Category: Meetings/Event Professionals

CVBs Bring Massive Value

By Stephanie Wohlfert, CMP, CTA on Feb. 23, 2023

As a Senior Sales Manager with the Greater Lansing CVB, I bring some unique insight to the position. Prior to my most recent meeting planning role with a state association, I spent 13 years in the hotel industry. Over the course of that time, I was a sales manager for Marriott hotels in 3 different large cities. At every stage of my career I have seen the value in partnering with Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) to help bring meetings and events to those cities by participating in sales missions and site visits. I loved my CVB’s as a hotelier, but I had not yet learned how much more they would do for me later in life as a meeting and event planner…

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7 Unique Event Venues Only Available in Greater Lansing

By Matt Vande Bunte on Feb. 16, 2023

Having trouble deciding which venue is best? The staff at the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau can help customize your event for any of the area’s distinctive venues, and even solicit venue proposals on your behalf…

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Five Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Next Meeting in A College Town

Jan. 23, 2023

If you’re looking for an event location that provides flexibility, a variety of amenities, and plenty of after-hours options for guests, a college town like East Lansing, home to Michigan State University, is the spot for you. Here are the top five benefits you’ll discover when you plan your event…

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Six Lansing Team Building Venues Employees Will Remember

By Nate Reens on Jan. 06, 2023

A strong culture brings out the best in businesses, community groups and charitable organizations. Employees and team members feel motivated and valued. The mission statement and goals are clear. Everyone feels like someone has their back…

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Ten Reasons Why Your Next Meeting Should be in Greater Lansing

Jan. 05, 2023

There's a reason that businesses and association groups return to Lansing year after year for conventions and meetings: They know that Michigan's Capital City lays out a welcome mat and goes the extra mile to ensure every element of your visit exceeds expectations. There's a remarkable drive for the…

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Your Guide to Creating ADA-Compliant Meetings

Jul. 28, 2022

Have you ever wondered how you can make the most of your meetings for everyone who attends? Courtney Trunk, Communications & Events Director of Arc Michigan, is here to help! In this Q&A, Courtney shares some tips on how to make your next meeting ADA-compliant. Please briefly describe your…

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Stephanie Wohlfert, CMP, CTA of Greater Lansing CVB named to SGMP's Top Young Professionals

Mar. 11, 2022

The Greater Lansing CVB celebrates Stephanie Wohlfert, CMP, CTA, GMS on her many professional accomplishments including earning her Government Meeting Specialist certification and being named one of the Society of Government Meeting Planner’s Top Young Professionals! Read below for excerpts from an…

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Crisis & Risk Management Preparation

By Stephanie Wohlfert, CMP, CTA on Mar. 03, 2020

Is your meeting or event ready in the event of a crisis? What are the best precautions to take to both manage risk and have a plan should something go wrong? Here's a quick resource to educate and hopefully put you at ease…

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Greater Lansing CVB Announces Strong Year for Regional Tourism

By Brendan Dwyer, CTA on Feb. 25, 2020

The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) held its annual meeting on February 25…

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Six Hot Trends in Event Planning

By Brendan Dwyer, CTA on Dec. 30, 2019

How often do you go to a conference? A few times a year? Just once? Maybe you haven't been to a conference in years. If you haven't been to a conference in a while, you might be in for a surprise the next time you register and attend…

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