ANNUAL MASTERCLASS – THURSDAY NOV. 21st

Welcome to the SDS Annual Masterclass Information Page! Below we cover, what to bring, time, location, check in… Please read it over, print to have as a reference and if you have any questions please call us at 800-323-1605.  We look forward to seeing you in Masterclass! ~ SDS Team

WHAT WILL BE AT MASTERCLASS FOR YOU

• Full Course Manual
• Pen + Highlighter
• Continental Breakfast (Mini scones, muffins… coffee/water/soda all day)
• Lunch with Dessert
• Snacks in Late Afternoon

WHAT TO BRING

• Laptop (optional, not a must, training is designed to watch and learn)
• Snacks (If you have special dietary restrictions, we tried to meet all of them)
• Photo ID to get into the building
• A smile

TIME

*We suggest arriving at the AON building at 8:30, to make sure you get your guest badge ok, up the elevators, get situated… before we begin at 9:00.

• Start at 9:00 – 3:00 CT
• Lunch will be at 11:45/12:00

LOCATION + ENTRY INTO BUILDING

*Please note when you enter the building, you must check in at the visitor counter, located at the entrance to get your Visitor’s Badge. They will have your name on our Visitor List, for Carr Work Group Suite 5100 (Specialized Data Systems). You will need to show them your driver’s license or a state issued photo I.D.

We will have two SDS TEAM MEMBERS DOWNSTAIRS with a sign to guide and assist you.  After you receive your Visitor Pass, proceed to elevator #51. If you have any questions, call us at 800-323-1605 or ask any of the helpful building staff to assist you.

200 E. Randolph, Suite #5100, Chicago, IL 60601

HOTELS

* Below is a list of hotels at different price points that are close to the office. Click on the hotel name for a link to their web-page for more details. They give you the best rate when you call, there is not a special SDS rate.

• Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
  • Address: 221 N. Columbus Dr. , Chicago, IL 60101
  • Phone: 312-565-5258
  • Price: Starting at $144/night
• Fairmont Chicago
  • Address: 200 N. Columbus Dr., Chicago, IL 60101
  • Phone: 312-565-800
  • Price: Starting at $281/night
• Hyatt Regency Chicago
  • Address: 151 E Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60101
  • Phone: 312-565-1234
  • Price: Starting at $170/night

TRANSPORTATION

• Walk – Most hotels are close enough to walk and save money.
• Train
  • The Metra trains do not connect to the Pedway.  If you are taking Union or Olgivy, the best thing to do is take a bus to Michigan and Randolph or just grab a Uber/Lyft or Taxi.
  • Union Station
  • Olgivy
• Uber
• Lyft
• Taxi – Flag one down
• Parking Garage at Building (There is a cost to park)

BUILDING INFORMATION – RESTAURANTS

The AON building is the big tall white building downtown.  There are several different entrances, when you get inside you can ask any of the staff where the visitor desk is to receive your guest pass.  You must be on the guest list to enter and present a photo ID.  If you have any issues call our office 800-323-1605.  Also make sure you get on the correct elevator to floor #51.  You can ask any of the nice building staff to assist you, if you have questions.

Our building is connected to the Pedway which is the underground walkway from the train station to the Aon building.  Our building has a Starbucks, Jimmy Johns and many other great restaurants, aside from all the incredible restaurants in the city, which you can google Chicago Steakhouse… to find something that meets your needs and price point.

Have a safe journey and we look forward to seeing you in the SDS HQ Office.