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MARCH 5, 2020

GALA Festival 2020 Minneapolis takes place 4th – 8th July at the Minnesota Convention Centre in Minneapolis, United States and is live streamed throughout the world.

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AUGUST 30, 2021

50 -person workshop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., Instead of the original limit of 15 in-person graduate students, the conference welcomed over 50 graduate and undergraduate students.” ” “Initially planned as an in-person, ~?

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MAY 2, 2017

Founded in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a small group of event industry professionals, National Events Partnerships -NEP- aims to overcome the frustration felt by meeting planners attending large planner and supplier conferences by offering a more intimate and focused setting. The following showcase is hosted on May 18 in Milwaukee.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The Bell Museum in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a new event space located on the University of Minnesota campus. Minneapolis, MN. Its over 4,000 square feet of meeting and event space includes a gorgeous private rooftop lounge with both indoor and outdoor space. It’s perfect for any business or social event for up to 100.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

There’s also the McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota, which has hosted a national car commercial, MTV music video, and U.S. McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. That includes fresh-air barns and a historic state park that make an ideal spot for receptions. Nebraska City, NE.

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Best Corporate Events

APRIL 18, 2023

At halftime in their game on December 17, 2022, the Minnesota Vikings trailed the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 33-0. As the Minneapolis StarTribune reported: “One of the defining quotes…was from veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks: ‘I don’t think a fear-based organization is the way to go.’

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Unique Venues

MARCH 17, 2020

University of Minnesota Conference & Event Services. Minneapolis, MN. Amenity-rich, 15 customizable Nebraska City meeting rooms, beautifully appointed guest rooms, and sweeping views of this 260-acre resort with hazelnut field and arboretum will help your guests engage during your program. Christian Retreats Network. Ten Locations.

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AUGUST 27, 2020

McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. Younts Conference Center & Other Venues at Furman University. Greenville, SC. 3 West Club. New York, NY. Lone Star Park. Grand Prairie, TX. Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar. National Harbor, MD. Hard Rock Café Denver, CO. Ann Arbor, MI.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 30, 2016

7–13, 2016 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Minneapolis, Minnesota. National Association of Medical Examiners 2016 Annual Meeting Sept. CHALLENGES   In spite of what prime-time television would have you believe, the world of forensic pathology is a relatively small one — which can mean slim pickings for academic sessions.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 29, 2016

> The 342-room JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America added a new level of luxury and nearly 20,000 square feet of meeting space to the Twin Cities area in Minnesota when it opened in late 2015. The latest crop of new builds, restorations and renovations widens meeting options across the country.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Read more on our site or contact one of our team members to start the booking process for your next corporate training today! And check out the rest of our Top Picks for Corporate Trainings below!

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DECEMBER 19, 2018

Windows on Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. The International. Bolton, MA. Glendale Civic Center. Glendale, AZ. Liberty Science Center. Jersey City, NJ. Tudor Place Historic House. Washington, D.C. Towson University. Towson, MD. Multiple U.S. Dixie Center at St. George, UT. The Village at River Landing. Wallace, NC.

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Connect Your Meetings

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. City: Minneapolis. Not only are breweries known for their handcrafted suds, many are also hot spots for groups looking for something beyond the hotel boardroom or ballroom. .

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JANUARY 30, 2019

If cities like Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Indianapolis have anything to say about it, the answer is: not necessarily. Yet even Bloemendaal admits they’ve got nothing on a certain Minnesota city in this area. The post Winter Means Business in the Midwest appeared first on Connect Association.

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JANUARY 15, 2019

Rather than featuring the tried-and-true combination of abstract posters, continuing-education credits, and miles-long corridors of medical-device exhibition booths, Addicks wanted to mold MANOVA — a three-day program at the Minneapolis Convention Center from Oct. I went to Minneapolis to find out. Redefining Health Care.

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JULY 19, 2022

University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. Newark, DE. Loyola University Chicago. Chicago, IL. Springfield College. Springfield, MA. University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Johnstown, PA. Conference and Event Services. Boston University. Boston, MA. University of Nebraska. Lincoln, NE. University of Maryland, College Park.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 9, 2018

Minneapolis embodies development, as it’s currently in the midst of a major transformation to build an even bolder, greater, and more inviting destination. Bank Stadium, The Commons, Nicollet Mall, Target Center, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, and more. For Minneapolis, the answer is easy. Accessibility.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Love That Olive, Maple Grove, Minnesota. The site, which hosts teambuilding cooking classes highlighting the mixing and matching of olive products, is a favorite on Minneapolis Northwest Tourism Taste of MNW tours. Here are 5 places across the country for sharing a taste of liquid gold. A post shared by Texas Hill Country Olive Co.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021

McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. Below are more of our Top Picks for this holiday season. Galena Country Tourism. Galena, IL, MA. MetLife Stadium. East Rutherford, NJ. The Inn at Villanova. Villanova, PA. Rhythms Event Center. Las Vegas, NV. Nationals Park. Washington, DC. Arrowhead Stadium.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Minneapolis-St. Paul International, Minnesota (MSP). Philadelphia International, Pennsylvania (PHL). Charlotte Douglas International, North Carolina (CLT). Las Vegas McCarran International, Nevada (LAS). 10 Worst U.S. LaGuardia, New York (LGA). Kennedy International, New York (JFK). Newark Liberty International, New Jersey (EWR).

