Researching and coordinating fun, engaging, and organized outings can lead to decision fatigue. Simplifying the planning process starts with every corporate event planner’s secret weapon: a local destination marketing organization (DMO). Westopolis is the DMO for the cities of St. Louis Park and Golden Valley. No matter the size of your group, nonprofit organizations like Westopolis are ready to assist you with an array of complimentary services.
Your local DMO should be your first point of contact. From landing on the right venue to deciding more specific details, DMOs can help refine your choices, check availability, obtain pricing quotes, and coordinate site visits—all you have to do is provide your event parameters. Westopolis can accommodate all your needs with its collection of modern and unique venues, from a working winery to an eco-friendly nature center.
For events with an overnight component, a DMO works directly with hotels to find the right destination to accommodate your needs and assists you in securing room blocks. They can also arrange for off-site dining and team-building activities, such as distillery tours, lawn bowling, or a visit to a game room. Westopolis offers an incentive program to assist with off-site meeting expenses, as well as a transportation grant to help you get from point A to B.
Each DMO will have a website full of information on things to see and do in the area, and they can provide additional materials, such as destination maps and special offers from local businesses. Using a DMO’s free services, such as those offered by Westopolis, will help save you time and money!
