SmartMeetings

AUGUST 14, 2020

With a $420 million expansion approved and the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on the horizon, 2020 was off to a strong start for the Wisconsin Center District (WCD). After winning the bid to serve as a venue for the DNC and securing board approval for the expansion, 2020 was shaping up to be one of the biggest years ever.

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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. Held March 17-18 at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, the PDPW Business Conference drew approximately 900 in-person participants.

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Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 5, 2018

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, often described as “ mini Portland ” or “ mini Austin ,” has found its footing within the preserved renaissance of counter-culture living. They basically recreate the actual jazz experience in downtown Eau Claire, there are about 15 to 20 venues that play live jazz all night and it’s just a blast.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 10, 2019

Klett is widely known across Wisconsin in the tourism industry. For 18 years she was the Emmy-winning host of the Discover Wisconsin Television and Radio series, where is still an occasional guest host, and in 2011 she assumed the role of head of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Lake Geneva is a world-class destination.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 10, 2020

We’ve scoured the region – check out our choices for Top Picks for Meetings in the Midwest! Beautiful Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri is a go-to venue for any kind of social or professional business event. University of Wisconsin-Madison. But there are so many choices, how do planners decide? Bell Museum.

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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. The class, which offers three CEUs to CMPs, has taken place every month since.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 11, 2016

There’s definitely a meetings and events correlation among the top 10 historic hotels in the 2016 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. It seems that special events are as much a part of these treasured venues as the dates in which they first broke ground. of meeting space. The American Club , Kohler, Wisconsin.

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Unique Venues

JULY 10, 2019

Are you searching for a venue that offers a breathtaking background for all of your wedding day pictures? Many of our non-traditional venues offer gorgeous views during each of the four seasons. Across the United States, cities are filled with venues that are postcard perfect, which, of course, make the best wedding venues.

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DECEMBER 20, 2022

In search of a great large or small office space to host an off-site meeting for your company? At Unique Venues, we have so many options for you to choose from. From college campuses and universities to business centers, camps, and retreat centers, there is surely the perfect space for your professional meeting.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

In search of a great large or small office space to host an off-site meeting for your company? At Unique Venues, we have so many options for you to choose from. From college campuses and universities to business centers, camps, and retreat centers, there is surely the perfect space for your professional meeting.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2017

of meeting space and 16+ million gallons of water fun in indoor and outdoor waterparks, there’s no reason business and pleasure can’t mix in “The Waterpark Capital of the World! ® “ Attract a crowd with an unforgettable meeting in Wisconsin Dells. Meeting Space. ® ” appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The noninteractive content sections, including keynotes, panels and anything where the participant’s only role is to watch, should take up about 60 percent of meeting time. With hundreds of platforms out there and more being launched every week, planners are finding they can mix and match to meet specific event goals. The 60/40 Rule.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2023

Melbourne’s top-notch medical neighborhoods and venues Huge investment has gone into major medical sector infrastructure in Melbourne, such as the neighborhood – Australia’s most important life science cluster and one of the top clusters of its kind in the world.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Contactless technology is slowly pushing venues into the digital age. During the pandemic, it became clear that the entire industry is moving towards contactless services, and patrons are adopting the change fairly quickly: 55% of visitors to events already expect to use contactless ordering in venues post COVID-19. [3].

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

Yet, as a meeting or event planner , it’s not likely in the forefront of your mind. Chill out and relax while we give you the lowdown on marijuana and meetings. For instance, many venue properties still prohibit indoor or public smoking due to federal laws, so be sure to review the particular rules prior to an event. New Jersey.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 26, 2020

At the time, I was still working full time for a meeting and event production company and, frankly, needed to vent a bit about how I felt we were being treated by a couple of our clients. Find more hybrid meeting tips and tools on the Virtual Events Genius Resources page. Deliver the goods and you can charge for online events.

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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. And getting to Milwaukee is fast, pleasant and hassle-free.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 9, 2021

As much as we wish we were going to Boston as planned, having another virtual meeting is a perfect way to further solidify our relationship with these new customers before we start to bring them to an in-person or hybrid event next year,” she told Convene. Back to Face-to-Face for the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin.

