Meeting/Event Information
We are excited to host our 3rd Quarter 2026 meeting at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel, IN! We are currently finalizing our speaker lineup and will continue our AI Pulse series. The full agenda will be shared soon.
Based on positive feedback, we’ll be bringing back our Kahoot! quizzes in a fun and engaging way. We will also provide an update on our chapter’s progress toward the 2026 goals. As always, the day will be filled with valuable education, meaningful networking, and a strong return on your investment of time and membership.
This quarter, we’ve introduced a separate complimentary registration for the networking event. You only need to sign up for this if you are not attending the Education Day. If you are registered for Education Day, your networking attendance is already included—no need to register twice. We appreciate your patience as we continue improving our website to better meet our needs.
A sincere thank you to our annual sponsors, who will be featured on our banner display throughout the year and in our social media. We also extend our gratitude to Hotel Carmichael for their generous venue sponsorship. Additional sponsorship opportunities may be available—our communications reach an audience of over 800, so stay tuned if you're interested.
We look forward to seeing you in Carmel, IN this September!
September 2015 Meeting
September 09, 2015
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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The Alexander Hotel
333 South Delaware Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
http://www.thealexander.com
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OVBTA September Meeting
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
The Alexander Hotel
#OVBTABELONG2015
Tuesday, September 8
Evening Reception begins at 7:00PM
Wednesday, September 9
Meeting Highlights
Ohio Valley Business Travel Meeting
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Wed., September 9 |
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8:15AM – 9:30AM
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Registration Open Networking and Continental Breakfast |
Alexander Ballroom I Foyer |
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8:30AM – 9:15AM |
New Member Orientation |
Renaissance Place |
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Direct Member Networking – “Industry Hot Topics” |
North Square |
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9:15AM – 9:30AM |
Networking Break |
Alexander Ballroom I Foyer |
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9:30AM – 11:30AM |
Exit Before Tweeting: A Look at the Why and How of Digital Communication; Kevin Scholl, Director, Digital Marketing, Red Roof Inns |
Alexander Ballroom I |
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11:30AM – 11:45AM |
Networking Break |
Alexander Ballroom I Foyer |
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11:45AM – 11:55PM |
Auction Update |
Alexander Ballroom I |
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11:55PM – 12:00PM |
Welcome from The Alexander Hotel |
Alexander Ballroom I |
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12:00PM – 1:00PM |
Lunch Raffle sponsored by Short’s Travel |
Market Table |
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1:00PM – 1:45PM |
Advocacy is Important, A Legislative Update Shane Downey, Director Public Policy, GBTA |
Alexander Ballroom I |
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1:45PM – 2:15PM |
OVBTA Business Meeting |
Alexander Ballroom I |
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2:15PM – 2:30PM |
Networking Break |
Alexander Ballroom I Foyer |
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2:30PM – 4:00PM |
Rehab Your Activity Addiction! – Carrie Burton, EdD, Productive Learning |
Alexander Ballroom I |
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4:00PM – 4:15PM |
Closing remarks, announcements and goodbyes |
Alexander Ballroom I |
Exit Before Tweeting: A Look at the Why and How of Digital Communication
Kevin Scholl, Director, Digital Marketing, Red Roof Inns
Advocacy is Important, A Legislative Update
Shane Downey, Director Public Policy, GBTA
Rehab Your Activity Addiction!
Carrie Burton, EdD, Productive Learning
Still struggling with that elusive thing called work-life balance? Leaving work exhausted but feeling as though your to-do list simply grew? Join us for an insightful, interactive, and fun session on how to use Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence to help cure the stress and escalating demands of your work day. We will take a look at what happens physically when you reach a state of "busy tizzy," how to practice response flexibility, and how to command your sense of presense for greater productivity and focus!
Registration and Networking begin at 8:15 AM
Tickets
$40.00 OVBTA Member - Allied
$60.00 after 05:00 am September 1
$100.00 Guest Ticket Non-Member / Guest Registration
$120.00 after 05:00 am September 1
$0.00 OVBTA Member - Direct
$20.00 after 05:00 am September 1
