Fall 2019 ILLINOIS MEETINGS + EVENTS MAGAZINE: IN THIS ISSUE
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Budget Trends
Three industry experts talk true event costs, new line items and boosting event ROI on a budget. By Megan Gosch
DEPARTMENTS 8 EDITOR’S LETTER 20 TREND REPORT Professional speakers share the latest trends to keep audiences engaged. By Melissa Sersland
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Fertile Ground
Illinois is a land of plenty with some of the largest agriculture-focused events taking place inside its borders. By Maura Keller
22 DESTINATION Far more than “charming,” St. Charles is a lively, urban river city with plenty to engage meeting attendees. By Anne Nagro
48 PEOPLE PROFILE Entrepreneurs and ESP Presents co-founders Matt Woodburn and Sarah Neukom collaborate to craft experiential events. By Megan Gosch
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