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•Pg_54-74__BMT_pg86-162 4/30/13 9:51 PM Page 56 AREA GUIDES MISSISSIPPI MEMORABLE MEETINGS IN MISSISSIPPI MADE EASY BY SOLOMON J. HERBERT II Consider this your personal invitation to plan a Mississippi meeting. From the year round mild climate and the state's delicious culinary fare, to fantastic golf on some of the country's best courses, a wealth of options for outdoor adventure and the rich heritage and culture (including the fact that Mississippi is the birthplace of America's music), this beautiful state offers an unparalleled experience as a conference location. Whether you choose a cosmopolitan city or a smaller town, meeting in Mississippi is made easy by highly experienced and creative professionals who provide the standard of excellence you expect. In the luxury casino resorts on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in Tunica, as well as in picturesque towns like Natchez, Vicksburg and Oxford, an extensive array of quality facilities can host meetings and special events of all sizes. Small civic centers, multipurpose coliseums and Jackson Conventon Center Complex 56 B M & T ••• March/April 2013 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com exhibition halls provide the perfect conference location for your group. Convention services are available in all Mississippi convention cities with the added bonus of a convention and visitors bureau and their enthusiastic staff to assist in a variety of free planning services for your Mississippi meeting. • • JACKSON • • Let's face it. Times are tough. In today's uncertain business climate, outof-town meeting funds are often slashed from the budget. However, you and your Photo Credit: Jackson CVB