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JANUARY 30, 2019

Historically, the Midwest has been beloved for its summers (if you’ve ever taken a river boat tour in Chicago in June, you’ll understand why), and utterly feared in the winters. The post Winter Means Business in the Midwest appeared first on Connect Association.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

When it comes to planning regional meetings and events, sometimes the Midwest is best. Compromising a large quadrant of the United States—12 states to be exact—the Midwest is considered the heartland of America, where its roots in agriculture are contrasted by modern metropolitan cities like Chicago, Detroit, St.

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MAY 12, 2023

Especially for autumn events in the Southeast and winter events in the Midwest, planners should understand the current market for cancellation coverage. However, for areas such as the Southeast and the Midwest, the seasonal probability for hurricanes and blizzards further complicates those rate calculations.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

While Milwaukee gets a lot of the credit when it comes to Midwest breweries, cities in Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska and Ohio shouldn’t be overlooked. The post Midwest Breweries with Meeting Space on Tap appeared first on Connect Association. Surly Brewing Co. City: Minneapolis. Signature beer: Furious. -ft. meeting room.

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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. Costs here are lower than on the coasts, which confirms one common Midwest stereotype. They just may change your perceptions of the Midwest. While Chicago, St.

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OCTOBER 1, 2018

Michigan is another popular Midwest destination with the miraculous beauty of all four seasons, top-notch professional and collegiate sports teams, and historic attractions harkening back to the dawn of the automotive industry and the Motown music scene. Here are more of our favorite Midwest picks: University of Illinois.

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OCTOBER 3, 2017

The post 2017 CVB Selfie Contest: Midwest/Mountain Region/Southwest appeared first on Smart Meetings. Her family fell so hard that when they went back to Texas, they packed up their stuff and moved two weeks later! Back to 2017 CVB Selfie Contest.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

United , which hubs in Chicago has offered four winter weather waivers: Midwest, Texas, East Coast and Central and Northwest U.S. Delta issued travel advisories for Midwest and Central Plains, Atlantic and Northeast and Northwest Mountains.

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Grand Central Market in Los Angeles Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis International cuisine and local wellness programs are the focus of this Midwest food hall. With food options spanning international cuisine and local indigenous fare, Midtown Global Market displays the diversity of the Midwest.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

WOODRIDGE, IL  Nimlok, a division of Orbus Exhibit and Display Group, is proud to announce that one of its key distributors in the Midwest, Nimlok.

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JUNE 13, 2023

Read More : Chicago: Midwest History Meets Modernity Vanderbilt Rules The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Club Lounge The Ritz-Carlton, Naples reopens on July 6th with a new Vanderbilt Tower, featuring an expanded Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge and seventy club-level guest rooms along with a new resort lobby and three new dining experiences.

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MARCH 4, 2024

California Zephyr From the Midwest metropolis of Chicago to California’s Bay Area and back, the California Zephyr has daily departures that pass through some of the most scenic destinations of the West.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

It is a hidden gem in the heart of the Midwest that offers an array of unique experiences for meeting and conference planners. Convenient Location : Columbus’s prime location within the Midwest is within a day’s drive of 50% of the U.S. Columbus is jamming. population.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

But did you know that the 14th largest city in the United States and the fastest-growing one in the Midwest is within a one-hour flight from more than half of the U.S. Celebrity chefs and local favorites are advancing the farm-to-table movement with a Midwest twist. population? The city is also has a wild side.

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APRIL 11, 2019

That advice to event planners from Rachael Riggs, CMP, Tourism Vancouver’s Midwest sales manager, got laughs when it was shared — partly in jest — at the recent Health and Wellness Forum in Chicago. Event organizers said the healthy and sustainable dining options created by Chef Amanda Barnes were a reason the event was held at the hotel.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Q: Your company roots are described as “proudly located in the Midwest” yet it has locations all across the nation. We both absolutely loved the meeting and events industry and we thought it would be great. We were also very passionate about being a woman led and woman run company.

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MARCH 29, 2024

He will pursue meetings with 200-2,000 attendees from organizations based in Arizona, New Mexico and the upper Midwest. Braeden Beckstrand Braeden Beckstrand, Visit Salt Lake Beckstrand joins Visit Salt Lake as national sales manager.

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MAY 2, 2024

Chicagoland, The Windy City, Chi-Town, Bean Town…whatever you call it, we at Unique Venues think it’s one of the best Midwest locations for Chicago meeting venues.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

Before joining Maritz, she worked as Tourism Vancouver’s meeting and convention sales manager for Chicago and the Midwest. Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events. Riggs joined Maritz Global Events Design Studio in 2018.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Lauren Hyps Lauren Hyps, Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau Hyps joins Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB), Fort Myers Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods as national sales manager for the Midwest region. She will promote Fort Myers as a top destination for meetings and group travel to the MICE industry in her assigned region.

