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CONVENTION SERVICES
Our professional staff is dedicated to servicing the conventions and events that visit Columbus. We want your attendees to have a terrific experience in our city. Equally important, we want you to meet your objectives so you're pleased with the results of your event. See the staff box below for staff contact information or complete the online request form.

After your meeting is booked, we will provide:
  • Tools to Promote Your Meeting
  • Photographs for use in promotional materials
  • Mayor's welcome letter
  • Local media contacts
  • Press release tips and media lists
  • A Columbus video to create excitement about your upcoming event
  • Sample text to promote Columbus for your event
  • Experience Columbus logo for printed materials and Web site links

On-site services -- Experienced Columbus Ambassadors can assist with many functions. View guidelines. Contact Sharon Levine with your request.
  • Registration clerk
  • Badge typing
  • Room monitor
  • Show office personnel
  • Host/hostesss
  • General information

On-site visitor information
  • Supply of Visitors Guides and Visitors Maps
  • Restaurant information
  • Events calendar for local activities over your meeting dates
  • Attraction and entertainment discounts for delegates

Referrals for local services -- We can give customized referrals tailored to your needs, send leads, provide information and schedule a site visit for facilities and services
  • Unique venues for special events
  • Private downtown dining options
  • Facilities, hotels and attractions
  • New experiences for unique, entertaining after-hours events, off-site programs and spouse or family tours
  • Sample itineraries
  • Speakers and entertainment
  • Caterers, event decorators and florists

User-friendly Web site
This Web site makes attending a meeting in Columbus easy. Your attendees can use the site to find all there is to see and do while they're in Columbus. We encourage you to link to www.ExperienceColumbus.com from your Web site.

CONVENTION SERVICES STAFF
Bill Behrens, CMP, Director, Convention Services
614-222-6103
Sharon Levine, Convention Services Manager
614-222-6119
Diane Share, CMP, Convention Services Manager
614-222-6148
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