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Site Selection: Where to Throw a Multisensory Event

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Site selection often focuses on the things we can see—ballroom size, architecture, even how well the carpets match the theme. Bikers along the 8-mile Indianapolis Cultural Trail are greeted by an interactive art experience at the Swarm Street underpass. But some cities are going the extra mile to engage all the senses.

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Hosting at Hispanic Cultural Centers

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How culture and history elevate events Celebrating cultural heritage, whether one’s own or that of others, is an engaging method to provoke thought and inspiration in attendees at events hosted at venues focused on celebrating various backgrounds. Capitol Cultural Resources The Mexican Cultural Institute of Washington, D.C. ,

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Site Selection Consultants Speak: 6 Takeaways from IEDC Leadership Summit

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See the key takeaways from the session and download DCI and the Site Selector’s Guilds’ The State of the Site Selection report for an in- depth analysis of each of these trends. What’s New in Risk Mitigation? The panel began by discussing the state of risk mitigation, an influencing factor that has changed rapidly over the past few decades.

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Top 7 Ways to Market to Site Selection Consultants

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Site selection consultants are highly influential players in corporate expansion and location decisions – and there are more ways than ever to reach them in our hybrid world. . Here are seven high-touch ways to market to and build relationships with site selection consultants. . Visit Consultants on Their Home Turf.

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Smart Moves in Mexico, Atlanta and More

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Englander takes on the role of account manager as well, and will assist with all aspects of site selection and contract negotiation processes. She brings over 25 years of experience in hotel sourcing, meeting planning and onsite meeting assistance. She previously served as a global sourcing manager at Bishop-McCann.

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Prepare for an Experience That Goes Beyond the Ballroom in Tucson, Arizona

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This connection is evident in the fact that eight of ten meeting planners choose Tucson after a site visit. Site selection isn’t just a matter of who has rooms and where – it’s about culture and the opportunity to have a real experience.

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Authentic Storytelling: Three Recommendations by Site Selectors at IEDC Annual Conference

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The conference concluded its four-day programming with a morning plenary of six site selection consultants sharing the latest trends and best practices for communities. Showcase your community authentically when hosting site selection consultants and company executives.