Our Partners make a huge difference to SPIN.
SPIN's Partners are organizations that care about our mission and vision. They have a vested interest in helping us achieve that mission and vision, while also working with SPIN to further develop relationships with senior-planners. SPIN works with its partners to support and educate the industry's most experienced planners.
Please email info@spinplanners.com to sponsor or advertise with SPIN today.
Platinum Partners
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Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Greater Miami and Beaches uniquely combine cosmopolitan meeting atmosphere with tropical ambiance! Over 55,000 hotel rooms throughout culturally rich Miami. Miami Beach Convention Center re-opened. Miami meetings = attendance building! Kathy Semmes, CASE, Director, Regional Sales | (O)7038366123 or (M)7036084771 www.miamiandbeaches.com Kimpton EPIC Miami
Kimpton EPIC Hotel is arguably one of the only hotels in downtown Miami that artfully blends urbane sophistication with a playful lifestyle spirit. We’re a global destination where leisure and business intersect with tropical perfection. As one of the trendiest boutique hotels, in Miami, you can surround yourself with the Magic City’s shimmering lights from your private balcony (every guest room and suite has one). Splash into two rooftop pools. Enjoy locally sourced global cuisine at two restaurants, then crafted cocktails at our outdoor pool bar. Take a breath (or work up a sweat) at exhale spa. It’s all here for you. Oh, and a friendly note from us to you: Don't neglect the sunscreen. There's a reason it was invented here. As hotels in downtown Miami go, Kimpton EPIC is designed to provide you with a luxurious, relaxing stay. Eric Jellson, Area Director of Marketing and Strategy - 305.967.7331 Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course
Nestled within 22 acres of soaring Monterey Pines, the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is a destination hotel providing the quintessential Monterey experience. The Hotel boasts, 550 guestrooms including 32 suites, President’s house, TusCA Restaurant, Knuckles Sports Bar, Fireplace Lounge, Spa, a 3,000 square foot fitness facility, tennis courts, two outdoor pools and whirlpools. Centered on the beautiful coastline, Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa captures an atmosphere of energy and inspiration and has become a favored destination for corporate meetings, business retreats, training sessions and conferences, featuring 40,000 square feet of space. From vast ballrooms to intimate boardrooms and every room in between, including an expansive Grand Ballroom, breakout rooms and the outdoor Garden Terrace, our conference center can be set up in just about any configuration to satisfy your requirements. Heidi Bettencourt, Director of Sales & Marketing, 831-657-6570 Hyatt Regency Monterey Sales, [email protected] hyattregencymonterey.com Monterey Bay Aquarium
Experience the mysterious underwater world of the Monterey Bay Aquarium for your next venue accommodating anywhere from 20 - 3,000 guests. Transforming from a world-renowned attraction into an intimate setting for unique event experiences, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is perfect for black-tie galas, corporate evening affairs and everything in between. Hosting an event at the Aquarium delivers an unforgettable experience as unique and remarkable as the Aquarium itself. Dine near mysterious and mesmerizing exhibits. Awe-inspiring views overlooking Monterey Bay and amazing animals are just a few things that make our venue unique. Our culinary team brings a creative, inspired and sustainable cooking philosophy to every dish, focusing on fresh, local and in-season ingredients. Our full-service event planners can design an evening filled with wonder and surprise. The mission of the nonprofit Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the ocean. Christine Russo-Robertson, National Sales Manager, Events - P 831-648-4916 M 831-915-9760 Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Monterey is an extraordinary setting for impactful meetings. The area’s distinctive beauty and scenic wonders inspire the mind and invigorate the soul. It’s the perfect place for new thinking and break out ideas. Your attendees will talk about their experience for years to come. With so many incredible spaces and memorable places, the imagination is the only limit when it comes to venues and accommodations for any group size or budget. Monterey’s diversity of options set the stage for creativity and success. Our team can provide local expertise, complimentary planning services and attendance building tools. Come meet in Monterey! Lauren Siring, CMP, Senior Business Development Executive | 831.657.6403 MeetInMonterey.com |
