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Workshop Registration & Cancellation Policies:

  • If you register by fax or hard copy, please send one registration form per attendee to avoid registration errors.
  • Please include credit card information or enclose a check payable to U.S. Heritage Groupfor the appropriate fee.
  • All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars.
  • Full payment is necessary to secure your enrollment.
  • Checks must be payable on a bank located in the United States.
  • Registration fees must be paid in advance of the workshop.
  • Upon receipt of the completed form and full payment, we will forward further information.
  • Please note that your registration is not confirmed until you have received written notification from U.S. Heritage Group.
  • Class size is strictly limited, so early registration is encouraged.

We recognize that registrants may find it necessary to cancel their reservations. At any time prior to the workshop the participant may reschedule to another workshop at no additional cost, provided that the requested workshop is available. All cancellations will be subject to a $125.00 cancellation fee if written notice is received within 14 working days before the workshop date. Cancellations must be in writing. All other cancellations are non-refundable.

Travel Options:
  • Air: Fly into Chicago O'Hare airport or Midway the night before the workshop. Depart the last day of the workshop after 7:00 PM.
  • Car: U.S. Heritage Training Center is located approximately five miles west of Wrigley Field. To reach us from the Kennedy Expressway (I-90):

    • Exit at Addison Street; head west on Addison.
    • Turn south onto North Kostner Avenue, which is one block past the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and West Addison Street.
    • Our address is 3516 North Kostner Avenue.

  • View a map of our location (via MapQuest)
  • Onsite parking is available.
  • CTA Blue Line train: Exit at Addison Street and catch the westbound 152 Addison bus. Get off at Kostner Avenue (the first stop after the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street.) Cross Addison after exiting the bus and walk south on Kostner; our building is on the right-hand side of the street. Schedules and route information: www.yourcta.com
  • Metra trains: The Metra Milwaukee District North Line train (service to Fox Lake) has a nearby stop, Greyland. From the Greyland station, walk south approximately three blocks on Kilbourn Avenue; cross Addison and go left (east) on Addison and walk one block til you reach Kostner Avenue. Walk south on Kostner; our building is on the right-hand side. Schedules and route information: www.metrarail.com
Lodging:
  • Lodging:We recommend that you stay at the Best Western at O'Hare, which is located at 10300 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont, Illinois.

  • U.S. Heritage Group has negotiated a discounted price of $99.95 plus tax per night for workshop participants. To make a reservation, call the hotel directly at (847) 296-4471 and ask for U.S. Heritage Group rate.

  • Transportation between the hotel and the training:transportation is provided from the Hotel to the U.S. Heritage Training Center each day. Shuttle bus between O'Hare Airport and the hotel is also provided.

Workshop Facilities, Schedule, & Amenities

  • Facility: 12,000 sq. ft. on two levels with heated classroom and hands-on workshop complete with practice masonry walls, a testing laboratory with national sand library, and a mortar production facility.

  • Day One: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

  • Day Two: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

  • Food:Coffee, tea and rolls provided each morning. A hearty lunch, snacks, and complimentary soda and bottled water provided each day. Dinner is not included.

Miscellaneous

Our workshops include hands-on activities, so please wear comfortable work clothing. The facility is heated but we recommend that you dress warmly in the winter when the workshop can still be a little cool.

 


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