Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2024

According to authorities, at least five people have been killed in Wisconsin, Georgia and North Carolina as a result. Read More : How Meeting Planners Can Pre-plan for Event Crisis Management The storm is expected to make its way north into Canada with wind gusts of up to 95 mph. Nearly 89,000 New Yorkers lost power before 8 p.m.

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AUGUST 2, 2023

of meeting space, two event rooms, a wild selection of food options, high-speed internet, a six-foot built-in screen, an LCD projector and Polycom speakerphone, both available to rent. Tours are daily and there are also fun, spooky events scheduled throughout the year. of meeting and event space and 43 breakout rooms.

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MPI

MAY 19, 2023

A chat with Janet Sperstad, CMP (MPI Wisconsin Chapter), faculty director, event management business solutions at Madison College, about her IMEX Frankfurt session “The human nature of kindness: Explore the hard science behind the soft skill,” a part of the event’s inclusivity-focused AVoice4All education.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2022

The Wisconsin Center District is located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, placing attendees within walking distance of top attractions, dining, and nightlife. Additionally, these convention campus-area districts are perfect for after-hours fun during Milwaukee meetings and events. Wisconsin Avenue. Learn More.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 29, 2022

Jansen brings over 25 years of facility management and event execution experience to the Mayo Civic Center. He spent the majority of his career with the Bradley Center Sports & Entertainment Corporation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Moore, ASM Global Regional Vice President. “It

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2024

Dan Dolan The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa in Fontana, Wisconsin, has named Dolan general manager. Lanette Torres Torres is director of sales, marketing and events for Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Darcy is director of marketing and communications for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Innov8 Meetings + Events named Castellanos director of global events. Castellanos has experience in sales, marketing and special events; she previously worked as executive director for ODC Products. Jenna Darcy.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 12, 2021

A year after converting their annual business conference to an online event, the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW) returned to an in-person event in March, 2021. Virtual events don’t always have that element,” Strupp said. PDPW’S 2020 EVENT: How a Dairy Producers Conference Doubled Its Reach With Virtual.

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G2Planet

AUGUST 13, 2019

(M&IW) and past president of the Wisconsin Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI). She writes the Plan It on a Post-It blog, and her contributions have been featured in Evvnt, Wisconsin Meetings Magazine, and other publications. In addition to your "day job" (we know what that means in the events industry!)

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Brilliant Event Planning

JULY 24, 2020

The below is the most recent information we were able to gather on event restrictions in New York and New Jersey in order to stop/slow the spread of Covid-10. If elevators are necessary at an event, only one individual is permitted at a time unless all individuals are wearing face coverings. Photo by Lindsay Madden Photography.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 8, 2021

Derrick Johnson (left) and Jared Young take part in the session “The Nuts and Bolts of Omni-channel and Hybrid Events,” which featured two speakers, Justin Hartman and Cassandra Strupp, who appeared virtually. What are the top lessons related to executing and strategizing around hybrid events?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2019

Event spaces include Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom (24,576 sq. Related: Arizona Biltmore on Full Display During Smart Event. Johnson, worked with Wright to create Wingspread in Wind Point, Wisconsin. The event space is split into three carefully manicured wings: Conference Center, Sam and Gene Johnson Guest House and Wingspread.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

She will draw on her over 20 years of experience with Caesar’s Entertainment and Hyatt to book business in the areas of Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming. He will work to elevate guest connections and create memorable stays.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 18, 2021

A new Pandemic Compliance Advisor course is designed to help planners ensure best practices for the safest execution of in-person events, It covers, among other topics, working with venues on everything from sanitation to F&B considerations to traffic flow. Mary-Ann Urbanovich. There’s been no paid advertising for this course.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 30, 2023

At the industry’s largest annual trade event, the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), Jan. Photo credit: Kohler The post A Welcoming Booth Vibe Helps Kohler Celebrate 150 Years and Earn Top Honors at KBIS appeared first on Event Marketer. 30 through Feb.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Just for you, tourism bureaus and hospitality professionals are hanging holly, preparing their spaces to host events and—beginning Black Friday and Cyber Monday—sales for holiday business travelers. Here are some of the best experiences and Cyber sales on hotels and the most festive corporate-friendly events and giftable trips of the season.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

These individuals are leaders, mentors and stars who moved the events industry forward for decades. Executive Vice President & COO , International Association of Exhibitions and Events. Senior Business Events Manager. Muskego, Wisconsin. Senior Director of Conference and Events Management. David Bradley.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 15, 2021

Miller sought to fix that by submitting a petition to the Milwaukee Common Council to create its own territory, called The Champagne of Beers region, around its brewery in Wisconsin—and then hiring an official brand ambassador to represent it on the ground. Photo credits: Miller High Life, Anheuser-Busch.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2017

