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CITY-WIDES PORTLAND STYLE Looking for a convention center in New England? While you won’t find one in Portland, Maine, do talk to our staff and learn how we accommodate groups of more than 500 by utilizing our Cross Insurance Arena and larger conference hotels, all within walking distance of each other, in the beautiful arts district of downtown. Groups have the convenience of large, flexible space with a non-traditional twist in venue options getting your attendees out exploring the city and experiencing all that is unique to Southern Maine! Small town, large hospitality. Thanks to each of you for taking the time to meet with the Arctic Council’s site visit team— you do! They said it was the best site visit they had ever experienced and they were enormously impressed with what Maine has to contribute for their upcoming meetings.” — Dana B. Eidsness, Maine International Trade Center and for being great at what

At the Greater Portland Convention & Visitors Bureau, your meeting or event is of utmost importance to us and, together with our partners in the hospitality industry, we’ll work to make it one of the most pleasurable you’ll ever hold. Welcome to Maine. Our goal is to provide you with the assistance you need to make your meeting in Maine well attended, successful and enjoyable. And our services are complimentary for planners; check out how we can help! AT THE PRE-BOOKING STAGE • Letters of Invitation • Overnight Accommodations & Function Space Availability • Bid Proposals & Assistance with Presentations • Site Inspections & Area Tours • Logistical Assistance (such as obtaining city or state permits) • Publicity/Promotional Materials

AT THE POST-BOOKING STAGE • Referrals to Convention Service Vendors • Itinerary & Program Ideas • Destination/Attendance Building Brochures • Delegate Gift Ideas • Visitor Guides and Maps for Attendees

Whatever your preference or budget, we can help you find the perfect facility in which to hold your meeting, convention, or event. Choose from sophisticated urban settings, elegant coastal resorts, rustic lakeside cabins, and charming bed and breakfasts. The listings and ads which begin on page 32 highlight the amenities of our accommodations and function facilities. Our convention sales and service staff can provide more information to help you choose an event location. Small or large, your group will enjoy traditional New England hospitality, with extraordinary attention to your meeting’s details.

DON’T MISS THE NEXT HARVEST ON THE HARBOR October 19-23, 2016 Portland Waterfront

Four days celebrating the bounty and creativity of Maine’s cuisine. harvestontheharbor.com

Photos on right: clockwise from top left: Melissa Vigue; Corey Templeton; Melissa Vigue; Focus Photography; Corey Templeton

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