Earth’s Ambassadors – The EPA’s Look at Green Venues
The Environmental Protection Agency has taken up the cause of green meetings in a big way: With implementation of a new rule, the federal agency now mandates that employees evaluate venues against a 14-point checklist to insure adherence to earth-friendly standards. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a landmark policy, as well as look at their checklist.

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Source: Meetings & Conventions, October 2007

Connecting Events to Cash Flow
To earn management respect for event marketing, read this article on designing event strategies that support your company’s main objective: generating revenue and profits.

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Source: Corporate Event, Summer 2007

Planners Weary of Weather and Event Insurance
While 60 percent of planners steer clear of areas where weather plans are “iffy,” a mere 12 percent purchase insurance for event cancellations due to weather. Premiums for event insurance now run around $0.85 per $100 covered, vs. $0.45 pre- 9/11. Read MeetingNews’ survey results from 400 planners on this hot topic, as well as gain info on a few insurance providers for this type of coverage.

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Source: Meetings News, October 2007

Conducting a Proper Pre- and Post-Con
A quick refresher on the important “to dos” during pre-convention and post-convention meetings with your venues.

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Source: Meetings & Conventions, September & October 2007

RFID for Event Planners
Read this quick overview of RFID, as well an overview of a few new projects in this space. (SMART-reg International, Convention Strategy, and TechNeat)

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Source: Meetings & Conventions, September 2007

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Conrad Hotel Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN

The Conrad Hotel Indianapolis is a beautiful luxury property located in the heart of downtown. Easily accessible meeting space, well appointed sleeping rooms, and outstanding customer service make this property an easy choice for any event planner.

Two boardrooms, six breakout rooms, and a beautiful ballroom make up 10,000 square feet of meeting space. Two large pre-function areas work beautifully for event registration, as well as break areas or a cocktail reception. Comfortable sleeping rooms are always well appreciated by the business traveler, and the Conrad’s 241 sleeping rooms include flat screen TVs, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, marble floored bathrooms and 500-thread count Italian sheets. Fine dining is also at your fingertips when you stay at the Conrad. The hotel has a wonderful tapas bar, and the Capital Grille is located directly off of the main lobby.

Overall, the customer service you will experience at the Conrad Hotel is a perfect reflection of this property as a whole. The hotel staff is gracious, expresses superior attention to detail, and is personally committed to your success.

To learn more about this beautiful venue, please visit: www.ConradHotels.com/Indianapolis

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