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Accountants .................................................................................................................................................................55

Advertising Specialties ............................................................................................................................................55

Association Management Companies ..............................................................................................................55

Attorneys .......................................................................................................................................................................56

Attractions ....................................................................................................................................................................56

Audio/Visual Equipment & Service ....................................................................................................................56

Banking ..........................................................................................................................................................................56

Catering & Food Services .......................................................................................................................................56

Communication & Marketing ...............................................................................................................................56

Computer Hardware & Software ........................................................................................................................56

Conference Registration Services .........................................................................................................................56

Convention & Visitors Bureaus ............................................................................................................................56

Convention Centers ...................................................................................................................................................58

Database Development ..........................................................................................................................................58

Entertainment/Fundraising & Events ................................................................................................................58

Exhibit & Convention Services ..............................................................................................................................58

Financial & Investment Services .........................................................................................................................59

Golf ..................................................................................................................................................................................59

Government Relations .............................................................................................................................................59

Graphic Design ............................................................................................................................................................59

Hotels ..............................................................................................................................................................................59

Human Resources ......................................................................................................................................................61

Insurance Services .....................................................................................................................................................61

Mailing Services .........................................................................................................................................................62

Management Consulting ........................................................................................................................................62

Meeting Consulting ...................................................................................................................................................62

Meeting Facilities .......................................................................................................................................................62

Printing/Publishing ...................................................................................................................................................63

Resorts ............................................................................................................................................................................63

Restaurants ..................................................................................................................................................................64

Site Selection ................................................................................................................................................................64

Speakers & Humorists .............................................................................................................................................64

Strategic Planning .....................................................................................................................................................64

Technology & Information Services ...................................................................................................................65

Travel Services & Tourism ......................................................................................................................................65

Video Production ........................................................................................................................................................65

Web Development .....................................................................................................................................................65

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Meeting ExpectationsLeah M. Allen Association Manager lallen@meeting expectations.com (404) 789-3152

Kelly Ash Senior Association Manager kash@meeting expectations.com (404) 477-5825

Charlotte Boyd Association Manager cboyd@meeting expectations.com (404) 477-5142

Beth Chitnis, CAE Vice President bchitnis@meeting expectations.com (404) 760-4253

Ragan Cohn, CAE Executive Director, Oracle Applications & Technology Users Group rcohn@meeting expectations.com (404) 760-4248

Amy Critzer Senior Association Manager [email protected] (404) 760-2818

Karen Daniel Association Director kdaniel@meeting expectations.com (404) 869-2568

Ciara Hodges Association Coordinator chodges@meeting expectations.com (404) 240-0999

Karl M. Kirsch, CAE, CM&AP Vice President kkirsch@meeting expectations.com (404) 760-4249

Laura Wright Sr. Association Manager lwright@meeting expectations.com (404) 477-5167

Ally Zarcone Senior Member Engagement Coordinator azarcone@meeting expectations.com 3525 Piedmont Road Bldg. Five, Ste. 300 Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 240-0999 www.meeting expectations.com

AccountantsBrady Ware & Co.Thomas Wilson, CPA Senior Manager [email protected] 11175 Cicero Ct., Ste. 300 Alpharetta, GA 30022 (678) 350-9541 www.bradyware.com

Carr, Riggs, & Ingram, LLCMatthew G. Gunning, CPA Partner [email protected] 4004 Summit Blvd. NE Ste. 800 Atlanta, GA 30319 (770) 394-8000 www.cricpa.com

Chazin & CompanyAdele Chazin Principal achazin@chazin andcompany.com 9211 Corporate Blvd., Ste. 310 Gaithersburg, MD 20850 (301) 740-8841 www.chazinand company.com

Jones and Kolb, CPAsLaura H. Heller Shareholder [email protected] 3475 Piedmont Road Ste. 1500 Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 262-7920 ext. 2339 www.joneskolb.com

Reed, Quinn & McClure CPAsDan T. McClure, CPA Partner [email protected] 2055 North Brown Road Ste. 150 Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (770) 449-9144 www.rqmcpa.com

Advertising SpecialtiesInTandem Promotions, Inc.Lacey Damico Facer Account Executive lacey@ intandempromotions.com 1935 Vaughn Road, Ste. 102 Kennesaw, GA 30144 (678) 202-4781 www.intandem promotions.com

Linda Minnick ConsultingLinda Minnick Owner [email protected] 185 Spring Ridge Trace Roswell, GA 30076 (678) 641-7005 www.lminnick. espwebsite.com

Association Management CompaniesFrederick G. “Terry” Dempsey Jr., CAE, CEMPresident [email protected] 1435 Roanoke Trace Grayson, GA 30017 (770) 598-2343

ALN SolutionsArianna Afshari CEO [email protected] 4950 Jennie Kate Lane Apt. 101 Lexington, KY 40510 (412) 722-4321

Association Management Executives, Inc.Maryann B. McGrail, CAE, CMP Vice President mcgrail.maryann@ gmail.com (404) 310-5866

Tara M. Morrison, CAE, CMP President tara@theassociation company.com 6134 Poplar Bluff Circle Ste. 101 Norcross, GA 30092 (404) 966-8628 www.theassociation company.com

Association Management StrategiesRebecca Dietrich, MPA Senior Account Executive [email protected] 1800 M St. NW, Ste. 400S Washington, DC 20036 (202) 607-6107 www.amsnavista.com

Association Services GroupDebbie Alexander Program Coordinator II [email protected] (706) 255-5655

Carly Byrd Program Coordinator [email protected] (706) 845-9085

Debbie Brady Account Executive [email protected] (706) 845-9085

Charles Hall President [email protected] (706) 845-9085

Caitlin Hyatt Executive Director [email protected] (706) 845-9085

Steena Hymes Program Coordinator [email protected] (706) 255-5655

Samantha Tankersley Kilgore Director of Communications [email protected] (706) 845-9085

Beth B. Oleson Association Executive [email protected] (706) 845-9085

Katie Oxford Director of Operations [email protected] (706) 845-9085

Brittney Roberts Program Services Coordinator [email protected] (706) 845-9085

Ellie Watson Program Coordinator II [email protected] PO Box 2945 LaGrange, GA 30241 (706) 255-5655 www.association servicesgroup.net

Association Strategy Group, LLCTravis Lindley Managing Partner, Executive Director & Governmental Affairs travis@association strategygroup.us 2700 Cumberland Pkwy. Ste. 570 Atlanta, GA 30339 (404) 299-7700 www.association strategygroup.us

Cornerstone Communications Group, Inc.Kimberly Jordan Director of Member Services [email protected] 1231-J Collier Road NW Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 249-8833 www.cstone1.com

Dillehay Management GroupCharles B. Dillehay, CAE President [email protected] 1905 Woodstock Road Ste. 2150 Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 640-1022 www.dillehaymgt.com

Elevanta, LLCKristi Hoffman, CAE, CMP Executive Director [email protected] (678) 737-2396

Christy H. Williams, CAE, EMBA, MPH CEO [email protected] 1701 Barrett Lakes Blvd. NW Ste. 180 Kennesaw, GA 30144 (678) 797-5160 www.elevanta.com

Inspire Association Management Co.Jennifer Brinkley CEO [email protected] (770) 846-3402

Amanda Davis, CLM Chief Operating Officer [email protected] 7433 Spout Springs Road Ste. 101, #53 Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (678) 269-6619 www.inspireamc.com

KellenLinda Arcangeli-Story, CMP Manager, Meetings & Expositions larcangeli@kellen company.com (404) 252-3663

Jon Krueger Account Executive jkrueger@kellen company.com 3200 Windy Hill Road SE Ste. 600W Atlanta, GA 30339 (678) 303-3045 www.kellencompany.com

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HA Richards Writing & EditingHelen Anne Richards, CAE Founder & President [email protected] 1443 Cambridge Common Decatur, GA 30033 (404) 310-1699 www.harichards.com

Naylor Association SolutionsJohn Bacon, MBA Group Publisher [email protected] 5950 NW 1st Place Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 333-3425

Chris Hodges Senior Director Business Development [email protected] 900 North Point Pkwy. Ste 100 Alpharetta, GA 30005-8995 (404) 783-3863 www.naylor.com

Computer Hardware & SoftwareMap DynamicsAustin H. Childers Community Manager [email protected] 330 Research Drive, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 30605 (888) 526-5542 www.map-dynamics.com

Conference Registration ServicesThe Classic CenterKatherine Puckett Director of Sales [email protected] 300 N. Thomas St. Athens, GA 30601 (706) 357-4406 www.classiccenter.com

Convention & Visitors BureausAlbany Convention & Visitors BureauRashelle Beasley, LEC, TMP Executive Director [email protected] 112 N. Front St. Albany, GA 31701 (229) 317-4760 www.visitalbanyga.com

Alpharetta Convention & Visitors BureauBeth Brown Director of Sales beth@awesome alpharetta.com 178 S. Main St., Ste. 200 Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 297-2811 www.awesome alpharetta.com

Audio-Visual Equipment & ServicesExpo Plus, Inc.Eric Anderson Senior Account Executive [email protected] 205 Bucknell Court Ste. A Atlanta, GA 30336 (404) 699-0650 www.expoplus.com

PRG AtlantaJeff Sabourin Director, Global Accounts [email protected] 1053 Willingham Drive Atlanta, GA 30344 (404) 214-4825 www.prg.com

BankingAtlantic Capital BankNancy Lewis Senior Vice President nancy.lewis@ atlcapbank.com 945 E. Paces Ferry Road NE, 16th Floor, Resurgens Plaza Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 443-1066 www.atlantic capitalbank.com

Catering & Food ServicesAtlanta Marriott NorthwestMichael D. Hurdle Group Sales Manager Michael.Hurdle@Atlanta MarriottNW.com 200 Interstate North Pkwy. SE Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 989-4576 www.marriott.com/atlno

Edgar’s Hospitality Group and the Anderson Conference CenterKimberly Payne-Ward Catering and Event Sales Manager kward@edgars hospitality.com (478) 471-4864

David Quackenbush Senior Catering and Events Sales Manager dquackenbush@ edgarshospitality.com 5171 Eisenhower Pkwy. Macon, GA 31206 (478) 471-4381 www.edgarshospitality.com

Communication & MarketingCurran Public RelationsDaniel Curran President [email protected] 4415 Karls Gate Drive Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 658-9586 www.curranpr.com

AttractionsAmerica’s Funniest Corporate Magician Dewayne HillDewayne Hill [email protected] 13913 Lazy Oak Drive Tampa, FL 33613 (813) 482-7888 www.Funny CorporateMagic.net

Delta Flight MuseumLaVerne Brown, CTC, CTIE Director - Sales [email protected] 1060 Delta Blvd. Bldg. B, Dept. 914 Atlanta, GA 30354 (404) 773-6846 www.deltamuseum.org

Georgia AquariumNadja K. Pitts Corporate Sales Manager [email protected] 225 Baker St. Atlanta, GA 30313 (404) 581-4138 www.georgiaaquarium.org

