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COM+E | SUMMER 2019
Summer 2019
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Steakhouse No. 316
The Lieutenant signature cocktail pg 14
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MEETING NOTES
11 PIN IT A sampling of Pinterest’s top 100 trends from 2019. By Megan Gosch
14 SIGNATURE DRINK The Lieutenant, courtesy of The Jacquard Hotel & Rooftop, Denver
15 OPEN MIC 44 The commoditization of the live events industry causes concern and prompts discussion. By Ingrid Nagy, CSEP
16 BEYOND THE BORDER Utah’s Park City and Deer Valley are mountain meeting destinations that are rich in options and appeal. By Beth Buehler
INDUSTRY UPDATE
52 INFOGRAPHIC “The Future of Meetings & Events” identifies five macro-trends that will impact the future of meetings and events.
Research courtesy of PCMA Foundation and Marriott International
54 REGIONAL NEWS Venues, people, association news, awards, destinations and more
62 SNAPSHOTS Colorado Meetings + Events Best of 2019; MIC of Colorado Educational Conference & Trade Show
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
44 UNIQUE & HISTORIC VENUES Why settle for generic when these Colorado-centric options are available?
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HOME OFFICES // POWER COUPLES HEAD WEST
GRAND JUNCTION AND PALISADE ARE PICTUREPERFECT FOR EVENTS
LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS
WILDLIFE VENUES MAKE FOR “OH MY” WORTHY MOMENTS
CO.MEETINGSMAGS.COM HOME SWEET OFFICE
Tour the home offices of 4 industry professionals
ON THE COVER
Amanda Nelson, owner of AKN Events, in her Centennial home office.
Photo by Tate Carlson
We believe in keynote speakers that would rather spark an idea than follow an agenda. Attendees who seek a balance between PowerPoint and play. Conventions that are anything but conventional. We don’t believe in “planners.” TOP 8 REASONS TO CHOOSE COLORADO SPRINGS
Colorado Springs is a year-round meeting destination boasting mild temperatures, more than 300 days of endless blue skies and stunning natural scenery. Discover first-tier amenities, an array of properties and unique venues.
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It’s Colorado Springs - Conventions that are anything but conventional.
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Complimentary services - From
personalized site visits to attendee items, VCOS offers award-winning guidance.
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Climate - Mild year-round climate
and sunshine create the perfect environment, even in off-season.
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Fantastic accommodations - Over
14,500 city-wide rooms and 450,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
We believe in visionaries.
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Easy access - The convenient Colorado
Springs Airport offers over 65 arrivals and departures daily.
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One-stop - VCOS is a single source for
all your event planning needs during the planning process.
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Personalization - Enjoy hands-on service through each step of the selection and planning process.
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Support System - Enlist assistance for
services, activities and other event details when the time is right.
ENVISION YOUR MEETING
VisitCOS.com/meetings
Kathy Reak Senior Director of Convention Sales Kathy@VisitCOS.com 719.685.7632
Catering by The Inventing Room brings an entertainment value to your guests’ food experiences by creating magical & impossible treats right in front of their eyes.
Using ingredients like liquid nitrogen & techniques like compression, we create culinary creations that amaze your imagination & tastebuds.
Branded “Food & Drink Entertainment,” culinary wizard Chef Ian Kleinman & his staff produce events that are unforgettably unique.
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Colorado's most complete party rental source for over 50 years!
Visit our showroom open 6 days a week. Open 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday and 8:00-2:00 on Saturday.
Who’s your favorite keynote speaker? ”
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Artist Candy Chang at 2018 Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference
EDITOR Beth Buehler
Laurie Ann Goldman, former CEO of SPANX, Inc., at Grand Hyatt in 2016
MANAGING EDITOR Morgan Halaska SENIOR EDITOR Megan Gosch ASSOCIATE EDITOR Kassidy Tarala DIGITAL CONTENT EDITOR Julianna Fazio
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Ingrid Nagy, Julie Scheff , Kimberly Lord Stewart EDITORIAL INTERNS Taylor Hafner, Kendall Van Horne
Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown at PCMA Emerging Leaders 2019
EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Justin Clark, Visit Aurora • Candace Duran, Halcyon • Adam Douglas, Peak Beverage • Kevin Hedican, Hermes Worldwide, Inc. • Brady Johnson, C Lazy U • Jason Lusk, CMP, VISIT DENVER • Amanda Nelson, AKN Events & Western Governors Association • Sharon Schoeffi eld, Copper Mountain Resort • Sidney Stoper, J&S Audio Visual Terri Taylor, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP • Marsha Temple, Colorado Automobile Dealers Association
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ART DIRECTORS Traci Zellmann, Taylor Kilgore
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CREATIVE SERVICES COORDINATIOR Alex Kotlarek
CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Jeremy Wieland SUBSCRIPTION MARKETING SPECIALIST Emily O’Connell
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & EVENTS Lauren Madeja MARKETING & EVENTS COORDINATOR Jen McIlvaine Bill Clinton
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Meetings in Another Altitude
Many begin their days early with energizing general sessions and breakout meetings, but end early so that their attendees can experience all that is Snowmass Village. Summer and fall bring long days and mild temperatures that are perfect for hiking up wildflower trails, or heading down on a mountain bike, or getting your groove on at an outdoor concert. Whether your speed is taking a balloon ride or whitewater rafting, we have it here in Snowmass Village. Book a meeting in August, September or October 2019, 2020 or 2021 and choose from the following concessions: 20-50 Total RN: Pick from 3 of the below concessions 51-100 Total RN: Pick from 4 of the below concessions 101+ RN: Pick from 5 of the below concessions • 14 day cut-off date • Complimentary one-hour reception of beer, wine and 3 passed hors d’oeuvres • $5 rebate per consumed room night • Two complimentary one-hour massages or facials • Complimentary Resort Fee • 50% allowable attrition reduction (Group must provide hotel with 2 years pickup history) • Complimentary Meeting Space with Banquet Food and Beverage minimum attained (to be determined by sales manager based on room nights and space needed) • Gift Certificate for a one-night stay with breakfast for two (value of $400)
For more info contact the Resort Sales Office at 970 923 8214 or email nicole.kubitza@westinsnowmass.com
THE WESTIN SNOWMASS
100 Elbert Lane PO Box 5009 Snowmass Village, CO 81615 T +1 970 923 8200 F +1 970 923 8205 westin.com/snowmass
