Exhibitor Magazine

JULY 20, 2021

DES MOINES, Iowa  After more than a year of weathering the complicated landscape of travel and events amidst a global pandemic, Catch Des Moines says.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2023

When taking the cheapest fare into consideration, Wyoming ($21.57), Kentucky ($21.45), and Iowa ($20.86) wrap up the ranking. 50 Iowa $20.86 50 Iowa $20.86 Looking at Southern states, New Mexico ($35.11) and Georgia ($31.42) are the only southern states to make the top 10. 2 Rhode Island $35.18 3 New Mexico $35.11

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The West Des Moines, Iowa-based company has acquired London-based experiential-learning company NKD. London-based NKD increases ITA Group’s headcount by a third and adds greatly to its global reach. After launching ITA Group Europe in early 2021, ITA Group has made another move to broaden its global footprint.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

This year, Iowa City celebrates 10 years as a UNESCO Creative City of Literature. IOWA CITY, IOWA. ‘It Iowa City, a UNESCO Creative City of Literature. This will be a big year for Iowa City. For smaller destinations like Iowa City, the UCCN destination can help shape the city’s identity to outsiders. “It

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Exhibitor Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

Des Moines, Iowa: The 2021 Global Insurance Symposium brought together industry and regulatory leaders from around the world for three days of collabo.

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Exhibitor Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2021

DYERSVILLE, Iowa  You could say that the upcoming August 12 MLB at Field of Dreams game has been decades in the making. Ever since those famous lines.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Ryan Bonifas Ryan Bonifas, Grand River Center Convention Center Bonifas is appointed as general manager of Grand River Center Convention Center , operated by Oak View Group (OVG), in Dubuque, Iowa. Most recently, he served as director of venue and events at the East Montgomery County Improvement District.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2016

are the San Jose, California metropolitan area ; Ames, Iowa; Boulder, Colorado; and Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa and Wisconsin were also well-represented, with three regions each on the list. Ames, Iowa. Iowa City, Iowa. Dubuque, Iowa. The other Top Five healthiest cities, according to 24/7 Wall St.,

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

an educational psychology professor at University of Northern Iowa who studies “the emotional mechanics and the science behind forgiveness,” he said. Strayed kicked off the session by sharing her own path to forgiving an emotionally abusive parent, and then read that letter, along with her own moving response, from the book.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

She will draw on her over 20 years of experience with Caesar’s Entertainment and Hyatt to book business in the areas of Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 17, 2020

Boulders Conference Center in Denison, Iowa is centrally located between Omaha, Sioux City and Des Moines. It’s also a beautiful location, nestled in the rolling hills of western Iowa, on the Majestic Hills Golf Course. We’ve done all the research for you—check out our Top Picks for Retreats.

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Nunify

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Cost to get married in United States – $30000 Most expensive state for cost of wedding – New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Least expensive state for cost of wedding – Kansas, Utah, Iowa, Idaho Cost to get married in Italy – Ranges between €15,000 and €20,000 Cost to get married in France – Ranges between €10,000 and (..)

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Evvnt

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Including Illinois, Indiana and Iowa, as well as newspapers in Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York. Evvnt is excited to announce that we are now live across 20 Community Media Group newspapers! CMG owns and operates community newspapers with websites in several Midwestern states.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

For example, Iowa Soybean Association is coming to the city in May. Putting It into Practice The Department of Agriculture works and Visit Virginia Beach have a symbiotic relationship, bringing in conventions from across the U.S. to Virginia Beach Convention Center. They want to go see what’s going on in farming in Virginia Beach.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

CHE, CHIA, CEM ,Director of Graduate Education in Event Management / Associate Professor, Iowa State University and The Sustainable Events Forum. Social Impact Award: Melva LaJoy Legrand, CMP, DES , CEO, LaJoy Plans and Dr. Joan Su, Ph.D., The Award recognises extraordinary effort in the areas of people, planet and prosperity.

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Brilliant Event Planning

JULY 24, 2020

Out of Town Guests : Guests coming from the following states are required to quarantine for 14 days upon a arrival and complete the Traveler Health Form for face a $2,000 fine: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, (..)

