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SUMMARY:Webinar: A Preview of the 2024 Legislative Session
DESCRIPTION:Tune in to hear from our lobbyist team from Cornerstone Government Affairs as we prep for the upcoming 2024 Legislative Session. The 2024 Legislative Priorities will be shared after the results of the member legislative survey are reviewed. \nThis event is open to any iTIP member. Be sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1a25aeb2-bac3-4b38-9f4b-4f8e001e7bf4@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \n  \nPRESENTER: \nDavid Adelman\, Cornerstone Government Affairs: David Adelman joined Cornerstone Government Affairs in 2010\, bringing years of substantial experience in grassroots advocacy\, developing and implementing strategic legislative campaigns\, drafting and analyzing legislative language and reports and establishing\, administering and advising political action committees. David has represented facets of the tourism industry as a lobbyist since 2012.
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-preview-2024-legislative-session/
LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislative Event,Member,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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SUMMARY:Tourism Round Table Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Peer to peer learning is essential for the tourism industry. Take this opportunity to connect with fellow tourism professionals to discuss topics you need assistance with. Bring ideas of a hot community topic\, a new idea you are thinking about\, or even something you tried and failed\, but want to tweak for the future. \nThis event is open to any current iTIP member. \nPlease login to access the registration link:\n\n\n                       \n            \n        \n                              Username\n        \n        \n      \n      \n        \n          Password\n          \n            \n            \n              \n            \n          \n        \n      \n            \n         Remember Me\n      \n       \n      \n        \n        \n        \n        \n      \n    \n     \n    \n        \n          Forgot Password
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/tourism-round-table-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member,Public,Round Table Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
CREATED:20230918T151103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T163441Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Utilizing Shrpa to Enhance the Work of Your Organization
DESCRIPTION:Shrpa is designed to help you get the content you need to deliver more visitors to your destination. The travel platform was built to deliver destinations the most impactful user generated content\, proven to deliver more tourism. Learn from the Shrpa team on how to utilize the platform\, then hear from Iowa’s very own partners on how they are making the platform work for them. This tool will help any destination enhance their assets to share with visitors. \nBe sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/970239e0-dcdb-4033-96ad-f568088083c3@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac  \n  \nPRESENTER: \nChris Lukenbill\, CEO / Co-Founder @ Shrpa: Chris Lukenbill is the co-founder of Shrpa\, where they connect destinations with content creators. Chris has been active in the user-generated content space since the early WordPress days when content creators were bloggers\, and social media was in its infancy. Outside the office\, you’ll find him with his family outdoors\, most likely on a mountain bike trail.
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-utilizing-shrpa/
LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T154036Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Deep Dive into the NCAA Bidding Process
DESCRIPTION:Do you have the desire to host an NCAA event in your community? Did you know that NCAA is so much more than basketball final 4? Small and large communities alike have a place with hosting an NCAA event in their community. Tune in to hear from NCAA staff to learn about the bidding process for hosting an NCAA event as well as which events work best in which types of communities. \nBe sure to register to gain the login information for the Microsoft Teams meeting. \nRegistration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9a82d076-b0c1-42ac-8c52-b02cc13d8fd7@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \nPRESENTER: \nRyan Tressel\, Director\, Championships & Alliances @ NCAA
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-deep-dive-into-ncaa-bids/
LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: An overview of Scout with Huddle Up Group