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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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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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Event Industry News

AUGUST 17, 2022

These destinations will sit alongside new and returning exhibitors such as Ecuador, Experience Columbus, Lexington, Napa Valley, Park City, Pasadena, Salt Lake, Uruguay and Wisconsin. Simplified education programme strengthens show floor meetings.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 31, 2017

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is more than an event venue; it’s a beyond-expectations, vacation-style adventure that’s the only one of its kind. Expansions to Wisconsin Dells and Pocono Mountains Properties. The expansion will feature 21 new meeting rooms–resulting in 39 total meeting spaces. convention center.

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Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

Whether you’re planning a birthday celebration for a major golf fan or looking for a unique venue for an outdoor celebration , a golf course birthday party may be the right choice for your event. Select your top five event dates before looking for a host venue. You can host them for kids, adults, or all ages. When are the bills due?

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Unique Venues

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Central Michigan University is another unforgettable venue location in the heart of the Great Lakes, just an hour from Saginaw. At CMU, meetings are held year-round in several University Centers that can host up to 5,000 people. University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Springfield, MO. Central Michigan University. University of St.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

One of the most enjoyable parts of my role as corporate sales manager at The Abbey Resort on Geneva Lake in Fontana, Wisconsin, is collaborating with groups to plan their holiday events. Even if your holiday party budget is limited, don’t shy away from bigger venues. Never Hurts to Ask.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

DGI has military, civilian and industry geospatial intelligence leaders at this year's meeting in London to discuss new policy developments and the latest in technology. East Meets West. BE Midmarket CIO Forum is an engaging, informative, and social venue for IT Solution Providers who are focused on technologies for the midmarket.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Technical Meeting & Event Production. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Meeting & Event Job Openings. Meetings & Event Manager | Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | Lahaina, HI. Corporate Meeting Planner | Direct Travel | Chicago, IL. Venue Logistics Manager | FIRST | New York, NY.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Having an in-person component to your conference with a venue, speakers, and live audience can be exciting for virtual attendees, adding another vibrant dimension to those who are tuning in on their phones or computers. Creating a hybrid conference meets multiple preferences, allowing a much farther reach and greater audience satisfaction.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2018

But why wait to pair a meeting with a band-fest? Here are some great venues in rocking music cities for creating your own club vibe. High Noon Saloon—rustic venue, variety of music (nightly). Limelight Eventplex—state-of-the-art new concert venue built by and for musicians (all genres). buddyguy.com. aragonballroom.org.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2023

Bring joy into your meetings Joy is contagious. Using WalletHub’s list of the happiest cities in America , Smart Meetings gathered some of the top locations, venues and locations that are sure to bring a smile to your attendees’ faces. of meeting and event space and 43 breakout rooms.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

After all, meeting with colleagues and other industry professionals face-to-face or virtually can be an incredibly valuable and worthwhile experience, no matter your goals. With an expected 14,000 meetings between Exhibitors & Buyers, AIME will deliver real value to anyone that attends in-person or virtually.

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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. Perelman Rotunda, Peter B.

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Event Marketer

JULY 5, 2021

To meet the challenge of planning for a flood of hybrid events, Hilton created an internal global initiative designed to ensure all its brands were following the same cleaning protocols. In other words: brands need to meet Gen Z where they are and, ideally, take advantage of a moment that’s already captured their interest.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 13, 2020

The DNCC is responsible for designing the structure of the convention, which will be centered inside the downtown Fiserv Forum and other venues that are part of the Wisconsin Center District campus, as well as large-scale logistical arrangements, including transportation and safety. More Than the DNC Coming.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2017

As you take in all the action, consider the eight first- and second-round host cities as potential destinations for your next meeting. Since 1996, more than 11 million spectators have attended live events at the 19,200-seat venue. It opened in 2010 as the home court of the NBA’s Orlando Magic and a premier regional performance venue.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In 2016, The Wisconsin Center District (WCD) hosted three events simultaneously: A Bernie Sanders rally at the Wisconsin Center, a Trump rally at the Miller High Life Theater, and of course, an actual circus, which took place at the Panther Arena. Concept image of the expanded Wisconsin Center.

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JULY 12, 2024

In short…meetings, meetings and more meetings. Her destination marketing organization (DMO), she says, “serves as a conduit for placing the COA in touch with business leaders and government officials in the selection of venues and meeting spaces based upon scope of a political convention’s needs.” And by whom?

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