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See you in Indy 80th annual APME conference set for Oct. 28-30
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While in Indianapolis ... Courtesy: Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Bureau n A New Art Hotel: The Alexander opened in January with 22,500 square feet of event space, innovative restaurants, and an emphasis on art and design. The Indianapolis Museum of Art is curating 40 works of art totaling $2 million. Plat 99 and Cerulean Restaurant make up the hotel’s unique, local dining options. This hotel is Indy-centric from the artwork featuring Indianapolis legends to the meeting space being named after Indianapolis historic neighborhoods. In fact, the name, The Alexander, derives from the name of our city architect, Alexander Ralston, who not only platted Indianapolis, but Washington D.C. as well. n Indianapolis Cultural Trail: Celebrating its grand opening in May 2013, this $63 million, 8-mile urban bike trail will now connect all six of Indy’s cultural districts. Flanked with incredible public art, the Trail leads visitors and residents to the front door of many of Indy’s greatest restaurants and attractions. In fact, Project for Public Spaces declared this project the “biggest and boldest step by any American city.” n Racing Capital of the World Indianapolis is home to the world’s largest single day sporting, the Indianapolis 500 and the world’s second largest single day sporting event,
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the Brickyard 400. As racing capitol of the world, over 400,000 visitors combined flock to Indianapolis each summer to capture the greatest spectacle in racing. n Tourism development In the past three years, Indy has invested more than $3 billion in new tourism products from an expansion of the Indiana Convention Center to the opening of the world’s largest J.W. Marriott. The forward growth hasn’t stopped there with additional NCAA National Headquarters projects recently completed like the state-of-the-art NCAA National Headquarters meeting space expansion or a new permanent pedestrian and gathering area that makes up a 4-block stretch of Georgia Street. Not to mention, Indy will see over an additional $68 million in new hotel product and renovations in 2013.
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oin us for the Associated Press Media Editors 80th annual conference in Indianapolis, Oct. 2830, 2013. Sign up before May 1 for the early bird discount. The event will have two host hotels at two price points in the same complex, including the J.W. Marriott, $169, and the SpringHill Suites, $139. The conference will be held just across the street at the Indiana State History Museum. In addition, the first night's reception and APME Foundation auction will be held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, and the second night will feature a reception at the NCAA Hall of Champions. APME is offering an early bird registration discount to members through May 1 for $195. After May 1, the registration cost will revert to the standard $250 for members. "Indianapolis is a phenomenal city with easy access, and it's a town built around hosting events," said APME President Brad Dennison. "This will be a very compact conference, but attendees will get the full Indy experience." This year's conference theme, "Content is King," is a nod to the increased focus and premium newspaper companies have placed on content in recent years. Guest speakers will be announced throughout 2013 as they are secured.
Lodging n J.W. Marriott Indianapolis King or Queen $169 per night Special rates available until Sept. 26, 2013 n SpringHill Suites Indianapolis Downtown King w/Sleeper Sofa $139 per night; Queen w/Sleeper Sofa $139 per night Special rates available until Sept. 26, 2013