DESCRIPTION:The Huddle Up Group and iTIP started a partnership in 2022 to provide all members with a free All-Access membership to the Sports Tourism Index + Scout platform. Cole McKeel of HUG will demonstrate the platform and share the benefits you can receive by promoting your destination’s sporting venues. \nThe Sports Tourism Index and Scout functionality use data to lean on each other in order to provide a digital match-making environment for event owners and host destinations to connect with one another. Scout empowers destinations and event organizers a two-way “match-making” platform driven by data and technology. Scout gives your organization access to the searchable facility and event database with numerous filters including\, but not limited to\, event date\, facility type\, and desired geographic region. Organizations can identify precise matches that fit their needs and assets increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the event hosting process. \nWith Iowa’s All-Access partnership\, each of you receive individualized access to:\n• The largest sports event database anywhere\, with over 1\,100 completely searchable and sortable RFPs on the platform.\n• Our patent-pending RFP “matchmaking” technology specific to each destinations’ facilities.\n• Use of our first-of-its-kind Estimated Spending Calculator\, tied directly to our event database.\n• Tempest iDSS CRM integration.\n• Free entry to our annual Huddle Up\, a virtual “tradeshow” for All-Access subscribers occurring every Spring.\n• Exclusive access to our monthly rights-holder webinar series.\n• Ability to link facility videos.\n• The Sports Tourism IndexTM evaluation tool that scores each destination in four important areas\, allowing you to benchmark and internally review how you stack-up in the sports tourism market.\n• A full Index Report with in-depth analysis across all categories and a one-on-one conference call to discuss.\n• Industry rankings\, designations\, and recommendations specific to each destination.\n• Access to our full library of previously recorded webinars\, case studies\, industry best practices\, etc. \nRSVP for the event so you may receive the Zoom meeting login credentials. \n  \nPRESENTER: \nCole McKeel\, Vice President of Partnerships @ Huddle Up Group: McKeel has had an extensive career in the world of sports including time with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee\, GoEmpire Group\, University of Alaska Fairbanks\, the Southeast Tourism Society\, and the Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium. As the Vice President of Partnerships for Huddle Up Group\, Cole’s focus is to work with the partners utilizing the platform\, including the state partners.
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-an-overview-of-scout-with-huddle-up-group/
CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Practical Side of AI
DESCRIPTION:Join de Novo Marketing’s Education & Innovation Lead\, Ryan Shenefelt\, where he will cover not only the basics of Artificial Intelligence but also how small and medium organizations can start leveraging this new tool. We’ll learn how AI can help us with repetitive\, yet time-intensive tasks\, and how to use it for content creation to maximize you and your team’s creativity. Topics will include email responses\, chatbots\, ideation\, email marketing\, video editing\, and more! \n  \nBe sure to register to gain the login information for the Microsoft Teams meeting. \nRegistration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d2db2a5d-a586-45f7-a960-bd9fbfa30161@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac 
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-the-practical-side-of-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T130000
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SUMMARY:Tourism Round Table Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Peer to peer learning is essential for the tourism industry. Take this opportunity to connect with fellow tourism professionals to discuss topics you need assistance with. Bring ideas of a hot community topic\, a new idea you are thinking about\, or even something you tried and failed\, but want to tweak for the future. Submit topics/questions when you register for the event via Microsoft Teams. \nThis event is open to any current iTIP member. \nRegister to gain access to the meeting login details: https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/2Qw5kRuTtUaFsjwXGtqlrA\,4Z4bDJyBPUmy_y8hJyzsaw\,QmdrRDxr70iAWFKHGfwdqA\,2ctLlNg-d0SpEml_tlLmAg\,ytvhrjQ10kKwtd_Hn45Fxw\,T4BfC1_J6kyhY8Jxgrt6Sg?mode=read&tenantId=91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/tourism-round-table-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member,Public,Round Table Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T180000
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SUMMARY:iTIP Summer Celebration (2023)
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join your industry friends and colleagues of Iowa’s tourism industry for the iTIP Summer Celebration. The event includes the Mini Golf Tournament\, Annual Meeting\, and Awards Ceremony throughout Sunday\, June 11 and Monday\, June 12. Let’s celebrate another year of growth and fellowship amongst the tourism industry! \nSchedule of Events: \nSunday\, June 11 \n\nMini Golf Tournament\nLet’s have fun with our colleagues from around the state with a little competition! A mini-golf tournament fundraiser will take place from 2:30 – 4:30 PM throughout Downtown Cedar Falls. All participants will have the opportunity to explore Downtown Cedar Falls while networking with the colleagues of their team. All equipment is provided. A shuttle will be available from the hotel.\nEvening Dinner + Fun\nJoin your friends and colleagues for a fun and relaxing evening out in Cedar Falls. Meet at Double Tap (Downtown Cedar Falls) for games and networking starting at 6 PM. A shuttle will be available from the hotel.