Michael K. Krouse, Recognized as a 15 Over 50 by Connect

Representing Greater Ontario – Cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga 

Ontario, California – (January 30, 2019)  Michael K. Krouse, CMP, CHME, CASE, President and CEO of the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau, was recognized as a member of Connect Association’s inaugural “15 Over 50.” The honor highlights veteran event professionals who have contributed in multiple ways to the industry. Connect Association is a national, B2B magazine that provides resources and ideas to professionals and planners in the meetings and events industry. 

Peers in the events world nominated Krouse. Nominations were received from across the country, then reviewed and evaluated by the Connect staff based on references, industry involvement and other resources.

For the full description of Krouse’s accomplishments, click here.

The entire list of recognized honorees and individual profiles can be found here.

ABOUT CONNECT

Connect is a leader in the meetings, events, travel and tourism industry. Specializing in destination marketing, the company produces digital programs, online and mobile solutions, meetings business and travel magazines, trade shows and consumer events, travel guides for newspapers and leisure magazines, and destination information which is distributed through broadcast and custom programs. Connect, formerly known as Collinson Media & Events, introduced the popular Marketplace format to the meetings industry and now produces national shows for meeting planners in the Corporate, Expo, Sports, Diversity, Association and Faith sectors as well as other state- and region- specific meetings- and hospitality-focused events. More information about the company’s brands and services is available at connectmeetings.com.

Media contact: Matt Swenson, Connect Editorial Director mswenson@connectmeetings.com

GREATER ONTARIO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

The Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization to promote the cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, California to visitors nationally and internationally.  As destination experts we provide leisure, meeting groups and meeting professionals with an unbiased, comprehensive resource when booking a tour, convention, meeting or event within the cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, California.  Ideal for leisure and business travel, the region boasts scenic mountains, deserts, vineyards and metropolitan areas that are both historic and cosmopolitan in character. Under the umbrella of the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau is the California Welcome Center and several Signature Events to support the overall mission to drive visitors to the region.  The Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau provides the necessary destination support tools to execute a successful experience. Visitwww.discoverontariocalifornia.org.