Unique Venues

APRIL 29, 2021

Event planners have their hands full these days trying to find the ideal venue that delivers a safe yet memorable experience. 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.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Romane is now general manager of Sheraton Phoenix Downtown , the largest hotel in Arizona with over 110,000 sq. A 25-year hospitality veteran, Romane has held roles in sales, marketing and resident and hotel management. Martin is an award-winning event strategy leader with 15 years of experience in events and meetings 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. Ferrero USA.

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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

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Krysten Douglas Visit Indy has promoted Krysten Douglas to senior sales manager, D.C. She’s been with Visit Indy since graduating from Indiana University in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in tourism management. He relocated to the San Diego property in 2014 as sales manager. by USA Today.

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Attendee Events

AUGUST 5, 2017

Talk to the venue and see if they have any centerpieces leftover from another event that they’d be willing to let you use for free. Venue Shopping. Instead, look for event venues that aren’t used as often. Visit each venue and take notes about what they have to offer versus what you need in an event venue.

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EventSource

JULY 10, 2023

Step into a world where history intertwines with romance as we explore Toronto’s enchanting historic wedding venues. Amidst the city’s vibrant culture and captivating heritage, these venues offer an irresistible blend of elegance and grandeur. Venue Recommended Artscape Wychwood Ba.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 22, 2018

June 2–5, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis. Organized by Professional Convention Management Association, PCMA Education Conference always includes conversations with thought leaders who bring fresh perspectives on hot issues in the meetings industry. World Education Congress 2018. 2018 PCMA Education Conference.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

Our creative manager did one down a waterslide. The emphasis on movement applies to meeting venues as well: “We’re capturing our best venues in use, with people in them — how you would experience it if you were at that event. . and “Top 10 Outdoor Venues in L.A.,” Best advice . Experiment. What they offer  .

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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. Each venue is different and has different challenges. As important as it is to know the venue, it is equally important to survey the shelters around the venue in case of an evacuation.

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GatherHere

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Whether you’re an exclusive event space, a restaurant with a few private banquet rooms or something in between, wedding season (generally believed to ramp up in spring) can be a hectic time for venues. The good news: There are things venues and their teams can do now to prepare for what’s to come. Want the details?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Likewise, last week Indianapolis announced a $120 million renovation for Indiana Convention Center, adding a 50,000-square-foot ballroom—the state’s largest—and two more connected hotel towers for a total of 1,400 additional guest rooms. Indiana Convention Center Proposed Expansion. Washington State Convention Center Proposed Addition.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

in meeting and event management. The rigorous CMP exam was “developed and is maintained by meeting professionals from all over the world who volunteer their time to ensure that the program reflects the best practices in the meeting management field,” as it states on EIC’s website. What changed? She upped her game by attending L.

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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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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. Senior Event Manager, Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC), Philadelphia.

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