Unique Venues

APRIL 29, 2021

Head to Purdue University for Your Next Meeting or Event. Centrally found in both the middle of Indiana and the Midwest region, Purdue University is ideally located and hassle free to get to with convenient access from Chicago, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. As a hybrid meetings capable venue, they can bring Purdue to you!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

She has managed hotels, on-boarded and opened new properties and developed outstanding hotel finance teams. He will oversee all functional areas of people management with a focus on retaining the group’s exceptional talent and acquiring new talent. Cote Family Destinations appoints Dresnin as chief people services officer.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Before Grand Geneva, Darcy spent six years with White Lodging Services in Merrillville, Indiana, where she was corporate senior marketing manager. She also worked as director of marketing and retail for Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection in Saratoga, Wyoming, and corporate marketing manager at Marcus Hotels & Resorts in Milwaukee.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 28, 2023

To achieve true sustainability, planners should understand where the energy comes from that's powering their meetings. An event venue’s power source has a notable effect on a meeting’s total carbon emissions. Therefore, any measurement of carbon emissions from a meeting would have to take this into account.

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Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

In 2016, four Purdue University students started a quest to disrupt the events industry with a solution built for in-person event management. In July 2021, Socio was acquired by Cisco to further our joint vision of transforming the event industry by creating the world’s first completely end-to-end hybrid event and meeting technology suite.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Scott Cochran and Kitty Chau Scott Cochran (left) and Kitty Chau (right) Cochran is complex general manager and Chau is complex director of sales and marketing for dual-property Le Meridien and Element Salt Lake City Downtown. Juan Samso Samso is managing director for Qatar’s Rosewood Doha. Discovery in Atlanta. at CSI DMC.

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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.” Romane is now general manager of Sheraton Phoenix Downtown , the largest hotel in Arizona with over 110,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

But did you know many also offer prime meeting spaces? Rosen College of Hospitality Management students cater to large and small gatherings. University of Norte Dame, Indiana. in the September issue of Smart Meetings magazine. University of Central Florida, Orlando. Read more about top hospitality schools in the U.S.

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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. When many people think of South Bend they immediately associate it with Notre Dame,” says Mike Franz, communications and public relations manager for Visit South Bend Mishawaka, the city’s CVB. of event space.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

Megan Johnston, DMCP, 27, works in Indianapolis as a senior manager of event services at Accent Indy, a DMC Network Company. What I do: sell and operate for the only accredited Destination Management Company in Indiana. As a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Johnston discusses her passion for the events industry. .

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This year, Smart Meetings highlighted these issues by witnessing the steps being taken on several fronts within the meetings industry to support inclusion and diversity. Steps range from heartfelt communication and vulnerability to hiring a diverse upper management workforce and taking accountability for accessibility.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

She says there is a mix of “great location, exceptional staff and a lot of meeting space.”. KI Convention Center in Green Bay “combines small town affordability with the big city amenities groups love,” says Denise Humphrey, senior destination sales manager for the Greater Green Bay CVB. Best-Value Destinations. Louisville. Fort Worth.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

That observation is at the heart of a new study that Sperstad, program director of the meeting and event management degree at Madison College, is writing with Amanda Cecil, Ph.D., CMP, associate professor and chair of Indiana University’s School of Physical Education and Tourism Management.

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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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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2019

They strive to change the way we meet and it’s working! Joining us today are the iconic Crystal Shipps MPI’s talented Program Manager, and Lori Pugh Marcum MPI’s Manager of Global Education & Event Production. Meetings Mean Business- Global Meetings Industry Day. Live Mindful Lee. World Education Congress 2019.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Through a four-tier approach, learn how Visit Indy, Indiana Convention Center, and Marion County Public Health Department are working together to successfully host live events in a safe and effective way. Indy has welcomed over 50,000 attendees, across 21 live events and 65-days, with no known COVID cases.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 5, 2019

Giving USA is published by the Giving USA Foundation and researched and written by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. One way corporate planners are helping give back through their events is by hosting their meetings at non-profit event spaces. And it’s not just about individual giving. More Than Words .

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 16, 2016

Fernando has a strong history of driving sales and marketing strategies while managing and motivating his team. Marriott Napa Valley Hotel & Spa announced Amanda Hawkins-Vogel as general manager of the newly renovated property. We are excited to add Karen to our sales team,” said Mark Jarrell, general manager of Plano Centre.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 14, 2017

Wischermann Partners appointed Dana Orlando as general manager of Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel. Her previous roles include director of sales group and catering at Ritz-Carlton in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and hotel manager at Waldorf Astoria in Park City, Utah. Camila Frederico .