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2023

Cardillo comes from Iowa, where he worked as executive chef at Des Moines Marriott Downtown. Andrew Cardillo Cardillo has been named executive chef for Sheraton Dallas , overseeing operations of its four restaurants and catering for the hotel’s convention and meeting spaces.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Joining the board are Elyse Dawson , CMP, senior manager of corporate events and conference center at Invesco; Susan Harding , CMP, event strategy consultant with FM Global; and Julie Wilson , CMP, assistant vice president of meeting and events with Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

In the past, Boonie was general manager at Courtyard by Marriott in Iowa. Boonie has been promoted to director of rooms at Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida. Most recently, Boonie was director of front office at the resort.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 31, 2020

Iowa State University. The staff dietitian can personally meet with planners to discuss any special dietary needs of their group. Coppin State University. Baltimore, MD. Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN. Eastern University Conferences. Davids, PA. Bishop's University. Sherbrooke, QC. Trent University. Peterborough, ON.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

” In another airline cut, American Airlines announced that it would end service to Islip and Ithaca in New York; Toledo, Ohio; and Dubuque, Iowa. . “We do not anticipate any schedule changes at our other six domestic hubs this summer.” ” Meeting planners takeaway : Flight chaos continues.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 10, 2020

Iowa State University. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Madison, WI. Camp Whitcomb Mason. Hartland, WI. University of Toledo. Toledo, OH. Smuggler's Run. Catering & Banquet. Wyandotte, MI. Ames, IA.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The organization is working with researchers at Iowa State University on a project that examines the direct, indirect, and induced economic impact from the LGBT meeting community. “We A recent report from the Events Industry Council measured the economic impact —nearly $1.5

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

Whether for team building, other corporate events or even fundraising galas, Tracy Fuller of InnovativEvents, an event planning firm in Des Moines, Iowa, is seeing the same shift. More : 4 Social Media Tricks for Showcasing Virtual CSR.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

But as I write this: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia have privacy laws currently in effect; Florida, Montana, and Oregon will have privacy laws in effect by the end of 2024; and Delaware, Indiana, Iowa, Tennessee, and Texas will have privacy laws in effect by January 1, 2o26.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 24, 2021

Whatever your passion, you’ll likely find it in this tiny but mighty town that’s situated on the Galena River just minutes from the borders of Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Unique Venues

MAY 25, 2021

Iowa State University. Contact the proven professionals at Purdue Conferences and let their skill, enthusiasm and eye for detail make your next event a memorable one. But wait, there are more great places to meet in the Heartland! Galena Country Tourism. Galena, IL. Kansas City Club. Kansas City, MO. Museum of Science and Industry.

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Unique Venues

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Iowa State University. At CMU, meetings are held year-round in several University Centers that can host up to 5,000 people. Here are more of our favorite Midwest picks: University of Illinois. Champaign, IL. Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN. Missouri State University. Springfield, MO. Central Michigan University. Mount Pleasant, MI.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2016

If your mental image of the Midwest is more cornfields and gravel roads than world-class museums and fine dining, it’s time to get to know the region a little better.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2019

As one of the last original Wright designed and built hotels, Historic Park Inn in Mason City, Iowa, earned its spot on the National Registry of Historic Places by preserving the classic design with updated amenities. Related: Arizona Biltmore on Full Display During Smart Event. Historic Park Inn.

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Best Corporate Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Whether for team building, other corporate events, or even fundraising galas, Tracy Fuller of InnovativEvents, an event planning firm in Des Moines , Iowa, is seeing the same shift.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 9, 2019

For example, with our company, if, uh, we had an event who is looking to do an event in what’s a city called Pella, Iowa. You might be thinking to yourself, “I’ve never heard of Pella, Iowa.” Well, turns out there’s only one AV company in Pella, Iowa. So something to keep in mind.

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Situated in downtown Des Moines, Iowa Events Center features 37 meeting rooms, 150,000 square feet of exhibit space and a 28,800 sq.-ft. If hosting your next meeting or event at a convention center isn’t your thing, we’ve got you covered.

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 31, 2019

States in which you need an ABC license : Alabama, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming. If your event serves alcohol, apply for an alcohol license ahead of time! The Volunteers!

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 22, 2022

We are located within a five-hour drive from eight different states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin), making the commute to the Chicago Southland quick and easy. Our municipalities are easily accessible via interstates 55, 57, 80, 94, 294 and 355.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Graduate Hotels This Chicago-based company runs nine hotels on college campuses—Ann Arbor, Athens, Berkeley, Charlottesville, Lincoln, Madison, Oxford, Richmond and Tempe—and has plans for three new locations—Iowa City, Minneapolis and Seattle—in the next year. It offers 1,836 sq.

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MARCH 16, 2023

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, St. The second floor of the center holds 20 meeting rooms and an exhibitor’s lounge. Two Weekends of St. Patrick’s Day in Cedar Rapids, IA Some cities love St. Patrick’s Day so much it becomes a two-week affair! Patrick’s Day weekend. The Olympic South Side Theater is hosting a St.

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