Georgia National Fairgrounds & AgricenterStephen Shimp Executive Director [email protected] 401 Larry Walker Pkwy. Perry, GA 31069 (478) 338-2760 www.gnfa.com

Old Savannah ToursRenae Scott Group Sales and Product Development renae@old savannahtours.com 41 Wahlstrom Road Savannah, GA 31404 (912) 234-8128 www.oldsavannah tours.com

River Street Riverboat CompanyJessica Robinson Cruise & Event Manager jrobinson@savannah riverboat.com PO Box 10086 Savannah, GA 31412 (912) 629-4601 www.savannah riverboat.com

The TabernacleMichelle Dauble Sales Manager MichelleDauble@ LiveNation.com 152 Luckie Street NW Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 577-4850 www.tabernacleatl.com

Universal Orlando ResortShannon Rodriguez Regional Sales Manager, Southeast shannon.rodriguez@ universalorlando.com 1000 Universal Studios Plaza Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 607-6572 www.universalevents.com

Southern Association Services, Inc.Teri Kramer President terikramer@southern associationservices.com PO Box 801 Macon, GA 31202 (478) 743-8613 www.southern associationservices.com

Stringfellow Management GroupMelanie E. Taylor Associate DIrector melanie@stringfellow group.net 9 Newport Drive, Ste. 200 Forest Hill, MD 21050 (443) 640-1059 ext 1142 www.stringfellowgroup.net

The Association Group, Inc.Kathryn Brooks Rhodes President kathy@the associationgroup.com 596 Concord Road SE Smyrna, GA 30082-2608 (770) 435-5287 www.theassociation group.com

The Medical BureauDaniel R. Walton President [email protected] 2612 Commons Blvd. Augusta, GA 30909 (706) 736-8998 www.medicalbureau.net

Valmiro International LLCValerie Miriam Okrend Executive Director [email protected] 1717 Woodcliff Court NE Atlanta, GA 30329 (301) 728-4624

AttorneysFoster, Jensen & GulleyJohn S. Foster, JD, CHME Attorney & Counselor At Law [email protected] 3355 Lenox Road Northeast Ste. 750 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 873-5200 www.fjglaw.net

Walker & Sumner, LLC - IP, Trade Association & Business LawRick Walker, JD Managing Partner rwalker@Walker SumnerFirm.com 4080 McGinnis Ferry Road Ste. 1004 Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 314-9040 www.walker sumnerfirm.com

Nardone Consulting Group, Inc.Jessica Atkinson Association Manager jessica@nardone consulting.com (678) 229-3666

Kelsey Battle Senior Association Coordinator kelsey@nardone consulting.com (678) 560-6499

Sarah J. Berke, CAE Director of Client Services & Account Executive sarah@nardone consulting.com (678) 560-6499

Terry Dougherty, CMP Senior Association Manager Terry@Nardone consulting.com (678) 560-6499

Michele Doyle Association Coordinator micheled@nardone consulting.com (678) 229-2812

Michelle Eriquez Education Manager michelle@nardone consulting.com (678) 560-6499

Lisa Kraus Gardner Senior Association Manager [email protected] (678) 229-2849

Kelly Lass Senior Association Manager Kelly@Nardone consulting.com (678) 560-6499

Natalie Nardone, CAE, CMP President natalie@nardone consulting.com (678) 560-6499

Ellen Shea, CMP Conference Manager ellen@nardone consulting.com 1827 Powers Ferry Road Bldg. 14, Ste. 100 Atlanta, GA 30339 (678) 560-6499 www.nardone consulting.com

Partners In Association ManagementJohn Ricco, MPA, CAE Vice President [email protected] 325 John Knox Road, L-103 Tallahassee, FL 32303 (850) 224-0711 www.yoursearchisdone.com

Professional Association Management, Inc.J. W. “Hank” Holderfield President [email protected] 4850 Golden Pkwy. Ste. B-418 Buford, GA 30519 (770) 271-0453

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St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention BureauWilliam McBroom Director of Conference Sales WMcBroom@florida shistoriccoast.com 29 Old Mission Ave. Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 669-8212 www.myflorida meetings.com

Visit CharlotteEmily DeHont, CMP Account Sales Manager emily.dehont@ visitcharlotte.com 500 South College St. Ste. 300 Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 331-2715 www.charlottesgotalot.com

Visit Greenville SCAdam Berrios Sales Manager aberrios@visit greenvillesc.com 148 River St., Ste. 222 Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 412-0000 www.visitgreenvillesc.com

Visit Lake City SCSeth Kines Executive Director [email protected] 108 E. Main St. Lake City, SC 29560 (843) 374-0171 www.visitlakecitysc.com

Visit MaconAnn Starley Senior Sales Manager [email protected] 450 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Macon, GA 31204 (478) 743-1074 ext. 104 www.visitmacon.org

Visit MobileTyler M. Brunson Executive Sales Manager [email protected] 1 S. Water St. Mobile, AL 26602 (251) 208-2017 www.mobile.org/ meetings-conventions/

Visit NC SmokiesBen Wilder Tourism Development Manager [email protected] 1110 Soco Road Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (800) 334-9036 www.visitncsmokies.com

Visit Panama City BeachRenee Wuerdeman Director of Conference & Group Sales rwuerdeman@visit panamacitybeach.com 17001 Panama City Beach Pkwy. Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 248-9066 www.visitpanama citybeach.com

Louisville TourismNeil Hibbert Director of Southeast Sales [email protected] 401 W. Main St., Ste. 2300 Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 560-1478 www.gotolouisville.com

Memphis Convention & Visitors BureauEva G. Eagen Director of National Accounts: Southeast evaeagen@ memphistravel.com 47 Union Ave. Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 543-5300 www.memphistravel.com

Myrtle Beach Area Convention & Visitors BureauCynthia Mohr Senior Sales Manager cynthia.mohr@visit myrtlebeach.com 1200 North Oak St. Myrtle Beach, SC 29578 (843) 916-7267 www.visitmyrtlebeach.com

Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.Brenda Dempsey Director, Southern Regional Office [email protected] 150 Fourth Ave. N., Ste. G-250 Nashville, TN 37219 (770) 426-5047 www.visitmusiccity.com

Peachtree City Convention & Visitors BureauDavid Green Sales Manager david@visit peachtreecity.com 244 City Circle, Ste. 2000B Peachtree City, GA 30269 (678) 364-6949 www.visitpeachtreecity.com

Richmond Regional TourismJason Whitt Convention Sales Manager [email protected] 401 N. Third St. Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 783-7404 www.meetrichmondva.com

San Diego Tourism Authority (Southeast Office)Jennifer Smith Hicks, CMP, CASE, CIS National Sales Director [email protected] 3005 Howell Mill Road NW Atlanta, GA 30327 (404) 627-3401 www.sandiego.org

Explore GwinnettAnne Chen Sales Manager [email protected] 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy. Ste. 200 Duluth, GA 30097 (770) 814-6056 www.exploregwinnett.org

Gatlinburg Convention & Visitors BureauLisa Poovey Sales Manager [email protected] PO Box 527 234 Historic Nature Trail Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 277-8809 ext. 142 www.meetings. gatlinburg.com

Georgia’s RomeThomas Kislat Sales & Marketing Manager [email protected] 301 Tribune St. Rome, GA 30161 (706) 314-0719 www.romegeorgia.org

Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors BureauElena Gladstone Regional Sales Executive [email protected] 101 NE Third Ave., Ste. 100 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 767-2461 www.sunny.org

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach TourismMary A. Statkewicz, CMP Sales Manager [email protected] PO Drawer 457 Gulf Shores, AL 36547 (251) 974-4628 www.gulfshores.com

Jekyll Island Authority Convention & Visitors BureauMaria Trammell Sales Manager [email protected] (912) 577-7747

Kevin Udell Director of Sales [email protected] 100 James Road Jekyll Island, GA 31527 (912) 635-4157 www.jekyllisland.com

Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors BureauRenee Carden Sales Manager [email protected] PO Box 2995 Gainesville, GA 30503 (678) 696-2495 www.discover lakelanier.com

Columbus, GA Convention & Visitors BureauPeter Bowden, TMP, CDME President-CEO pbowden@visit columbusga.com (706) 322-1613

Ashley S. Woitena, MBA, TMP, LEC Senior Vice President, Sales awoitena@visit columbusga.com 900 Front Ave. Columbus, GA 31901 (706) 317-2110 www.visitcolumbusga.com

Dalton CVB & Convention CenterAmber Hefner-Rishel Sales Manager [email protected] 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road Dalton, GA 30720 (706) 876-1572 www.visitdaltonga.com

Discover DeKalb Convention & Visitors BureauMichael V. Vescio Sales Manager [email protected] 1990 Lakeside Pkwy., Ste. 170 Tucker, GA 30084 (770) 492-5012 www.discoverdekalb.com

Discover DunwoodySteven Schumacher Director of Sales Steven@discover dunwoody.com 41 Perimeter Center East Ste. 200 Dunwoody, GA 30346 (678) 244-9804 www.discover dunwoody.com

Experience Columbia SCDee Simons Sales Manager dsimons@experience columbiasc.com 1010 Lincoln St. Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 545-0022 www.experience columbiasc.com

Explore AshevilleShawn Boone National Sales Manager sboone@Explore Asheville.com 27 College Place, Ste. 200 Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 258-6105 www.exploreasheville.com

Explore CharlestonChris Hendrix, CMP Director of Sales chendrix@explore charleston.com (843) 853-8000

John Michael McCants Senior Sales Manager jmmccants@explore charleston.com 423 King St. Charleston, SC 29403 (843) 805-3098 www.meetcharleston.com

Athens Convention & Visitors BureauNick M. Arnold Director of Sales [email protected] (706) 357-4434

Jeremiah Cook Sales Manager [email protected] 300 N. Thomas St. Athens, GA 30601 (706) 357-4410 www.visitathensga.com

Atlanta Convention & Visitors BureauWilliam Pate President & CEO [email protected] (404) 521-6600

Treasure J. Williams Sales Manager [email protected] 233 Peachtree St. NE, Ste. 1400 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 521-6578 www.atlanta.net

Augusta Convention & Visitors BureauIman Johnson Sales Manager [email protected] PO Box 1331 Augusta, GA 30903 (706) 823-6615 www.visitaugusta.com

Chattanooga Convention & Visitors BureauLori Dodd Director of National Accounts [email protected] (423) 424-4432

Barry E. White, IOM, CDME President and CEO [email protected] 736 Market St., 18th Floor Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 424-4426 www.chattanoogafun.com

Cobb Travel & TourismDianne Lovett National Sales Manager [email protected] One Galleria Pkwy. Atlanta, GA 30339 (678) 303-2635 www.travelcobb.org

Columbia County Convention & Visitors BureauAshley Swain Associate Director of Sales & Marketing abswain@choose columbiacounty.com 1000 Business Blvd. Evans, GA 30809 (706) 447-7677 www.columbia countyitshere.com