\n\n\nMonday\, June 12 \n \niTIP Annual Meeting\n \nIt’s time to highlight the accomplishments of the organization over the last year. There will be opportunities for education\, fellowship\, and peer learning throughout the event. \n\n10 – 10:30 AM – Check In\n\nKeynote: Sydney Rieckhoff\n10:30 AM – Welcome & iTIP Business\n11 AM – Speaker: Sydney Rieckhoff\n\nSydney Rieckhoff is the 24-year-old CEO of Almost Famous Popcorn Company\, a gourmet popcorn brand in Cedar Rapids she co-founded at 14 years old. Almost Famous Popcorn is an Iowa-based company with a nationwide presence. Sydney is a graduate of Stanford University. She highlights her experiences as a young woman in business through a personal brand called\, The Popcorneur\, with an aim of inspiring other women and young people to pursue their dreams.\n\n\n12 PM – Lunch & Networking\n1 PM – Industry Round Table Discussions\n2 PM – Cedar Falls Experience\n\nThe Cedar Falls Tourism team is putting together a fun experience for all attendees to take part in. Take your chance at a game winning field goal during a VIP Stadium Tour at the iconic UNI-Dome!\n\n\n\nAwards Ceremony \n \nEmcee: Gary Kroeger\niTIP is excited to host our first award ceremony. 17 industry partners have been selected from nominations to receive 2023 awards. Congratulations to each of the award recipients! The full list of award winners may be found here. \nThe Awards Ceremony is a fundraiser for iTIP. All funds will be used to support education and advocacy programs of the association. \n\n4 PM – Cocktail Reception\n4:45 PM – Awards Ceremony\n\n\n\nFeatured Emcee: Gary Kroeger\n\nGary was born in Cedar Falls and attended Northwestern University. In Chicago he helped found The Practical Theatre Company. This association caught the eye of Saturday Night Live producers and he became a regular on the venerable late night comedy show. Gary has since moved back to Cedar Falls and is a passionate advocate for many causes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nThe hotel room block at Holiday Inn & Suites Bien VenU (7400 Hudson Rd\, Cedar Falls) closed on Friday\, May 26. \nRegistration is currently closed for this event. Please contact Chelsea Lerud to inquire if space is still available to attend.
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/2023-summer-celebration/
LOCATION:Bien VenU Event Center\, 7400 Hudson Rd\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, 50613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Membership Meeting,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
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SUMMARY:Capitol Visit: Storied & Scenic + Driftless Area
DESCRIPTION:The Storied & Scenic and Driftless Area are invited to join us for a Capitol Visit in Des Moines. The group will meet with elected officials from this region to highlight the positive impact the most recent appropriations dollars have had on the region. \nFree to attend\, but please RSVP below.
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/capitol-visit-storied-scenic/
LOCATION:Iowa State Capitol\, 1007 E Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50319\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislative Event,Member,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
CREATED:20221202T144742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T144716Z
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SUMMARY:How You Too Can Work with Travel Writers Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Sara Broers of Travel with Sara and the Midwest Travel Writers Network will share how to’s and best practices of working with travel writers. Sara will be joined by organizations that have partnered with her team in the past to share their experiences that any organization can duplicate as one of their marketing strategies. \nRegister here to save your space. \nSpeakers:\n\n\nSara Broers is a travel enthusiast that resides in North Iowa. She was bitten by the travel bug at a young age and throughout life she has developed a deeper love for sharing travel experiences with others. She now runs Travel with Sara and is a co-owner of the Midwest Travel Network. In 2019\, Sara received the 2019 Outstanding Iowa Leadership Award through Travel Iowa.\n\nPanelists: \n\nKerrie Kuiper\, Visit Fort Dodge\nJessica Waytenick\, Visit Quad Cities\nValerie Reinke\, Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/how-you-too-can-work-with-travel-writers-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
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SUMMARY:iLEAD '23
DESCRIPTION:iLEAD is designed to support Iowa’s tourism professionals with the growth in their leadership skills and network with other tourism professionals all while becoming motivated and rejuvenated. The sessions will advance both a veteran of the industry and a newcomer. This one and a half day event is limited to no more than 40 participants. \nVenue: The Cardiff Center at Fort Frenzy\nFort Dodge\, Iowa \nA photographer will be on site to provide complimentary professional headshots for attendees. This is a $99 value. There are only 15 spots available\, so secure your spot quickly before they all fill up. Photo sessions area available during breakfast\, breaks\, and free time so participants won’t miss out on any of the awesome leadership content. \nDownload the event flyer. \nEvent Schedule:  \n\nWednesday\, February 22 (optional)\n5:30 – 8 PM – networking & dinner: Shiny Top Brewing (costs on own for participant)\nThursday\, February 23\n8 – 8:45 AM – Registration & Breakfast\n8:45 – 9 AM – Welcome & Introductions\n9 – 10:30 AM – Gallup Strength Finders (Julie Thorson)\n10:45 – 11:45 AM – Leading Through Crisis: mental health & empathetic listening (Lisa Schaefer)\n12 – 12:45 PM – Lunch\n12:45 – 1:45 PM – Handing Over the Reigns: Demystifying the Succession Planning Process (Richard J. Bryan)\n2 – 3 PM – Partnership and Collaboration Leads into Fundraising (Carla Eysink)\n3:15 – 4:15 PM – Link to Learning Conversation\n5:30 – 9 PM – Offsite Dinner & Group Activity: dinner and wine tasting at Soldier Creek Winery (included in registration)\nFriday\, February 24\n8 – 8:45 AM – Breakfast & Networking\n8:45 – 9 AM – Welcome\n9 – 10:30 AM – Education Session\n10:45- 11:45 AM – F Your Shoulds (Jill Anderson)\n12 – 12:45 PM – Lunch & Closing: group photo\n\nRegistration: \nThe registration cost includes participation in all speakers\, Thursday\, February 23 meals (breakfast\, lunch\, dinner\, snacks)\, Friday\, February 24 meals (breakfast\, lunch)\, attendee gifts\, and the option to receive a free professional headshot (valued at $99). \n\n$175 for iTIP Members\n$225 for non-members\n\nHotel Block: \n\nBrookstone Inn & Suites\, Fort Dodge\ngroup rate: $109 + taxes & fees – call the hotel at 515-206-1591 & reference Iowa Travel Industry Partners to secure your room\n\n  \nThank you to our event sponsors:
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/ilead-leadership-symposium/
LOCATION:The Cardiff Center @ Fort Frenzy\, 3232 1st Avenue South\, Fort Dodge\, IA\, 50501
CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
CREATED:20221209T190948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T212224Z
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SUMMARY:Capitol Visit: Lakes & Land
DESCRIPTION:The Lakes & Land area (NW Iowa) is invited to join us for a Capitol Visit in Des Moines. The group will meet with elected officials from this region to highlight the positive impact the most recent appropriations dollars have had on the region. \nFree to attend\, but please RSVP below.
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/capitol-visit-lakes-land-region/
LOCATION:Iowa State Capitol\, 1007 E Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50319\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislative Event,Member,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
CREATED:20221020T035519Z
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SUMMARY:Tourism Legislative Night 2023
DESCRIPTION:Iowa’s travel and hospitality industry is invited to attend an evening networking and conversing with Iowa’s elected officials. Spend the evening networking with Iowa’s elected officials in a relaxing atmosphere to showcase the power of tourism on Iowa’s economy. Encourage your elected officials to attend the event by sending a note and sharing the invitation postcard. Let’s join our voices to share the importance of tourism. This event is hosted in partnership with Iowa’s tourism affiliate associations. \nNo cost to attend. RSVP below for food and drink counts. \nDownload the event postcard to share with your elected officials. \nDate: January 17\, 2023 \nVenue:\nCurate\n322 E Court Ave\nDes Moines\, IA 50309 \nTime: 6 – 9 PM \nRoom Block: Staybridge Suites – book online or by calling 515-280-3828 with block code ITP\n201 E. Locust Street | Des Moines\, Iowa 50309\nBook before January 10\, 2023 to guarantee a room at the block rate of $119 + taxes & fees. \n  \nTourism Legislative Night is hosted by the iTIP Advocacy Committee & Iowa’s tourism affiliate associations:\nDave Herrell\, Visit Quad Cities | Wes Ehrecke\, Iowa Gaming Association | Kristi Franz\, Explore Sioux City | Tavis Hall\, Experience Waterloo | Carrie Koelker\, Iowa Senator/Travel Dubuque | Rebecca Peters\, Vacation Okoboji | Nick Pfeiffer\, Think Iowa City | Keith Rahe\, Travel Dubuque | John Valliere\, Iowa PGA \n  \nThank you to our event sponsors & partners: \n \nIowa Public Airports Association | Iowa Restaurant Association | Think Iowa City | Travel Dubuque | Visit Quad Cities\nIowa Brewers Guild | Iowa Golf Council | Iowa State Fair
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/legislative-night-2023/
LOCATION:Curate\, 322 E Court Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislative Event,Member,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
CREATED:20230717T203916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T203916Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Legislative Session Preview 2024
DESCRIPTION:Tune in to hear from Cornerstone Government Affairs as we prep for the upcoming 2023 Legislative Session. Cornerstone will also release a newly created advocacy toolkit for Iowa’s tourism industry. \nRegister here to gain the login information for the Microsoft Teams meeting. \nRegistration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1a25aeb2-bac3-4b38-9f4b-4f8e001e7bf4@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/legislative-session-preview-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Legislative Event,Member,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
CREATED:20221108T223846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T145104Z
UID:10000037-1672826400-1672830000@iowatravelindustry.org
SUMMARY:2023 Legislative Session Preview
DESCRIPTION:Tune in to hear from Cornerstone Government Affairs as we prep for the upcoming 2023 Legislative Session. Cornerstone will also release a newly created advocacy toolkit for Iowa’s tourism industry. \nRegister here to save your space and add the event to your calendar.
