Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Darcy is director of marketing and communications for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Jenna Darcy. Before Grand Geneva, Darcy spent six years with White Lodging Services in Merrillville, Indiana, where she was corporate senior marketing manager.

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MAY 15, 2024

Baraboo Supper Club is named for Baraboo, Wisconsin, and is the ideal place to enjoy brandy old fashioneds, prime rib, relish trays and boozy ice cream. With 122 guest rooms, Boise’s first supper club, a rooftop bar and a street-level coffee shop, it brings inspiring new programming to the city.

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AUGUST 2, 2023

The Joy of Nature in Madison, Wisconsin After a long day of socializing, attendees may feel inclined to dial it back a few notches. Olbrich Botanical Garden Located in downtown Madison, The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club , guests can get a view of the Wisconsin State Capitol.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 15, 2021

Miller sought to fix that by submitting a petition to the Milwaukee Common Council to create its own territory, called The Champagne of Beers region, around its brewery in Wisconsin—and then hiring an official brand ambassador to represent it on the ground.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

According to authorities, at least five people have been killed in Wisconsin, Georgia and North Carolina as a result. Storms have been hitting the Northeast and East Coast, causing carnage to residents, homes and those who were planning to fly into or out of the area. Nearly 89,000 New Yorkers lost power before 8 p.m.

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JANUARY 15, 2019

Johnson, worked with Wright to create Wingspread in Wind Point, Wisconsin. This curving testament to the rolling landscape of Madison, Wisconsin, calls the shores of Lake Monona home. The meetings space includes eight meeting rooms that combine to create a 2,400-square-foot great room for up to 200 people. It boasts more than 4,600 sq.

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MAY 3, 2022

The Wisconsin Center District is located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, placing attendees within walking distance of top attractions, dining, and nightlife. Wisconsin Avenue. Wisconsin Avenue bridges rise over the Milwaukee River, which has a gorgeous riverwalk for visitors and locals alike. Learn More.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Dan Dolan The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa in Fontana, Wisconsin, has named Dolan general manager. Since joining Kimpton Hotels in 2005, she has worked with Hotel Monaco Denver, Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City, Sky Hotel in Aspen, Colorado, and Hotel Born in downtown Denver.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Dan Dolan Benchmark Resorts & Hotels names Dolan director of sales and marketing for The Abbey Resort and Avani Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Over the course of his 30-plus year career, he’s worked at luxury resorts in Europe, South Pacific, Indian Ocean and Caribbean, including stints at Belmond La Samanna in Saint Martin and The St.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 30, 2023

TRADE SHOW TRENDS: Tech Trends from CES 2023: Metaverse Showrooms, Robots and Simulators CES 2023 Recap: 18 Brand Experiences from Across the Show Floor For family-owned Kohler, which owns a five-diamond resort, Destination Kohler, in its hometown of Kohler, Wisconsin, hospitality is a differentiator.

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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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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

She will draw on her over 20 years of experience with Caesar’s Entertainment and Hyatt to book business in the areas of Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

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JUNE 14, 2023

7 Wisconsin $32.03 Which states cost the most for an average nine-mile taxi? Ranking States Average nine-mile taxi Costs 1 Maine $35.92 2 Rhode Island $35.18 3 New Mexico $35.11 4 New York $33.67 5 Hawaii $32.85 6 Maryland $32.64 8 Nevada $31.93 9 Pennsylvania $31.62 10 Georgia $31.42 11 Alabama $31.25 12 Washington $31.25 13 Utah $31.12

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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. The post Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Experiences a Renaissance appeared first on Connect Association.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa on the shores of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin , is offering discounts on rooms and hotel credit for those who book before Nov. The Saving Christmas escape room in Chattanooga, Tennessee , invites a private group to a 45-minute race to help Santa succeed in spreading Christmas cheer.

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JANUARY 7, 2019

It’s full speed ahead with plans to extend the Milwaukee streetcar to the Wisconsin Center District, according to officials. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Journal Sentinel ). Read More.

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JULY 7, 2016

recently crunched health data from the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps program, a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute , in order to determine which American cities are the healthiest. La Crosse-Onalaska, Wisconsin. Appleton, Wisconsin.