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Exhibit & Convention ServicesExpo Plus, Inc.Eric Anderson Senior Account Executive [email protected] 205 Bucknell Court, Ste. A Atlanta, GA 30336 (404) 699-0650 www.expoplus.com




Rainwater Conference CenterSandra Roose Director of Conference Center Sales - VP [email protected] 1 Meeting Place Valdosta, GA 31601 (229) 245-0513 www.rainwater conferencecenter.com

RKR Sponsor Solutions, LLCRegina K. Robuck Owner rkrsponsorsolutions@ gmail.com Acworth, GA (404) 808-6500

University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & HotelElizabeth J. Hovell, JD Department Head, Sales Elizabeth.Hovell@ georgiacenter.uga.edu (706) 542-1044

Cassie Johnson Senior Sales Manager cassie.johnson@ georgiacenter.uga.edu 1197 S. Lumpkin St. Ste. 298 Athens, GA 30602 (706) 542-2654 www.ugahotel.com

Database DevelopmentMemberClicksLee Guentert Sales Executive [email protected] (404) 879-2851

Erin Hall, CAE Product Marketing Manager [email protected] (800) 914-2441

Mark C. Sedgley President & CEO [email protected] (404) 879-2816

Callie Walker Senior Inbound Marketing Specialist [email protected] 3495 Piedmont Road NE Bldg. 11- 800 Atlanta, GA 30305-8001 (800) 914-2441 www.memberclicks.com

Novi AMSPete Zimek Founder & CEO [email protected] 13506 Summerport Village Pkwy., Ste. 805 Windermere, FL 34786 (888) 504-6684 www.noviams.com

Entertainment/Fundraising & EventsAmerica’s Funniest Corporate MagicianDewayne Hill [email protected] 13913 Lazy Oak Drive Tampa, FL 33613 (813) 482-7888 www.Funny CorporateMagic.net


Infinite Energy CenterChristina Howell-Scott Senior Sales Manager chowell-scott@infinite energycenter.com 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy. Duluth, GA 30097 (770) 813-7550 www.infinite energycenter.com

Jekyll Island Authority Convention & Visitors BureauMaria Trammell Sales Manager [email protected] (912) 577-7747

Kevin Udell Director of Sales [email protected] 100 James Road Jekyll Island, GA 31527 (912) 635-4157 www.jekyllisland.com

Myrtle Beach Convention CenterUrsula Pavlik, CEM, CGMP Sales Manager, Conventions/Expositions [email protected] PO Box 2468 2101 N. Oak St. Myrtle Beach, SC 29578 (843) 918-1237 www.mb-cc.com


Savannah Convention CenterLidija Ahmetovic Sales Manager [email protected] Savannah Convention Center PO Box 248 Savannah, GA 31402 (404) 223-4082 www.savtcc.com

The Classic CenterKatherine Puckett Director of Sales [email protected] 300 N. Thomas St. Athens, GA 30601 (706) 357-4406 www.classiccenter.com

Cobb Galleria Centre & Cobb Energy Performing Arts CentreKaty Barahona Corporate Sales Manager kbarahona@ cobbgalleria.com 2 Galleria Pkwy. Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 989-5078 www.cobbgalleria.com

Edgar’s Hospitality Group and the Anderson Conference CenterKimberly Payne-Ward Catering and Event Sales Manager kward@edgars hospitality.com (478) 471-4864

David Quackenbush Senior Catering and Events Sales Manager dquackenbush@edgars hospitality.com 5171 Eisenhower Pkwy. Macon, GA 31206 (478) 471-4381 www.edgarshospitality.com

Georgia International Convention CenterDarcel Ivey Sales Manager [email protected] 2000 Convention Center Concourse College Park, GA 30337 (770) 907-3074 www.gicc.com


Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference CenterSheryl Ehlers Senior Sales Manager Sheryl.Ehlers@ gatechhotel.com 800 Spring St. NW Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 838-2110 www.gatechhotel.com

Georgia World Congress CenterKaty M. Murray Sales Manager [email protected] (404) 223-4007

Sarah Wilburg Sales Manager [email protected] 285 Andrew Young Int’l Blvd. NW Atlanta, GA 30313 (404) 223-4029 www.gwcca.org

Visit RoswellTed Basco Group Sales Manager [email protected] 617 Atlanta St. Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 640-3253 www.visitroswellga.com

Visit Sandy SpringsDennis Kemp Director of Sales dennis.kemp@ sandyspringsga.org 6065 Roswell Road, Ste. 960 Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (770) 206-1445 www.visitsandysprings.org

Visit SavannahJeffrey Hewitt, CDME Senior Vice President [email protected] (912) 644-6416

Jennifer Thompson Senior National Sales Manager jthompson@ visitsavannah.com 101 East Bay St. Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 644-6438 www.visitsavannah.com

Visit South WaltonDawn Truemper Director of Sales and Events Dawn@Visit SouthWalton.com 25777 US Hwy. 331 S. Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (850) 267-1216 ext. 8518 www.visitsouth walton.com/meetings

Convention CentersAtlanta Convention Center at AmericasMartSue Hammock Trade Show Sales Executive shammock@atl conventioncenter.com (404) 220-2654

Bob Schuler Vice President [email protected] 240 Peachtree St. NW Ste. 2200 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 220-2652 www.atlconvention center.com

Augusta Marriott at the Convention CenterCarol Hall Association and Government Sales Manager carol.hall@augusta marriott.com 2 10th St. Augusta, GA 30901 (404) 377-1584 www.marriott.com/agsmc

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DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter DunwoodyJulie Murphy-Fisher Senior Sales Manager julie.murphy-fisher@ hilton.com 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30341 (770) 457-6363 www.atlantaperimeter dunwoody.doubletree byhilton.com

DoubleTree by Hilton AugustaSusan Glenn Director of Sales [email protected] 2651 Perimeter Pkwy. Augusta, GA 30909 (706) 855-9364 www.augusta. doubletree.com

Duke HospitalityKristin Hogsed Regional Director of Sales & Marketing kristin.hogsed@duke hospitality.com 2135 Eastview Pkwy. Ste. 800 Conyers, GA 30013 (470) 509-7070 www.dukehospitality.com

Embassy Suites Atlanta AirportMarcella Robinson Sales Manager marcella.robinson@ hilton.com 4700 Southport Road Atlanta, GA 30337 (404) 669-3168 www.atlantaairport. embassysuites.com

Embassy Suites by Hilton BrunswickAshley Tollison Director of Sales & Marketing [email protected] 500 Mall Blvd. Brunswick, GA 31525 (912) 264-6100 ext. 7107 www.brunswick. embassysuites.com

Embassy Suites by Hilton ChattanoogaMelissa B. Uden Sales Manager [email protected] 2321 Lifestyle Way Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 602-7558 www.embassysuites3. hilton.com/en/hotels/ tennessee/embassy-suites- by-hilton-chattanooga- hamilton-place- CHAHMES/index.html

Chattanooga Marriott DowntownHannah Oliver Sales Manager [email protected] 2 Carter Plaza Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 308-1079 www.chattanooga marriottdowntown.com

Coral Hospitality (Brasstown Valley; Lake Blackshear Resort; Amicalola Falls and Unicoi State Parks)Paula Fronimo Regional Sales Manager pfronimo@coral hospitality.com

Lorie Keegan Regional Sales Manager lkeegan@coral hospitality.com 5445 McGinnis Village Place Ste. 203 Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 696-9050 www.coralhospitality.com

Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Downtown Decatur/EmoryJacquelyn Peterson Senior Sales Manager Jacquelyn.Peterson@ interstatehotels.com 130 Clairemont Ave. Decatur, GA 30030 (404) 371-0204 www.marriott.com/atldc

Crowne Plaza Atlanta PerimeterAileen Espinosa Senior Sales Manager [email protected] (770) 395-7700

Michelle Timilty Senior Sales Manager [email protected] 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346 (770) 551-6123 www.cpravinia.com

Crowne Plaza North AugustaDavid Sulak Director of Sales & Marketing [email protected] 1060 Center St. North Augusta, SC 29841 (803) 349-8400 www.crownenorth augusta.com

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta NE/NorthlakeChantanell Grayer Sales Manager chantanell.grayer2@ hilton.com 4156 LaVista Road Tucker, GA 30084 (678) 987-1173 www.doubletree3.hilton. com/en/hotels/georgia/ doubletree-by-hilton- hotel-atlanta-northlake- ATLLADT/index.html

Atlanta Marriott Northeast / Emory AreaJordan L. O’Daniel Sales Manager [email protected] 2000 Century Blvd. NE Atlanta, GA 30345 (404) 348-1114 www.marriott.com/ hotels/travel/atlne- atlanta-marriott- northeast-emory-area

Atlanta Marriott NorthwestMichael D. Hurdle Group Sales Manager Michael.Hurdle@Atlanta MarriottNW.com 200 Interstate North Pkwy. SE Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 989-4576 www.marriott.com/atlno

Atlanta’s Technology Park Conference HotelsKevin Priger Complex Sales Manager kevin.priger@ crestlinehotels.com 475 Technology Pkwy. Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 (770) 441-6500 www.exploregwinnett.org/ technology-park

Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel and Conference Center @ Grand NationalNatalie P. Welesko Sales Manager Natalie.Welesko@Marriott GrandNational.com 3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail Opelika, AL 36801 (334) 737-2105 www.marriottgrand national.com


Battle House Renaissance Mobile and Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza HotelKaryl Hanisch Senior Sales Manager karyl.hanisch@ renaissancemobile.com 64 S. Water St. Mobile, AL 36602 (251) 415-3074 www.renaissance hotels.com/mobrv

Beach House Resort Hilton Head IslandApril Dillon Senior Sales Manager april.dillon@the beachhousehhi.com 1 S. Forest Beach Drive Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (864) 243-8224 www.beachhousehhi.com

Holiday Inn Resort at Jekyll IslandHolly White Area Director of Sales & Marketing [email protected] 711 N. Beachview Drive Jekyll Island, GA 31527 (912) 635-2211 www.hijklresort.com

Salamander Hotels & ResortsCarla Carroll Director of Global Sales ccarroll@salamander hotels.com 2559 Restoration Drive Powder Springs, GA 30127 (850) 420-6589 www.salamander hotels.com

Sea IslandRichard Scott Director of National Sales [email protected] PO Box 30351 Sea Island, GA 31561 (912) 634-4450 www.seaisland.com

The Westin Jekyll IslandMyra Jacob Senior Sales Manager myra.jacob@westin jekyllisland.com 110 Ocean Way Jekyll Island, GA 31527 (912) 602-3368 www.westin jekyllisland.com

Government RelationsLongleaf Public Policy LLC Steve McWilliams Principal [email protected] Covington, GA (404) 312-8715

Graphic DesignInnovative PublishingAndrew Pulliam Business Development andrew@innovative publishing.com 222 Cross Valley Drive Columbia, TN 38401 (615) 289-1998 www.innovative publishing.com

