tuesday, December 11
4 – 5:30 pm.

Conference participants will have an opportunity to tour the George W. Brown Jr. Ojibwe Museum and Cultural Center.  The museum and cultural center offers one of the most complete collections of Lac Du Flambeau history, seasonal workshops, interactive exhibits, cultural programs and a world record sturgeon.
For more information about the museum, visit:  http://www.ldfmuseum.com/

A shuttle bus will be provided from the conference center to the museum. 

For more information:

Kelly Jackson
WisDOT Statewide Tribal Liaison
kelly.jackson@dot.wi.gov

Tribal Excellence Award

Tribal Excellence Awards will be given at this year’s Annual Tribal Transportation Conference to those that have made exemplary contributions and service to building and enhancing partnerships with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Wisconsin Tribal communities.  

Nomination Eligibility

Nominations may include any individual, business, consultant, organization and/or partner that have made a significant impact on tribal affairs initiatives and services in transportation.  Selections will be made based upon the description and information provided in the nomination form. 

Award recipients will be selected by the conference planning committee. 

Nominations deadline was November 21, 2012 at 5 p.m. 

Nomination Categories

Achievement
Commitment
Performance/Service
Quality
Retirement

Award recipients will be announced at the dinner reception on Tuesday, December 11 at the Lake of the Torches Casino in Lac du Flambeau, WI from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Vendor/Exhibitor Information

Vendor/exhibitor Registration Fee: $100

The vendor/exhibitor fee includes:

• Two six foot skirted tables
• One chair
• Power accessibility.

Registration fee includes full participation in the conference including meals for one person.

Space for vendors is limited to the first 10 registrations.

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