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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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JULY 5, 2021

And if the success of digital activations delivered by brands like Wisconsin Cheese and HBO Max this year are any indication, the hybrid approach will offer sponsors significant engagement opportunities.

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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. The Belfry hosted the coveted Ryder Cup in 1985, 1989, 1993 and 2002 on its legendry Brabazon Course firmly placing The Belfry on the global map.

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MAY 22, 2017

Blue Oyster Cult #morecowbell #cowchipthrow #thesearemyfriends #wisconsin. Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw & Festival. Where: Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin. Now more than 40,000 attendees swarm to Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw & Festival to strive to beat the 248-foot state record for longest cow chip throw.

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JUNE 24, 2024

Sarah has a Master of Science from ASU in recreation and tourism management and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin Madison. Today she leads a community-based destination marketing and management nonprofit at Visit Longmont, in Colorado.

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APRIL 22, 2024

The 21-story glass building on Wisconsin Ave. When does a headquarters building look more like a hotel? When it is the new nerve center for Marriott International in up-and-coming Bethesda, Maryland. is one of the tallest in the area and affords views of the green landscape for miles. Tag along to learn more.

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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. In the same month 10 people lost their lives as a crowd of 50,000 descended into chaos at the Astroworld music festival in Houston, Texas.

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JUNE 1, 2020

In March, despite the fact that the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW) had never before offered an online education component to their annual meeting, the association converted a face-to-face meeting to a virtual one in just seven days. Illustrations by Celyn Brazier). In all honesty,” she added, “canceling wasn’t an option.”.

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JULY 16, 2017

Fiorella Neira is an event planner based in Wisconsin and owner of Neira Event Group. She produces both corporate and social events for clients throughout the state. What is the best advice you have ever received as a planner?

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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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MAY 16, 2017

Janet Sperstad, program director for event management at Madison Technical College in Wisconsin, is seeing more meetings where sessions aren’t necessarily shorter, but speakers and topics within a session change every 20 minutes. They also promote informal attendee interaction, which maximizes learning and understanding.

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APRIL 29, 2019

Muskego, Wisconsin. Senior Business Events Manager. RIMS, Risk Management Society. Woodhaven, New York. Kathryn Gleesing, MBA, CMP. President & CEO. Destination Management Connection. Stephanie D. Jones, CAE, CMP. Senior Director of Conference and Events Management. Water Environment Federation. Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

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MPI

MAY 21, 2024

Innovative Educational Programming: MPI Tennessee Chapter Industry Advocate: MPI Indiana Chapter Membership Achievement: MPI Pittsburgh Chapter Marketplace Excellence: MPI Wisconsin Chapter

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APRIL 27, 2023

Great to see the likes of Evolution Dome, behavioural analytics specialist Zenus AI and Wisconsin-based audio/comms problem solvers Implecho […]

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APRIL 6, 2023

The arrangement sees Brookfield, Wisconsin-based, Implecho providing the show with a two-way radio system for event logistics and 300 audio communications headsets for the live sessions. Implecho will be Audio Partner for Event Tech Live (ETL) Las Vegas, organizer Event Industry News has announced.

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APRIL 15, 2022

Marcus Hotels & Resorts promoted Harless to managing director, now overseer of Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Skip Harless. Harless was previously general manager at The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City and, before that, general manager of Hilton Madison Monona Terrace.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 13, 2021

One respondent to our survey noted that financial considerations were key to the decision-making: “Due to costs we are looking at how to have a few breakouts equipped to record and will publish online to paid attendees after.”.

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JULY 8, 2021

Cassandra Strupp, program manager for the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin: “The ability to stay nimble. Panelists also fielded some big-picture questions, including the following: Cassandra Strupp. What are the top lessons related to executing and strategizing around hybrid events?

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MAY 19, 2023

A chat with Janet Sperstad, CMP (MPI Wisconsin Chapter), faculty director, event management business solutions at Madison College, about her IMEX Frankfurt session “The human nature of kindness: Explore the hard science behind the soft skill,” a part of the event’s inclusivity-focused AVoice4All education.

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