Point In
- April 28 - 30, 2009
- Wild Dunes Resort
- Isle of Palms, South Carolina
General Information
CSC’s POINT IN Executive Forum is designed for property and casualty executives interested in exploring solutions to everyday challenges with BPO, underwriting, policy processing and billing functions in the small to midrange carrier market.
Venue
Wild Dunes Resort
5757 Palm Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Rates
Group rate (available until 5:00 p.m., April 3, 2009) – $298.28 ($249 plus $9 resort fee and
$40.28 in taxes)
Hotel Check-In and Checkout Times
Check-in – 4:00 p.m.
Checkout – 11:00 a.m.
Airports
Wild Dunes Resort is just 23 miles from Charleston International Airport (CHS), which is served by most major commercial airlines.
Wild Dunes is also within a two-hour drive of Hilton Head Island Airport, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport and Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located 230 miles away. International visitors may connect through Charlotte Douglas International Airport or Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Shuttle Service
Shuttle transportation to and from Charleston International Airport is available through several providers. A one-way individual fare runs from $85-$100, a sum that may or may not include gratuity. More economical group rates are also available. Reservations are strongly recommended.
To reserve a shuttle in advance, contact:
Island Shuttle
Mt. Pleasant Shuttle
Complimentary transportation anywhere within Wild Dunes Resort is provided to all registered guests.
Off-island transportation to downtown Charleston or other destinations can also be arranged through a local service.
Sedan Service
Town cars are available through a number of local services. Here are several of them:
Mt. Pleasant Shuttle
Island Shuttle
Crystal Transportation
Taxicabs
Taxicabs are available at Charleston International Airport near the baggage claim area. A one-way fare to or from the hotel is approximately $40, not including gratuity.
Rental Cars
All major car-rental facilities are available at the Charleston International Airport.
Book a rental car in advance.
Parking
Valet parking and self-parking at Wild Dunes are complimentary.
Driving Directions
GPS Coordinates:Latitude - 32.80351 Longitude - 79.74097
From Charleston International Airport: Take I-526 East to the Georgetown Exit, Hwy 17 North. Continue straight at the light, crossing Highway 17 onto Hungry Neck Boulevard. Pass through two stoplights and at the third, turn right onto Highway 517, the Isle of Palms Connector. See the "On the Island" section below for getting to Wild Dunes once you've crossed the Intracoastal Waterway on Highway 517.
From I-95: Connect with I-26 East toward Charleston.
From I-26: Head East into the Charleston area to I-526. Take I-526 East toward Mt. Pleasant (Exit 212C).
From I-526: Head East toward Mt. Pleasant and take the Georgetown Exit, Highway 17. Continue straight at the light, crossing Highway 17 onto Hungry Neck Boulevard. Pass through two stoplights and at the third, turn right onto Highway 517, the Isle of Palms Connector. See the "On the Island" section below for getting to Wild Dunes once you've crossed the Intracoastal Waterway on Highway 517.
From Highway 17 North or South: Turn east at Highway 517, the Isle of Palms Connector. Take the Connector over the Intracoastal Waterway onto Isle of Palms.
On the Island: Turn left at the light at the foot of the bridge onto Highway 703, Palm Boulevard. Continue following Palm Boulevard, parallel to the Atlantic Ocean. As you cross 41st Avenue, you will see the Wild Dunes directional sign to turn right, onto Palm Boulevard (extension). The Wild Dunes entrance is on the left.
Recommended Dress
Business casual attire is appropriate throughout the conference, including all meetings and evening events. The meeting rooms may be chilly, so remember to bring a sweater or jacket.
Special Assistance
CSC staff will be glad to help you with any special needs (physical, dietary, etc.). There is a section on the registration form for you to identify any needs that apply to you.
Smoking Policy
Wild Dunes is a non-smoking facility.
Isle of Palms Weather
Daily forecast for Isle of Palms
Average daily temperature in April is 72°F.
Average evening temperature in April is 54°F.
Local Attractions and Activities
Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Wild Dunes Event and Activities Schedule
Contact Us
For inquiries about speakers or forum agenda, contact Annemarie Forde at 215.814.6318 or aforde2@csc.com.
For questions about registration, contact Danny Rankin at 803.333.3124 or drankin2@csc.com.
For inquiries about housing, contact Sam Pataluch at 843.681.1887 or spataluch@csc.com.
