Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

Director of Conventions & Meetings. Senior Director of Conference and Events Management. Manager, Meetings/Events & Exhibits. Fishers, Indiana. Society of Government Meeting Professionals. International Meeting Managers, Inc. Advanced Meeting Solutions, Inc. Michael Downs, CAE, CMP.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

saw a decline of $211 billion in business travel spending in 2020, with $97 billion of that loss due to the cancellation of professional meetings and events related travel spending. Read More: Meetings and Conventions Are Back in 2022-Here Are 4 Ways They’re Changing. of meeting and exhibit space and 150,000 hotel rooms, more than $4.5

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Unique Venues

MARCH 20, 2019

” It’s the official state motto of the state of Pennsylvania, which is of course famous for hosting the meeting of delegates that resulted in the U.S. All of these amenities can be found in many meeting and event spaces across Pennsylvania. Villanova University Conferences. Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 17, 2020

You want an inspiring location, but you also want flexible meeting spaces, delicious culinary options, state-of-the-art technology, and extreme customer service. Boulders Conference Center in Denison, Iowa is centrally located between Omaha, Sioux City and Des Moines. Beaver Hollow Conference Center. Indiana, PA.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Hilton has unveiled Signia Hilton, a new hotel brand that focuses on meetings and events, and announced the first three destinations where the brand will launch: Indianapolis, Atlanta, and Orlando. The brand has been designed to fill a gap in the upper end of the meetings and events space, said Chris Nassetta, Hilton’s president and CEO. “We

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

At Crossover, two digital games— Dribble Town and Splashville —highlighted the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conferences, while a custom avatar of Los Angeles Clippers player Paul George acted as a guide and motivator, offering real-time feedback and commentary. IRL player meet-and-greets and on-the-spot trivia sessions were in the mix, too.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

But did you know many also offer prime meeting spaces? UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley is home to Mather Redwood Grove Amphitheater, Julia Morgan Hall and a greenhouse conference center. University of Norte Dame, Indiana. in the September issue of Smart Meetings magazine. Or, hold your event in an urban forest.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 6, 2017

South Bend, Indiana, is not the first city that comes to mind as a major event destination. Holiday Inn Conference Center Mishawaka has 10,000 sq. Gillespie Conference and Special Events Center has 15,000 sq. of event space and hosts large-scale business meetings. Hilton Garden Inn South Bend. of event space.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 10, 2020

We’ve scoured the region – check out our choices for Top Picks for Meetings in the Midwest! This central location makes the Illinois State University a desirable event space for conferences or meetings in the area for up to 10,500 in its 100 spaces; 7,000 overnight.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

Every day of educational sessions during the conference started and ended with a Pep Rally — an inspiring, colorful gathering that attendees could enjoy from bleacher-style seating. This year, MPI WEC introduced WEC Villages, where nearly all of the educational sessions took place on the Indiana Convention Center show floor.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Fort Worth Convention Center in Texas has it all, according to Becky Rowbotham, president of Hunt Conference Group, Inc. She says there is a mix of “great location, exceptional staff and a lot of meeting space.”. Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis hosts major conferences every year and it’s easy to see why.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Previously, Patay was founder of and chief strategist for Patay Consulting, and she has also been a Smart Ambassador for Smart Meetings, contributing regularly to our online and print magazine with the latest in “Smart Style.” of meeting and event space. Richard Romane. Robin Flanz. Brent Pope. Eric Grimm.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 11, 2018

After spending the past week at MPI WEC 2018 (one of the largest annual gatherings for meeting professionals), I experienced what it’s like for an organization to pull out all the stops to create a truly memorable experience for events planners (who have seen and done it all). Theme trend: celebrating the city you’re in.

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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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Event Marketer

JUNE 29, 2021

The Sweets & Snacks Expo—a gathering that draws the biggest brands in candy, chocolate and snack foods sold at major retailers—made a sweet return as the first post-pandemic food show, taking place June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Agency: MC2, Paramus, NJ.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

It was to consist of multiple exhibition halls, a 24,000-square-foot ballroom, 18 meeting rooms and Centre for Dialogue, which would accommodate meetings in the round. of meeting space. New exhibition halls, meeting rooms, an outdoor terrace, banquet space and cafe and bar were also added. After adding 215,278 sq.

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Unique Venues

MAY 25, 2021

Whether you are looking for the tranquility of a venue located near nature or a bustling conference center in or near Chicago, we have identified some of our Top Picks for meeting in the Heartland. At Unique Venues, the Heartland offers a dynamic mix of places to host your next event. Hope College.

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MARCH 15, 2023

Experience Notre Dame | South Bend, IN | Get a Quote South Bend, Indiana is home to the prestigious University of Notre Dame and is a memorable event venue with over a dozen spaces throughout campus to host events, with the largest able to accommodate 5,000 people. Patrick’s day celebration!

