Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

We are lucky enough to have a long-term partnership with Chicago; that played into a lot of these decisions,” said Mandy Davis, vice president of meeting services for ASCO. A key step was inviting local restaurants, shops—and even the Chicago Cubs—to partner with meeting organizers and show off all the city has to offer.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 6, 2020

Several scientific and medical conferences are changing to meet the demand. has been to many conferences. who conducts research in vector biology and mycology, is also a regular conference-goer. It’s beyond time that scientific conferences themselves undergo the scientific process,” they wrote, “and move forward.”.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

He has also worked in restaurants at Marriott Lincolnshire Resort in Illinois, InterContinental Chicago, InterContinental Boston and InterContinental Cleveland. Benavidez is executive pastry chef at AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas. The post Smart Moves: Food and Beverage appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Water Quality Association staff used the Go-To-Meeting platform to deliver virtual sessions from their headquarters. The following is taken from a presentation by LyNae Schleyer, WQA meetings director and Wesley Bleed, marketing and communications director in the Nov. The meeting was a success, measured by a variety of yardsticks.

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Event Guru

MARCH 6, 2023

If you can’t make it to meet the team at the CaterSource event in Orlando, Florida in March, don’t worry! Our very own Mark Williams will also be running an exhibiror booth at the ACCED-I Conference located in Chicago, Illinois. This conference and expo will be held from March 12-15, 2023. You have another opportunity.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

7 Chicago Meeting Venues to Book in 2023 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. Today, it’s a South Side location that’s proud to offer a variety of spaces available for a variety of events and meetings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

One of the long-tail effects of the pandemic could be a downsizing of average meeting attendee lists as some big events go hybrid and bring parts of their audience together in person while larger audiences access content online. of meeting space and 196 guest rooms near Union Square) and Hotel Emblem (1,885 sq. Hotel Zetta (3,010 sq.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 22, 2022

Chicago Southland Dazzles with Unique Meeting Spaces. 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. Guided tours are available as well.

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Unique Venues

JULY 16, 2020

Top Picks for Meetings and Events in the Chicago Area. The University of Illinois Chicago is well-known for being the perfect fit for a variety of corporate or social events for groups up to 1,000. UIC can accommodate an intimate meeting, large scale conference, summer meeting, or dinner. Loyola University Chicago.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Before the move to Nashville, Nelson worked as general manager for UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Simoncelli is general manager of The Forester Hotel in Lake Forest, Illinois. The post Smart Moves in California, Arizona and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

I had the opportunity to work on a large national sales meeting, which gave me on-site exposure.” Where She Is Now Dolecki now serves as director of conferences and events for The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME). She lives in Crystal Lake, Illinois, just 50 miles north of where she grew up in West Town Chicago.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Ponte Vedra offers a wide array of meeting and event spaces. Three flexible meeting rooms totaling 5,710 sq. Lounges, entertainment areas, two conference rooms and a club give space for relaxation, while a fitness center, recreation lawn, pool and barbecues focus on fun. More than 75,000 sq. The Matrix Club has 75,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Coghlan previously worked as dual general manager of Hilton Garden Inn Hoffman Estates and Hilton Garden Inn Schaumburg in Illinois. Maas is director of marketing and conference sales for Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority in Tahoe City, California; he previously worked as the company’s sales and marketing manager. Kelly Saling.

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Bizzabo

MAY 8, 2019

In this article, we'll take a look at 12 imaginative events and conferences from Amazon and how the company is able to host such amazing get-togethers. Let's explore 12 of their most imaginative event types and conferences. Here are the top 12 imaginative events and conferences from Amazon. The Rise of Amazon. The Events.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 18, 2017

Although reservations are already booked for the big day in August, many of these sites are also great places to hold meetings another time. Custom eclipse glasses with a brand, company or event name printed on them would be a great promotional item to give out at meetings leading up to August 21. of meeting space and 125 guest rooms.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 20, 2023

Look no further than 2022’s Planners Choice Award winner for small market venue, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in Springfield, Illinois! Runners Up for UV’s Planner’s Choice Awards for Small Market Venue in 2022 were: Rutgers University Inn & Conference Center The Vines Center The post Election Results Are In!

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Capterra Event Management

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Besides that, I love going to conferences! The chance to go somewhere, meet like-minded people, and learn new things is so thrilling, especially if the lineup of speakers is stacked with interesting figures. This incoming year is chock full of conferences and expos for event managers to explore. Next Date: May 3-5, 2017.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 15, 2023

There are several areas within the bowling alley to hold corporate meetings and private social events, plus this fun venue is a great place to hold a team-building experience, youth event, or holiday party – like a St. Patrick’s day celebration!

