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46 B M & T ••• September/October 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com aleXanDria Voted one of Travel + Leisure's and one of by Southern Living, his- toric Alexandria, located outside of Washington, D.C., offers your staff and delegates convenient accessibility and drivability for your regional or annual event. Upon arrival, delegates experience the walkability of a small town with the amenities of a cosmopolitan city. The waterfront city offers a sense of community dedicated to the safety of your delegates while offering flexibility through the diverse collection of hotels, restaurants and historical attractions. The destination is rich in entrepreneurial spirit and includes meet- ing venues with updated technology and streaming resources to accommodate in-person and hybrid meetings. The Potomac Conference Center and Alexandria Riverfront Studio is housed within the ABI headquarters office in Canal Center Plaza sit- uated just steps from the Potomac River. Its location in north Old Town Alexandria means easy access to cafes, restaurants, shopping and many historic attractions. The Potomac Conference Center offers innovative amenities in a newly built space with natural light and is an excellent space for work- shops, seminars, business meetings and small executive board func- tions. This venue features a large meeting room that can accommodate classroom, theater or boardroom configurations. There are also three other smaller rooms that are ideal for up to ten participants each. The rooftop deck provides perfect complementary outdoor space when hosting a reception for up to 200 attendees in the conference center with views of Washington, D.C. and Maryland. With Alexandria's rich history and culture, meetings and events become legendary. Authentic historic and cultural venues, many with distinctive outdoor spaces, complement the more contemporary gal- leries and trendy sites, while conveniently located and available for pri- vate rentals. For more information contact Visit Alexandria (703) 838-5005 or www.visitalexandria.com arlingTon Arlington has so much to offer destination seekers, whether they're craving cultural experiences, historic discoveries or unexpected adven- tures. For prospective residents, Arlington combines the best of city life and urban outdoor living. For entrepreneurs, this is where leading-edge technology and innovation thrive. It's Arlington's moment to shine and V I R G I N I A S P E C I A L S E C T I O N with its blend of sheer beauty, rich heritage and southern hos- pitality, Virginia is the perfect meeting destination. Whether hosting a meeting on a mountain vista or a conference in a state- of-the-art convention center, value and quality customer service are key benefits. Find the perfect venue for your next meeting, conference or event. Virginia has a large portfolio of venues, from boutique hotels and historic inns; resorts and urban properties; college and university campuses; winer- ies and breweries; museums and historic sites. Whatever the meeting size or purpose, Virginia has the venue to suit all your needs. Explore the majesty of Virginia's exciting attractions – unique chef- owned restaurants, award-winning wineries, outdoor adventure, and fasci- nating historical attractions are the perfect accompaniment to a hard day's work. The rich and vibrant story of Virginia cannot be told fully without knowledge of the African- American experience. The lives of such nota- bles as Maggie Walker, Robert R. Moton, Vernon and Barbara Johns and others are an important part of the fabric of Virginia history. Virginia's heritage trails lead groups to the birthplace of country music, through wine country, and to the best places to shop or view birdlife. Explore Civil War battlefields, Colonial and Civil Rights history with informative guides and sites that accommodate groups large and small. Alexandria Black History Museum Executive Conference Center, Arlington BY BUCK SAMUELS