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Columbus Set to Host PCMA Convening Leaders in 2023

PCMA has chosen Columbus to host its 2023 Convening Leaders Annual Meeting from Jan. 8-11 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC). The country’s 14 th largest city is a meetings destination on the rise, and we can’t wait to show attendees how…

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An Interview with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants' Brian Hinshaw

Columbus’ food scene has been gaining notoriety in recent years and this year Food & Wine named Ohio’s capital among the 32 best places to go and eat in the country. One of the most important players in Columbus’ food renaissance is Cameron Mitchell…

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Joe Shaw’s Passion Makes It Possible in Columbus

Joe Shaw, director of event management and parking for the SMG-managed Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC), was recognized in the convention service manager category of this year’s Passion Made Possible Awards. Sponsored by Northstar Meetings…

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ASAE Proves That More is Possible in Columbus

2019 has been the year of Columbus. It's been named a top place to visit by the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Food & Wine and TripAdvisor. It's also been named among the best American cities to work by Forbes and SmartAsset, as well as a top…

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Nurture Your Soul with Nature in Columbus

Research has long shown that spending time outside has numerous benefits for mental health and overall well-being. According to The Journal of Positive Psychology , spending even as little as five minutes outdoors is linked to significant mood boosts…

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Celebrate National Ice Cream Day Year-round in Columbus

Did you miss National Ice Cream Day earlier this week? According to the International Dairy Foods Association, Americans consume about 23 gallons of ice cream each year, on average. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated the third Sunday of July…

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Run These Routes to See Columbus’ Sights

When visiting a new city for a meeting, convention, trade show or event, it always feels like there’s so much to do in so little time, and very rarely is there time for exploration. To help you and your attendees get to know Columbus a bit better the…

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