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2019

They strive to change the way we meet and it’s working! It’s safe to say the World Education Congress breaks the traditional conference mold and will push the rest of the industry forward. Meetings Mean Business- Global Meetings Industry Day. Did you attend MPI’s 2018 World Education Congress in Indiana?

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 11, 2016

There’s definitely a meetings and events correlation among the top 10 historic hotels in the 2016 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. For example, The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs is designed for meetings even though it has an elegant, diverse expanse that caters to both leisure and business travelers. of meeting space.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Our trip through the Commonwealth starts just outside of Philadelphia on the prestigious Main Line at Villanova University Conferences. Whether you have 5 or 2,500 guests, Villanova Office of Conference Services wants to be your main line to a great University meeting site.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 6, 2017

Clarion Inn & Conference Center. of meeting and event facilities; 15 meeting rooms for up to 600. of meeting and event facilities; 15 meeting rooms for up to 600. of event space; largest meeting area is 4,446 sq. of meeting space; three ballrooms. of event space with 16 meeting rooms.

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Unique Venues

JULY 26, 2022

The Piano Bar is ideal for seated dinners, networking mixers, large meetings or cocktail receptions and the layout can easily be transformed to suit your party’s needs. Head west to West Lafayette, Indiana and you’ll find the home of the Boilermakers – Purdue University. Younts Conference Center & Other Venues.

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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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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

Longo works in Fishers, Indiana, as d irector of fraternity programs for Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. This includes, but is not limited to, conferences, leadership training programs, and membership education opportunities. Today, all conference contracts are sourced through Experient. Connect with Longo on Twitter. .

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Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

This sought-after venue’s multi-faceted event spaces can hold a wide range of events including social gatherings, conferences, receptions, product launches and weddings that participants will never forget. Roam your way to the plains of Indiana and party with the Bison. Bear Down in the Desert. Brotherly Love for the Shipyard.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 22, 2018

One of the signature aspects of the meetings industry is the many inspiring, educational and fun annual conferences scheduled throughout the year. New Orleans is always a popular meetings destination, and this year it should be off the charts because the city is celebrating its 300th birthday. 2018 National Planning Conference.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 16, 2016

She has worked in various management and leadership positions at international hotels, and worked for The Camberley Hotel Company in Atlanta; West Baden Springs Hotel in Indiana; Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal/Il Lugano in Florida; and Hilton San Diego Del Mar. Heather Bailey. Jana McGee. Kathleen Bernesby. in Orlando, Florida.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

So if you are an association working with healthcare workers, best to look for AMCs that meet or exceed expectations established by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ( ACCME ). When shortlisting, look for AMCs that have proven experience with the specific community that you are serving or onboarding as members.

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Event Marketer

JULY 27, 2021

Corona took a direct approach to its 2021 Indiana Pacers sponsorship with elaborate mobile locker room fan activations. Deliver access, whether it’s behind-the-scenes footage or virtual player meet-and-greets. sports for the better part of the last 16 months: fans. One way to show at-home fans some love?

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EventUp

JULY 10, 2019

Client meetups and more formal board meetings are best placed in an office or other business settings, such as a coworking space or even a restaurant’s banquet room. With corporate team events, however, you have room to mix things up a bit. Live-Streaming and Virtual Participation.

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JANUARY 2, 2019

Writer Mckenzie Gregory even lists out some breweries to visit in Nashville: Another example of incorporating the city into an event comes from the World Education Congress hosted by Meeting Professional International. The event takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana. Here’s a simple example from Emma.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Virginia and Maryland to draw large meetings to Indianapolis, which was named the number one convention city in the U.S. She’s been with Visit Indy since graduating from Indiana University in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in tourism management. Krysten Douglas Visit Indy has promoted Krysten Douglas to senior sales manager, D.C.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 8, 2020

Corporations and organizations love the uniqueness of Beaver Hollow Conference Center—especially for team building activities. Hinkle Fieldhouse (named Butler Fieldhouse from 1928 until 1966) is a basketball arena on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Build Your Team. Create New Connections. Wow Your Group.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2019

Citywide meetings may be a challenge to plan, but they also represent an opportunity for meeting planners to spread their wings and take advantage of all the great resources that a destination has to offer. Using the local people will really be helpful for your entire conference to be successful.”.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 23, 2017

For those already missing the excitement of Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Congress (or those who are kicking themselves because they wish they had been in Las Vegas last week), organizers left you with something to look forward to. The post MPI Turns to Indy for 2018 WEC appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Bizzabo

MAY 7, 2020

But the reality is, virtual happy hours quickly grow stale and lead to meeting fatigue for most organizations. You and your colleagues can gather together via Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, or any other video conferencing app. They're exciting, adventurous, and can even make us feel like Indiana Jones. That's completely up to you.

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