The 10th Annual State Onsite Regulators and the 8th Annual Captains of Industry Conference

March 3-6, 2008

Grand Hotel Marriott Resort and Spa, Point Clear, Alabama

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SORA/COI Photo by Lori Stevens The SORA/COI 2008 Conference serves as a mechanism to enhance interdisciplinary dialogue and advance scientific knowledge and research of those responsible for applying quality research into engineering issues affecting public health and promoting the decentralized wastewater industry’s place as a viable and sustainable option for wastewater infrastructure.

So…why should you attend?

Because you will have the opportunity to:
  • Meet with state regulatory officials and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decentralized wastewater coordinators from all across the country.
  • Engage in meaningful networking opportunities with state-and federal-level decision-makers.
  • Learn about the current status of decentralized research, state programs, and federal initiatives.
See our 2007 Conference Photo Gallery for tour examples.

How to Register

Download a registration form below or read our Registration page for more information.

Captains . . . Captain Registration Form (PDF)

Choose a sponsorship package and fill out the Captains Form. Up to four full conference registrations per company are available, but are not limited to this number depending on sponsorship level. For more information please see our Sponsorship Page.

Regulators . . . Regulator Registration Form (PDF)

There are no fees for state-level regulatory officials to attend this conference, however, a Registration Form must be filled out and submitted prior to the conference to reserve seating. Stipends are available for those who qualify. For more information please see our Registration Page.

Lodging

The 2008 conference will be held at the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort and Spa in Point Clear, Alabama. Please make your reservations as early as possible. Rooms will fill up quickly. For more information please see our Lodging Page.


NEW!
Special Shuttle Service From Airport

This year, we are providing shuttle service for both the Mobile and Pensacola airports at no cost to SORA attendees. The shuttle will be available for those arriving on Sunday, March 2 and Monday, March 3, 2008. Return trips to the airports for those departing on Friday, March 7, 2008 are also available. Shuttle vans will pick up attendees outside baggage claim and will have SORA/COI signs in the side windows.


If you would like to use this free service,complete the shuttle form and return it to Sandy Miller by fax, 304-293-3161, or by email smmiller@mail.wvu.edu. If you have any questions please contact Sandy Miller at (800) 624-8301 ext. 5536 or smmiller@mail.wvu.edu and let her know when you are arriving and departing.

Exhibitors

To insure proper delivery of your exhibit materials, please number each box (for example: Box 1 of 3, Box 2 of 3, Box 3 of 3) and address all packages/boxes as follows:

Marriott Grand Hotel Resort, Golf Club and Spa
(Your company name)/SORA/3/3/08
One Grand Boulevard Point Clear, Alabama 36564-0639
Phone: 251-928-9201


(Note that materials should not arrive earlier than 72 hours before the conference or a charge per package will be charged.)

Conference Contacts

General Information (Location/Hospitality)

Sandy Miller: 1-800-624-8301 ext. 5536

sandra.miller@mail.wvu.edu

Sponsorship Information

Jennifer Hause: 1-800-624-8301 ext. 5564

jhause@wvu.edu

SORA/COI Presented By



About the NESC

Our organization provides drinking water and wastewater information. We specialize in providing assistance and training materials to aid small system infrastructure security and utility management. The NESC takes pride in assisting communities serving fewer than 10,000 individuals, and many others nation-wide.


About the NRCCE

The National Research Center for Coal & Energy (NRCCE) is a research center and information clearinghouse dedicated to securing our nation's energy needs, protecting our environment and promoting our economic development.

Both the NESC and the NRCCE are located at one of our nation's leading, land-grant institutions of higher education — West Virginia University.