Issue link: https://digital.copcomm.com/i/1526693
BY SOLOMON J. HERBRT II A merica's vast Midwestern region, in the heart of the United States, creates an environment merging a combination of rich U.S. history with top level hospitality. The region has an assortment of destina- tions Meeting Planners will surely enjoy exploring for their client's next big event. Depending on the gathering, your client might require a large metropolis of a city such as Detroit, Indianapolis or Chicago. Possibly your client is looking to meet in a much quainter destination such as Lansing, MI, Springfield, MO or even Columbus, OH. Which ever direction your group decides to go The Midwestern states provide everything your client needs. The Midwest of The United States is where time has stood still on charming Mackinac Island... where the beauty of Lake Michigan is enhanced by the glacially carved dunes. If you travel a little further west, it's where the largest stone carving in the world exists, Crazy Horse Monument... and to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where a larger- than-life presidential memorial pays tribute to four former US presidents. There are plenty of other fun-filled activities and historical sites conference attendees will be able to explore when meetings let out. Come see why The Midwest is the prime region to hold your next conference, family reunion or wedding. 22 B M & T ••• September/October 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com