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2023

Take the likes of Simba and Mustafa, Dell and Steph Curry, or Henry and Indiana Jones—much of the time their greatness blossoms in the face of conflict and their unions provide something we can all benefit and learn from. We get picked up by a lot of meeting conventions that come to the hotel,” Kanekoa said.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 6, 2017

Once the rubber capital of the world, greater Akron remains innovative,” says James Mahon, vice president of marketing & brand management for the CVB. The city’s reinvention strategy includes attracting business travelers with hotels that offer expanded event space, and a convention center touted as northeast Ohio’s premier meeting venue.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 8, 2019

Meeting professional? A quick Google search shows that during a recent month, there were 8,200 searches for the term “meeting planner,” while only 90 searches were done for “event professional.” Here are some of the most popular in the meetings world. Internal Titles May Differ from External Titles.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Krysten Douglas Visit Indy has promoted Krysten Douglas to senior sales manager, D.C. 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.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2018

EDUCATION I received my bachelor of science degree in accounting at Indiana University’s Kelly School of Business. But over the years, this sector has managed to lose the position it rightly deserves. Tony Lorenz, CEO of AlliedPRA. Our sector is so critical to the success of business events.

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Connect Your Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Meeting experiences are becoming grander at Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, thanks to Guest Experience Manager Marissa Best, who stepped into her newly created role in May. First, she meets with planners in advance to listen to their goals and learn about their group.

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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 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition.

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Plan Your Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Kloesel cites one of the most notable stage collapses, which happened at the Indiana State Fair during a Sugarland concert as an example of why meeting professionals should work with meteorologist when planning outdoor events. “You can’t wait until the last minute. Seconds matter,” he says.

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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. The post 4 Essential Planning Guidelines for Citywides appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

In the world of business events, VR is already transforming how some destination marketing organizations work with meeting planners, from saving time and money on sites visits, to creating jaw-dropping experiences at shows. Our creative manager did one down a waterslide. And Los Angeles hotel videos are available on the Meet L.A.

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Plan Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

One of the first steps in severe-weather planning is to consider the venue where the event or meeting is being held. Because keeping people safe is a top priority, meeting and event planners could consider a professional weather monitoring service for all outdoor events. Each venue is different and has different challenges.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

They had purchased a Canadian company in Vancouver, British Columbia, and asked me to plan a boat cruise where employees could meet and network. Keys to my success: Aside from the obvious traits of multitasking, good time- management skills and being very detail-oriented, being honest and personable are important keys to my success.

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GatherHere

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

We like to use the early months in the year to organize as much as we can,” says Taylor Gillan, events manager for Early Mountain Vineyards in Madison, Virginia. Staying ahead of the game is the main way we stay prepared,” says Amanda Mentz, the banquet and sales manager for Tippecanoe Place Restaurant in South Bend, Indiana. “[We

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

They had purchased a Canadian company in Vancouver, British Columbia, and asked me to plan a boat cruise where employees could meet and network. Keys to my success: Aside from the obvious traits of multitasking, good time- management skills and being very detail-oriented, being honest and personable are important keys to my success.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The breadth and strength of the modern meetings and events industry means groups have more choices than ever. of Meeting Space. The meetings industry has changed dramatically in the past 50 years,” says Mike Carrier, president of Visit OKC. of general meeting space. Washington State Convention Center Proposed Addition.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

in meeting and event management. Most meeting professionals are familiar with Certified Meeting Planner certification, which was launched in 1985 by Washington, D.C.-based One aspect of the industry you won’t learn much about yet in the CMP curriculum is the virtual meeting. What changed? Becoming a CMP.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

In participating in the nominating process for our Best in Show awards program this year, DeBolt, director of meetings and events for PLM World, singled out Roberta Tisdul, CMP, senior convention services manager for Visit Indy, in our Convention Services/CVB category. Sales Manager, Jacob K. Then she had more to say. “A

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

An all in one platform for building a compelling event online, VX combines immersive story-telling through game engine integration, real-time rendering, time-scheduling and content streaming with a back office platform that has been managing meaningful collaborations for over ten years. Cadre shortlisted for Event Technology Awards.

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