Ohio Valley Conference

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

October 22-23, 2013

Hotel Information
The Ohio Valley Conference will be held at the
HSheraton SuitesH located at 1989 Front Street,
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221. If planning to stay
overnight, we have arranged a special rate of
$129 per night
*
. Reservations can be made by
using the online registration system

or by
calling (330) 929-3000 and then mentioning the
BDO Mini Conference. The special rate applies
only for the evenings of October 22, 23, and 24.
We recommend making your reservations as early
as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact
Vikki at Schlabig and Associates for assistance. Her information is below

Air Travel Information
Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls is easily accessible to and from all of Northeast
Ohio's interstate highways. Only 15 miles from the Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
and 30 miles from Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) Airport, it's located along the
winding, rushing Cuyahoga River in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Schedule
Main Conference
The main conference will be held at the Sheraton Suites on Wednesday, October 23rd
from 7:45 AM 5 PM. An agenda will be provided.
A Special Networking Event An Evening Out
Weve planned a special evening before the conference, on Tuesday,
October 22nd. A limousine will depart from the Sheraton at 5 PM, and
will deliver us to the HPro Football Hall of FameH in Canton, Ohio
around 5:30 PM. Upon arrival we will be treated to appetizers, drinks,
dinner, and dessert followed by self-guided tours of the Hall of Fame.
The limousine will depart the Hall of Fame between 9 and 9:30 PM to
return us to Sheraton Suites.
Registration Information
To register for either event please follow this link: Online Registration

Special Meal & Other Requests
If you have special meal requests; or need further assistance, please contact Vikki
Kauffman at (330) 812-3528 or email at Hvkauffman@schlabigcpa.comH.
*Group Rates are available until October 7, 2013
Akron Area Activities
The Akron/Cuyahoga Falls and surrounding areas are full of a variety of exciting and
engaging activities. We offer something for everyone to do. If you are planning to extend
your trip to include some sightseeing, you may find the following sites of interest.
Nature Lovers
When you commune with nature, your daily stresses and strains will quickly fade. Explore
the HCuyahoga Valley National ParkH (Ohios only national park and among the Top 10
Most Visited in the U.S.), featuring more than 33,000 acres to hike, bike, ski, sled and
simply unwind. HMetro ParksH serving Summit County offer 9,000 additional acres with 13
parks, 6 conservation areas and more than 120 miles of trails and 16 miles of the HOhio &
Erie Towpath TrailH. The HAkron ZooH also offers a glimpse into the habitats of creatures
large and small.
GoodYear
Akron is, of course, known for its deep history in the rubber industry and often referred to
as the Rubber City. Goodyear Tire and & Rubber company was founded here in 1898. The
company was founded by, Frank A. Seiberling with just a $3,500 down payment!. While you
cant currently visit the plant you can visit the amazing home of the Seiberling family, HStan
Hywet Hall & GardenH. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is Akrons only National Historic
Landmark and Save Americas Treasures project. It is accredited by the American
Association of Museums.
Art Enthusiasts
Visual, musical and theatrical Greater Akron is the stage for sensational cultural pursuits.
The expanded HAkron Art MuseumH houses an eclectic modern collection. One block away,
HSummit ArtspaceH is home to more than 40 arts organizations and features gallery space,
studios and classrooms. The world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra makes Blossom Music
Center its summer home, while the Akron Symphony Orchestra, Tuesday Musical
Association, Summit Choral Society and Ballet Theatre of Ohio dazzle audiences during
every season.
History Buffs
Visit the birthplace of AA with a tour of HDr. Bobs HomeH. Travel back to the mid 1800s at
HHale Farm & VillageH. Numerous sites, mansions and homes also underscore poignant
stories from our rich and lustrous past, including the HAmerican Toy Marble MuseumH.
"Rock history comes alive in Cleveland" -Rolling Stone magazine. Experience the modern
music destination everyone's talking about! Visit the world's only museum devoted to
celebrating popular music, at the HRock and Roll Hall of Fame and MuseumH!
Winerys
The Summit county area is home to many exquisite winerys. The HWinery at Wolf CreekH is
a family-owned winery that offers wine tastings, cooking classes, tours, and other events.
HSarahs VineyardH is a pre-civil war farmhouse hosts a sustainable winery operation and art
gallery. Spend some time tasting wines and simple food pairings in the tasting room, loft,
garden, deck with fire-pit. Take a short drive to North Canton and visit the HGervasi
VineyardH. Gervasi's 55 acre property includes over five acres of vineyards producing grapes
for Gervasi's estate wine varieties. The grapes for all of Gervasi wines are hand-selected,
crushed, fermented and bottled on premises. Their grounds extend to beautiful and
breathtaking landscapes, spring-fed lake, walking paths and yard games which are a great
pleasure before or after a delicious dinner.