Unique Venues Fall Magazine is here!
Take a sneak peek at what you will find in this jam-packed issue:

  • 10 Unique Wedding Venues: Many couples are vowing to be different by choosing non-traditional spaces for their nuptials. Whether for uniqueness, budget, or a memorable experience, it's a trend that will only continue to grow. We feature 10 venues that provide that happy ending.
  • For a Good Cause: Corporate social responsibility is a big buzz phrase in the industry. It's not enough to get a good rate on a venue. Planners also want to know that their clients' dollars are helping to further a good mission. We take a look at four members that are doing just that.
  • Chica-GO: We breeze through six must-see venues in the Windy City, from the historic Navy Pier and the Museum of Science and Industry to the full-service Conference Chicago at University Center.
  • By The Hour: More and more venues are now offering rates by the hour to cater to groups that only need space for a short period of time, and the result is a win-win for everyone.

 As always, you will find fall-themed food and drink recipes,
expert advice and the latest venue news.
Need an extra copy of the magazine - request one today !

Send us your original food and drink recipes for consideration for a future magazine to ann@uniquevenues.com
UVAMC is only weeks away &
we want to see you there!

Of all the conferences you are invited to in a year, the Unique Venues Annual Member Conference is one you definitely don't want to miss. This is the one opportunity to network with colleagues and learn from top industry experts, and it's the only conference of its kind dedicated to our niche field. Top 10 reasons to join us on October 22-23:

  1. It's FREE: For most members there's no cost to attend this annual gathering since it is included in your membership fee.
  2. It's in Portland!: The motto of this northwest city is to always "keep it weird", where you will find microbrews, food carts galore and unusual street art giving Portland that eccentric "weird" vibe.
  3. We're meeting in an art museum! We are meeting at the Portland Art Museum, which provides tons of ambiance and creativity to inspire each session. After a full day of training and networking, join us for a special Sip & See including local wine and beer tastings while you take in the art of the Contemporary Exhibit.
  4. The Programming is second-to-none! Choose from six educational sessions including: effective ways to use social media, using surveys as a marketing tool, the ins and outs of digital security, and a workshop to create your venue’s unique story.  
  5. There are Venue Tours! Get a behind-the-scenes vantage point of three Unique Venues members in the Portland area. The tours are included with registration and FREE to attend.
  6. Network like never before! Join over one hundred Unique Venues members for your chance to get to know each other and pick one another’s brains about the challenges and successes of operating a conference and event program.
  7. Enjoy a member appreciation party! Let loose with team UV with plenty of arcade games, bowling, and karaoke, plus appetizers and cocktails.
  8. The BEST OF Award Announcements! We will roll out the red carpet for our winners and runners up during the member appreciation party.
  9. Come early - have fun! Meet other Unique Venues members for a special activity on October 21 – the beyond bizarre Portland walking tour is sure to entertain (minimal fee).
  10. Choose from two headquarter hotels! Offering two exclusive room blocks to choose from to book for your comfort and budget.

Spots are filling up fast - REGISTER TODAY !


Make your Marketing Easy with E-Mail Templates

If your member benefits includes an E-mail digital marketing campaign, we’ve just made taking advantage of this service simpler. Our new easy to use e-mail marketing templates offer three options to help you get your message out to our database of meeting and event planners. 

Call 866.266.6857 or email membership@uniquevenues.com  to schedule your e-mail marketing campaign and choose one of the template options.
 
If an e-mail marketing campaign isn’t included with your package and you’d like to add one, call 866.266.6857 or email jeanne@uniquevenues.com to add it to your package.  

UV By The Numbers

We are Up, Up, Up
Leads, visitors and member page views are up!
 
Leads – increase of 24.8%
Visitors – increase of 6.8%
Page views – increase of 5.1%
 
Stats indicate comparison between Q2 2018 and Q2 2017.

Welcome Stephanie Watson
and Neal Burghardt
to the Team!

We have two new additions to our growing Unique Venues family. First up, Stephanie Watson. Stephanie will be working closely with you to help find the best leads for you and deliver them in a timely manner so that you can seal the business deal. Say hello and stay in touch by e-mailing Stephanie@uniquevenues.com
 
Next, we welcome Neal Burghardt to Team UV. Neal comes with a client management and data analysis background; and will be serving in the role of the Chief Operations Officer for the company. In this new role, Neal will be working directly with the operations team members overseeing membership services fulfillment and technology services. Give Neal a big shout out by e-mailing Neal@uniquevenues.com


Summer’s Over,
Now What?
You may be spinning a lot of plates, but you’re no acrobat. Unique Venues will handle your marketing so you don’t have to. That’s one less plate to spin and one less stress to worry about.  
 
Schedule a member services call to review your marketing services and let us help you make the most of your membership.
Improve YOUR OPERATION with Unique Venues Consultation Services

Unique Venues has worked hand-in-hand with more than 225 campuses, retreat centers and conference centers to thoroughly analyze business practices and provide customized advice and strategies for making improvements large and small. Whether you want to start a conference business, benchmark against key competitors, improve an existing operation or are looking to grow revenue, Unique Venues team members can be your guides.
 
Special Offer: Receive $500 off any consulting package contracted by October 31. Visit uniquevenues.com/consultation-info to find out more or contact Chuck@uniquevenues.com .
 

Every month we publish blogs on various topics that feature the best of our member venues. Check out the latest top picks:



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Each month, we connect our venues with 40,000+ meeting
and event planners.



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Don’t forget to set your preferences for membership renewal in the member dashboard. If you’d like continuous service with no interruptions, set your choice to automatic renewal. 

However, if you’d like to keep receiving updates around your renewal time, you can keep the manual renewal setting too. Declare your choice in your member dashboard at uniquevenues.com/get-started .  
 
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