Happenings

Green Bay

• The Hotel Sierra Green Bay (920.432.4555; www.hotel-sierra.com), formerly the Regency Suites Hotel, reopened after a multimillion-dollar renovation. The property is attached to the KI Convention Center.
  
  
• The Tundra Lodge Resort (920.405.8700; www.tundralodge.com) is preparing to add a 23,000-square-foot, IACC-approved conference center this year. The two-story conference center, which will be attached to the 162-room resort, will include wireless Internet access and state-of-the-art audiovisual technology.
  
  
• aloft Green Bay (877.462.5638; www.starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels) is scheduled to open in March 2009.

• The Gordon Lodge Resort (920.839.2331; www.gordonlodge.com) recently expanded with a new restaurant and banquet space overlooking Lake Michigan. The expansion was completed in early summer.
  
  
• Lawrence University’s Bjorklunden (920.839.2216; www.lawrence.edu/dept/bjork) recently completed an expansion that added meeting, event and lodging space on the shores of Lake Michigan.

• The Oshkosh Convention Center (920.303.9200; www.visitoshkosh.com) is undergoing a $2.5 million renovation, scheduled for completion in February 2009. Located in downtown Oshkosh, the facility overlooks the Fox River and offers 18,000 square feet of flexible meeting and exhibit space. The overhaul includes a complete exterior and interior facelift that incorporates views of the water.
  
  
• The 80-suite Comfort Suites Oshkosh (920.230.7378; www.choicehotels.com) opened in September. Amenities include a boardroom that accommodates 15 people; a meeting room for up to 80 people; a fitness center and pool; and free wireless high-speed Internet access in all suites.
  
  
• The Waters (920.231.6800; www.thewatersoshkosh.com), which opened in May, is Oshkosh’s newest meeting and event facility for up to 300 people. Situated along the shores of Lake Winnebago, the property underwent a complete historic renovation that preserved its nautical character and charm. The two-story facility, complete with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, includes an upstairs ballroom and porch, and two event areas as well as a screened-in porch downstairs.

• The Holiday Inn Neenah Riverwalk (920.725.8441; www.ichotelsgroup.com) recently completed a number of upgrades, including the complete renovation of Remington’s restaurant. The guest rooms also have a fresh new look, and work continues on refurbishing the lobby and meeting space.
  
  
• The Holiday Inn Select Appleton (920.735.9955; www.hiappleton.com) recently completed a renovation that included upgrades to its 228 guest rooms, lobby, bar and grill, meeting facilities and business center. Improvements to the health center are slated for completion by the end of October.