10 Key Questions to Ask When Choosing a Wedding Reception
With summer right around the corner, brides-to-be everywhere are making decisions (some easy and some not so easy) on many details to make the big day perfect. A wedding reception often accounts for more than half of the bride’s total budget and choosing the right venue can be overwhelming. It is very helpful to have a list of questions in hand to ask the facility director. Here are 10 questions to get started: 1) Location, Location, Location. How far is the reception venue from your ceremony and the hotel block? You don’t want to...
read more2013 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism Coming to Salem!
Earlier this month, Travel Salem announced the 2013 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism, April 14-16 will take place in Salem, Oregon! This event is Oregon’s premier gathering for tourism professionals, and we are honored to participate in hosting this banner event. The annual conference attracts more than 400 attendees for two and a half days of educational seminars, networking, and to develop new ways to create the best Oregon Experience possible for visitors and the industry. Travel Salem, in partnership with the Salem Conference...
read moreSalem Conference Center Featured on Cover of Northwest Meetings + Events!
If you are in the event planning industry in this part of the country, chances are you read Northwest Meetings + Events. This is the premier magazine for meetings and events professionals working in the Northwest and published four times a year. You can imagine our delight when the editors decided to feature The Salem Conference Center on the cover of the Winter 2012 edition! Northwest Meetings + Events is circulated to approximately 10,000 planners, suppliers and related professionals in the Northwest and includes information on a range of...
read moreSCC Event Spotlight: 2012 Mid-Willamette Valley Women’s Show
The 2012 Mid-Willamette Valley Women’s Show, an annual event designed to bring awareness to domestic violence issues, will be held at The Salem Conference Center February 4- 5, 2012. The event will feature fashion shows and exhibits from vendors related to women’s health, beauty, fitness, fashion, food & lifestyle. There will be representatives from the Salem Women’s Crisis Center, Victims Assistance & Liberty House to help answer questions and provide information about domestic violence. To learn more about this important...
read moreCalling All Brides: Don’t Miss the Oregon Wedding Showcase this Weekend
Where could someone planning a wedding find hundreds of potential wedding vendors from all over the state under one roof? The Oregon Wedding Showcase bridal show at the Oregon State Fairground on January 28 & 29, 2012! If you are planning a wedding in Oregon, this is the place to be. Regardless of your location, you will be able to interview multiple wedding photographers, bridal salons, florists, catering businesses, DJ’s, etc. all in ONE day! Oregon Wedding Showcase has been producing Salem and Eugene’s largest bridal shows...
read moreSalem Conference Center 2012 New Year’s Resolutions
The end of another year is here, and this is the time we reflect on ourselves to see what we can do better in the new year. For some, it is making healthier lifestyle choices, or to spend more time with loved ones, or simply trying a new hobby. The Salem Conference Center also wants to better ourselves in 2012 and we want to share our 2012 New Year’s Resolutions with you. We will keep you posted on our progress and we hope you will let us know how we can better serve our community. 1. In 2012, we resolve to step up our Green...
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