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/2023-legislative-session-preview/
LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Legislative Event,Member,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
CREATED:20221020T035337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T035536Z
UID:10000039-1668679200-1668682800@iowatravelindustry.org
SUMMARY:HOSPITALITY & TOURISM INDUSTRY WORKFORCE RESOURCE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Jump on a webinar with iTIP and the Iowa Department of Education (Joe Collins) to learn about the newest industry workforce resource.\n\nIowa’s hospitality and tourism professionals feed and nurture our minds\, bodies and spirits\, bringing people together each and every day through their products and services. This demand is expected to continue to grow along with changing consumer preferences for contactless ordering\, delivery and consumption of food\, entertainment\, lodging and other products and services. In early 2022\, the Iowa Department of Education partnered with Iowa Travel Industry Partners and the Iowa Restaurant Association Education Foundation\, Iowa Hotel and Lodging Association\, Iowa Gaming Association\, Iowa Wholesale Beer Distributors Association\, Iowa Tourism Office and Iowa Association of Career and Technical Education to develop a robust and informative career pathways resource to highlight a wide range of exciting career opportunities in Iowa’s hospitality and tourism industries. Join for this session to learn more about this new resource (available at CareerPathways.EducateIowa.gov) and additional partners or services to help address the growing skilled workforce needs in this critical industry here in Iowa.\n\nRegister here to save your space.
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/hospitality-tourism-industry-workforce-resource-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
CREATED:20220809T194337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T211009Z
UID:10000022-1660903200-1660906800@iowatravelindustry.org
SUMMARY:Shrpa Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:How is your community utilizing user-generated content? Whether you have a team dedicated to working with content creators or you feel like you don’t know where to start\, Shrpa helps teams get the UGC they really need. Highlight the seasons\, locations\, and events where you need more content! Join the fast-growing DMO platform and get the UGC you want. \nOn August 19 at 10 AM\, join us for a virtual meet and greet with the Shrpa team! Learn more about how your community can improve your UGC strategy and convert inspiration into visits. \nWhen: August 19\nTime:  10 AM\nWhere: Click here to join the meeting\nMeeting ID: 235 693 704 464\nPasscode: Phk5J3 \n  \nShrpa is the online platform destinations utilize to create targeted user-generated content. Shrpa connects destinations with content creators and locals to create more diverse and authentic content for all their marketing channels.
