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•Pg_54-74__BMT_pg86-162 4/30/13 9:51 PM Page 57 company can be productive and profitable by organizing a Jackson Mississippi conference. Because Jackson is a smaller city, hospitality industry professionals work hard for your business. A Jackson conference also makes you and your bottom line look good. The city offers one of the region's lowest tourism taxes and provides one of the best complimentary meeting services packages in the nation. Jackson is very affordable, accessible, and accommodating. Jackson is more than just work. Savor mouthwatering cuisine in some of the city's 300 restaurants. Experience dynamic culture at the fascinating museums … devoted to the city's visual arts, history and heritage, and sports. And with a variety of year-round events, there's always something fun and festive going on. Experience Jackson, the City with Soul, the ideal place to catch the blues and chase them away! Immerse yourself and your attendees in the vibrant renaissance of downtown Jackson. Discover the Jackson Convention Complex, the centerpiece of the Jackson convention district. Host an amazing Jackson, Mississippi convention with world-class amenities that include over 330,000 sq. ft. of meeting and conference space, a Crystalline, folding-glass façade, a 382-seat, state-of-the-art theater equipped with the latest technology and audiovisual capabilities as well as a 9,000-sq. ft. kitchen and catering facility. Housing conference attendees can be a critical phase in the meeting planning process. With all the amazing hotels in the Jackson area, finding the right fit for your group will be a breeze. Well equipped with 303 rooms and full service amenities, the Jackson Marriott-Downtown is an excellent choice of lodging for meeting planners to explore. Right in the heart of downtown, this Jackson hotel's location is perfect for the business or leisure-traveler. The property's 35,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space provides you with a variety of options, whether you will be organizing a meeting with a small group or hosting an elaborate reception. The Hilton-Jackson Hotel & Convention Center is very well prepared for conferences and conventions of various B M & T ••• March/April 2013 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 57