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. The conference where events professionals can extend their reach.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2018

Bring your ap-PIE-tite to meetings today! of meeting space and 1,254 guest rooms. of indoor/outdoor meeting space. Meeting professionals can order the hotel’s iconic dessert to be delivered anywhere nationwide. Meeting professionals can order the hotel’s iconic dessert to be delivered anywhere nationwide.

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Bizzabo

MAY 10, 2019

Searching for the best customer success conferences to attend in 2019? Whether you're looking to turn casual customers into lifelong fans or improve your company's NPS score, the 40 conferences listed below will help you achieve your goals. Customer Success Conferences. Customer Success Summit Conference. Look no further.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 21, 2022

She brings a list of global meetings and events experience, previously holding the role of director of community engagement at BestCities Global Alliance. Additionally, Cunningham has worked at hotels, convention centers, a destination marketing organization and a professional conference organization. Debra Zabloudil, FACHE.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

These findings demonstrate why 80 percent of meeting professionals consider green initiatives when planning events. Festival planners of Lollapaloza in Chicago, Illinois strive to reduce environmental impacts of the event year after year. And, another study found that events contribute 2.5 pounds of landfill waste per person per day.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

When it comes to planning regional meetings and events, sometimes the Midwest is best. Lied Lodge & Conference Center in Nebraska City makes it into our favorite picks for its stunning capabilities as a retreat and full-service meeting option. Here are more of our favorite Midwest spots: Lied Lodge & Conference Center.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 2, 2019

Greg Bogue speaks in early June at a PCMA Midwest Chapter event in Oakbrook, Illinois. Greg Bogue doesn’t believe anyone just “plans” meetings. At his PCMA Education Conference session, “Using Science to Confidently Design Experiences,” the chief experience architect at Maritz Global Events Inc.

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Unique Venues

OCTOBER 1, 2018

In this region, the University of Illinois Conferences & Special Events is home to a 1,400-acre campus with high-tech classroom spaces, lounges, and overnight accommodations for up to 1,800 people and a dedicated event staff to help plan it all. Here are more of our favorite Midwest picks: University of Illinois.

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Unique Venues

JULY 20, 2022

If you are looking for truly unique event spaces —indoors or out, look no further than the Chicago Southland area of Illinois. The 1,300 square foot conference center is also available to provide indoor meeting space. Located on a secluded, relaxing 38-acre nature preserve, Irons Oaks is a wonderful outdoor option.

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Unique Venues

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Say goodbye to stuffy boardrooms and hello to the modern meeting space when you step foot inside the Verizon Executive Education Center at Cornell Tech. Able to accommodate up to 300 guests the center is comprised of three floors with breathtaking views perfect for academic conferences, executive programs, seminars, workshops and more.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 16, 2019

As meeting planners and sponsors invest more into the overall experience for attendees, the demand for ROI is critical.”. PSAV, which is headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, is in 1,500 on-site venues and has 49 branch offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Caribbean and the Middle East.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Bowling lanes serve as a great venue for a company holiday party or a night out on the town during a conference. of flexible meeting space, but The Spare Room within the hotel is an intimate gaming parlor with a speakeasy feel. Plank can host meetings and team-building events of up to 1,000 attendees. & Canada.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

When the Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) bought land adjacent to its Las Vegas headquarters about 10 years ago, the purchase was regarded as an investment. And meetings are still the primary way to do that. Which is why WVC isn’t the only such group building its own conference space. . Oquendo Center in Las Vegas. “We

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Eventbase

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Here are four of our favorites: Select attractive destinations Negotiate extended conference hotel rates Offer companion or family passes for your event Use the event app to highlight bleisure information 1. For example, SXSW offers a ‘Guest Pass’ option for access to free events during the conference.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 31, 2016

How does a vibrant, whimsical event space celebrate 14 years of successful meetings? On November 14, Catalyst Ranch, Chicago’s most creative meeting and event space, will be celebrating “A Most Interesting Affair,” a perfectly fitting. Magazine ’s Top 100 fastest growing private companies in Illinois.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Chefs from Benchmark Hospitality at Deloitte Hotel and Conference Center in Westlake, Texas, and Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia, have won IACC’s annual U.S. Layen and Hawkins competed against six other chefs from throughout the United States at Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center on Nov.

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Unique Venues

MAY 29, 2019

Loyola offers year-round meeting spaces, housing accommodations and gourmet catering for up to 700 guests. There are over 100 meeting and event rooms including large classrooms able to accommodate 200 students. Conference and Event Services. Illinois State. Lincoln, NE. College of Wooster. Wooster, OH. Chicago, IL.

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Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Most people who attend events – especially corporate seminars, workshops, and educational conferences – are used to sitting in a conference room and quietly listening to someone shuffle through a PowerPoint presentation; they may even have grown to expect that! Here are a few suggestions: Find someone who lives in Illinois.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Hans Ritten Loews Hotels & Co announces Hans Ritten as the new general manager of Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. She most recently worked at Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center of Georgetown, Texas. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

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