2009 Sociologists of Minnesota Annual Conference: "Our Favorite Addictions: Business, Government, Public, and Personal Responses" Fri-Sat, October 2 - 3, 2009 Inver Hills Community College Inver Hills, Minnesota Keynote Speaker Peter Kivisto on "Addicted to Cheap Labor: Exploring the Interconnected Roles of Business Owners, Consumers, and Citizens" Conference Registration SOM 2009 Conference - detailed program Conference Accommodations  A block of rooms is reserved for Friday night, October 2nd, at the AmericInn. To receive the discounted rate, you must say you are with the Sociology Conference and reserve your room before Friday, September 25 (formerly 9/14). The hotel has high-speed wireless, a fitness room, a large breakfast, a pool, a hot tub, and sauna. A shuttle service is provided to and from our conference as well as to and from the airport and Mall of America. AmericInn, 5861 Blaine Ave., Inver Grove Heights 1-888-881-7829 - $89 plus tax, per night An alternative, less expensive motel next door: Microtel Inn and Suites, 5681 Bishop Ave., Inver Grove Heights 1800-771-7171 - $78 plus tax, per night