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/shrpa-meet-greet/
LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
CREATED:20220418T151251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T061807Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting 2022
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join your industry friends and colleagues of Iowa Travel Industry Partners for the Annual Meeting on Monday\, June 13. Let’s celebrate the inaugural year of the newest tourism industry resource. \nFeatured Speaker: Aaron Putze \n\n Speaker\, Author\, Work-Life Coach\, Iowan\nRaised on a farm near West Bend\, Aaron took to writing and public speaking at an early age (he was always the first to volunteer to share stories with the class as a youngster\, authored his first book at age 9 and addressed a full session of the Iowa House as a high school junior — the topic was the importance of small schools). He graduated from UNI with degrees in communications\, public relations and journalism. He has always enjoyed connecting with others\, and that continued following his days at UNI. Aaron is living proof that if you love what you do\, you’ll never work a day in your life! He’s combined his respect and admiration for farmers\, love of rural communities\, passion for agriculture and skills in writing and public speaking to serve as an agricultural communicator for almost three decades. In 2010\, he was named Director of Industry Relations for the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) in Ankeny. Combining relevant stories\, stunning visuals\, humor appropriate for all ages and audience participation\, Aaron weaves together fun\, engaging and memorable entertainment.\n\n  \nSchedule of Events: \nSunday\, June 12 \n\nMini Golf Tournament (learn more about the event here)\nLet’s have fun with our colleagues from around the state with a little competition! A mini-golf tournament will take place from 3 – 5 PM at the Indian Hills Golf Club Papoose Putting Course. Prizes for the tournament will be announced during the evening boat ride. Cost is $20 to participate and every golfer receives a free drink token. Purchase Mini Golf Tournament tickets here. \n\n  \n\nEvening Boat Ride\nJoin your friends and colleagues for a relaxing evening out on Lake Okoboji. The event is free to attend and will take place from 6 – 8 PM. Appetizers will be served aboard as well as a cash bar available. Passengers will be picked up at the Okoboji Commons Hotel. Please RSVP your ticket below.\n\n\nMonday\, June 13 \niTIP Annual Meeting \n\n10 – 10:30 AM – Check In\n10:30 AM – Welcome & iTIP Business\n11 AM – Speaker: Aaron Putze\n12 PM – Lunch & Networking\n1 PM – Industry Round Table Discussions\n2 PM – The Legend Roller Coaster @ Arnolds Park\nBuilt in 1930\, the Legend Roller Coaster is the 13th oldest wooden roller coaster in the world.\n\n  \nA hotel room block has been established at Okoboji Commons Hotel (1302 Hwy 71\, Okoboji). Reservations can be made at www.okobojicommonshotel.com and using the Group ID: LetsRockOkoboji. \n  \nWhen registering for Monday\, June 13\, please be sure to select your lunch choice. All box meals are served with a fresh fruit cup. As well as a variety of chips and cookies will be available to choose from. \n\nRoast beef sandwich with roasted peppers\, arugula\, and pesto aioli on a croissant \nTurkey BLT sandwich with mayo on croissant \nKale & quinoa salad w/sliced strawberries\, feta\, pepita seeds\, and strawberry vinaigrette\n\n  \nThank you to our June 13 sponsors:
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/annual-meeting-2022/
LOCATION:Arnolds Park Majestic Pavilion\, 37 Lake St.\, Arnolds Park\, IA\, 51331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Membership Meeting,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220612T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
CREATED:20220526T052613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T052613Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting Mini Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Create a fun afternoon with our colleagues from around the state with a little competition! A mini-golf tournament will take place in conjunction with the iTIP Annual Meeting on Sunday\, June 12 from 3 – 5 PM at the Indian Hills Golf Club Papoose Putting Course. The course has putters and golf balls that can be used or you may bring your own. Prizes for the tournament will be announced during the evening boat ride. Cost is $20 to participate and every golfer receives a free drink token. Purchase Mini Golf Tournament tickets below.  \n  \nThank you to the event sponsors: \nTitle Sponsor:  \nPresenting Sponsor:  \nBeverage Sponsor: Iowa Gaming Association
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/annual-meeting-mini-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Indian Hills Golf Club\, Papoose Putting Course\, 2159 Hwy. 9\, Spirit Lake\, IA\, 51360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
CREATED:20220215T184111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T200412Z
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SUMMARY:iLEAD Symposium presented by EITA
DESCRIPTION:Join Eastern Iowa Tourism for the upcoming iLEAD Leadership Symposium on May 12 – 13\, 2022 to sharpen your leadership skills\, network with other tourism professionals\, and become motivated and rejuvenated. Spaces are limited – secure your registration today.  \nRegistration Information\n\nRegister with payment prior to April 1\, 2022 (spaces are limited)\n\nRegistration includes 5 meals (2 breakfast\, 2 lunch\, 1 dinner) and priceless opportunities to grow as an Iowa tourism professional.\n\n\nLearn more from the event flyer\n\nConference Schedule\n\nConference Schedule as of 1.26.22. Schedule is subject to change.\n\nConference Speakers\n\nSpeaker Bios as of 1.26.22\n\nHotel Guestroom Information \n\nA hotel room block has been established at the Hotel Kirkwood with a special group room rate of $119 (+ taxes & fees). Place reservations before April 19\, 2022 by calling 319-848-8700 and asking for the iLEAD Symposium block rate.\n\n  \niTIP is proud to partner with EITA to sponsor this event.  \n\n  \nEITA General Membership Meeting \n\nCome to Cedar Rapids a day early on May 11 for an additional education session with “E-mail Sanity Expert” Randy Dean.\nEvery day\, managers and professionals are getting buried under a continuing stream of both useful and useless email. Without a system for getting “control\nof the beast”\, professionals spend much of their work (and personal) time spinning wheels and feeling highly unsatisfied. If you would like to get control of your e-mail “beast”\, you should attend this program.\nRegister for the May 11 session from 10 AM – 2:30 PM.
