8/5/08: Hotel amenities include free shuttle, free business center use, free wireless internet, and the #1 ranked hotel for service in the Hilton chain. Along with an outstanding and updated program, we are offering a catered pirate cruise social to wrap up our conference. You don't want to miss this! (Click on the buttons on the left for more info.)

8/22/08- The host of this site had to turn off the newsletter function, which prevents me from accessing the list. Please send an email to SBI@rider.edu if you were on the list as I will be setting up an alternative method.

9/25/08- Submission deadline is over but you can still be a session chair, etc.., if you need to be on the program! Contact Ron Cook at the below email.

10/1/08-We are pleased to announce that John Schnatter, Founder & Executive Chairman of Papa John's International will be our keynote speaker at our Thursday luncheon.

10/13/08-We have updated the link to the left for Hilton reservations. Room rates are $129.00 plus tax for both single and double occupancy. Rooms are guaranteed at this rate until 1/14/09. Book today!
Don't forget: guests have free airport shuttle, free business center use and free wireless internet.

11/17/08-We have added a new link to the left for online registration for the 2009 Conference in St. Petersburg. Register early!

12/15/08- We posted the draft conference schedule under the program link, as a word file. It lists all papers, best practices and workshops as well as info about our speakers and special events. We will be adding room assignments, affiliations to the authors, and any other adjustments.

1/12/08- I will be posting the final schedule by 1/30/09, to minimize last minute changes. Don't forget about our pre-conference! Forms to register for these free sessions are under the pre-conference link on the left. Be sure to register for the hotel and conference ASAP to ensure the special conference room rate and early conference registration discount.

1/28/09- The final program has been posted and presenter instructions are there. Go to the link on the side that says program and presenters info. Also, don't forget about the free pre-conference sessions- go to the link on the left to sign up.

9-22-08 Submission Deadline- SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED

10-31-08 Notification of Acceptance Deadline- Notifications have been sent via Email

12-01-08 Material for the Proceedings will be taken from the conference website automatically.-

12-15-08 Draft of Conference Schedule on Website-The complete Draft Conference Schedule has been posted. Please go to the Program link on the left to download a copy.

1-15-09 CHANGE: Final Schedule Posted on Website. I will post the final schedule on January 30, not the 15th. I want to ensure as few changes as possible as to affiliations and times.

1-28-09: Final schedule has been posted. Go to the link on the side that says Program and Presenters info.