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The Place to start
By
December 29, 2011
While Ohio may register for some as just “a state in the middle,” it has long been ahead of the curve in terms of innovation and is a place of many firsts: For example, it is the birthplace of aviation and home to the first professional baseball team and first U.S. municipal university.
And as it has grown, it’s become the site of the fifth-largest share of U.S. Fortune 500 companies, totaling 27 businesses. With headquarters for major corporations such as Kroger, Procter & Gamble, Macy’s and Sherwin Williams, corporate planners can plan meetings in their own backyard. And with new renovations and expansions, they’ll actually want to. Cleveland, for example, is undergoing a $2.5 billion renaissance with developments that directly relate to the hospitality industry. Columbus, the state capital, is also finishing up renovation projects to prepare for its bicentennial celebration this year.
So, learn the stories behind Ohio’s many firsts and maybe start one of your own by bringing your group to the Buckeye State. -
The Buckeye State
By Mary Mihaly
May 31, 2011
From the Appalachian foothills to the bluffs overlooking Lake Erie, Ohio is hardly a “fly-over.” Positioned halfway between New York City and Chicago, the state attracts tens of millions of visitors each year, who come to visit the award-winning wineries; to watch pro and college baseball, football and basketball games; to hike thousands of miles of protected trails—and, of course, to attend meetings.
Learn about Ohio for Event Venues, Services & Meeting Destinations
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From the Appalachian foothills to the bluffs overlooking Lake Erie, Ohio is hardly a “fly-over.” Positioned halfway between New York City and Chicago, the state attracts tens of millions of visitors each year, who come to visit the award-winning wineries; to watch pro and college baseball, football and basketball games; to hike thousands of miles of protected trails—and, of course, to attend meetings.
It’s a diverse state—across the board. There’s the big-city flair of the “Three Cs” (Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati) and the small-town ambience of cities such as Marietta, perched on the Ohio River on the state’s southern edge, and Ashtabula in the northeastern wine country. In the central and northwest regions, Ohio flattens into corn, soy and tomato-growing farmland, with Toledo, the glass-producing capital of the country, anchoring that corner of the state.
Travelers to Ohio can expect to find hotel meals, lodging and meeting spaces costing a fraction of what planners customarily pay on the coasts.
If you’re a planner looking for value—or have a yen for Cincinnati-style chili—consider hosting your next meeting in Ohio. There’s something for everyone here.
