Universities
We are pleased to welcome the following universities to the 2024 Great Northwoods Sales Warm-Up:
Travel/Lodging
Each school will receive a stipend based on mileage to help cover transportation costs.
A block of rooms have been exclusively reserved for participants at the Lismore Hotel in Eau Claire, WI. Do not make individual reservations at this time. UWEC will make reservations for your school based on the students and coaching information that is provided.
Cost
Because we have secured sponsorships from a number of organizations, UW-Eau Claire will underwrite food, lodging, and travel (stipend based on distance) for faculty advisers and student competitors. Student registration is $200.
Non-participating students/additional coaches are welcome and can also attend for a registration fee of $200.
Other things to do
The Water Street Historic District, located along the Chippewa River directly across from UW-Eau Claire, is a popular destination for college students. The district, which developed around a steamboat landing in the 1850s, is now home to various retail and service shops, restaurants, and bars. It is one of the main centers of nightlife in Eau Claire.
Mall of America is located in Bloomington, MN, just 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Learn about the history and behind-the-scenes business and marketing aspects that go into maintaining the nation's largest shopping mall and entertainment center. Presentations can be customized to meet the needs of your class curriculum. The Hiawatha light-rail line offers fast, frequent service from the Lindbergh and Humphrey airports' terminals to Mall of America. Hiawatha light-rail trains leave every 7.5 minutes during rush hours and every 10-15 minutes at other times. Travel time is 12 minutes.