Where can you find a conference center that has 40,000 square feet of meeting space, over 40 meeting rooms, is 1 mile outside of Washington, D.C. and can make a positive impact on youth?  National 4-H Youth Conference Center, of course!  The mission of the non-profit organization is to empower young people through programs that [...]

West Chester University is a comprehensive, multipurpose institution that is rich in heritage that dates back to 1871.  During their history, West Chester has grown from a small teacher’s college to a university that offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate degree programs.  As the curriculum and the student population grew, so did the University’s [...]

Loyola University Chicago’s Cuneo Mansion and Gardens is a historic venue where the estate and art collections of American entrepreneur John Cuneo, Sr. are preserved and protected.  Loyola University is committed to the greater-Chicago area, through Cuneo Mansion’s academic programs, cultural activities, and family oriented holiday programs, all of which stem from the legacy of the [...]

Weather events are the one thing that even the most competent and organized meeting planner cannot control – and are the only “events” that a planner wants no part of.  When faced with the harsh reality of what mother nature can dish out, it pays to have a disaster preparedness plan in place!  It is [...]

Events can be notoriously difficult to plan, promote and execute.  Today the use of social media is one tool that planners can utilize for networking with people that attend meetings and events.  Facebook gives planners the ability to spread the word, increase awareness and execute an amazing conference! How can you utilize Facebook to optimize [...]

Conference planners face a bewildering range of options when looking for accommodating facilities for conferences, meetings or events.  There are so many meeting sites that offer a prime location; others offer attractive surroundings or comfortable amenities; and still others offer state of the art classroom and audio-visual capabilities.  Consider this: University of British Columbia’s Okanagan [...]

Add a new element to your next event by planning a “fit” meeting at Beaver Hollow Conference Center, now home to Biggest Loser Resort Niagara.  Beaver Hollow’s exciting new partnership with the Biggest Loser Resort brand enables the property to offer organizations extensive conference facilities while incorporating elements of the Biggest Loser program.  Some of [...]