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. Iowa State University. Madison, WI. Hartland, WI.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

For example, Iowa Soybean Association is coming to the city in May. She’s heavily involved in the process with the meeting planners and letting them know what we already do. The post Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach appeared first on Smart Meetings. to Virginia Beach Convention Center.

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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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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. Finding a venue for your retreat can be a challenge.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

When 684 meetings industry leaders met in Boston this week for Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals’ (FICP) 2022 Annual Conference, the theme at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport was “Creating Our New History” and set milestones—they did. Loneliness is causing massive health and productivity problems. Jennifer C.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2023

Andrew Cardillo Cardillo has been named executive chef for Sheraton Dallas , overseeing operations of its four restaurants and catering for the hotel’s convention and meeting spaces. Cardillo comes from Iowa, where he worked as executive chef at Des Moines Marriott Downtown. Tapas Bar in Los Angeles, both of which have since closed.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

In the past, Boonie was general manager at Courtyard by Marriott in Iowa. Prior to her position at Dirty Habit DC, Trudo was executive meeting manager for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in DC. The post Smart Moves in LA, Encinitas and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JULY 18, 2017

Although reservations are already booked for the big day in August, many of these sites are also great places to hold meetings another time. Custom eclipse glasses with a brand, company or event name printed on them would be a great promotional item to give out at meetings leading up to August 21. of meeting space and 125 guest rooms.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

CHE, CHIA, CEM ,Director of Graduate Education in Event Management / Associate Professor, Iowa State University and The Sustainable Events Forum. Social Impact Award: Melva LaJoy Legrand, CMP, DES , CEO, LaJoy Plans and Dr. Joan Su, Ph.D., The Award recognises extraordinary effort in the areas of people, planet and prosperity.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 26, 2019

My final destination was the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, a five-minute walk from the train station, and the site of Global Meeting Exchange 2019 (GME 2019), hosted by Accor Hotels. In total, the hotel offers more than 40,000 square feet of meeting space and 15 meeting rooms. Their strategy, said Accor’s deputy CEO, Chris J.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

More universities than ever are including conference hotels on their grounds to accommodate meetings of the mind in academic settings. Check out some of these properties and the opportunities they represent for creating smarter meetings. of meeting space, including J. It offers 1,836 sq. It includes 18,000 sq.

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JUNE 23, 2022

Other points of use to meeting planners: “ALWAYS fly the first flight in the morning so you have all day to be rebooked if the s—t hits the fan. ” In another airline cut, American Airlines announced that it would end service to Islip and Ithaca in New York; Toledo, Ohio; and Dubuque, Iowa.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 31, 2020

It has everything you need including meeting spaces with state-of-the-art technology and an Executive Center with magnificent views. Central Oregon Community College in Bend, Oregon is your seamless one-stop shop for all your event planning needs including lodging, meeting spaces, and customizable catering. Iowa State University.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Learn how Dave Jefferys, one of PCMA’s Ascent Luminaries, transformed ‘an underground network of LGBT meeting professionals’ into a thriving organization. He launched an organization to bring together what he described as the underserved LGBT meetings and events community. Enter the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBTMPA). “We

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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. The Purdue Memorial Union contains meeting spaces and banquet facilities that range in sizes between 200 and 7,200 square feet.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 19, 2020

When you think of Iowa, what comes to mind? As it turns out, there's a lot more to Iowa than initially meets the eye — especially in Des Moines, its capital city. Treat your guests to some of the best entertainment options in Iowa and book your next shindig at Adventureland Resort. Science Center of Iowa.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 16, 2023

Meeting with folk music and corned beef! For meeting planners hosting events during this holiday, it may provide a fun side-treat for attendees whether that’s a quick pub visit or a fun concert. of meeting space. of flexible meeting space and a full-service kitchen. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, St. Let the green beer flow!

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Situated in downtown Des Moines, Iowa Events Center features 37 meeting rooms, 150,000 square feet of exhibit space and a 28,800 sq.-ft. If hosting your next meeting or event at a convention center isn’t your thing, we’ve got you covered. Last year, we hosted 288 meetings, conventions and events of all sizes.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2019

The connection to nature, quality craftsmanship and calming lines he became famous for are the same elements that will elevate the thinking at your next meeting. The meetings space includes eight meeting rooms that combine to create a 2,400-square-foot great room for up to 200 people. Arizona Biltmore.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Walkability, value, and friendliness can be strong drivers for why planners choose certain destinations over others for meetings. If a city can hit on all of those cylinders, it can emerge as a meetings-business champion. And more and more, they’re asking questions about a destination’s local expertise and knowledge base.