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/ilead-symposium-presented-by-eita/
LOCATION:The Hotel at Kirkwood Center\, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
CREATED:20220225T155842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T213917Z
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SUMMARY:April Membership Meeting: Event Planning In A Post Pandemic World
DESCRIPTION:iTIP invites you to join hospitality professionals from across the state for a quarterly membership meeting. Hear from event experts about how the pandemic continues to change planning for community and statewide events. Network during lunch with breakout discussions and hear the latest updates from iTIP. Everything will be wrapped up in time to make it to the start of the Iowa Tourism Conference at 2 PM at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. \nPanelists include: Dana Jensen\, Amana Colonies Festivals Inc.; Michaela Brown\, Browns Century Theater; Stacy Doughan\, Clear Lake Area Chamber; and Dave Herrell\, Visit Quad Cities as the moderator. \nSchedule of Events: \n\n10:30 – 11 AM         Registration / Networking\n11 – 11:05 AM          Welcome\n11:05 – 11:45 AM     Community Event Panel\n12 – 12:45 PM         Lunch / Industry Round Table Discussion\n12:45 – 1 PM           iTIP Updates\n\n  \nAbout the Panelists: \n\nMichaela Brown\, Owner Browns Century Theater\n\nThe Brown Family performs a variety of music shows for all ages. Visitors can catch special music guests\, comedians\, and broadway style musicals throughout the year for a Dinner Theater experience. Michaela Brown will share her insights of hosting multiple indoor events with visitors from all over the world.\n\n\nDana Jensen\, Director of Events Amana Colonies Festivals Inc.\n\nAmana Colonies Festivals\, Inc helps organize 6 major festivals each year. Being a Germanic community they like a party or celebration\, both large and small. The major events are well known and feature great food\, fun\, and culture. Hear from Dana Jensen on what she has learned over the last 18 months.\n\n\nStacy Doughan\, President/CEO Clear Lake Area Chamber\n\nIn Clear Lake there are all kinds of events to enjoy throughout the year. Large events include Color the Wind\, 4th of July\, and Christmas by the Lake. A number of smaller events also take place throughout the year. Here from Stacy Doughan on how the Clear Lake Chamber teams helps to make sure each of these events is a success.\n\n\n\nOnline registration is now closed. Please contact Chelsea Lerud to register.
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/april-membership-meeting-event-planning-in-a-post-pandemic-world/
LOCATION:West End Architectural Salvage\, 22 – 9th Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Membership Meeting,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
CREATED:20220202T142716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T205020Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Impact Calculator Training
DESCRIPTION:The Resources Committee of iTIP hired CyBIZ Labs of Iowa State University to develop an Economic Impact Model for use by the travel and hospitality industry. The Economic Impact Model is designed to measure the full effect of an event on the local economy. The model takes average spending inputs for the attendees of an event\, the total population in attendance\, the percentage of attendees from outside the events county\, and the share of people requiring a hotel room due to the event. \nJoin the free training webinar to learn how to use the new research tool for your community and provide powerful data behind your successful events. \nThe Economic Impact Calculator is a benefit of iTIP membership. To learn more\, please contact Chelsea Lerud.
