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

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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. The bill was sent to Gov.

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Start with One Change to Create a Sustainable Meeting

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Make one change, learn from your experience and start building a practice,” says Julia Spangler, a sustainable events consultant in Indianapolis. “It The Indiana Sports Corp Corporate Challenge event followed these sustainability best practices last summer, Spangler says. It doesn’t have to be perfect from the start.

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How Women’s Tennis Gained a Path to Higher Education

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Since 2013, the Women’s Tennis Benefits Association has formally supported an online education program that has helped top players go back to school. The association that represents women’s tennis has built an entire program to support players who want to combine the rigors of the pro tennis circuit with higher education.

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Seek Local Opportunities Linked to Your Association’s Industry

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That’s what the American Association for Anatomy experienced when Indianapolis was selected for the 2021 Experimental Biology conference, a joint meeting with five scientific organizations. Specifically for AAA, Indiana University (I.U.) Major companies have made Indiana their home.

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Match a City’s Perks with Your Attendees’ Interests

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The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) hosted its 100th annual meeting in Indianapolis June 28–July 2, 2019, knowing the sports-loving city would welcome the event and offer advantages over other cities. Headquartered in Indianapolis, NFHS is the national leadership organization for high school sports and activities.

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

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Whether your association is committed to workforce development, upholding professionalism in your industry, or providing opportunities for young professionals entering the workforce, education should be a part of your mission. Here’s what we’ll cover: Express market demand for education opportunities. Research similar associations.

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Create Memorable Events That Leave Your Attendees In Awe

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How can you rethink your meeting and create a new memorable experience that is the perfect fit for your unique attendees—while still meeting their educational, networking and playtime needs? MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) in June in Indianapolis was held entirely in a huge open-plan exhibit space at the Indiana Convention Center.