Gold Partners
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AFR Furniture Rentals
AFR Furniture Rental provides ideal solutions for virtually any trade show or event, delivering the most exceptional furniture and accessory rentals from coast to coast. Our creativity and top-level service make us a go-to resource that trade show and event professionals consistently rely upon. Immerse yourself in AFR’s versatile collections in styles ranging from traditional to ultra-modern. We define a distinctive customer experience time and time again with our extensive inventory of stylish products and demonstrated reputation for excellent service. With 22 strategic locations across the United States, there is always an AFR solution. Leigh E. Tidwell, CSEP, Southeast Regional Sales Manager - 972-400-4233 Visit afrevents.com Alaska Destinations Alaska: One Destination… Unlimited Possibilities! Alaska’s premier DMC since 1994, Alaska Destination Specialists is the only company in the state of Alaska to be awarded both a SITE Crystal Award and an ILEA Gala Award for excellence in incentives. We work state wide, as well as in Seattle, Vancouver BC and Banff. Our programs are customized to each group’s individual needs, desires and budget. Please call or email us and tell us about you, your company and your prospective program. We look forward to the opportunity! Char McClelland, President - 907 276-5504 alaskadestinations.com Alyeska Resort
Alyeska Resort is Alaska's premier year-round destination featuring the 300-room Hotel Alyeska. Located just 40 miles from Anchorage and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Alyeska Resort is your base camp for summer and winter excursions. Alyeska is also a premier meeting location and perfect for destination weddings. Cierra Hahn, Senior Sales Manager - 907-754-2208 www.alyeskaresort.com Visit Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska - With two convention centers, 8,000 hotel rooms. no sales tax and endless Alaska experiences, delegates will enjoy meeting in one of America's ten best cities. Shelli Stanton, Convention Sales Manager | 907.257.4118 www.anchorage.net/meetings innoVia Productions
innoVia is a global provider of live meeting and event production, creative services, and on-site management. Our customer-centric philosophy is grounded in empathy for our clients' visions, which allows us to transform their ideas into dynamic event experiences. We strategically partner with leading meeting management companies and support some of the world’s busiest corporate event departments. innoVia’s compassionate team reliably delivers consistent work and cost-effective strategies to every event. Michael Ruocco, CMM, President - 469-802-6696 innoviapro.com |
Silver Partners
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Cabarrus County, NC
Known as “Where Racing Lives” Cabarrus County, North Carolina is home to Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR Race Shops, historic downtowns, and the largest shopping and entertainment destination in the Carolinas! John Poole, Senior VP of Sales & Services | 704.456.7970 VisitCabarrus.com Live Nation Special Events
Our mission is to create extraordinary Special Event experiences while providing seamless event execution within our 100+ U.S. venue portfolio. Accommodating 20-20,000 guests, our unique spaces are the perfect location to host your corporate event, private concert, reception or business meeting. With access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, full service event production, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, custom menus and mixology – Live Nation’s unique venues will exceed expectations of even the most discerning guest. Barbara Bouman, VP of National Sales - O) 310.360.3077 | C) 602.317.4799 livenation.com SmartSource AV and Computer Rentals
The Trusted Experts in Technology Solutions for Businesses & Events, SmartSource® offers a complete range of AV, IT & technology rentals and solutions. We deliver peace of mind, every time. Chad Frank, Vice President Sales | 979-693-2687 www.SmartSourceRentals.com Wildly Different
Wildly Different delivers unique corporate team building events across the country. With event offerings including charitable (CSR) programs, custom high-tech events, networking activities, and more – they deliver everything from A to WILD. #PlayOutsideTheCubicle McKenzie Kaufeld Counts, CMP, Manager of Making it Happen, 321-800-2603 wildlydifferent.com |
