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Thinking Beyond the Traditional Meeting Space

Associations Now

percent in 2017, while demand for other spaces remained flat, according to an Eventbrite report. While numerous cities are prioritizing this trend for meeting planners, Indianapolis has long been home to non-traditional spaces utilized for meetings and events.

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Embrace ‘Undertourism’ for Your Next Meeting

Associations Now

Places like Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, and Indianapolis are often unexplored and surprising locations for attendees, while offering everything meeting planners and guests want in an event experience. The undertourism opportunities in Indianapolis are endless.

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Looking Ahead to the Second Half of 2017

Idea Architects

That's the update from Indianapolis. Of even greater interest to me is a train-the-trainer style where I lead the event initially, but train association staff and volunteers (and provide all the materials needed) to do it on their own in subsequent years. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

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The Art of Designing a Memorable Food and Beverage Display

Associations Now

In 2017, the AZA annual meeting was hosted by the Indianapolis Zoo, the location for Zoo Day. Here are four tips that helped AZA and the Indianapolis Zoo wow attendees: 1. The last thing we wanted was a 12-food, double-sided buffet line where people had to stand in line,” says Liz Mok, Indianapolis Zoo special events manager. “We

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The Meeting of the Future is Green and Looks Like This

Associations Now

Jessica Davis, director of the Office of Sustainability at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), took her first stab at a zero-waste event when IUPUI’s natatorium hosted the 2016 U.S. Banners from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra become cool duffel and executive bags. Olympic diving trials.

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Conference Circuit: Animals’ Best Friends

Associations Now

The American Veterinary Medical Association’s 2017 Convention begins in the upcoming days in Indianapolis. Thousands of veterinary professionals are headed to Indianapolis to learn from industry leaders, network with their peers, and discover products and services that will enhance their practices and careers.

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Giving USA Report: Tax Changes, Stock Market Leave Damper on Charitable Picture

Associations Now

According to Giving USA ’s latest annual report, people are giving less—and the 2017 tax reform law might be a big part of it. The report, coproduced with the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, found that among individuals, bequests, foundations, and corporations, charities received $427.71

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