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Unique Venues

OCTOBER 1, 2018

At CMU, meetings are held year-round in several University Centers that can host up to 5,000 people. Iowa State University. Central Michigan University is another unforgettable venue location in the heart of the Great Lakes, just an hour from Saginaw. Here are more of our favorite Midwest picks: University of Illinois. Champaign, IL.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 28, 2017

These top-tier cities are meetings hotspots, with enough convention space and hotel rooms to accommodate thousands of attendees at any given time, plus the cultural amenities and intangible cachet to keep them around. Convene recently spoke with representatives from three such cities that recently have hosted renowned international meetings.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2016

If your mental image of the Midwest is more cornfields and gravel roads than world-class museums and fine dining, it’s time to get to know the region a little better.

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Ins'Tent

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Massachusetts requires fabrics used in public areas have to meet NFPA standards. New York requires fabrics used in public areas have to meet NFPA standards in addition to obtaining a canopy fire certificate via the New York Administrative Code. South Carolina. Washington.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 25, 2016

Third, breaking the ice will get easier over time, either because you start to see more familiar faces at industry-specific events or because you’ve had enough practice meeting strangers that it will begin to come naturally. Nice to meet you.” I’m from Montana originally, but my business is in Iowa.”. Hi, I’m Tom. Food friends.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I enjoy the art of the sales process and meeting execution. Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. In brain writing, your team writes down their ideas before a meeting instead of brainstorming out loud at a meeting. Tracy Blair. Michele DeClerck, CMP.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau, Iowa. What I love about my job: I work on an amazing team that secures and executes meetings, conventions and sporting events for Greater Des Moines. I use my camera for remote meetings. Company or organization: Meeting Coordinators Inc.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I enjoy the art of the sales process and meeting execution. Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. In brain writing, your team writes down their ideas before a meeting instead of brainstorming out loud at a meeting. Tracy Blair. Michele DeClerck, CMP.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 30, 2018

Summits - Summits are often meetings with high level professionals to discuss the newest findings in a field. Iowa City, IA. International Conference Annual Meeting. That is why AMLE has created a multifaceted conference to meet the needs of every educator—no matter how they learn. October Conferences. 2019 Conferences.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2016

Meeting planners travel to many American cities; some of which are healthier than others. are the San Jose, California metropolitan area ; Ames, Iowa; Boulder, Colorado; and Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa and Wisconsin were also well-represented, with three regions each on the list. Ames, Iowa. Iowa City, Iowa.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau, Iowa. What I love about my job: I work on an amazing team that secures and executes meetings, conventions and sporting events for Greater Des Moines. I use my camera for remote meetings. Company or organization: Meeting Coordinators Inc.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

The result is a chaotic, volatile environment in which meeting and event planners are struggling to optimally balance their meeting objectives with attendee preferences and safety, constantly changing guidance from the CDC and local government rules restrictions. What are planners to do? The post Live?

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

This year, Iowa City celebrates 10 years as a UNESCO Creative City of Literature. Often, an increase in tourism and meetings is a byproduct effect. Why wouldn’t that trend affect the meetings business?”. IOWA CITY, IOWA. ‘It Iowa City, a UNESCO Creative City of Literature.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

Here’s a short introduction to these technologies, and how the meeting industry is starting to use them. Governments have adopted biometric systems to meet security concerns. An introduction to facial analysis and facial recognition You might be wondering what facial analysis is, and how it differs from facial recognition.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 24, 2021

Nestled among the lush, rolling hills of Northwest Illinois, you will discover Galena Country, a charming riverside destination drenched in history and perfect for your next small market meeting or retreat. Trekkin’ with Goats. Sure, everyone has heard of goat yoga, but have you ever been paired with a goat and gone wine tasting?

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Best Corporate Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The result is a chaotic, volatile environment in which meeting and event planners are struggling to optimally balance their meeting objectives with attendee preferences and safety, constantly changing guidance from the CDC, and local government rules restrictions. What are planners to do?

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 31, 2019

States in which you need an ABC license : Alabama, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Make their jobs easier by letting them set up tables or even design apps for the meeting. The Volunteers! Call Volunteers.

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