Bronze Partners
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The DMC Network We’re there for you! The DMC Network offers you a single access point to the only fully member-owned community of award-winning DMCs operating in over 100 destinations across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and Europe. Cindy M. Hartner, CSEP, Director of Global Sales| 214.552.0528 www.dmcnetwork.com Fargo-Moorhead CVB
Fargo is different and you’ll know it the minute you arrive and a herd of 210,000 people welcome you! Come and experience something cooler. Because Fargo’s north. North of normal. Mallari Ackerman, Director of Sales| 701.365.4562 fargomoorhead.org Visit Fredricksburg, TX
Visit Fredericksburg‚ where Texan hospitality and German traditions thrive. We're up for everything — fun, golf, food, wineries and serious business. Be sure to schedule time for strolls along our historic Main Street, alive with shops, galleries, restaurants and music. And our excellent hotels, inns, B&Bs and meeting places are as charming as our town itself. • Over 1,100 hotel/motel rooms • More than 1,200 B&Bs, guesthouses, guest ranches and inns • Unique conference facilities • 100+ restaurants and more than 40 wineries and tasting rooms • Some of the best one-of-a-kind shopping anywhere • Central Texas location • 1 hour from San Antonio's & Austin's International Airports. Konnie Patke, Director of Group Sales | 830.997.6523 www.VisitFredericksburgTX.com Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
Kalahari Resorts offers premier destinations in Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and coming in 2020 Texas. Kalahari Resorts & Conventions has put everything you need — first-class service, up to 1,000 guest rooms, premium dining, customizable meeting spaces, spa treatments, plus a whole lot more — all under one roof. Kyra Popp, National Sales Manager | 608.254.3205 www.kalaharimeetings.com Lake Erie Shores & Islands
Rethink your next meeting destination… Experience picturesque Lake Erie in Ohio at this year-round destination. Lake Erie Shores & Islands boasts over 615,000 sq.ft. of meeting space and 8,000 hotel rooms; home to Kalahari Resorts & Conventions with over 215,000 sq.ft. of convention space. The region offers stunning scenery as well as numerous entertainment options in and around Sandusky, Ohio. Opportunities include Cedar Point, cruises to Put-In-Bay, golf, wineries, and fishing! Take advantage of our $5,000 incentive program. Amanda Smith Rasnick, CMP, Director of Group Sales - 419.625.2175 www.shoresandislands.com Minneapolis Northwest Tourism
The Minneapolis Northwest area features a variety of versatile meeting venues and 3,000+ comfortable guest rooms, as well as beautiful parks, unique attractions, restaurants, shopping, entertainment and convenient access to downtown Minneapolis. Contact Minneapolis Northwest Tourism for more information. Megan Diaz, Director of Business Development | 763-252-1420 www.mplsnw.com Myrtle Beach Convention Center
The Myrtle Beach Convention Center (MBCC) is one of the largest convention facilities on the East Coast, capable of accommodating 80 percent of the country’s trade shows and conventions. It also anchors of one of the country’s most beloved tourist destinations, offering a variety of flexible, open spaces for exhibitions, galas, and meetings just a quick stroll from the beach. In recent years, the MBCC has made a number of improvements and upgrades, including a complete floor-to-ceiling overhaul of the 17,000 square-foot Grand Ballroom and upgrading the bandwidth for faster connectivity. Rita Harrell, CEM, Sales Manager - 843-918-1240 myrtlebeachconventioncenter.com Pan Pacific Hotels Group
Pan Pacific Hotels Group owns and/or manages more than 40 properties in 24 cities across Asia, Oceania, North America and Europe. Comprising of 2 brands: Pan Pacific and PARKROYAL we look forward to welcoming you to our cities. Alice Cota,CMP Director of Global Sales – North America | 415-732-5818 panpacific.com Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (PACVB) promotes the Peoria region as a destination that features big city amenities with small town charm. We are pleased to offer prospective conventions and meeting planners not only 900,000 sq. ft of convention center space, but a variety of services including, but not limited to, registration and housing assistance, 4,500 hotel rooms, area services and information, press releases and media information, group dining and entertainment options. As a membership-based Destination Marketing organization, we also help promote local member businesses and services through a number of mediums including our annual Peoria Area Experience Guide, multiple social media outlets and www.enjoypeoria.com. Joni Staley, Director of Sales | 309.282.3280 peoria.org Visit Plano, TX
