APICS The Association for Operations Management

Southwest Michigan Chapter
in Kalamazoo, MI

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TOP MANAGEMENT NITE - May 13, 2008 at Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites, Kalamazoo

Behind the Scenes Tour

Come share a look at operations management in the Hospitality Industry. We'll be looking at how this gem in the hospitality industry manages operations to excel. 

The Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites is located in the heart of the revitalized downtown Kalamazoo district, just minutes from theaters, museums, nightclubs and the historic Kalamazoo pedestrian mall.

Voted amongst the best resorts in the world by Travel & Leisure Magazine, the 341 spacious guest rooms and suites at the Kalamazoo Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites offer luxuries and stunning views of Kalamazoo.  For recreation, the Kalamazoo Radisson Plaza Hotel features Idun, their full service onsite Spa Salon, the Kalamazoo Athletic Club with staffed personal trainers, and an indoor heated pool with waterfall and hot tub. Guests can also enjoy their 5000 gallon salt water aquarium and three full service shopping outlets.

With over 40,000 square feet of flexible meeting space--including an elegant grand ballroom with reception foyer, 2 distinctive executive boardrooms and seventeen additional meeting and banquet rooms--the Radisson Plaza Hotel is a perfect hotel for business functions or gala events, accommodating groups of 7 to 700.  It also features four unique, smoke free restaurants, with each restaurant lending its own flare toward customer satisfaction. Zazio's offers a contemporary atmosphere and an interactive chef's table. Webster's is our award winning fine dining restaurant. Old Burdick's Bar & Grill is a popular local spot with a sports theme featuring the NFL, MLB, NHL and NBA games. SOL World Café features a sunny atmosphere serving daily breakfast and lunch buffets.

TOP Management Night
This spectacular event will also be an evening to recognize outstanding achievement to  members and companies in their contributions to ongoing professional development through the APICS SWMI chapter. Achievements to be recognized include the following:

   Instructor of the Year
   Student Member of the Year
   Professional Member of the Year
   Small/Midsize Company of the Year
   Large Company of the Year
   Recent CPIM certification recipients
   Recent CSCP certification recipients

Location: 100 West Michigan Avenue, in the heart of Kalamazoo's downtown district. Parking is across the street..

Time:
   Hors d’oeuvres & Networking: 5-5:30 pm
   Tour:  5:30-6:30 pm 
   Program: 6:30-7 pm