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When Less Becomes More: The Case for Strategic Event Consolidation
Driven by member feedback, The Vision Council’s event consolidation reveals how associations can refocus on what attendees value most. As attendees are forced to seriously consider and justify the return on investment from meetings and events, associations must...
Report: Association Membership Growth at Risk
Marketing General Inc.’s mid-year membership report finds steep drops in association member growth and retention. Membership growth and retention is softening in the face of economic and political challenges, according to a new survey. Earlier this month, Marketing...
Where the Workday Meets the Weekend: Omaha’s Late-Summer Meeting Sweet Spot
Omaha’s CHI Health Center is close to the riverfront, more than 3,600 downtown hotels, and the Old Market Entertainment District. As the summer heat eases into crisp fall air, Omaha delivers the ideal backdrop for meetings that blend business with leisure. September...
Four Reasons Why Mid-Sized Meetings Thrive in Aurora
The Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center is one of a wide range of best-in-class venues that await in Aurora. Aurora, Colorado is redefining what’s possible for mid-sized meetings—blending big-city infrastructure with small-town hospitality. With more than...
Want to Meet in a Fast-Growing, Well-Connected City? Say Yes to Columbus
So much is happening in the vibrant, diverse, fast-growing Midwest city of Columbus. There are lots of reasons to host your next meeting in Columbus, Ohio. This accessible Midwest city, named America’s fastest-growing city by Forbes, is vibrant and diverse, offering a...
Planning Your Next Meeting in Anaheim? Here We Go!
Anaheim is the place to be for events of all sizes. Your attendees already know about the appeal of Anaheim, with its abundance of sunny days, proximity to southern California beaches, and Disneyland ® Resort, of course. But do they know that it’s also a world-class,...