Enjoy our high-spirited day and nightlife! Plano is just north of downtown Dallas, with 2200+ flights daily thru DFW International and Love Field airports. Full service hotels all have walkable restaurants, several located within vibrant dining/nightlife/shopping entertainment districts, including the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West within Legacy West where a European-style food hall opens soon. 50 hotels, 5,800+ guest rooms, 360,000+ sq. ft. of meeting space, 800+ restaurants, 75 shopping areas, a newly renovated conference center and more expansion on the way. Connect with Visit Plano for customized services, goods and incentives. People connect here! Karen Fogle, Sales Manager | 972.989.6284 www.visitplano.comVisit Plano, TX Q Center
Q Center isn’t just a conference center; it’s an experience. Hosting a perfect blend of service, accommodations and technology, Q Center offers a distraction-free environment promoting learning, collaboration and innovation. Jeanne Hahn, Director of Sales and Marketing| 630-444-3920 qcenter.com San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau
The San Mateo County/Silicon Valley CVB is a full-service Bureau. We assist with convention site selection, official area visitor guides and maps, site inspection arrangements, local supplier contact information, suggestions on things to do and see in the area, and photographs. We have full-time staff dedicated to making your meeting, production, or visit, perfect. Teipo Brown, Jr. Director of Sales|650.348.7600 www.smccvb.com Visit Sarasota
Visit Sarasota County (VSC) is the official tourism marketing entity and primary provider of visitor information for Sarasota County where tourism is the top industry. VSC meets the highest standards of professionalism, leadership, fiscal management and ethical principles. You will find services and settings to meet your every need, culinary delights and a vibrant arts scene. Amanda Walker, Meeting Sales Manager - 941-955-0991 ext. 117 www.visitsarasota.com Visit Greater St. Cloud
At Visit Greater St. Cloud, we are passionate about providing unique and easy solutions to meet your conference needs. To help make your next event successful, contact us today! Nikki Fisher, C.F.E.M., Convention and Meetings Sales Manager - 320-202-6712 visitstcloud.com Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
St. Petersburg/Clearwater is a paradise of beautiful beaches, year ‘round sunshine and perfect temperatures located on Florida’s West Coast. Our destination is home to America’s Most Award-Winning Beaches. We offer outstanding meeting facilities with deluxe accommodations, exceptional event opportunities, and unique attractions. Our destination is an easy 30 minutes to both St. Pete/Clearwater and Tampa International Airports. We have an inventory of over 50 Meeting Hotels with over 10,000 sleeping rooms and 500,000 square feet of meeting space. Our CVB offers a variety of complimentary services, promotional assistance, and is your destination expert on planning the perfect meeting. Liz Dane, Regional Director - 202-223-1599 www.visitstpeteclearwater.com Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, Arizona is located just four miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in the heart of the Phoenix/Scottsdale metro area. With a variety of meeting spaces, local eateries and things to do, Tempe is an excellent choice for Arizona group travel. Tempe’s location makes it easy for meeting planners who want to boost attendance at their next event, while minimizing transportation planning hassles, headaches and costs. Matt Connelly, National Sales Manager | 480-305-1375 TempeTourism.com The Don CeSar Hotel
Dramatically perched atop wind-swept dunes with expansive views of the sparkling Gulf of Mexico and St. Pete Beach in every direction, The Don CeSar is the epitome of old-world glamour and sophistication. Relax in one of 277 contemporary rooms, including 36 suites. Lounge in one of the two outdoor, heated pools. Sip and Savor at one of our 6 restaurants and lounges. Transform in our 11,000 sq. foot Spa Oceana. Celebrate your meeting or special event in over 38,000 sq. feet of elegant indoor and outdoor venue spaces. The Don has it all. The only thing missing is you! Todd Gehrke, Director of Sales and Marketing - 727-363-5080 Don CeSar Sales, 727-360-1881 www.doncesar.com Wisconsin Dells CVB
