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New and Renovated: Downtown Destinations and Old-Fashioned Glamour

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It is the first convention hotel in 20 years to come to the city, expecting to draw meeting professionals with its downtown location and local style. Each area has strategically located loading areas and access to a central kitchen. Anyone with a sweet tooth will be treated by nearby dessert vendors.

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Events? In This Economy? Yes, and Here’s How

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Decorations and event design Marketing and promotional materials Guest experience Start early, reach out to vendors, and store all your launch plans in one place. Having all the details in a single location will make it easier to cross-reference information and share details with your team.

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2019 ASAE Preview: 8 Ways to Enjoy Columbus, Ohio

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A brand-new, two-level location opened directly across the street from the convention center. Although ASAE will take place during hockey’s off-season, renting out the practice arena, located under the same roof, for a skating party is a great way to cool off from summer heat and humidity. Get Fashionable. Get Crafty.

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Networking Games: 8 Effective—and Fun—Networking Activities for Your Next Event

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Decide how you want to categorize your attendees—job title, geographical location, interests within the industry, you name it—and break people up accordingly. And who doesn’t love some good, old-fashioned (and friendly) competition? We’re talking targeted roundtables. Targeted roundtables are group networking, but with a strategy.

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The Difference Between Event Management and Event Planning

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This might include tasks such as: Coming up with ideas for the event’s theme Deciding on a color scheme and designing invitations Working with the client to create a budget Locating the best venue Planning the event’s entertainment Finding a caterer and deciding on a menu Negotiating contracts with hotels and vendors.

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5 Tips for Planning Franchise Conventions

Endless Events

It makes great sense that franchises and many other business models can benefit from conventions that enable employees across locations to interact with one another. Yes, franchisees attend your event to learn more about your company’s overall strategy and to connect with colleagues and vendors. Give Franchisees Space.

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Planning Tips for Indoor & Outdoor Events

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We’re starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and event planners and attendees alike can look forward to attending events again in a more normal fashion fairly soon. You would want to find a venue and vendors that are fully on board with health and safety practices. Decoration, Food and Vendor Ideas .

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