Welcome to the IBM Software Executive Briefing Center – Research Triangle Park. To facilitate your stay in the RTP area, we’ve compiled this reference guide providing directions, local accommodations and points of interest. Also included in the document, is important information regarding the day of the briefing.

Please note that the Raleigh – Durham International Airport is the closest airport to IBM RTP site. IBM Sales Teams and their customers may make travel reservations to attend the briefing by calling the locally approved IBM travel agency.

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arrivalThe briefing will be conducted at the IBM Software Executive Briefing Center – Research Triangle Park located at 3039 Cornwallis Road, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709. To contact the EBC on the day of the briefing, please call (919) 254-1755.

If you are using Google Maps use the address 1 Davis Drive Durham, NC 27709 to direct you to the correct entrance into the IBM RTP Main Campus. This entrance is at the intersection of Davis Drive and Cornwallis Road. The map web sites will not provide directions to the briefing center. Use the following directions to reach the correct building and lobby for the RTP Software Executive Briefing Center.

You will enter the IBM Main Campus through the entrance at the intersection of Davis Drive and Cornwallis Drive. If you stopped at the entrance gates inform the security guard you are attending a customer briefing at the Software Executive Briefing Center located in B002. Follow the signs directing you to “Executive Briefing Centers” and the B002 Visitor’s Lobby. Visitor parking is provided just past the lobby entrance on your left (parking lot B). The entrance to the visitor parking is gated. Press the intercom button and state you are attending a customer briefing at the Software Executive Briefing Center. Enter the B002 Visitor’s Lobby and check in at the main desk. You will be met in the lobby by the Software Executive Briefing Center staff.

dress code

Dress for the briefing is business casual. All presenters will be dressed in business casual, and we invite you to do the same. Please advise the briefing manager in advance if there is a need for formal business attire.

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The number to be used for messages while you are at this IBM site is (919) 254-1755. For emergencies or concerns the day of the briefing, call the same telephone number.

Fax

The fax number at the Briefing Center is: (919) 543-6997.

driving directions to IBM Research Triangle Park3039 Cornwallis Drive, RTP, NC 27709 If using mapquest use either 1 Davis Dr or 3034 east

Cornwallis Drive.

From the Airport – or I 40 WestExit the Airport and follow signs toward I-40 West.Continue on I-40 West, exiting onto Davis Drive (Exit #280).Bear right onto Davis Drive.

From I 40 EastI-40 East, exiting onto Davis Drive (Exit #280).

Bear right onto Davis Drive.

Entering the IBM RTP Main SiteGo through the traffic light at the intersection of Davis Drive & Cornwallis Drive onto IBM Property. All IBMers may be asked to show their badge. Guests not being escorted by an IBMer may be asked to register with security at the entrance gate. They should identify themselves as a visitor to the RTP Software Executive Briefing Center.Follow IBM signs for “Executive Briefing Centers”, Building 002 Main Lobby, turning right at the first STOP sign. Go past the lobby entrance and park in the Visitor Parking Lot. An intercom is on your left at the entrance gate. Enter Building 002 Visitor’s Lobby, check in at the main desk, and you will be met by the Software Executive Briefing Center staff.

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Holiday Inn1014 Airport Blvd.Morrisville NC 27560(919) 653-2260www.holidayinn.com

Doubletree Guest Suites2515 Meridian ParkwayDurham, NC (919) 361-4660 www.doubletree.com/

Hilton Raleigh-Durham Airport at RTP4810 Old Page Road, RTP,NC(919) 941-6000www.hilton.com/

Homewood Suites by Hilton4603 Central Park DriveDurham, NC(919) 474-9900homewoodsuites.hilton.com/

Wingate Inn5223 Page RoadDurham, NC (919) 941-2854www.wingateinns.com/

Residence Inn201 Residence Inn Blvd.Durham NC 27713919-361-12666www.ResidenceInn.com

LaQuinta Inn & Suites1910 West Park Dr.Durham NC 27713(919) 484-1422www.lq.com

Homestead Raleigh RTP4515 NC Hwy 55Durham NC 27713(919) 544-9991www.homesteadhotels.com

Marriott RTP4700 Guardian DriveResearch Triangle Park, NC (919) 941-6200(800) 228-9290 marriott.com

Sheraton ImperialI-40 at Page RoadResearch Triangle Park, NC(919) 941-5050reservations@sheratonrtp.com

Extended Stay Deluxe4919 S. Miami Blvd.Durham NC 27713(919) 998-0400www.extendedstay.com.Sleep Inn5208 New Page RdDurham NC 27709(919) 993-3393www.econolodge.com

Radisson Hotel RTP150 Park Drive RTP,NC 27709-2168Reservations :(800) 333-3333(919) 549-8631www.radisson.com/