Wisconsin Dells’ natural beauty and man-made fun provide an ideal setting for inspiration and learning. Venues from 250 square feet to 100,000 square feet and 8,000 area guest rooms. Jessica Rieflin, Sales Manager | 608-253-5701 www.meetinthedells.com |
Our Service Partners
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Convention Planit
ConventionPlanit.com is a registry-free and commission-free search engine for meeting professionals. Planners can search for destinations, hotels, meeting facilities, special event venues, and service providers. Additional resources including links to industry organizations and trade press, news updates, and an industry blog are provided. Katherine Markham - Principal & Co-Founder - 866-922-8988 conventionplanit.com espeakers
Are you looking for a speaker for an upcoming event? We have your FREE solution - eSpeakers! Easily filter and sort through their 10,000 speaker database according to budget, topic, or geography. eSpeakers offer exclusive verified reviews of speakers as well, along with the ability for speakers to provide video clips, and even their calendar of availability. You can even find a speaker who already will be in your event's city over the same dates, and save on travel costs because they're already there. Learn more at https://www.espeakers.com/s/spin Hubb
Founded in 2015 by veteran event management professionals, Hubb brings order to the chaos of the most time-consuming aspects of event management and provides data that improves decision making across events. Our cloud-based software platform uses simple, automated workflows to streamline collecting, managing and marketing event content, as well as facilitating sales pipeline growth with meetings management and data analytics. With Hubb, organizations can save time getting their event to market and have the analytics they need to make more informed decisions and improve ROI. For more information, visit www.hubb.me or contact us here. SnoBall Events
snöball helps you cultivate trust and authenticity by putting word-of-mouth to work. Give your event’s influencers an easy-to-use event marketing tool that allows them to amplify your event reach while tending to their own digital brand. www.snoball.events |
TESTIMONIALS
"We were looking to reach out to event planners to provide them with tools to use in the virtual and hybrid conference and event space when a mutual colleague introduced us to Shawna Suckow and SPIN. He said Shawna was unequivocally the ONE person we needed to know in order to get the word out about our new business venture, Bravo Starz INTERtainment™. That statement couldn’t have been MORE TRUE! Shawna immediately connected with us and we became sponsors of SPIN. Our first experience was with SPINconX (2020) and WOW! SPIN had to fully pivot to make a virtual conference work for it’s members this year. In addition to offering member discounts for attending (it had been a tough year for planners), event sponsors were given a free ticket to the conference (full access), which in our experience is very rare! While we provided intertainment (Live Singing Drag Queen Bingo) to one evening’s festivities, that was only the tip of the iceberg of the creativity of this event, and it’s amazing members! From virtual prizes to stellar speakers to multiple days of fun and engaging innovative sessions, like the one led by resurrected painter Bob Ross, SPIN really nailed the virtual environment! If only everyone could find ways to embrace virtual conferencing the way that SPIN did this year! The online virtual vendor booth allowed for us to showcase ourselves in a fun and interactive way, including videos—And SPIN continued to encourage attendees to visit booths even offering incentives to do so. It is clear that SPIN highly values its sponsors! SPINs Members also embraced us with open arms, including us in their social events and even recommending us afterward. We were so impressed, we asked SPIN to be our partners as well, so now anyone looking for a great event planner can connect with one of these Stellar planners from our platform, too! Being a SPIN sponsor is an experience that we would recommend to anyone"!
Cheers,
Cindy Coe
Bravo Starz™ Creator | CEO | Exec Coach | Entrepreneur | Author | Digital Storyteller | Social Mediologist | 50+Influencer
Cheers,
Cindy Coe
Bravo Starz™ Creator | CEO | Exec Coach | Entrepreneur | Author | Digital Storyteller | Social Mediologist | 50+Influencer
