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In Small Meetings We Trust

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Smart Meeting sat down with David Lutz, managing director of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting, and Stewart Mann founder, CEO and chief operations officer of Wild Rooster Events, who both have vast knowledge in facilitating groups, to find out what tools meeting planners can unitize to craft a genuine and authentic small meeting experience.

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A Host Facility’s Energy Sources: What Planners Should Know

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Here's how to do that—with or without the venue's assistance. An event venue’s power source has a notable effect on a meeting’s total carbon emissions. To achieve true sustainability, planners should understand where the energy comes from that's powering their meetings. Some are already doing this.”

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How to Leverage Destination Accessibility Efforts to Welcome All Attendees

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Leonard Hoops, CEO of Visit Indy in Indiana, became acutely aware of accessibility issues 17 years ago when his son Cannon was born. The Visit Tampa Bay website has guides written by their consultants on attractions accessible to all kinds of disabilities. Indiana Convention Center. Recognizing the Need.

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How to Plan a Zero-Waste Event (and Steps to Getting There)

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Julia Spangler, Sustainable Events Consultant ‘Think about [sustainability efforts] as a process of continuous improvement.’ The event brought together Indy’s top chefs and drink mixologists to raise money to fight hunger in central Indiana. Zero Waste 101. — Stephanie Wade (@stephmwade) March 15, 2018.

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Smart Moves in California, Oregon and More

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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.” Pope is now general manager of The Bradley , a recently opened hotel in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Brent Pope.

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Progress Report: Global Convention Center Outlook

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The pause button has been pressed on the planned $72 million expansion of Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington, Indiana, according to Indiana Public Media News. When it re-opens in 2020, it’ll have more than 258,000 sq. of function space, 12,000 seats and about 50 meeting rooms. They believe having at least 600,000 sq.

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6 Smart Moves at Visit Indy, Le Pavillon Hotel, Kimpton Solamar & More

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She’s been with Visit Indy since graduating from Indiana University in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in tourism management. He entered the hospitality realm as a travel consultant for Thomas Cook Travel, before becoming marketing manager for Taronga Zoo. Douglas will work closely with organizations in D.C., by USA Today.

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