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The South Carolina Society of Public Managers (SCSCPM) is excited to serve as host state for the 2012 Annual Professional Development Conference this October 14-16th in Columbia, SC. Whether traveling by air or vehicle, you'll love Columbia's easy access. Columbia is centrally located in the southeast of the United States and is within a day's drive of 1/2 the US population, served by 1-20, I-26, I-77, within 90 miles of I-85 & I -95, and the Airport is 8 miles from the center of the city.

Sizzling Topics for Public Managers... Get Fired Up and Ready to Lead, is the theme of the 2012 Annual Professional Development Conference and will feature as its keynotes prominent public managers representing all perspectives of managing government resources and delivery of services. Among the key notes invitees are Jeffrey Zeints, Chief Performance Officer, and Deputy Director, Office of Management and Budget, a senior researcher of the Pew Foundation for the States and a senior official and examiner for the National Malcolm Baldrige Performance Award. The breakout sessions will include topics of interests to budget managers, procurement officials, human resource managers and general sessions that will include takeaway information on how to lead during turbulent times of dwindling resources. Because ideas are generated by the private sector, this conference will feature a trade show with exhibitors from major companies that provide ideas, goods and services.

This years AACPM conference will be held at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in downtown Columbia at 1200 Hampton Street near the historic State Capital. The hotel can be contacted at (803) 771-700 or at (800) 228-9290. The Marriott Columbia is the only downtown hotel that offers a concierge level lounge and a complimentary airport shuttle. This downtown hotel offers plenty of sleeping rooms, meeting & convention space and banquet facilities. They also offer a complimentary covered parking garage and wireless internet. For more information regarding maps/transportation, accommodations, services, and amenities, please visit the Marriott Hotel Columbia Website.

While you are in Columbia you will discover why it is Famously Hot and Surprisingly Cool! You'll find fascinating historical and cultural attractions in Columbia, a world-class zoo, museum, State Fair, outdoor recreation, parks, fine dining, night spots, and a variety of retail merchants. Please view our website's Attractions Section for more attractions and entertainment in the Columbia area.

Please help us make the 2012 AACPM Conference a success by Registering Online today! We look forward to seeing you at the conference.

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2012 AACPM Conference Highlights

• 4 Prominent Keynote Speakers
• 15 Breakout Sessions with Tracks on Human Resources, Finance and Procurement Management
• General Tracks on Topics such as the Use of Social Media
• Conference Bag Containing Items Valued at $350.00
• Southern Hospitality and Cooking

What's so HOT and COOL about Columbia, SC?