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JUNE 14, 2017

Orlando will lead the operation of the historic downtown hotel located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Wischermann Partners appointed Dana Orlando as general manager of Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel.

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MAY 29, 2019

University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. University of Nebraska. Lincoln, NE. College of Wooster. Wooster, OH. Loyola University Chicago. Chicago, IL. University of Washington. Seattle, WA. Conference and Event Services. Illinois State. University. Normal, IL. Holland, MI. The Student Life Center. at East-West University. Chicago, IL.

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JULY 18, 2019

McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. Alexandria, VA. University of Central Oklahoma. Edmond, OK. 3 West Club. New York, NY. The Ohio State University. Columbus, OH. Vancouver Aquarium, an Ocean Wise Initiative. Vancouver, BC. Glendale Civic Center. Glendale, AZ. Stiklestad Lodge. Fort Ransom, ND.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

1–3 in Minneapolis, it was made clear that “It’s a Brand New Day” was no empty-promise slogan. That evening, in keeping with the “brand-new” theme, DMAI attendees became the first special-event group to christen the nearly 30-story-tall US Bank Stadium, new home to the Minnesota Vikings and the 2018 Super Bowl.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 2018

Events Manager | Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation | Minneapolis, MN. Event Solutions Designer | CWT Meetings & Events | Minneapolis, MN. Event Manager | Quicken Loans | Detroit, MI. Event Marketing Coordinator | Viking Services | Grand Rapids, MI. Director, Event Marketing | Entrust Datacard | Shakopee, MN.

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JANUARY 31, 2018

Events Manager | Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation | Minneapolis, MN. Wedding Coordinator | Minneapolis Event Center | Minneapolis, MN. Event Solutions Designer | CWT Meetings & Events | Minneapolis, MN. Senior Manager, Distinguished Events | American Cancer Society | Detroit, MI.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2018

Minneapolis. Pabst/Riverside/Turner Theater—true historic gems, national touring groups, local also at Turner. pabsttheater.org. The Jazz Estate/Cocktail Lounge Jazz Club—legendary jazz club (nightly). First Avenue—small rock club and downtown “danceteria” (almost nightly concerts). first-avenue.com. dakotacooks.com.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Events Manager | Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation | Minneapolis, MN. Event Solutions Designer | CWT Meetings & Events | Minneapolis, MN. Senior Manager, Distinguished Events | American Cancer Society | Detroit, MI. Event Marketing Coordinator | Viking Services | Grand Rapids, MI.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 28, 2018

This unique brand of hoops helps Worthington, Minnesota residents come together for community celebrations while promoting a good cause. The Book Thing is an entirely free (yes, free) bookstore in Minneapolis dedicated to putting unwanted books into the hands of those that need them. Book Exchange. Source: The Book Thing.

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DECEMBER 31, 2017

Events Manager | Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation | Minneapolis, MN. Events Coordinator | The Money Source | Michigan Center, MI. Event Assistant | Oakland University | Rochester, MI. Corporate Giving & Events Coordinator | Art Van | Warren, MI. Event Coordinator | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

I worked for a meeting and event production company out of Minneapolis for about 16 years, went out on my own about five years ago and created Event Technology Consulting. Will Curran: Is that Minnesota accent coming out again? My Minnesota accent sneaks out when I least expect it. But they just need a guy. Brandt Krueger: Yeah.

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OCTOBER 2, 2017

April 13, McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Venture Capitol Minnesota Senator Al Franken recorded a customized message for this year’s Breakthrough Collaborative, which included about 80 clinicians, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders. PDIC 2017 Pediatric Device Breakthrough Collaborative.

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JULY 12, 2023

The University of Minnesota Conference and Event Services , located in Minneapolis, is another excellent option for summer camp planners to consider. You will love having your next summer camp at this one-of-a-kind institution!

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MARCH 30, 2021

We call it University of Minnesota Conference and Event Services and the home of your next multi-day conference. The University is also just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. University of Minnesota Conference and Event Services. Minneapolis, MN. What do you call three campuses, two cities and a one-stop shop?

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SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2016

Rochester, Minnesota, home of the renowned Mayo Clinic, is the healthiest city in America. Minnesota had the most locations, securing four spots in the Top 25: Rochester (No. 12); and Minneapolis/St. Rochester, Minnesota. Mankato-North Mankato, Minnesota. Cloud, Minnesota. Minneapolis-St. Ames, Iowa.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2016

As Apimondia’s usual attendees sampled honey, talked about colony-collapse disorder, and exchanged beekeeping knowledge, the two groups — one each from Minneapolis and Montreal — set up booths in the Daejeon Convention Center, shook lots of hands, and talked up their respective cities. But there could only be one winner. BUILDING BUZZ.

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Social Tables

APRIL 6, 2021

Ryan Kroening, Events by Lady K Ryan Kroening is the Founder & President of Events by Lady K, an LGBTQ-owned benefit corporation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In Kroening’s own words, “We partner with clients to create events where every attendee feels welcomed, celebrated, and included!”

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