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Michigan Meetings Expo 2012
May 22-23, 2012
9:30am-4:00pm
Bavarian Inn Lodge & Conference Center
One Covered Bridge Lane
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Phone: 989-652-7200
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Every year the Expo keeps getting better, and this year will be no exception!
- New Location: Discover Michigan's "Little Bavaria" at Bavarian Inn Lodge & Conference Center in Frankenmuth.
- New Workshop: Opportunity to explore social media "hands-on" during our one-day workshop the day prior to Expo.
- New Social Functions: Come for the social media workshop and stay for the evening to shop and dine - the Great Lakes Bay Region CVB will be hosting an interactive and fun dining experience!
- New Education Opportunities: The best way to learn is from our peers! Come share in our small group discussions facilitated by the best and brightest in the Michigan meetings industry.
- New tradeshow elements: Utilize your new social media skills to navigate the tradeshow in a way you've never experienced before.
Come ready to share and learn!
Any questions regarding the 2012 Expo can be directed to Kim Corcoran: Kim@DestinationMI.com
The Michigan Meetings Expo on May 23 is complimentary for meeting planners and executives who work directly for the company they plan for!
The Social Media Workshop on May 22 does have a fee and ALL are welcome to attend this session.
Schedule
| Tuesday, May 22 - Social Media Workshop - being offered in conjunction with "Think Social Media" | |
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| 10:00-10:45 | Opening Session - "Get Connected with Linked In" |
| 11:00-12:15 | Choose "Twitter Basics" or "Advanced Twitter Strategies" |
| 12:15-1:30 | Luncheon and "QR Codes Uncovered" |
| 1:45-3:00 | Choose "Facebook Basics" or "Advanced Facebook Strategies" |
| 3:15-4:30 | Closing Session "Managing the Social Media Monster" |
| 5:15-7:30 | Special Interactive Dining Experience hosted by Great Lakes Bay Region |
Fee: $149 for one individual; $199 for two individuals from same company.
Overnight rooms available at Bavarian Inn Lodge for a special rate of $89. Please call 989-652-7200 and mention "Michigan Meetings Expo" or Code 11J4FH when making your reservation.
| Wednesday, May 23 - Michigan Meetings Expo | |
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| 8:00-9:00 | Exhibitor set-up |
| 9:00-9:30 | Registration with continental breakfast |
| 9:30-10:30 | Expo Opening Keynote speaker |
| 10:30-12:00 | Small Group Discussions - Meeting Planning Trends, Ideas and Challenges |
| 12:15-1:30 | Luncheon and Sharing of Small Group Discussion Findings |
| 1:45-3:45 | Open Trade Show |
| 3:45-4:00 | Claim prizes at booths |
Small Group Discussions
There will be no falling asleep in this session! Come ready to contribute and learn to our body of knowledge in the meetings industry. We all have areas we can share our best practices and we all have areas in which we want to learn some new tips. You will be able to sit in on several different topics as we move tables throughout this interactive session. Some of the topics may include: Time Management, Team Building Ideas, Recruiting Volunteers, Meeting Planner Challenges, Utilizing Social Media, Healthy Food Options, Green Meetings, Making your Meeting a Family Affair, and more!
Luncheon Session
Come hear the top "take aways" from each of the small group discussions just completed prior to lunch. Then enjoy networking with the peers at your table. You are sure to come away with a new idea or two to take back to the office!
Sponsors
Expo Lunch Sponsor - Michigan Meetings + Events
May 22 Dinner Sponsors: Great Lakes Bay Region CVB, Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth CVB, Doubletree Bay City, H Hotel Midland.
Exhibitors
| Bavarian Inn Lodge Boyne Resorts Cambria Suites Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa Discover Kalamazoo Double JJ Resort Doubletree Hotel Bay City - Riverfront Frankenmuth Chamber & CVB Grand Hotel Great Lakes Bay Regional CVB Great Wolf Lodge Greektown Casino-Hotel The H Hotel - a DOLCE Conference Hotel Holiday Inn West Bay The Inn at St. John's Live Nation Marina Grand Resort MGM Grand Detroit |
Metro Cars Michigan Meetings + Events Mission Points Resort MotorCity Casino Hotel Mount Pleasant Area CVB Muskegon County CVB Odawa Casino Resort Ohio State Park Lodges & Conference Centers Otsego Club Resort Shanty Creek Resorts Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Stafford's Hospitality Traverse City CVB Treetops Resort VIKTOR Incentives & Meetings Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Yarrow Golf & Conference Center |
Giving back to the Community
Operation: Kid Equip
The Michigan Meetings Expo is proud to support Operation: Kid Equip. Operation: Kid Equip's long term vision is a community where every child's basic needs are met. To accomplish this in the short term they provide free school supplies, books, hygiene and food items for children who are at-risk. To effect long term community improvement, they work to increase awareness of the issues facing school-aged children to help them succeed in school and in life.
Help support Operation: Kid Equip by bringing some of the following items to the Michigan Meetings Expo:
- #2 Pencils
- 24 Packs of Crayola Crayons
- Glue Sticks (no glue bottles)
- Rulers
- Scissors
- Blue, Black, Red Ink Pens
- Markers
- Erasers - Pink or Pencil
- Two Pocket Folders
- Backpacks
- Any other miscellaneous office supplies