8th Annual North American Summit on Measurement
Venue and Networking
October 6-8, 2010
The Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth is located just two blocks away from Market Square, the center of historic Portsmouth, and is directly across from the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company dock, which offers daily harbor and whale watch cruises. From its vantage point on the Piscataqua River, the hotel looks out onto the coast of Maine and ships from around the world.
Evening networking activities for the Summit include an Opening Night Networking Reception Wednesday evening and a New England lobster fest Thursday evening.
Hotel reservations can be made online or by calling the hotel directly at (603) 431-2300. Register by September 4 and receive the special room rate of $199 plus tax per night.
GETTING THERE: Portsmouth is situated off I-95 only 55 miles north of Boston and about 45 miles southeast of Manchester. The Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth Hotel is located just a few blocks from Exit 7. If driving northbound, turn right from Exit 7 (Portsmouth/Newington) onto Market Street and head east to the city. The hotel will be three quarters of a mile in front of you at the first blinking traffic light. From Exit 7 southbound, turn left off the exit, and follow these same directions.
From Manchester Boston Regional Airport,
take I-93 to NH 101 then go east for about 32 miles and take I-95 north to Exit 7. Ground transportation options from this airport to Portsmouth can be found on the airport's web page at: www.flymanchester.com.
From Boston and Logan International Airport,
take US 1A North to US 1 and then take I-95 North to Exit 7 in New Hampshire.
The most economical ground transportation option from this airport to Portsmouth is via C&J Trailways Bus Company. A bus departs Logan Airport hourly for Portsmouth. It's a short taxi ride from the Portsmouth bus depot to the hotel. For additional information call 800-258-7111 or go to http://www.cjtrailways.com/.
From Hartford and New York City,
follow I-84 North to I-90 East, take I-495 North to I-95 North, Exit 7 in New Hampshire.
Inquiries
Dr. Don Wright, Director, Institute for Public Relations Forums
Professor of Public Relations, Boston University
+1 617-306-4006 - DonaldKWright@aol.com
Michelle Hinson, Director of Development, Institute for Public Relations
+1 352 392-0280 - MHinson@jou.ufl.edu