HotelsAssociated Luxury Hotels InternationalKathleen A. Eddy Vice President [email protected] 9100 Conroy Windermere Road, Ste. 200 Windermere, FL 34786-8431 (770) 933-4153 www.alhi.com

Shepard Exposition ServicesMarcy Anderson, CMP National Sales Manager [email protected] 1531 Carroll Drive Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 720-8602 www.shepardes.com

Site Selection Solutions, Inc.Connie Bergeron, CMP President connie@siteselection solutions.com 4355 Cobb Pkwy., Ste. J 607 Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 955-1611 www.siteselection solutions.com

Financial & Investment ServicesAtlantic Capital BankNancy Lewis Senior Vice President nancy.lewis@ atlcapbank.com 945 E. Paces Ferry Road NE, 16th Floor, Resurgens Plaza Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 443-1066 www.atlantic capitalbank.com

Investment Planning & Management Group of Raymond JamesErik Lawser, CAE, AAMS Financial Advisor erik.lawser@ raymondjames.com 500 Northpark Town Center Ste. 1850 1100 Abernathy Road NE Atlanta, GA 30328 (770) 673-2133 www.ipmgatlanta.com

Reed, Quinn & McClure CPAsDan T. McClure, CPA Partner [email protected] 2055 North Brown Road Ste. 150 Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (770) 449-9144 www.rqmcpa.com

GolfAuburn Marriott Opelika Hotel and Conference Center @ Grand NationalNatalie P. Welesko Sales Manager Natalie.Welesko@Marriott GrandNational.com 3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail Opelika, AL 36801 (334) 737-2105 www.marriottgrand national.com

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Omni Hotel at The Battery AtlantaKaren Donatelli Group Sales Manager karen.donatelli@ omnihotels.com 2625 Circle 75 Pkwy SE Atlanta, GA 30339 (678) 567-7334 www.omnihotels.com/ hotels/atlanta-battery

One Ocean Resort Hotel & SpaLeigh Harris Group Sales Manager leighharris@one oceanresort.com 1 Ocean Blvd Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (904) 853-2372 www.oneoceanresort.com

Perdido Beach ResortJoni Blalock-Costo Group Sales Manager jblalock@perdido beachresort.com 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, AL 36561 (251) 981-9811 ext. 129 www.perdido beachresort.com

Renaissance Atlanta Midtown HotelJanice Brockmeyer Group Sales Manager janice.brockmeyer@ renhotels.com 866 W. Peachtree St. NW Atlanta, GA 30308 (678) 412-2362 www.renaissance atlantamidtown.com

Residence Inn by Marriott - Amelia IslandElizabeth O’Quinn Director of Sales eoquinn@Residence InnAmelia.com 2301 Sadler Road Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 557-9811 www.residenceinn ameliaisland.com

RiverStone Resort & Spa and Courtyard by Marriott Pigeon ForgeTracy Porier, MBA Group Sales Manager [email protected] 212 Dollywood Lane Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (865) 286-0520 ext. 271 www.riverstoneresort.com


King and Prince Beach ResortTrina H. Sproat Sales Manager [email protected] 201 Arnold Road St. Simons Island, GA 31522 (912) 638-3631 www.kingandprince.com

Lanier Islands Legacy LodgeJulie King Group Sales Manager [email protected] (678) 318-2038

Wendy Parham Sales Manager [email protected] 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy. Buford, GA 30518 (678) 318-7854 www.lanierislands.com

Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter HotelFelicia R. Jackson Group Sales Manager - SMERFE & Association felicia.jackson@ lemeridienperimeter.com 111 Perimeter Center West Atlanta, GA 30346 (770) 280-0671 www.marriott.com/hotels/ travel/atllm-le-meridien- atlanta-perimeter

Macon Marriott City Center HotelRosetta Boatright Assistant Director of Sales rosetta.boatright@ marriott.com 240 Coliseum Drive Macon, GA 31217 (478) 803-1607 www.marriott.com/mcnfs

Marriott InternationalTally Shaw Senior Account Executive, Association [email protected] 400 Galleria Pkwy., Ste. 500 Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 298-8019 www.marriott.com

McNeill Hotel Company/ Homewood Suites AthensMissy Brandt Wilson, MBA Area Director of Sales [email protected] 755 Broad St. Athens, GA 30606 (912) 270-5613 www.mcneillhotels.com

Omni Amelia Island Plantation ResortJamie Wilkinson Miller Senior Sales Manager [email protected] (904) 277-5139

Holly Wright Senior Sales Manager, Remote - Atlanta holly.wright@ omnihotels.com 39 Beach Lagoon Road Amelia Island, FL 32034 (770) 693-9676 www.omnihotels.com

Holiday Inn Savannah Historic DistrictJana DeVoe-Biggins Director of Sales [email protected] 520 W. Bryan St. Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 790-1000 www.holidayinn.com/ savannahga

Hotel Indigo-AthensAbby Hicks Director of Sales abbyhicks@ indigoathens.com 500 College Ave. Athens, GA 30601 (706) 286-1700 www.indigoathens.com

Hyatt Place AthensRachel H. Marshall Director of Sales [email protected] 412 N. Thomas St. Athens, GA 30601 (706) 425-1800 ext. 5104 www.hyatt.com/en-US/ hotel/georgia/hyatt- place-athens-downtown/ ahnza

Hyatt Regency Greenville SCMadeline Fleming Sales Manager [email protected] 220 N. Main St. Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 298-2444 www.greenville.hyatt.com

Hyatt Regency SavannahCheryl Talley Sales Manager [email protected] 2 West Bay St. 2nd Fl Sales Office Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 721-4678 www.savannah.hyatt.com

Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta NWElma A. Ocasio Assistant General Manager [email protected] 2999 Windy Hill Road Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 659-4036 www.atlantasuites. hyatt.com

Jekyll Island Club ResortCates Mock Sales Manager [email protected] 371 Riverview Drive Jekyll Island, GA 31527 (912) 635-5122 www.jekyllclub.com

Kiawah Island Golf ResortErin Whitsitt Villa Sales Manager erin_whitsitt@ kiawahresort.com 1 Sanctuary Beach Drive Kiawah Island, SC 29455 (843) 768-2844 www.kiawahresort.com

Hampton Inn by Hilton Peachtree Corners NorcrossDee Crowgey Director of Sales & Marketing dcrowgey@ mcneillhotels.com 440 Technology Pkwy. Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 (770) 729-0015 ext 615 www.hilton.com/en/ hotels/atlpthx-hampton- peachtree-corners-norcross

Henderson Beach ResortStaci Stover National Sales Manager sstover@henderson beachresort.com 200 Henderson Resort Way Destin, FL 32541 (850) 424-4443 www.henderson beachresort.com

Hilton Atlanta AirportMichelle D. Alleyne Senior Sales Manager [email protected] 1031 Virginia Ave. Atlanta, GA 30354 (678) 686-2208 www.atlanta airport.hilton.com

Hilton Pensacola BeachStacey T. Byrd Group Sales Manager [email protected] 12 Via DeLuna Drive Pensacola Beach, FL 32561 (850) 916-2999 ext. 6781 www.pensacola beach.hilton.com

Hilton Worldwide SalesAmy Clark Managing Director, Association Group Sales [email protected] Atlanta, GA (706) 424-4706 www.hilton.com

Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport NorthBrad Davis Director of Sales & Marketing brad.davis@ hiatlantaairport.com 1380 Virginia Ave. Atlanta, GA 30344 (404) 305-9990 www.hiatlantaairport.com


Embassy Suites by Hilton SavannahBecky Sterrett Director of Sales & Marketing [email protected] 605 W. Oglethorpe Ave. Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 721-0573 www.savannah. embassysuites.com

Emory Conference Center HotelJulie K. Batten, MMC, CMP Sales Manager [email protected] 1615 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 712-6017 www.emoryconference center.com

EVEN Hotel Alpharetta- Avalon AreaJessica L. Tyre Director of Sales and Marketing [email protected] 3 Ravinia Drive, #100 30c-65c Atlanta, GA 30345 (470) 306-1876 www.ihg.com/evenhotels/ hotels/us/en/alpharetta/ atlev/hoteldetail

Francis Marion HotelJason Russo National Sales Manager jason.russo@the francismarion.com 387 King St. Charleston, SC 29403 (843) 937-8696 www.francismarion charleston.com


Graduate AthensKevin S. Dombrow Director of Sales kdombrow@ graduateathens.com 295 E. Dougherty St. Athens, GA 30601 (706) 433-1929 www.graduatehotels.com/ athens/

Great Wolf Lodge GeorgiaChristina Porter Sales Manager [email protected] 150 Tom Hall Pkwy. LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 416-3640 www.greatwolf.com/ georgia

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Human ResourcesEPIC Brokers & ConsultantsSuzannah Gill Health Plan Consultant suzannah.gill@ epicbrokers.com 2405 Satellite Blvd., Ste. 125 Duluth, GA 30096 (678) 215-3890 www.epicbrokers.com

The Leaders’ HavenCynthia Mills, FASAE, CAE, CMC, CPC, CCRC President & CEO CynthiaMills@The LeadersHaven.com 4086 Country Overlook Drive Fort Mill, SC 29715 (704) 604-3005 www.theleadershaven.com

Insurance ServicesCapstone Administrators, LLCMark J. Lamberth Senior Vice President mlamberth@ capstonebenefits.com 2236 Broadhead Place Lexington, KY 40515 (859) 300-6432 www.capstonebenefits.com

Creative Insurance ConceptsPeter Anderson, Associate in Risk Management, Georgia Insurance Agent President panderson@creative insconcepts.com PO Box 152 Senoia, GA 30276 (407) 628-9111 www.creative insconcepts.net

EPIC Brokers & ConsultantsSuzannah Gill Health Plan Consultant suzannah.gill@ epicbrokers.com 2405 Satellite Blvd., Ste. 125 Duluth, GA 30096 (678) 215-3890 www.epicbrokers.com

Mallory AgencyMatt Mallory, CWCA CEO [email protected] 207 N. Lewis St. LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-3339 www.malloryagency.com

The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & SpaBetsy Wilson, CMP National Sales Manager [email protected] One Grand Blvd. Point Clear, AL 36564 (251) 929-2762 www.grand1847.com

Twelve Midtown Autograph Collection Sylvia M. Woolcock Group Sales Manager swoolcock@ twelvehotels.com 361 17th St. NW Atlanta, GA 30363 (404) 961-7973 www.twelvehotels.com


Cassie Johnson Senior Sales Manager cassie.johnson@ georgiacenter.uga.edu 1197 S. Lumpkin St. Ste. 298 Athens, GA 30602 (706) 542-2654 www.ugahotel.com

Westin Atlanta NorthAnn Shipmon Senior Sales Manager ashipmon@westin atlnorth.com 7 Concourse Pkwy. NE Atlanta, GA 30328 (770) 395-3916 www.westin.com/ atlantanorth

Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & SpaDawn Ryan Senior Sales Executive [email protected] 1 Resort Drive Savannah, GA 31421 (912) 201-2028 www.westinsavannah.com

Wild Dunes ResortWill Anthony National Sales Manger wanthony@destination hotels.com 115 Fairchild St., Ste. 200 Charleston, SC 29492 (843) 886-2268 www.wildunes.com

Wyndham Atlanta GalleriaTye Jenkins Group Sales [email protected]

Nicole Judkins Sales Manager [email protected] 6345 Powers Ferry Road NW Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 790-1014 www.wyndham atlantahotel.com

The Lodge at Gulf State Park A Hilton HotelTim Aylsworth Director of Sales [email protected] 21196 East Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (251) 923-2912 www.lodgeatgulf statepark.com

The Mills House Wyndham Grand HotelRachel M. Renney National Sales Manager [email protected] 115 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401 (843) 805-1062 www.millshouse.com

The Omni Grove Park InnTripp McKenney Sales Manager tripp.mckenney@ omnihotels.com 290 Macon Ave. Asheville, NC 28804 (404) 324-6155 www.omnihotels.com/ hotels/asheville- grove-park

The Park Vista a DoubleTree by Hilton HotelSara M. Edwards Senior Sales Manager [email protected] 705 Cherokee Orchard Road PO Box 30 Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 436-9211 www.parkvista.com

The Peabody HotelKarla Caudill National Sales Manager for the SE Regional karla.caudill@peabody memphis.com 149 Union Ave. Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 529-4000 www.peabodymemphis.com


The Westin Poinsett HotelKristin Munafo Sales Manager kristin.munafo@ westingreenville.com 120 S. Main St. Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 250-7910 www.westinpoinsett greenville.com

Sheraton Suites Galleria - AtlantaBethanie Pullen Sales & Conference Services Manager bpullen@Sheraton GalleriaAtl.com 2844 Cobb Pkwy. SE Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 916-3168 www.sheratonsuites galleriaatlanta.com

Sonesta Gwinnett Place - AtlantaJohn Steffes Association Sales Manager [email protected] 1775 Pleasant Hill Road Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 935-3848 www.sonesta.com/ gwinnettplace

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head IslandLisa Tennison Senior Sales Manager [email protected] 130 Shipyard Drive Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (843) 341-1897 www.sonesta.com/ hiltonheadisland

The Alida HotelMallary Whitten Senior Sales Manager [email protected] 412 Williamson St. Savannah, GA 31401 (850) 508-2915 www.thealidahotel.com

The American Hotel, a DoubleTree by HiltonMarva Huie, CWP Sales Manager [email protected] 160 Ted Turner Drive NW Atlanta, GA 30303 (678) 686-3324 www.americanatl.com

The Brice - A Kimpton HotelNara Berson Sales Manager [email protected] 601 East Bay St. Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 629-6086 www.bricehotel.com

The DeSoto SavannahBeth Martin Sales Manager bmartin@thedesoto savannah.com 15 E. Liberty St. Savannah, GA 31401 (678) 503-2682 www.thedesoto savannah.com

The Hotel at AvalonAnnetta Campbell Davis Senior Sales Manager annetta.campbelldavis@ hotelatavalon.com 9000 Avalon Blvd. Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 365-1359 www.thehotelatavalon.com

Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & SpaTamara Parker National Sales Manager tamara.parker@ marriottsales.com 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 466-2176 www.sanibelmarriott.com

Sandestin Golf and Beach ResortNancy Wilkerson National Sales Manager nancywilkerson@ sandestin.com 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy. West Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (850) 267-8253 www.sandestin.com

Savannah LodgingJan Finnegan Marketing & Sales Director Janet.Finnegan@ savannahlodging.com 199 East Bay St. Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 629-4188 www.savannahlodging.com

Savannah Marriott RiverfrontDeborah Barron Sales Manager debbie.barron@ marriottsales.com 100 General McIntosh Blvd. Savannah, GA 31401 (404) 843-1900 www.savannah marriott.com


Sea Palms Resort & Conference CenterSusan Christian Director of Sales susan.christian@ seapalms.com 515 N. Windward Drive St. Simons Island, GA 31522 (912) 638-3351 www.seapalms.com

Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa ResortDeborah J. Wallace Senior Sales Manager deborah.wallace@ sheratonpcb.com 4114 Jan Cooley Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (770) 479-7899 www.marriott.com/pfnsi

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Hotel Indigo-AthensAbby Hicks Director of Sales abbyhicks@indigo athens.com 500 College Ave. Athens, GA 30601 (706) 286-1700 www.indigoathens.com

Infinite Energy CenterChristina Howell-Scott Senior Sales Manager chowell-scott@infinite energycenter.com 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy. Duluth, GA 30097 (770) 813-7550 www.infinite energycenter.com




Old Savannah ToursRenae Scott Group Sales and Product Development renae@old savannahtours.com 41 Wahlstrom Road Savannah, GA 31404 (912) 234-8128 www.oldsavannah tours.com



DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter DunwoodyJulie Murphy-Fisher Senior Sales Manager julie.murphy-fisher@ hilton.com 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30341 (770) 457-6363 www.atlantaperimeter dunwoody.doubletree byhilton.com

DoubleTree by Hilton AugustaSusan Glenn Director of Sales [email protected] 2651 Perimeter Pkwy. Augusta, GA 30909 (706) 855-9364 www.augusta. doubletree.com

Duke HospitalityKristin Hogsed Regional Director of Sales & Marketing kristin.hogsed@ dukehospitality.com 2135 Eastview Pkwy. Ste. 800 Conyers, GA 30013 (470) 509-7070 www.dukehospitality.com





Barnsley ResortAndy Ippensen Director of Sales andy.ippensen@ barnsleyresort.com 597 Barnsley Gardens Road Adairsville, GA 30103 (770) 773-7480 ext. 2031 www.barnsleyresort.com

Battle House Renaissance Mobile and Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza HotelKaryl Hanisch Senior Sales Manager karyl.hanisch@ renaissancemobile.com 64 S. Water St. Mobile, AL 36602 (251) 415-3074 www.renaissance hotels.com/mobrv


Callaway Resort & GardensPat Kiel Assistant Director of Sales [email protected] 100 Meadow View Lane Pine Mountain, GA 31822 (706) 663-5139 www.callawaygardens.com

Commerce ClubErika Goodman Private Events Director erika.goodman@ clubcorp.com 191 Peachtree St. NE 49th Floor Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 222-0191 www.clubcorp.com/clubs/ commerce-club-atlanta


DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta NE/NorthlakeChantanell Grayer Sales Manager chantanell.grayer2@ hilton.com 4156 LaVista Road Tucker, GA 30084 (678) 987-1173 www.doubletree3.hilton. com/en/hotels/georgia/ doubletree-by-hilton- hotel-atlanta-northlake- ATLLADT/index.html

Site Selection Plus, IncBeth Harmon President [email protected] 3998 Evans Road Atlanta, GA 30340 (770) 934-4400 www.siteselectionplus.com


Meeting FacilitiesAssociated Luxury Hotels InternationalKathleen A. Eddy Vice President [email protected] 9100 Conroy Windermere Road, Ste. 200 Windermere, FL 34786-8431 (770) 933-4153 www.alhi.com

Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMartSue Hammock Trade Show Sales Executive shammock@atl conventioncenter.com (404) 220-2654

Bob Schuler Vice President [email protected] 240 Peachtree St. NW Ste. 2200 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 220-2652 www.atlconvention center.com

Atlanta’s Technology Park Conference HotelsKevin Priger Complex Sales Manager kevin.priger@ crestlinehotels.com 475 Technology Pkwy. Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 (770) 441-6500 www.exploregwinnett.org/ technology-park


Mailing ServicesInnovative PublishingAndrew Pulliam Business Development andrew@innovative publishing.com 222 Cross Valley Drive Columbia, TN 38401 (615) 289-1998 www.innovative publishing.com

Management ConsultingThe Leaders’ HavenCynthia Mills, FASAE, CAE, CMC, CPC, CCRC President & CEO CynthiaMills@The LeadersHaven.com 4086 Country Overlook Drive Fort Mill, SC 29715 (704) 604-3005 www.theleadershaven.com

The Leadership CenterM. Louise Walters, PhDC, MSM, IOM Chief Executive Officer louisewalters@the leadershipcenter.com 1 Diamond Causeway, Ste. 21 Savannah, GA 31406 (912) 349-7989 www.theleadership center.com

The Trust BridgeAlan Davis Director North America Operations [email protected] 2115 Birge Lane Newberry, SC 29108 (803) 348-0000 www.thetrustbridge.co.uk

Meeting ConsultingHelmsBriscoeAshley Condon Associate Regional Vice President [email protected] 1757 Murray Hill Road Birmingham, Alabama 35216 (205) 422-2900

Jenny Summers Regional Vice President [email protected] 9590 Kingston Crossing Circle Alpharetta, GA 30022 (770) 840-6069 www.helmsbriscoe.com

Premier Meetings, Inc.Lori Estroff Principal premiermeetings@ mindspring.com 600 Village Trace Bldg. 23, Ste. 150 Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 690-8886 www.premier meetingsinc.com

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Barnsley ResortAndy Ippensen Director of Sales andy.ippensen@ barnsleyresort.com 597 Barnsley Gardens Road Adairsville, GA 30103 (770) 773-7480 ext. 2031 www.barnsleyresort.com


Beau Rivage Resort & Casino - BiloxiDebbie Kolar National Sales Manager [email protected] 875 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, MS 39530 (770) 693-2489 www.beaurivage.com

Callaway Resort & GardensPat Kiel Assistant Director of Sales [email protected] 100 Meadow View Lane Pine Mountain, GA 31822 (706) 663-5139 www.callawaygardens.com

Chateau Elan Winery & ResortJody Scott National Sales Manager [email protected] 100 Rue Charlemagne Braselton, GA 30517 (678) 425-6912 www.chateauelan.com

Coral Hospitality (Brasstown Valley; Lake Blackshear Resort; Amicalola Falls and Unicoi State Parks)Paula Fronimo Regional Sales Manager pfronimo@coral hospitality.com

Lorie Keegan Regional Sales Manager lkeegan@coral hospitality.com 5445 McGinnis Village Place Ste. 203 Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 696-9050 www.coralhospitality.com

Duke HospitalityKristin Hogsed Regional Director of Sales & Marketing kristin.hogsed@ dukehospitality.com 2135 Eastview Pkwy. Ste. 800 Conyers, GA 30013 (470) 509-7070 www.dukehospitality.com

Printing/PublishingInnovative PublishingAndrew Pulliam Business Development andrew@innovative publishing.com 222 Cross Valley Drive Columbia, TN 38401 (615) 289-1998 www.innovative publishing.com




The YGS GroupMark V. Migliore Association Solutions Executive mark.migliore@ theYGSgroup.com 6162 Fernstone Court NW Acworth, GA 30101 (678) 247-1260 www.theYGSgroup.com

