By Auto: The convention location is Salisbury, N.C., off Interstate 85 at Exit 75, about 45 miles north of Charlotte and about 45 miles south of the Winston-Salem/Greensboro area with easy access by car from major airports in both cities. Interstate 85 provides north-south access while two other nearby major highways offer more driving alternatives. Interstate 77 provides access from the Upper Midwest, and Interstate 40 from the central part of the nation.

By Air: Salisbury is approximately 45 minutes from both the Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT)  in Charlotte and the Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) at Greensboro. Major car rental companies operate at both airports. There is no shuttle service from either airport to Salisbury.

By Rail: Amtrak and the North Carolina Department of Transportation provide six daily arrivals and departures in Salisbury with convenient schedules from Washington, D.C., and the northeast. Complimentary taxi service to and from the conference hotel will be provided for those arriving by rail with advance reservations. Please select this option on your registration form.

Amtrak is offering a 10% discount off the lowest available rail fare to Salisbury between
January 11-21, 2010. To book your reservation call Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245 or contact your local travel agent. Please be sure to refer to Convention Fare Code X20Z-969 when making your reservation. This discount is not available online, and is not valid on the Auto Train and Acela Service. Fare is valid on Amtrak Regional for all departures seven days a week, except for holiday blackouts. Offer valid with Sleepers, Business Class or First Class seats with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges.