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4 Major Reasons to Plan in Iowa (Besides Its No. 1 Ranking)

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Smack-dab in the middle of the country lies Iowa. Iowa offers a whole lot more than just cornfields and tractors, though. News & World Report ’s 2018 Best State Rankings today. News & World Report ’s 2018 Best State Rankings today. This is the second year of the report, and last year Iowa came in sixth overall.

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2018 Education Conferences: The #1 Education Events Guide

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Last Updated May 4, 2018. Here's a look at some of the top 2018 education events. To better navigate this list, let's quickly review the different types of events you'll come across. Conferences - Conferences are large events that bring together education professionals in the field. 2018 Education Conferences.

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ITA Group Acquires Experiential-Learning Company

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The West Des Moines, Iowa-based company has acquired London-based experiential-learning company NKD. ITA Group has two other subsidiaries: the experiential design and production company Hartmann Studios, acquired in mid-2018, and market research and strategy firm Chadwick Martin Bailey, acquired in fall 2017.

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How Four Creative Cities Attract Business Events

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31, 2018, the United States will officially no longer be a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). 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.

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Ascent: Dave Jefferys on Why ‘We Wanted to Stand Up and Be Counted’

PCMA Convene

The Luminaries series, made possible by VisitDallas, is part of the PCMA Convene Ascent initiative, which seeks to promote inclusion and diversity across the business events industry. He launched an organization to bring together what he described as the underserved LGBT meetings and events community. By David McMillin.

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Catch a Warm Reception in Des Moines, a Cool Town

Connect Your Meetings

From a state-of-the art convention center, to the more than 2,000 hotel rooms in downtown Des Moines—including a new attached Hilton Des Moines Downtown hotel with 330 rooms opening in spring 2018—to the endless list of restaurants, nightlife, and culture, here you are always steps away from a great experience. Be sure to check out the 4.4-acre

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Chicago Southland Dazzles with Unique Meeting Spaces

Unique Venues

The Chicago Southland is enthusiastically ready to assist you in planning your regional meetings and events! We pride ourselves on stellar service and going the extra mile in assisting all planners, regardless of meeting or event size. With multiple event spaces, Thornton Distilling Co. Looking to stay indoors? in Thornton.