/Wyndham Garden Hotel4620 S. Miami BlvdResearch Triangle Park, NC(919) 941-6066www.wyndham.com/

Holiday Inn Express4912 S. Miami Blvd.Durham NC 27703919-474-9800www.holidayinn.com

Hampton Inn1010 Airport Blvd.Morrisville NC 27560www.hamptoninn.com

Research Triangle Park Cont.Comfort Suites5219 Page RoadDurham NC 27703(919) 314-1200www.econolodge.com

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Embassy Suites 4700 Creedmoor Road

Raleigh, NC 27612(919) 881-0000

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Marriott Crabtree Valley 4500 Marriott DriveRaleigh, NC 27612

(919) 781-7000marriott.com

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Embassy Suites 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd, Cary, NC 27513(919) 677-1840 embassysuites.hilton.com/

The Umstead Hotel & Spa100 Woodland PondCary, NC 27513(919) 447-4000 www.theumstead.com

Hampton Inn111 Hampton Wood LaneRaleigh NC 27607(919) 828-1813www.hamptoninn.com

The Carolina Inn211 Pittsboro StreetChapel Hill, NC 27516(919) 933-2001(800) 962-8519www.carolinainn.com/

The Siena Hotel1505 E Franklin StreetChapel Hill, NC 27514(919) 929-4000(800) 223-7379www.sienahotel.com/

Durham

Washington Duke3001 Cameron BoulevardDurham, NC 27706(919) 490-0999www.washingtondukeinn.com/

Studio Plus2504 NC Hwy 54Durham NC 27713(919) 361-1853www.studioplus.com

Hawthorne Suites300 Meredith Dr.Durham NC 27713(919) 361-1234www.Hawthorne.com

Red Roof 4405 Hwy. 55Durham NC 27713(919) 361-1950www.redroofinn.com

Cross land Economy Studios5008 NC Hwy. 55Durham NC 27713(919) 484-1878www.crosslandstudios.com

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Courtyard By Mariott RTP2001 Hospitality Court, Morrisville, NC 27560(919) 467-9444. (800) 321-2211marriott.com/

Hilton Garden Inn1500 RDU Center Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560(919) 840-8088 hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/

LaQuinta Inn & Suites1001 Hospitality Court, Morrisville, NC (919) 461-1771(800) 531-5900www.lq.com/

Staybridge SuitesBy Holiday Inn, 1012 Airport Blvd, Morrisville, NC 27560(919) 468-0180(800) 238-8000www.hotels-rates.com/

Residence Inn by MarriottRaleigh-Durham Airport2020 Hospitality CourtMorrisville, NC 27560 (919) 467-8689.www.hotels-rates.com/

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BIAGGI’S Ristorante Italiano1060 Darrington DriveCary, NC(919) 468-7229www.biaggis.com/cary.htm

Bonefish Grill2060 Renaissance Park Place, Cary, NC (919) 677-1347www.bonefishgrill.com

Bistro 64103 Edinburgh South Drive MacGregor Village Shopping CtrCary, NC(919) 380-1322www.bistro64.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseThe Arboretum at Weston 2010 Renaissance PlaceCary, NC 27513(919) 468-1133www.ruthschris.com/

Maximillian’s8314 Chapel Hill RdCary NC 27513(919) 465-2455www.maximilliansgrill.com

Stonewood Tavern Grill1080 Darrington DrivePreston Walk on Cary Parkway Cary, NC(919) 481-0174www.stonewoodgrill.com/

Tony's Bourbon Street Oyster Bar107 Edinburgh DriveMacGregor Village Shopping Ctr, Cary, NC(919)462-6226tonysbourbonstreet.com/

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Carolina Brewery460 West Franklin StreetChapel Hill, NC(919) 942-1800www.carolinabrewery.com

Fearrington HouseFearrington VillagePittsboro, NC(919) 542-2121www.fearringtonhouse.com/

Il Palio Ristorante(Located in The Siena Hotel)1505 East Franklin StreetChapel Hill, NC(919) 929-4000www.sienahotel.com/

La Residence202 West Rosemary St.,Chapel Hill,NC (919) 967-2506www.laresidencedining.com/

Top of the Hill101 East Franklin St.Chapel Hill, NC(919) 929-8676www.topofthehillrestaurant.com/

West End Wine Bar450 West Franklin StreetChapel Hill, NC(919) 967-7599www.westendwinebar.com/

411 West411 W. Franklin StreetChapel Hill, NC(919) 967-2782www.411west.com/

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Café Parizade2200 W. Main St Durham, NC (919) 286-9712triangle.citysearch.com/

George’s Garage737 Ninth St.Durham NC 27705www.ghgrestaurants.com/garage /garage.html

