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Kingsmill Resort is an award-winning property located on the James River just 45 minutes from Richmond International Airport. Natural beauty and surroundings along with 16,000 square feet of IACC-certified meeting space distinguish Kingsmill as an ideal destination for nearly any meeting. Kingsmill features indoor and outdoor event space designed to accommodate up to 500 people. Your meeting guests will enjoy the thoughtful comforts of 425 spacious guestrooms including 180 suites, multiple dining options, a European-style spa, 54 holes of golf, teambuilding activities and water sports on the James River.
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Virginia
Uncommon Wealth
By JEFF HEILMAN
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One of only four states officially designated as a commonwealth, Virginia is synonymous with original Southern and American history and culture, starting with the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown in 1607.
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Birthplace of eight U. S. presidents—including four of our first five chief executives—and seven signers of the Declaration of Independence, Virginia saw more Civil War battles than any other state, including the conflict’s first significant fight at Manassas and its closing chapter at Appomattox. With six Civil War-oriented national parks attracting millions of annual visitors, Virginia is in the midst of its four-year (2011-2015) commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War and Emancipation (www.virginiacivilwar.org), which includes a trail program connecting 500 sites statewide.
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Virginia leads the way for meeting professionals, through a statewide commitment that promises what every planner deserves – getting your life back. The Virginia Declaration of Meeting Excellence is our promise to you – a vow that Virginia’s portfolio of top-rated convention and conference centers will exceed your expectations, honor your budget, and simplify your life.
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As a meeting planner, you have many rights when doing business in Virginia—it’s time to exercise your rights at Virginia.org/meetings.
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Mementos from the Mid-Atlantic
By KELSEY FARABEE
If Virginia is for lovers, attendees will certainly fall for these charming (and delicious) reminders of their visit to the Mid-Atlantic.
The entire inventory of Elayne’s Woodcrafts (252.47.5962; www.elayneswoodcrafts.com) is handmade by Elayne Bush and her husband William. He does the woodwork and she paints each lighthouse replica to resemble its real-life counterpart located along the North Carolina and Virginia coasts. Their inventory includes three Virginia landmark lighthouses: Assateague, Old Cape Henry and New Cape Henry. They are available in three sizes, from 3 to 12 inches tall, and the smaller sizes can be used as ornaments. Elayne can handle group orders with advance notice and will ship the items. Groups should order at least four weeks in advance for 50 or more lighthouses.
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Picture Perfect
By MARLENE GOLDMAN
The power of the image is celebrated in photo galleries and exhibits worldwide, as well as in a number of photography-specific museums. Groups can take advantage of everything from facility space to photography classes at many of these museums throughout the U.S.
In Tampa, the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (www.fmopa.org), which debuted in 2001, collects, preserves and exhibits historic and contemporary works by nationally and internationally known photographic artists. Along with touring the galleries, groups can use the facility for a variety of functions.
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LATEST VIDEOS:
Interviews at IMEX
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Participants:
Tyler Davidson, Meetings Focus chief content director
Deborah Sexton, president and CEO of PCMA
John Graham, president and CEO of ASAE
Gilly Wong, general manager Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong
Steve Short, vice president Interactive Services, PSAV
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