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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T100000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220118T170000
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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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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
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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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