ResortsAssociated Luxury Hotels InternationalKathleen A. Eddy Vice President [email protected] 9100 Conroy Windermere Road, Ste. 200 Windermere, FL 34786-8431 (770) 933-4153 www.alhi.com

Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel and Conference Center @ Grand NationalNatalie P. Welesko Sales Manager Natalie.Welesko@Marriott GrandNational.com 3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail Opelika, AL 36801 (334) 737-2105 www.marriottgrand national.com

The Hotel at AvalonAnnetta Campbell Davis Senior Sales Manager annetta.campbelldavis@ hotelatavalon.com 9000 Avalon Blvd. Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 365-1359 www.thehotelatavalon.com

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake OconeeWendy Basco Senior Sales Manager wendy.basco@ ritzcarlton.com One Lake Oconee Trail Greensboro, GA 30642 (770) 807-0548 www.ritzcarlton.com

The TabernacleMichelle Dauble Sales Manager MichelleDauble@ LiveNation.com 152 Luckie Street NW Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 577-4850 www.tabernacleatl.com



Cassie Johnson Senior Sales Manager cassie.johnson@ georgiacenter.uga.edu 1197 S. Lumpkin St., Ste. 298 Athens, GA 30602 (706) 542-2654 www.ugahotel.com

Westin Atlanta NorthAnn Shipmon Senior Sales Manager ashipmon@westin atlnorth.com 7 Concourse Pkwy. NE Atlanta, GA 30328 (770) 395-3916 www.westin.com/ atlantanorth

Wyndham Atlanta GalleriaTye Jenkins Group Sales [email protected]

Nicole Judkins Sales Manager [email protected] 6345 Powers Ferry Road NW Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 790-1014 www.wyndham atlantahotel.com

Savannah Convention CenterLidija Ahmetovic Sales Manager [email protected] Savannah Convention Center PO Box 248 Savannah, GA 31402 (404) 223-4082 www.savtcc.com


Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa ResortDeborah J. Wallace Senior Sales Manager deborah.wallace@ sheratonpcb.com 4114 Jan Cooley Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (770) 479-7899 www.marriott.com/pfnsi

Sonesta Gwinnett Place - AtlantaJohn Steffes Association Sales Manager [email protected] 1775 Pleasant Hill Road Duluth, GA 30096 (770) 935-3848 www.sonesta.com/ gwinnettplace


The Alida HotelMallary Whitten Senior Sales Manager [email protected] 412 Williamson St. Savannah, GA 31401 (850) 508-2915 www.thealidahotel.com

The Brice - A Kimpton HotelNara Berson Sales Manager [email protected] 601 East Bay St. Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 629-6086 www.bricehotel.com

The Classic CenterKatherine Puckett Director of Sales [email protected] 300 N. Thomas St. Athens, GA 30601 (706) 357-4406 www.classiccenter.com

Omni Hotel at The Battery AtlantaKaren Donatelli Group Sales Manager karen.donatelli@ omnihotels.com 2625 Circle 75 Pkwy SE Atlanta, GA 30339 (678) 567-7334 www.omnihotels.com/ hotels/atlanta-battery



Renaissance Atlanta Midtown HotelJanice Brockmeyer Group Sales Manager janice.brockmeyer@ renhotels.com 866 W. Peachtree St. NW Atlanta, GA 30308 (678) 412-2362 www.renaissance atlantamidtown.com




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Speakers & HumoristsAmerica’s Funniest Corporate MagicianDewayne Hill [email protected] 13913 Lazy Oak Drive Tampa, FL 33613 (813) 482-7888 www.Funny CorporateMagic.net

Corporate ComedyJeff Justice, CSP Humor Resources Director [email protected] 273 Eureka Drive Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 262-7406 www.jeffjustice.com

Strategic PlanningLighthouse Counsel, Inc.Jeff Jowdy [email protected] 160 Bishop Dr. Athens, GA 30606 (706) 543-0865 www.lighthouse counsel.com

The Leaders’ HavenCynthia Mills, FASAE, CAE, CMC, CPC, CCRC President & CEO CynthiaMills@The LeadersHaven.com 4086 Country Overlook Drive Fort Mill, SC 29715 (704) 604-3005 www.theleadershaven.com

The Leadership CenterM. Louise Walters, PhDC, MSM, IOM Chief Executive Officer louisewalters@the leadershipcenter.com 1 Diamond Causeway, Ste. 21 Savannah, GA 31406 (912) 349-7989 www.theleadership center.com

Wild Dunes ResortWill Anthony National Sales Manger wanthony@ destinationhotels.com 115 Fairchild St., Ste. 200 Charleston, SC 29492 (843) 886-2268 www.wildunes.com

RestaurantsAtlanta’s Technology Park Conference HotelsKevin Priger Complex Sales Manager kevin.priger@ crestlinehotels.com 475 Technology Pkwy. Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 (770) 441-6500 www.exploregwinnett.org/ technology-park



Site SelectionHelmsBriscoeAshley Condon Managing Director, Southeast [email protected] 1757 Murray Hill Road Birmingham, Alabama 35216 (205) 422-2900

Jenny Summers Regional Vice President [email protected] 9590 Kingston Crossing Circle Alpharetta, GA 30022 (770) 840-6069 www.helmsbriscoe.com

Premier Meetings, Inc.Lori Estroff Principal premiermeetings@ mindspring.com 600 Village Trace Bldg. 23, Ste. 150 Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 690-8886 www.premier meetingsinc.com

Site Selection Plus, IncBeth Harmon President [email protected] 3998 Evans Road Atlanta, GA 30340 (770) 934-4400 www.siteselectionplus.com




The Omni Grove Park InnTripp McKenney Sales Manager tripp.mckenney@ omnihotels.com 290 Macon Ave. Asheville, NC 28804 (404) 324-6155 www.omnihotels.com/ hotels/asheville- grove-park

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake OconeeWendy Basco Senior Sales Manager wendy.basco@ ritzcarlton.com One Lake Oconee Trail Greensboro, GA 30642 (770) 807-0548 www.ritzcarlton.com

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia IslandKarla Yeck Senior Account Executive [email protected] 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy. Amelia Island, FL 32034 (904) 557-3399 www.ritzcarlton.com/ameliaisland

The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & SpaBetsy Wilson, CMP National Sales Manager [email protected] One Grand Blvd. Point Clear, AL 36564 (251) 929-2762 www.grand1847.com

Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & SpaDawn Ryan Senior Sales Executive [email protected] 1 Resort Drive Savannah, GA 31421 (912) 201-2028 www.westinsavannah.com

One Ocean Resort Hotel & SpaLeigh Harris Group Sales Manager leighharris@one oceanresort.com 1 Ocean Blvd Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (904) 853-2372 www.oneoceanresort.com


Ponte Vedra Beach ResortsSara Buzzannco Senior Sales Manager [email protected] 200 Ponte Vedra Blvd. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 273-7783 www.pontevedra.com




Sandestin Golf and Beach ResortNancy Wilkerson National Sales Manager nancywilkerson@ sandestin.com 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy. West Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (850) 267-8253 www.sandestin.com


Henderson Beach ResortStaci Stover National Sales Manager sstover@henderson beachresort.com 200 Henderson Resort Way Destin, FL 32541 (850) 424-4443 www.henderson beachresort.com



King and Prince Beach ResortTrina H. Sproat Sales Manager [email protected] 201 Arnold Road St. Simons Island, GA 31522 (912) 638-3631 www.kingandprince.com





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Web DevelopmentMemberClicksLee Guentert Sales Executive [email protected] (404) 879-2851





Old Savannah ToursRenae Scott Group Sales and Product Development renae@oldsavannah tours.com 41 Wahlstrom Road Savannah, GA 31404 (912) 234-8128 www.oldsavannah tours.com

Video ProductionInterCallMorgan Caywood Meetings Technology Consultant morgan@technologies 4you.com 1612 Dodford Court Wake Forest, NC 27587 (703) 737-0502 www.conference callguy.com

Lava Post ProductionTom Branch President tom@lavapost production.com 323 Milledge Ave. SE Atlanta, GA 30312 (404) 808-6911 www.lavapost production.com


The Trust BridgeAlan Davis Director North America Operations [email protected] 2115 Birge Lane Newberry, SC 29108 (803) 348-0000 www.thetrustbridge.co.uk

Travel Services & TourismDestinations DMCKathryn Doolan Savannah Sales Manager [email protected] 50 Shelter Cove Lane, Ste. H Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (843) 338-0686 www.destinationsdmc.com

Map DynamicsAustin H. Childers Community Manager [email protected] 330 Research Drive, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 30605 (888) 526-5542 www.map-dynamics.com

MemberClicksLee Guentert Sales Executive [email protected] (404) 879-2851




Technology & Information ServicesCapstone Administrators, LLCMark J. Lamberth Senior Vice President mlamberth@capstone benefits.com 2236 Broadhead Place Lexington, KY 40515 (859) 300-6432 www.capstonebenefits.com

DelCorDave Coriale President [email protected] 8380 Colesville Road, #550 Silver Spring, MD 20910 (240) 821-1761 www.delcor.com

InterCallMorgan Caywood Meetings Technology Consultant morgan@technologies 4you.com 1612 Dodford Court Wake Forest, NC 27587 (703) 737-0502 www.conference callguy.com

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Room name Floor Dimen-sions

Gross area

Ceiling Height

Theatre Capacity

Class-room Capacity

Banquet Capacity

Cresent Capacity

Reception Capacity

Confer-ence Style Capacity

U-Shape Capacity

St. Andrews Ballroom

- 132’ x 88’ 11,594 14' | 16' 1,450 828 960 - 1,450 - 331

Grand Lagoon Ballroom

- 104’ x 77’ 7,849 14' 976 560 650 - 900 - 224

Spanish Moss - 24’ x 55’ 1,320 9' 145 66 100 - 165 - 37

Azalea Boardroom - 22’ X 25’ 503 9' - - - - - - -

Oleander - 21’ x 26’ 507 9' 50 24 30 - 55 - 18

Palmetto & Palms - 19’ x 27’ 438 9' 40 21 24 - 45 - 16

St. Andrews Terrace - 96’ x 76’ 2,000* - 75* - 80* - 150* - -

St. Andrews Pavilion - 70’ x 72’ 5,040 11' 400 - 250 - 500 - -

St. Andrews Lawn - 115’ x 60’ 6,900 - 725 - 500 - 800 - -

TIDES Terrace - 50’ x 30’ 1,500* - 300 - 120 - 150 - -

Bay Breeze Terrace - 47’ x 31’ 1,457 - 275 - 100 - 160 - -

Bay Beach - - 4,800* - 350 - 220 - 450 - -

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Anticipation is building for the reopening of our AAA Four Diamond resort following Hurricane Michael. To

welcome our new GSAE partners back to the best hidden gem on the Emerald Coast, we’re offering a fantastic group incentive for your next meeting, “Enjoy Extra Everything.”

