Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

If you’re looking for a venue that’s designed to impress and inspire, then you won’t want to miss the newly renovated Baird Center (formerly, the Wisconsin Center). This iconic venue is currently undergoing a massive $456 million expansion project, doubling its size to 1.3 million total square feet by May 2024.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 3, 2020

Speakers for a Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin conference film their presentations at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison. As Cassandra Strupp, program manager for the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW), watched the evening news on March 11, she knew she had a problem.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2022

In November five people were killed and 40 injured when an SUV ploughed through a street full of dance troupes, marching bands and onlookers at a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Event mapping software provides an overview of the geography of a venue or site and help you identify those risks and mitigate them.

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Eventinterface

JULY 16, 2017

Fiorella Neira is an event planner based in Wisconsin and owner of Neira Event Group. The most unique venue was a ski lodge we used for a corporate retreat. I would definitely recommend discussing seasonality with the venue to ensure there are people available to help problem solve when needed.

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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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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.

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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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Event Industry News

MARCH 29, 2022

He spent the majority of his career with the Bradley Center Sports & Entertainment Corporation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jansen has relocated from Wisconsin to Rochester and began his General Manager role with Mayo Civic Center on March 23, 2022.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 11, 2016

It seems that special events are as much a part of these treasured venues as the dates in which they first broke ground. The American Club , Kohler, Wisconsin. The post Top Historic Hotels Feature Memorable Meeting Venues appeared first on Smart Meetings. The Hermitage Hotel , Nashville. French Lick Resort , Indiana.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

At the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, for more than 300 delegates at Charlotte Convention Center, National Special Security, FBI and police secured the venues, including The Westin Charlotte. The entire experience was packaged for Monday morning television networks to showcase the venue and the city.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 20, 2022

At Unique Venues, we have so many options for you to choose from. 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.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 10, 2020

Beautiful Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri is a go-to venue for any kind of social or professional business event. Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington, Indiana, just fifty miles from Indianapolis, is truly a unique venue. University of Wisconsin-Madison. But there are so many choices, how do planners decide?

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 21, 2022

At Unique Venues, we have so many options for you to choose from. 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. Minneapolis, MN.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2017

® “ Attract a crowd with an unforgettable meeting in Wisconsin Dells. In addition to being a top destination for tourism, Wisconsin Dells is a top destination for meetings. The unique meeting and convention venues range in size from 250 sq. Meeting Space. The Dells hosts more than 5,600 meetings and conventions each year.

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Brilliant Event Planning

JULY 24, 2020

Other Event & Wedding Restrictions : Dance floors at all venues, indoor and outdoor, are closed due to the high risk of spreading COVID-19 in these spaces, where many individuals will be in close contact with one another.

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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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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

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. Finally, even if the state allows edibles, you or your venue can still choose to prohibit them. Just make sure you communicate that clearly to attendees before the event.

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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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Exhibitor Magazine

JULY 7, 2024

On Thursday, May 16, leadership from the Wisconsin Center District, city and county officials and other community leaders celebrated the grand opening.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Don’t throw away your venue budget; use it for your “new” venue—the online event platform—rather than pillaging the AV budget. Smart meeting professionals are partnering with destinations and venues to bring them along for the ride to cities all over the country. The venue opened on March 12 and closed on March 13.

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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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Unique Venues

JUNE 24, 2021

Whatever your passion, you’ll likely find it in this tiny but mighty town that’s situated on the Galena River just minutes from the borders of Iowa and Wisconsin.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 9, 2021

“We offered live synchronous events and receptions in a virtual conference venue” provided by Virtual Chair, Botsford said. Virtual Chair built a virtual venue on the Gather.town platform, “which permits freedom of movement for attendees such as they would have at an in-person conference venue,” she said. Another Case Study.

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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. Who plans a golf course birthday party? Who is paying for the event?

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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. Sounds like paradise for you, and it will be for your guests too. convention center.

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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. University of Wisconsin-Platteville. At CMU, meetings are held year-round in several University Centers that can host up to 5,000 people. Here are more of our favorite Midwest picks: University of Illinois.

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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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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Venue Logistics Manager | FIRST | New York, NY. Event Venue Coordinator | Westphal Staffing, Inc. Director of Public Events | University of Wisconsin | Whitewater, WI. Convention & Event Services | Chula Vista Resort | Wisconsin Dells, WI. Events + Program Manager | Creative Santa Fe | Santa Fe, NM.

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GatherHere

MAY 8, 2018

If you love history, good beer, and find yourself near Green Bay, Wisconsin, you’ll want to visit Titletown Brewing Company. Since opening its doors in late 1996, the brewery brand has made a name for itself in the city, particularly as a great venue for private events.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 22, 2022

We are located within a five-hour drive from eight different states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin), making the commute to the Chicago Southland quick and easy. Unlike downtown Chicago, there is FREE parking at all hotels and most event venues and attractions throughout the region.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

BE Midmarket CIO Forum is an engaging, informative, and social venue for IT Solution Providers who are focused on technologies for the midmarket. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Dells, WI. Connect with investors, government officials, corporate innovators and CEOs from Africa, Asia, LATAM, CEE and the MENA region.

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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. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Check out Using Event Marketing to Drive Growth in 2021. Description.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2018

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). Midwest cities have no lack of festivals to enjoy live music–especially in summer.

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