The next ARS National Forum on Regional Stewardship will be held in Chicago, Illinois, May 3-5, 2006, at the Hotel Allegro. The theme of this spring's Forum will be "Creating Competitive Regions."

Sessions on Thursday morning will highlight initiatives in the Chicago region. Afternoon sessions will explore issues such as the role that neighborhoods play in regional competitiveness, and the importance of the business sector.

On Friday morning, there will be an interactive workshop for participants to develop strategies for improving their region's competitiveness.  Regions are encouraged to bring multi-sector teams to the Forum to participate in this workshop.

The Hotel Allegro is located at 171 West Randolph Street. To make your reservations, please call . Be sure to mention the ARS Forum to receive the group rate.

For more information on the ARS National Forum, please contact Michele Baker at or call . The Forum agenda, registration information, and attendee list will be posted on the ARS website at regionalstewardship.org/register4forum.html.