Enjoy multiple indoor and outdoor meeting venues, waterfront dining with bold coastal flavors, modern guestrooms and spacious one-bedroom suites.

Extra enjoyment awaits at our resort amenities including, championship golf on the only Nicklaus Design course in NW Florida, a full service luxury spa, a private bay beach, watersports, a clay court tennis facility, and easy access to the Gulf of Mexico for exceptional deep sea fishing and scuba diving excursions.

Everything for your next meeting is in one convenient location and only a half day’s drive from Atlanta. The Sheraton PCB Resort has the indoor and outdoor space and flexibility to make all your meeting ideas a reality, specializing in customized group experiences to set your event apart from rest.

The Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort is committed to providing a professional meeting venue with an exceptional guest experience for you and your attendees. To welcome our new GSAE partners back to the best hidden gem on the Emerald Coast, we’re offering a fantastic group incentive for your next meeting, “Enjoy Extra Everything”. Contact our Senior Sales Manager, Valerie Drake for more information.

Contact Information4114 Jan Cooley DrivePanama City Beach, FL 32408850 236 [email protected] SheratonPCB.com

Destination StatsAccommodations: 320 guestrooms, including 60 one-bedroom suitesRoom Rates: High: $350 Low: $130Resort Fee: $25High Season: May, June, JulyLow Season: November, December, January, February

Meeting SpaceTotal Number of Rooms: 22 Total breakout roomsLargest Meeting Room: 12,000sq.ft and 8,000sq.ftTotal Indoor: 31,314sq.ftTotal Indoor/Outdoor: 60,000 sq.ft

Amenities2 Grand ballrooms22 breakout rooms

Airport ProximityNorthwest Florida Beaches International Airport, 25 miles

Special Offer for MembersWhen you book 50+ rooms before March 30, 2020.

1 Situated on St. Andrews Bay, offering easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and scenic sunsets 2 Connected Convention

Center with over 30,000sq.ft of indoor meeting space including 2 grand ballrooms 3 Modern and sophisticated, our newly renovated interiors match the beauty of our welcoming coastal setting 4 Flip Flops Pool Bar, one of several waterside dining venues overlooking St. Andrews Bay

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Room name Floor Dimen-sions

Gross area

Ceiling Height

Theatre Capacity

Class-room Capacity

Banquet Capacity

Cresent Capacity

Reception Capacity

Confer-ence Style Capacity

U-Shape Capacity

St. Andrews Ballroom

- 132’ x 88’ 11,594 14' | 16' 1,450 828 960 - 1,450 - 331

Grand Lagoon Ballroom

- 104’ x 77’ 7,849 14' 976 560 650 - 900 - 224

Spanish Moss - 24’ x 55’ 1,320 9' 145 66 100 - 165 - 37

Azalea Boardroom - 22’ X 25’ 503 9' - - - - - - -

Oleander - 21’ x 26’ 507 9' 50 24 30 - 55 - 18

Palmetto & Palms - 19’ x 27’ 438 9' 40 21 24 - 45 - 16

St. Andrews Terrace - 96’ x 76’ 2,000* - 75* - 80* - 150* - -

St. Andrews Pavilion - 70’ x 72’ 5,040 11' 400 - 250 - 500 - -

St. Andrews Lawn - 115’ x 60’ 6,900 - 725 - 500 - 800 - -

TIDES Terrace - 50’ x 30’ 1,500* - 300 - 120 - 150 - -

Bay Breeze Terrace - 47’ x 31’ 1,457 - 275 - 100 - 160 - -

Bay Beach - - 4,800* - 350 - 220 - 450 - -

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Anticipation is building for the reopening of our AAA Four Diamond resort following Hurricane Michael. To

welcome our new GSAE partners back to the best hidden gem on the Emerald Coast, we’re offering a fantastic group incentive for your next meeting, “Enjoy Extra Everything.”

Enjoy multiple indoor and outdoor meeting venues, waterfront dining with bold coastal flavors, modern guestrooms and spacious one-bedroom suites.

Extra enjoyment awaits at our resort amenities including, championship golf on the only Nicklaus Design course in NW Florida, a full service luxury spa, a private bay beach, watersports, a clay court tennis facility, and easy access to the Gulf of Mexico for exceptional deep sea fishing and scuba diving excursions.

Everything for your next meeting is in one convenient location and only a half day’s drive from Atlanta. The Sheraton PCB Resort has the indoor and outdoor space and flexibility to make all your meeting ideas a reality, specializing in customized group experiences to set your event apart from rest.

The Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort is committed to providing a professional meeting venue with an exceptional guest experience for you and your attendees. To welcome our new GSAE partners back to the best hidden gem on the Emerald Coast, we’re offering a fantastic group incentive for your next meeting, “Enjoy Extra Everything”. Contact our Senior Sales Manager, Valerie Drake for more information.

Contact Information4114 Jan Cooley DrivePanama City Beach, FL 32408850 236 [email protected] SheratonPCB.com

Destination StatsAccommodations: 320 guestrooms, including 60 one-bedroom suitesRoom Rates: High: $350 Low: $130Resort Fee: $25High Season: May, June, JulyLow Season: November, December, January, February

Meeting SpaceTotal Number of Rooms: 22 Total breakout roomsLargest Meeting Room: 12,000sq.ft and 8,000sq.ftTotal Indoor: 31,314sq.ftTotal Indoor/Outdoor: 60,000 sq.ft

Amenities2 Grand ballrooms22 breakout rooms

Airport ProximityNorthwest Florida Beaches International Airport, 25 miles

Special Offer for MembersWhen you book 50+ rooms before March 30, 2020.

1 Situated on St. Andrews Bay, offering easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and scenic sunsets 2 Connected Convention

Center with over 30,000sq.ft of indoor meeting space including 2 grand ballrooms 3 Modern and sophisticated, our newly renovated interiors match the beauty of our welcoming coastal setting 4 Flip Flops Pool Bar, one of several waterside dining venues overlooking St. Andrews Bay

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Golf, pools, tennis, dining, hiking, biking and a brand new three-story spa make the Auburn Marriott Opelika

Resort & Spa at Grand National the perfect destination for your next meeting. The property completed a massive renovation in 2016, then doubled the number of rooms and opened the new Spa at Grand National featuring 20,000 square feet of wellness, relaxation and motivation in 2018. Enjoy European-style spa experiences and a state-of-the-art fitness facility on the top floor.

In recent years, the Marriott added a resort pool complex, outdoor bar, tennis/pickleball courts, a summer recreational program and additional outdoor activities. These upgrades prompted Marriott International to reward us with the Marriott Resort designation, one of only 54 worldwide.

This internationally renowned retreat is the region’s premier golf destination and lakeside resort with 54 holes of Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail golf. Golf Digest editors named Grand National a favorite golf resort for the third consecutive year. GolfWorld readers named Grand National as the #1 location for public golf in the country.

Situated just 10 minutes from Auburn University in the quaint historic town of Opelika, the Four Diamond awarded Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa offers the finest accommodations in the area.

Contact Information3700 Robert Trent Jones TrailOpelika, Alabama 36801(334) 737-2232Natalie.Welesko@MarriottGrandNational.comwww.marriottgrandnational.com

Destination Stats221 Rooms (including 19 suites)Rooms rates: High $189 / Low $109No Resort Fees!

Meeting Space15k total square feet (indoor)13 meeting roomsLargest space = 4700 square feetAcres of outdoor venue options

AmenitiesBrand new Spa and fitness facility, 3 pools, world-class golf, tennis, walking/biking trails, 3 restaurants/bars

Airport Proximity90 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Special Offer for MembersPlease contact for more information.

1 Meeting Space2 The Spa at Grand National3 Grand National Golf Course4 Resort View

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Golf, pools, tennis, dining, hiking, biking and a brand new three-story spa make the Auburn Marriott Opelika

Resort & Spa at Grand National the perfect destination for your next meeting. The property completed a massive renovation in 2016, then doubled the number of rooms and opened the new Spa at Grand National featuring 20,000 square feet of wellness, relaxation and motivation in 2018. Enjoy European-style spa experiences and a state-of-the-art fitness facility on the top floor.

In recent years, the Marriott added a resort pool complex, outdoor bar, tennis/pickleball courts, a summer recreational program and additional outdoor activities. These upgrades prompted Marriott International to reward us with the Marriott Resort designation, one of only 54 worldwide.

This internationally renowned retreat is the region’s premier golf destination and lakeside resort with 54 holes of Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail golf. Golf Digest editors named Grand National a favorite golf resort for the third consecutive year. GolfWorld readers named Grand National as the #1 location for public golf in the country.

Situated just 10 minutes from Auburn University in the quaint historic town of Opelika, the Four Diamond awarded Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa offers the finest accommodations in the area.

Contact Information3700 Robert Trent Jones TrailOpelika, Alabama 36801(334) 737-2232Natalie.Welesko@MarriottGrandNational.comwww.marriottgrandnational.com

Destination Stats221 Rooms (including 19 suites)Rooms rates: High $189 / Low $109No Resort Fees!

Meeting Space15k total square feet (indoor)13 meeting roomsLargest space = 4700 square feetAcres of outdoor venue options

AmenitiesBrand new Spa and fitness facility, 3 pools, world-class golf, tennis, walking/biking trails, 3 restaurants/bars

Airport Proximity90 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Special Offer for MembersPlease contact for more information.

1 Meeting Space2 The Spa at Grand National3 Grand National Golf Course4 Resort View

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Imagine your next conference or special event amidst the warm Georgia sun and refreshing ocean breeze. The Westin

Jekyll Island sits on a pristine, 8-mile stretch of beach and offers Westin’s signature amenities and service designed to help you leave feeling better than when you arrived. The hotel joins the new Beach Village featuring shops and dining, and the 128,000- square-foot oceanfront Jekyll Island Convention Center. The hotel has 187 well-appointed guestrooms and 13 suites with stunning ocean views. The property features a resort-style, Oceanside swimming pool and direct beach access. Guests can indulge at The Reserve, an oceanfront restaurant or enjoy additional offerings including poolside and lobby cafes, along with 24 hour in-room dining. Whether you are planning a dynamic destination conference or a memorable

social event, Westin ensures an outstanding experience characterized by flawless style and adept service. The hotel has five function rooms that total more than 5,600 sq. ft. of indoor space, and also features a 12,000 sq. ft. oceanfront courtyard, event lawn and observation deck with panoramic views of the Atlantic. When it’s time to explore, guests will find the area’s top attractions including numerous golf courses, tennis, historic district, bike paths and natural recreation such as eco-tours, horseback riding, dolphin tours, and kayaking nearby.