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

percent, with the strongest group volume results reported in the Midwest and the Northeast.”. But for now, Cooper says, “We’re seeing fantastic growth in group-room revenue pace within IACC certified conference venues, up 8.7 Overall, the report predicts conference and meeting venues in the United States will range from 64.5

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JUNE 27, 2020

Midwest LGBTQ Health Symposium. Source: Midwest LGBTQ Health Symposium. The Midwest LGBTQ Health Symposium is a virtual conference that educates medical professionals on how to offer high-quality care that supports and affirms the LGBTQ community. Event Date: September 16 - 17, 2020. Location: Virtual.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) appoints Sparks as regional director of convention sales for the Midwest. In this role, she will oversee the areas of Northern California, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Washington state and western Canada.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

In her new role, she will solicit and manage group business in the Midwest and Atlantic incentive markets. She began her career at Starwood Hotels & Resorts and eventually assumed the role of director of sales. Gary Farstad Gary Farstad Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort brings in Farstad as general manager.

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APRIL 29, 2021

Centrally found in both the middle of Indiana and the Midwest region, Purdue University is ideally located and hassle free to get to with convenient access from Chicago, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. Can’t make it to the Midwest but still want to take advantage of all Purdue Conferences can provide?

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

With Louisville being a short drive from other major cities in the Midwest, planners are finding that travel to our city is easier and still has the impact of a getaway experience.”. “Whether that’d be staying close to downtown to explore museums , distilleries or have off-site dinners at local restaurants,” she says.

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MAY 3, 2024

She joined volunteer organizations, including EIC, PCMA, Greater Midwest Chapter of PCMA, ASAE, Association Forum, and Green Meetings Industry Council (now a part of EIC). From there, she resolved to learn as much as she could about her organization and the wider industry around her role.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Visit Anaheim named Gutierrez meeting sales manager of the Northwest region and Smith meeting sales manager of the Midwest region. Based in Chicago, Smith now drives Midwest meetings business to Anaheim and Orange County. Isaac Gutierrez and Quincy Smith. Gutierrez has over 10 years of hospitality sales and sales management experience.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Visit Anaheim named Gutierrez meeting sales manager of the Northwest region and Smith meeting sales manager of the Midwest region. Based in Chicago, Smith now drives Midwest meetings business to Anaheim and Orange County. Isaac Gutierrez and Quincy Smith. Gutierrez has over 10 years of hospitality sales and sales management experience.

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MARCH 10, 2022

In the Capital Chapter’s virtual GMID white paper outlining the 2021 efforts, Molly Witges, PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter president, said she was pleased other chapters were able to get involved. But it’s nice to have the virtual option that extends our reach and participation.”. focused effort to a national life,” she said.

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JUNE 14, 2021

The latest show announcement comes after the Foos announced details of a US tour this summer which will take in shows across the Midwest, Oklahoma and New Mexico. New York, get ready for a long-ass night of screaming our heads off together to 26 years of Foos.”. We’ve been waiting for this day for over a year.

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MARCH 7, 2018

Midwest cities have no lack of festivals to enjoy live music–especially in summer. Want to read more about the rockin’ Midwest? But why wait to pair a meeting with a band-fest? Here are some great venues in rocking music cities for creating your own club vibe. buddyguy.com. Aragon Ballroom—thrash metal, grunge, punk, funk metal.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

flights on Thursday as they continued to grapple with extremely cold temperatures in the Midwest and beyond. Travel Weekly. Airlines canceled more than 2,300 U.S. Travel Weekly ). Read More.

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MAY 25, 2021

The Midwest, better known as “America’s Heartland” thanks in part to its historic role in the nation’s manufacturing and farming sectors along with large commercial cities that dot the eight states, is often considered the broadest representation of American culture.

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

Whether it’s the hurricanes and flooding on the East Coast, the wildfires and severe drought out west, or the violent tornadoes in the Midwest, the weather now plays a role in how we plan our meetings. Climate Change : You don’t have to be a scientist, politician, or meteorologist to see the effects of climate change.

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JULY 15, 2022

He brings more than 25 years of hospitality experience and has been a leader at Hammons Hotels and Resorts throughout the Midwest and Real Hospitality Group. Most recently, he was general manager of Courtyard and Fairfield properties in Noblesville, Indiana, for Midwest Hospitality Group. Brent Pope.

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MARCH 28, 2023

MPI’s Greater Midwest chapter is powering the Industry Xchange (IX) GDIM event in which a panel discussion will be held to discuss the changing workforce demographics and mentorship. Pursuing nonconventional venues and activities is another way to address the changing trends of the new generation of professionals.

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