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/economic-impact-calculator-training/
LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
CREATED:20220114T042017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T144716Z
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SUMMARY:How to Sell to Your Elected Officials
DESCRIPTION:The First Amendment to our Constitution allows “the right of the people peaceably to assemble\, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances”. Do you know how to petition your government officials? Through storytelling\, the sales process\, and use of social media\, Kim Grzywacz\, CIT Signature Transportation\, will share her 5 tips to successful grassroots advocacy. \n  \nThe meeting will take place virtually via Microsoft teams. \nJoin on your computer or mobile app\nClick here to join the meeting
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/how-to-sell-to-your-elected-officials/
LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislative Event,Member,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
CREATED:20211215T184943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T205154Z
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SUMMARY:iTIP's Tourism Legislative Night
DESCRIPTION:Iowa’s travel and hospitality industry is invited to attend an evening networking and conversing with Iowa’s elected officials. Please help encourage your elected officials to attend the event by sending a note and sharing the invitation postcard. Let’s join our voices to share the importance of tourism. This event is hosted in partnership with the Eastern Iowa Tourism Association. \nDate: January 18\, 2022 \nVenue:\nWooly’s (504 E Locust St)\nDes Moines\, IA 50309 \nTime: 5 – 7 PM \n \nEvent hosted by iTIP Advocacy Committee: \nDave Herrell\, Visit Quad Cities | Wes Ehrecke\, Iowa Gaming Association | Tavis Hall\, Experience Waterloo | Carrie Koelker\, Eastern Iowa Tourism Association | Rebecca Peters\, Vacation Okoboji | Nick Pfeiffer\, Think Iowa City | Keith Rahe\, Travel Dubuque | John Valliere\, Iowa PGA \n  \nThank you to our event sponsors: \n\nTravel Dubuque\nField of Dreams\nVisit Quad Cities\nCatch Des Moines\nExperience Waterloo\nIowa Gaming Association\nIowa Golf Council\nIowa Restaurant Association\nIowa Bicycle Coalition\nRAGBRAI
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/iowa-travel-industry-partners-tourism-legislative-night/
LOCATION:Wooly’s\, 504 E Locust St\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislative Event,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
CREATED:20211217T045031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T141533Z
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SUMMARY:January EITA & iTIP Membership Mtg
DESCRIPTION:iTIP is partnering with the Eastern Iowa Tourism Association (EITA) to present “Legislating and Communicating with the Mission in Mind” on January 5 at the Mississippi River Distilling Company in LeClaire.\n\nCome learn about the 2022 Legislative Priorities\, effective and ineffective ways to lobby\, details on what your elected official needs to hear\, and the forecast for the 2022 Legislative Session. iTIP & EITA Lobbyist David Adelman will be joined by Senators Zach Wahls\, Liz Mathis\, Chris Cournoyer\, Mark Lofgren\, and Kevin Kinney and Representatives Joe Mitchell\, Bobby Kaufmann\, and Phil Thompson.\n\n$20 for EITA & iTIP Members and $25 for Non-Members. Register by January 3\, 2022.
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/january-eita-itip-membership-mtg/
LOCATION:Mississippi River Distilling Company\, 303 N Cody Road\, LeClaire\, IA\, 52753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T130558
CREATED:20210927T151452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T185543Z
UID:10000031-1634810400-1634824800@iowatravelindustry.org
SUMMARY:October 21 Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Spend the day networking and brainstorming with industry colleagues\, hearing from a great speaker with advice to advance your organization\, and touring a fun Iowa attraction. Hear an update on what the iTIP committees have been working on as well as announcements of new membership benefits. \nSpeaker: de Novo Marketing \nde Novo Marketing\, a full-service marketing agency based out of Cedar Rapids\, takes a fresh approach to bring companies\, products\, and services to market\, blending years of experience in branding\, marketing\, and communications with today’s knowledge and technology. Visit them at www.thinkdenvo.com. \n\n\n\n10AM – Check-In\n\n10:30 AM – Welcome / iTIP updates / Ice Breaker Activity\n\n11:15 AM – Speaker Presentation\n\n12:30 PM – Lunch\n\n1:15 PM – Industry Round Table Discussion\n\n2 PM – Music Man Square Tour
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/itip-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Music Man Square\, 308 S Pennsylvania Ave\, Mason City\, IA\, 50401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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