Four Square2701 Chapel Hill RoadDurham, NC(919) 401-9877triangle.citysearch.com/

Maggiano’s Little Italy8030 Renaissance Parkway, Suite 890Durham, NC(919) 572-0070www.maggianos.com/

Magnolia Grill1002 Ninth StreetDurham, NC(919) 286-3609uncpress.unc.edu/

Nana’s2514 University DriveDurham, NC(919) 493-8545www.nanasdurham.com/

Cheesecake Factory8030 Renaissance ParkwaySuite 950Durham NC 27713(919) 206-4082www.cheesecakefactory.com

PF Chang’s China Bistro6801 Fayetteville RoadSouthpoint, Durham, NC (919) 294-3131www.pfchangs.com/

Pop’s Italian Trattoria810 West Peabody StreetDurham, NC(919) 956-7677www.pops-durham.com/

The FairviewWashington Duke Inn & Golf Club3001 Cameron BlvdDurham, NC(919) 493-6699triangle.citysearch.com/

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Capital City Chop House151 Airgate Drive(Close to the airport) Morrisville, NC (919) 484-7721triangle.citysearch.com

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RaleighAngus Barn9401 Glenwood AvenueRaleigh, NC(919) 787-3505triangle.citysearch.com/

Bloomsbury Bistro509 W. Whitaker Mill Road (Five Points) Raleigh, NC(919) 834-9011bloomsburybistro.com/

Caffe Luna136 East Hargett StreetRaleigh, NC(919) 832-6090www.cafeluna.com/

Charlie’s Goodnights Restaurant and Comedy Club861 W. Morgan St.Raleigh, NC(919) 828-5233triangle.citysearch.com/

Glenwood Grill2929 Essex CircleGlenwood Village Shopping Ctr. Raleigh, NC (919) 782-3102triangle.citysearch.com/

Kanki Japanese House of Steaks4325 Glenwood AvenueCrabtree Valley MallRaleigh, NC(919) 782-9708www.kanki.com/

Margaux’s8111 Creedmoor RoadRaleigh, NC(919) 846-9846www.margauxsrestaurant.com/

PF Chang’s China Bistro4325 Glenwood AvenueCrabtree Valley MallRaleigh, NC(919) 787-7754www.pfchangs.com/

Prime Only Steak and Seafood13200 Strickland Road, Suite 104Raleigh, NC(919) 844-1216www.primeonly.com/

Second Empire330 Hillsborough StreetRaleigh, NC(919) 829-3663triangle.citysearch.com/

Simpson’s Restaurant5625 Creedmoor Rd.Raleigh, NC(919) 783-8818 www.simpsonsrestaurant.com/

Sullivan’s Steakhouse414 Glenwood Ave., Suite 103Raleigh NC(919) 828-7533 portland.citysearch.com/

Tavola Rossa Ristorante Italiano5300 Homewood Banks DriveRaleigh, NC(919) 532-7100www.tavolarossa.com/

Vinnie’s Steakhouse & Tavern7440 Six Forks RoadRaleigh, NC(919) 847-7319www.vinniessteakhouse.com/

Waraji Japanese Restaurant5910 Duraleigh RoadRaleigh, NC 27612(919) 783-1883waraji.citysearch.com/

Cheesecake Factory4325 Glenwood Ave.Raleigh NC 27613(919) 781-0050www.cheesecakefactory.com

42nd Street Oyster Bar508 W. Jones StreetRaleigh, NC(919) 831-2811triangle.citysearch.com/

518 West518 West Jones StreetRaleigh, NC(919) 829-2518www.518west.com/

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Cary Chapel HillLochmere2511 Kildaire Farm Road Cary, NC (919) 851-0611lochmere.com

Governor’s Club (Private)10100 Governor's Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (800) 891-3284 (919) 968-8500 governorsclub.com

UNC Finley Finley Golf Course Road Chapel Hill, NC (919) 962-2349 uncfinley.com

ClaytonThe Neuse918 Birkdale Drive Clayton, NC (919) 550-0550 neusegolf.com

Pine Hollow3300 E. Garner Road Clayton, NC 27520 (919) 553-4554 pine-hollow-golf.com

Riverwood4090 Riverwood Drive Clayton, NC 27520 (919) 550-1919 riverwood.citysearch.com

DurhamThe Crossings4023 Wake Forest Highway Durham, NC 27703 (919) 598-8686 thecrossings.citysearch.com

Duke UniversityNC 751 and Science Drive Duke University Durham, NC (919) 681-2288 washingtondukeinn.com

Falls Village5529 Wake Forest Highway Durham, NC 27703 (919) 596-4653fallsvillagegolf.com

Hillandale1600 Hillandale Road Durham, NC (919) 286-4211 hillandalegolf.com

Lakeshore4621 Lumley Road Durham, NC (919) 596-2401

Briar Creek Golf Course (private)9400 Club Drive Raleigh,NC Reservations through the Briefing Centerbriarcreekcc.com

