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In partnership with the Green Meetings Industry Council (GMIC) of Chicago, the conference has added a "green" exhibitors' area at the trade show. These exhibitors provide information, products and services that are of interest to conference attendees such as:

* Eco-Friendly Materials for Exhibits
* Green Design and Printing
* Eco-Friendly Lighting and Booths
* How to Evaluate Venues for their Green-ness
* How to Green F&B - From Menu Choices to Waste Control
* Ways to Add Green to Your RFPs
* Working with Venues, Contractors and Caterers to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

SPECIAL RATE FOR GREEN EXHIBITORS:
$885 ($100 off) for three days.

To sign up, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 815-228-4843

For more trade show and conference information, see website linked above.

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About the conference: The 2010 Illinois Governor's Conference on Tourism is the most important travel industry event in the state and draws together nearly 600 Illinois tourism decision makers including representatives from: Convention and Visitors Bureaus, State and Local Governments, Destination Marketing Organizations, Hotels, Attractions, Restaurants, Retailers and Trade Associations. See more at: www.iccvb.org/ilgovsite/index.htm

How we are trying to make this event "green":

Greening the Conference:

The Delta Institute is helping green the 2010 Illinois Governor’s Conference on Tourism! The Delta Institute is a respected Chicago nonprofit that creates, funds and implements programs that promote a healthy environment, a strong economy and thriving, vibrant communities. Delta provides technical assistance and training to businesses and communities throughout the Great Lakes region, and is known for its work helping the Merchandise Mart achieve LEED certification. More at www.delta-institute.org

As part of its consultation, The Delta Institute will help measure the environmental impact of the conference and quantify the positive steps being undertaken by planners, attendees, the hotel, vendors and other stakeholders. Delta will also recommend a few simple ways to reduce the conference’s footprint now and in the future. Watch the conference program for more information on this exciting initiative! Sponsor: Robin Malpass & Associates

More on greening the conference at:
www.ilgovconference.com/ilgovsite/GreeningtheConference.html