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

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Organizers for Gen Con, Indianapolis’ largest convention based on scale and economic impact, have sent a letter to Indiana’s governor, saying they may leave the state out of concern that a recently passed bill will allow private businesses to discriminate against LGBT audiences for religious reasons. The bill was sent to Gov.

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Why High-Tech is High(er) on the List for Meeting Planners

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Are there interesting things to do outside of the conference center or hotel? Cities that are home to a bevy of tech companies are generally keen to invest in their communications infrastructure. Indianapolis is now Saleforce’s largest presence outside of its San Francisco headquarters. Is the city easy to navigate?

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How to Maximize Social Media at Conferences

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In just a few years, many businesses have gone from viewing social media as a distraction to an essential tool for learning and communication. Here’s how meeting planners, attendees, and convention and visitor bureaus are maximizing social media at conferences. It’s a great tool for meetings, too. Snapchat’s Possibilities.