Four Oaks Fuquay – Varina Mebane

Reedy Creek585 Reedy Creek Road Four Oaks, NC (919) 934-7502

Crooked Creek4621 Shady Greens Drive (off Hilltop-Needmore Road) Fuquay-Varina, NC (919) 557-7529 playcrookedcreek.com

Mill Creek1700 St. Andrews Drive Mebane, NC 27302 (919) 563-4653millcreekgc.com

Pinehurst / Southern PinesPinehurstP.O. Box 4000 Village of Pinehurst, NC 28374 (800) 487-4653)pinehurst.com

RaleighEagle Ridge601 Competition Raleigh, NC 27603 (919) 661-6300

River Ridge3224 Auburn-Knightdale Road Raleigh, NC 27610 (919) 661-8374 golfriverridge.com

Wildwood3000 Bally Bunion Way Raleigh, NC 27613 (919) 846-8376 wildwoodgreen.com

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MuseumsExploris201 E Hargett StreetRaleigh, NC(919) 834-4040. exploris.org

Morehead PlanetariumEast Franklin StreetUniversity North CarolinaChapel Hill, NC(919) 962-1247. morehead.unc.edu

North Carolina Museum of Art2110 Blue Ridge RoadRaleigh, NC(919) 839-6262. ncartmuseum.org

North Carolina Museum of Life and Science433 Murray Avenue Durham, NC (919) 220-5429.ncmls.citysearch.com

North Carolina Museum of Natural History5 East Edenton StreetRaleigh, NC(919) 715-0200. nchistory.dcr.state.nc.us/museums/

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences11 West Jones StreetBicentennial PlazaRaleigh, NC (919) 733-7450naturalsciences.org

ShoppingBrightleaf Square905 W Main StreetDurham, NC(919) 682-9229brightleaf.citysearch.com

Cary Towne CenterCary Towne Blvd Cary, NC(919) 460-1053shopyourmall.com

Crabtree Valley Mall4325 Glenwood AvenueRaleigh, NC(919) 787-8993crabtree-valley-mall.com

Northgate Mall1058 W. Club BoulevardDurham, NC(919) 286-4407ngatemall.com

Prime Outlets1001 Airport BlvdMorrisville, NC(919) 380-8700primeoutlets.com

The Shops of Cameron Village1900 Cameron StreetRaleigh, NC (919) 821-1350shopsofcameronvillage.com

The Streets at Southpoint and Main Street6910 Fayetteville Road Durham, NC(919) 572-8808thestreetsatsouthpoint.com

Triangle Town Center5959 Triangle Town BlvdRaleigh, NC(919) 792-2222triangletowncenter.com

ToursAcorn Express ToursTour the Triangle and discover the history and charm found in this flourishing region of the Tarheel state.Brenda McClean(919) 782-3885

Andrea BogartWorks at the State Capitol, but does this personally.(919) 733-3885

Historic Tours of RaleighSpend the day in the Capital City with experienced, knowledgeable tour guides who specialize in Raleigh historic sites.Parker Call(919) 829-4988

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College SportsDuke UniversityDurham, NC (919) 684-8111 duke.edu goduke.com

Meredith College3800 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27607 (919) 760-8600 meredith.edu/athletics/default.htm

North Carolina Central University1801 Fayetteville Street Durham, NC 27707 (919) 560-6100 nccu.edu/campus/athletics

North Carolina StateRaleigh, NC (919) 515-2011 athletics.ncsu.edu gopack.com

Peace College15 E Peace Street Raleigh, NC (919) 508-2000 peace.edu/athletics.html

Shaw University118 E South Street Raleigh, NC (919) 546-8200 shawuniversity.edu/athletic.htm

St. Augustine’s College1315 Oakwood Avenue Raleigh, NC (919) 516-4000 st-aug.edu/athlet/main.htm

University of North CarolinaChapel Hill, NC (919) 962-2211 tarheelblue.com goheels.com

Professional SportsCarolina MudcatsClass AA Southern LeagueFive County Stadium1501 NC Highway 39 Zebulon, NC (919) 269-2287gomudcats.com

Durham BullsTriple-A BaseballDurham Bulls Athletic Park (919) 687-6500durhambulls.com

Lowe’s Motor Speedway5555 Concord Parkway Concord, NC 28027(800) 455-3267lowesmotorspeedway.com

North Carolina SpeedwayRockingham, NC(910) 582-2861 northcarolinaspeedway.com

Spectator Sports

RBC CenterHome of the NHL Carolina Hurricanes and NC State University Basketball 1400 Edwards Mill RoadRaleigh, NC (919) 861-2300ticketmaster.com RBCcenter.com