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More Companies Measuring Incentive ROI
A fast-growing number of organizations are measuring the ROI (return on investment) of their incentive programs, according to a recent update by the SITE International Foundation of its Site Index: Focus on Measurement study.
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ASAE Leader Calls for Mobilization
The 2011 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition concluded Tuesday at the America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, drawing approximately 5,000 attendees from 20 countries and delivering a message from CEO John Graham about the importance of association advocacy in a time of economic volatility and demographic changes.
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Schripsema to Head Flint CVB
Jack Schripsema will be the new president of the Flint [Mich.] CVB, starting Aug. 15.
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CIC Debuts APEX Tool for RFPs
The Convention Industry Council introduced the APEX RFP Workbook, a tool to assist planners with creating and managing RFPs.
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Site Scene
MICHIGAN
- The 80-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Flint Fenton opened in June. The hotel offers guests easy access to Lake Fenton, the Michigan Renaissance Festival and the Mt. Holly Ski Resort. Among the options are rooms with Jacuzzi tubs. Other hotel amenities include a heated indoor swimming pool, fitness center and free high-speed Internet access. The hotel also offers 920 square feet of meeting space. For more information, call 810.629.0400 or visit www.fairfieldinn.com.
- An $18 million renovation is planned for the 400-room Greektown Casino-Hotel, including interior remodeling, improved dining offerings and a new marketing campaign. The casino plans to modernize its Opa/Center and Apollo bars this year and possibly its patio overlooking Monroe Street. For more information, call 888.771.4386 or visit www.greektowncasino.com.
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Short Takes
MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS
- The Detroit Institute of Arts will present Detroit Revealed—Photographs 2000-2010 from Oct. 16-April 8, 2012. The exhibition features Detroit-inspired photographs and video from contemporary artists. The artists shed light on life in the Motor City during the past decade, including its neighborhoods and factories. For more information, call 313.833.7900 or visit www.dia.org.
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