Indiana
- The 395-room Sheraton Indianapolis at Keystone Crossing plans to spend $7 million this winter upgrading its meeting space in an effort to attract more corporate clients. The property completed a $17 million room and common area renovation last year. For more information, call 317.846.2700 or visit www.sheraton.com/indianapolis.
- White Lodging completed an upgrade at the 78-room Courtyard by Marriott South Bend/Mishawaka. The property’s meeting room was renovated, a restaurant added and the indoor swimming pool refurbished. The hotel is located eight miles from South Bend International Airport. For more information, call 574.273.9900 or visit www.marriott.com.
- Clarion Columbus Indiana underwent a $1 million conversion and reopened this spring. The property offers catering services, 253 guest rooms and 20,000 square feet of meeting space that can accommodate up to 1,000 attendees. For more information, call 812.372.1541 or visit www.clarionhotel.com.
Michigan
- Midland Resort will undergo an $11 million upgrade and renovation, to be completed by the end of 2013. With 235 rooms and a 15,000-square-foot conference center, the full-service Frank Lloyd Wright-style hotel can accommodate banquets of up to 400 and meetings of up to 600. For more information, call 989.698.0673 or visit www.midlandresorthotel.com or www.saderhospitality.com.
- Amway Grand Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids completed a renovation of its 8,750-square-foot Ambassador Ballroom. The centrally located meeting space can accommodate groups as large as 700 people. The ballroom is now equipped with new multi-color LED lighting, state-of-the-art control systems and flexible audiovisual connection points. The property offers three additional ballrooms as part of its 47,000 square feet of total meeting space. For more information, call 616.774.2000 or visit www.amwaygrand.com.
Missouri
- Penn National Gaming plans to purchase the 500-room Harrah’s St. Louis property from Caesars Entertainment for more than $600 million. The property boasts 8,000 square feet of meeting space, a 125,000-square-foot gaming floor and six restaurants. For more information, call 314.770.8100 or visit www.harrahsstlouis.com.
North Dakota
- Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group opened the Country Inn & Suites in Minot. The 69-room hotel hopes to attract local business travelers. For more information, call 701.837.1900 or visit www.countryinns.com.
South Dakota
- Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort opened in Deadwood, close to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial and other local landmarks. Cadillac Jack’s offers 24-hour gaming as well as 103 guest rooms and banquet space for up to 450. For more information, call 605.578.1500 or visit www.cadillacjacksgaming.com.
Wisconsin
- Kohler’s The American Club Resort Hotel announced the completion of the multiphase renovation of its guest rooms and common areas. The resort showcases the company’s plumbing and interiors products in carefully designed “experiential” bathrooms. Amenities include the Kohler Waters Spa and Inn on Woodlake, offering 3,000 square feet of additional meeting space. For more information, call 877.920.6786 or visit www.americanclub.com.