Making Media Connections 2009

CONTACT

Mailing Address

Community Media Workshop
at Columbia College
600 South Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Walk-in Office Location
619 South Wabash, Suite 201

Conference Location, June 11-12, 2008
1104 South Wabash, 8th Floor

tel: 312-369-6400
fax: 312-369-6404
Email: cmw@newstips.org
website: http://www.newstips.org
Blog Portal: http://www.communitymediaworkshop.org


Scholarships

Scholarships are available to representatives from nonprofit organizations with annual budgets under $100,000. If you would like a scholarship, please send Maggie Walker a letter on your company letterhead (as an attachment in an email is fine)–describe your organization and how it will benefit from participation.


Registration & Cancellation Policy

Please note your conference payment must be received no later then Tuesday, June 9. Registrations are transferable within your organization. If you are unable to attend please let us know the name of your replacement as soon as possible.

Otherwise, cancellation must be received in writing prior to 7 days before the start of any workshop or conference in order to be refunded in full after the conference. If cancellation is within 7 days prior to the workshop or conference, cancellations will be refunded less a $25 administrative fee. No refunds given if you do not cancel in writing and do not attend the workshop or conference.


Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities

If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the 2008 Making Media Connections Conference, please contact Diana Pando, 312-369-6400.


Customer Service

For questions or concerns regarding registration or billing, please contact Lovette Ajayi by email or at 312-369-6400.

For technical questions or concerns regarding our website, please contact Demetrio Maguigad by email or at 312-369-6400.

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