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Major Gaming Convention Considers Leaving Indianapolis Over “Religious Freedom” Bill

Associations Now

One example: NASPA–Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education debated whether it should move its 2012 annual meeting, despite the high cancellation costs. A new “religious freedom” bill expected to be signed into law in Indiana could cost the state a big-stakes event.

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Start with One Change to Create a Sustainable Meeting

Associations Now

Make one change, learn from your experience and start building a practice,” says Julia Spangler, a sustainable events consultant in Indianapolis. “It It’s cost-saving for everyone who is giving items away, as well as less of a burden on your guests, so it’s a win-win all around,” Spangler says. How to Reduce and Reuse.

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Thinking Beyond the Traditional Meeting Space

Associations Now

The rise of non-traditional meeting spaces has been supercharged in recent years, as meeting planners look to cut costs and attendees continue to seek unique, memorable experiences. In fact, White River State Park was the unique site for the Forbes AgTech Summit in Indianapolis, which was held last week on September 26–27, 2018.

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3 Tips to Best Determine the ROI of Your Meeting

Associations Now

“The ROI helps us lay out where we need to be as an organization and where the event needs to be to meet the needs of the future attendee,” says Mandy Hazlett, CMP, senior event manager at the National FFA Organization in Indianapolis. This year’s event will be held in October in Indianapolis. Financial Measurement.

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Six Ways to Wow Attendees with International Cuisine

Associations Now

Indianapolis culinary experts say the key is to have a few ideas—choose a few regions or countries—then partner with your catering staff to see what they are skilled at and what ingredients are available. You can create a unique world tour of culinary adventures while staying in the heart of Indianapolis. Learn more at VisitIndy.com.

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Get Board Buy-In for Your Association’s Learning Business

Leading Learning

Be prepared for pushback against costs. Be prepared for pushback against costs. Learning businesses are an investment of time and resources, and your association will see costs rack up long before you’re ready to present your educational offerings to members. Jeb is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Stop Solving Problems

Idea Architects

Like many cities, Indianapolis faces some significant budget challenges. Too often individuals in leadership positions see their job as solving problems for others instead of engaging others in problem solving. Our mayor recently made this error when announcing he was considering the possible sale of neighborhood pocket parks.