Contact Information110 Ocean WayJekyll Island GA 31527912-635-4545sales@westinjekyllisland.comwestinjekyllisland.com

Destination StatsAccommodations: 200 guest roomsRoom Rates: Range $149 - 229High: $229 High SeasonLow: Starting from $149Resort Fee: $20 Includes; Wi-Fi, parking, island shuttle, fitness center, news paper

Meeting SpaceTotal Number of Rooms: 5 functional roomsLargest Meeting Room: 3300 sq. ft.Total Indoor: 5600 sq. ft.Total Outdoor: 12,000 sq. ft. ocean front courtyard/Adjacent Convention Center 128,000 sq. ft.

AmenitiesOceanfront pool, Restaurant, Lounge, Coffee Shop, fitness center

Airport ProximityJacksonville 59 miles, Savannah 89 miles, Brunswick 19 miles

Special Offer for MembersPlease contact for further information

1 Rooftop2 Ballroom3 Beach4 Resort

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Imagine your next conference or special event amidst the warm Georgia sun and refreshing ocean breeze. The Westin

Jekyll Island sits on a pristine, 8-mile stretch of beach and offers Westin’s signature amenities and service designed to help you leave feeling better than when you arrived. The hotel joins the new Beach Village featuring shops and dining, and the 128,000- square-foot oceanfront Jekyll Island Convention Center. The hotel has 187 well-appointed guestrooms and 13 suites with stunning ocean views. The property features a resort-style, Oceanside swimming pool and direct beach access. Guests can indulge at The Reserve, an oceanfront restaurant or enjoy additional offerings including poolside and lobby cafes, along with 24 hour in-room dining. Whether you are planning a dynamic destination conference or a memorable

social event, Westin ensures an outstanding experience characterized by flawless style and adept service. The hotel has five function rooms that total more than 5,600 sq. ft. of indoor space, and also features a 12,000 sq. ft. oceanfront courtyard, event lawn and observation deck with panoramic views of the Atlantic. When it’s time to explore, guests will find the area’s top attractions including numerous golf courses, tennis, historic district, bike paths and natural recreation such as eco-tours, horseback riding, dolphin tours, and kayaking nearby.

Contact Information110 Ocean WayJekyll Island GA 31527912-635-4545sales@westinjekyllisland.comwestinjekyllisland.com

Destination StatsAccommodations: 200 guest roomsRoom Rates: Range $149 - 229High: $229 High SeasonLow: Starting from $149Resort Fee: $20 Includes; Wi-Fi, parking, island shuttle, fitness center, news paper

Meeting SpaceTotal Number of Rooms: 5 functional roomsLargest Meeting Room: 3300 sq. ft.Total Indoor: 5600 sq. ft.Total Outdoor: 12,000 sq. ft. ocean front courtyard/Adjacent Convention Center 128,000 sq. ft.

AmenitiesOceanfront pool, Restaurant, Lounge, Coffee Shop, fitness center

Airport ProximityJacksonville 59 miles, Savannah 89 miles, Brunswick 19 miles

Special Offer for MembersPlease contact for further information

1 Rooftop2 Ballroom3 Beach4 Resort

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St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra is a Florida meeting destination like no other. As the nation’s oldest city,

visitors to St. Augustine are immersed in the heritage and culture of more than 450 years. Your attendees will enjoy state-of-the-art meeting spaces along with unique venue options in the form of museums, historic sites and popular attractions. Restaurants serve the freshest seafood and locally sourced produce. For a stylish stay, the Casa Monica Resort & Spa’s Spanish-influenced architecture surrounds guests with luxury and attentive service. In Ponte Vedra Beach, the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa welcomes your group with modern meeting

facilities, on-site dining options, comfortable rooms and suites, and homey villas.

Hold your meeting just steps from the beach at the AAA 5-diamond Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Richly decorated meeting spaces are complemented by northeast Florida’s largest spa, fine dining and golf.

Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach is made for fun in the sun and for bringing a relaxing beach vibe to your meetings.

Complimentary meeting planning services by the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau will make planning your meetings easy.

Contact InformationWilliam McBroomDirector of Conference Sales 29 Old Mission Ave. St. Augustine, FL 32084904.209.4432FloridasHistoricCoast.comWMcBroom@FloridasHistoricCoast.com

Destination StatsAccommodations: 6,312 roomsRoom/ Resort Rates: Please contact for additional information

Meeting Space184,000 sq ft of meeting space 40,000-sq-ft St. Johns County Convention Center at World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort

AmenitiesLegendary history and seaside elegance combined with complete meeting services and outstanding facilities make Florida’s Historic Coast a remarkable meeting destination.

Airport ProximityJacksonville International Airport www.flyjacksonville.com

1 Shop at art galleries and antiques stores in the heart of St. Augustine and at resort boutiques and upscale shops on Ponte Vedra 2 Head to Ponte Vedra to tee off at some of Florida’s most challenging and scenic courses 3 Tour the 17th-century fort, Castillo de San Marcos, which overlooks Matanzas Bay in downtown St. Augustine

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Give your next meeting the wow factor it deserves! The sugar-white sand and sparkling turquoise water of Panama City Beach provide the perfect backdrop. Enjoy conference rooms with breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico, networking sessions aboard a dolphin cruise or around a beach bonfi re, delicious dining experiences, and great shopping and entertainment. Whether you’re planning a convention, reunion or retreat, our team will help guide you to everything Panama City Beach. Make your next meeting unforgettable. Make it yours at Panama City Beach, the Real. FUN. Beach. for Real. FUN. Meetings.

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Amenities: 326 guestrooms and suites with floor plans averaging 850 sq ft and ranging from 200 sq ft to 2,700 sq ft. One, two, and three bedroom suites feature full kitchens and living areas while the Penthouse and Premier suites provide modern elegance. Guests enjoy complimentary high speed WiFi, on-site self and valet parking, full service restaurant and two bars, Buffalo Bayou Coffee Shop featuring locally grown coffee, and valet laundry.

Nearby: A vibrant, modern city of the South—that’s Atlanta, and whether it’s business or pleasure that brings guests to the Big Peach, they will discover a city with an engrossing history but with its finger on the pulse of contemporary culture. There’s so much to see and do, including Fox Theatre, The World of Coca-Cola, The Georgia Aquarium, High Museum, and King Center.

Meeting space: The hotel offers over 16,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space, including our largest general session space with 4,100 sq ft and six break out rooms on our conference level.

Address:659 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308

Website:thegeorgianterrace.com

Distance from Nearest Airport:12 miles and 20 minutes drive

Contact Information:Sales Department [email protected] (404) 898-8300

Hotel NameThe Georgian Terrace Hotel “Atlanta’s Most Historic Hotel”

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ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT FIRMS

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Meeting Expectations Inc.3525 Piedmont Road, Building Five, Ste. 300 Atlanta, GA 30305 Ph: (404) 240-0999 Fax: (404) 240-0998 Email: [email protected] Web: www.meetingexpectations.comMeeting Expectations partners with associations, regional chapters, certification organizations and users groups on missions to enhance professions and support the professional. We deliver results-driven strategies, services and programs designed to strengthen and grow your community, increase your revenue and profitability, build your brand and advance your story. What makes us different is our innovation-led approach to challenges and opportunities, to build more value for your association and increase your impact in all efforts to enrich careers and move your industry forward.

ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

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MemberClicks3495 Piedmont Road NE, Building 11, Ste. 800 Atlanta, GA 30305 Ph: (800) 914-2441 Email: [email protected] Web: www.memberclicks.comMemberClicks provides a suite of software solutions for member-based organizations. From membership management systems to a learning management system to a job board to a conference app - and beyond - MemberClicks has everything organizations need to do so much more - for their members, industry, and community. Founded in 1998, MemberClicks serves 3,000 customers throughout North America.

New blog posts every Monday through Thursday with tips and best practices regarding ALL things membership management-related! blog.memberclicks.com.

ATTRACTIONS/THEME PARKS

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CNN Studio Tours EventsOne CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303 Ph: (404) 878-2702 Email: [email protected] Web: tours.cnn.comMake your event newsworthy – host a truly memorable experience at one of our unique event spaces in the heart of downtown Atlanta inside the World Headquarters of CNN. Whether it’s a corporate function or a private event, we will ensure it is an enjoyable event for all. We also have the ability to accommodate private evening tours for event guests. Please contact us about our preferred vendors, space availability and any other questions you may have about what we offer. We are excited to have the opportunity to work with you.

CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAUS

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Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau233 Peachtree St., Ste. 1400 Atlanta, GA 30303 Ph: (404) 521-6619 Fax: (404) 589-5728 Email: [email protected] Web: www.atlantameetings.comAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau streamlines the meeting planning process and assists with everything from hotels and convention centers to concierge and convention services. Atlanta’s three unique meeting districts – Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead – offer hotels at every price point, award-winning restaurants, world-class attractions and a variety of venues for events of all sizes. The city’s historic parks, vibrant museums and thriving business districts reside just steps off Peachtree Street and make Atlanta the perfect city for convention and business travel.

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Chattanooga Area Convention & Visitors Bureau736 Market St., 18th Floor Chattanooga, TN 37402 Ph: (423) 756-8687 Fax: (423) 265-1630 Toll Free Ph: (800) 964-8600 ext. 3057 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chattanoogameetings.comChattanooga is a dynamic city nestled along the banks of the Tennessee River and surrounded by the natural splendor of picturesque mountains. Chattanooga is one of the most revitalized cities in the country with a thriving arts, music, and dining scene complemented by exceptional world-class attractions. The “Scenic City” offers all the amenities of a major metropolitan city in a comfortable and convenient location, including a free electric downtown shuttle and the fastest citywide internet speeds in the world. Accessible, affordable and hospitable, Chattanooga is the perfect destination for your next meeting, convention, trade show or reunion.

HOTELS & RESORTS

The DeSoto15 E. Liberty St. Savannah, GA 31401 Ph: (912) 443-2002 Email: [email protected] Web: www.thedesotosavannah.comLocated in the center of historic Savannah, experience our beautiful city like a local. The DeSoto has 246 newly renovated, sophisticated guestrooms with beautiful views of the city. Newly renovated meeting spaces include 20,000 square feet and up to 11 breakout rooms, many with natural light. The largest meeting room (5,408 square feet) is our Harborview Room, which features panoramic views of Savannah and is the highest view in our city. Enjoy our outdoor pool oasis with a treetop view, or Madison Square is a perfect location for relaxing or hosting a reception for our groups. The DeSoto also features three amazing culinary experiences from our Southern-inspired restaurant concepts.

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

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Plus One Media2152 Tanglewood Road Decatur, GA 30033 Ph: (404) 735-4750 Email: [email protected] Web: www.plusonemedia.comPlus One Media, founded in 1991 by Melissa Connor, is an outsource marketing communications firm that serves as the marketing and publishing partner for professional associations, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Implementing your vision is our job. We make it happen from start to finish: you provide the content, and we do the rest—from layout and design, to copyediting, to communicating with your board members, to working with the printer and webmaster, to promoting your conference or event. We are your behind-the-scenes partner, making you look fantastic—on time, within budget, with pleasure.

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