Planning an event in a city holding a food, music or cultural festival is a fun way for planners to get attendees involved in local experiences. Motel 6 reviewed many one-of-a-kind events until ultimately choosing finalists based on originality and the quality of their offerings. Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw & Festival.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 10, 2020

Having your event in the Midwest region of the United States is a wonderful idea. Beautiful Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri is a go-to venue for any kind of social or professional business event. We just love Galena, Illinois as an event location – limited only by your event planning imagination.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 13, 2021

Just like Cinderella’s glass slipper, not all hybrid meeting formats fit every event. In the latest Business Events Industry Dashboard survey , conducted March 22-25, we asked meeting organizers to share how they plan to design their upcoming hybrid events. Simultaneous, in-person event with streaming content.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 30, 2023

Dallas, Texas–based Better Block is an organization that works with one foot planted firmly in urban development and the other more loosely in the events industry. Read Using Pop-Up Events to Create Better Communities.) And then, after the event,” she said, “you just take everything apart and put it back in.”

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 9, 2021

April Stull, incoming treasurer of the American Society for Nutrition, introduces the June 8 event lineup for Nutrition Live Online 2021. ASN changed its pricing model for this year’s digital event. 2020 Event: Free Registration for This Virtual Event Was a ‘Game Changer’. Mary Pat Cornett. Mary Pat Cornett.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2018

Barglof’s job relocated her to Wisconsin, where she lives in Milwaukee and works in the western suburb of Brookfield. 11-14 for apparel retail buyers and Labelexpo Americas, the largest event for the label and package printing industry in North and South America, Sept. What’s it like to be in Wisconsin instead of North Dakota?

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 17, 2022

IMEX America, which returns to Las Vegas October 10 – 13, is set to address the new needs of the industry head on, bringing together the global business events community in a four-day event designed to deliver a tailored, targeted and enjoyable business experience.?? . 3,000+ global buyers.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

As well as the talks we’ve just hinted at, there’ll be hands on workshops and sessions, making this a truly interactive event. This accessibility event has been set up to help empower people to get better use out of assistive technology and to discuss the state of web accessibility and how it can be improved.

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2016

The 155-room SpringHill Suites Milwaukee, conveniently connected to the Wisconsin Center convention complex by skywalk, also opened its doors in 2016. It’s easy to book meetings at the Wisconsin Center campus with its three venues providing flexibility and value. feet of meeting space, add to the mix of event venue options.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Having a tough time coming up with fundraising event ideas? Consider these three fundraising event ideas or use them for inspiration to come up with your own unique event. Consider these three fundraising event ideas or use them for inspiration to come up with your own unique event. Don’t be afraid to be weird.

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Eventinterface

JULY 16, 2017

Fiorella Neira is an event planner based in Wisconsin and owner of Neira Event Group. She produces both corporate and social events for clients throughout the state. What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at? Without one piece of the puzzle, the event will not happen seamlessly.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic forced business event planners to swiftly move canceled face-to-face events online, changing the digital event landscape forever. The event’s success was a revelation to Strupp. She said she’s “the last person” who would want to cancel a face-to-face event — she began her career planning them.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2019

Stephanie Klett, Wisconsin’s secretary of tourism for the past eight years, has been named president and chief executive officer of VISIT Lake Geneva, effective April 8. For 18 years, Klett was host of the Discover Wisconsin Television and Radio series, where she has continued to host on occasion. Peter Cranis.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

This year, the Ryder Cup took place at the Whistling Straits Golf Course, Wisconsin from 24 th – 26 th September 2021 and saw the USA take victory with a final score of 19-9. The Belfry hosted the coveted Ryder Cup in 1985, 1989, 1993 and 2002 on its legendry Brabazon Course firmly placing The Belfry on the global map.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Fundraising Event Management. Technical Meeting & Event Production. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Upcoming Courses.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Managed by Sodexo Conferencing, this state-of-the-art center provides theater, classroom, and standing reception style events and offers in-house and cultural catering, available venue hosted alcohol, and complimentary parking for your guests. Thomas, Minneapolis & St.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Managed by Sodexo Conferencing, this state-of-the-art center provides theater, classroom, and standing reception style events and offers in-house and cultural catering, available venue hosted alcohol, and complimentary parking for your guests. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Thomas, Minneapolis & St. Minneapolis, MN. Edmond, OK.

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Memory Makers

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

You are planning your wedding, a family reunion or another event that will include out of town guests. When I rented the upper floor of a home in Wisconsin, I thought the rate was very reasonable until taxes totaling approximately $30 were added. Renting an AirBnB or similar property may be the perfect solution.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 31, 2017

To make event planning a breeze, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions has everything you need. For two decades, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions has been making event planning effortless with knowledgeable and experienced staff, seamless operations, a willingness to adjust to personal needs and the ability to accommodate events of all sizes.

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