Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

As a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Jankowski discusses her passion for the events industry. . How I got here: After college, I joined AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps and traveled the west coast for a year volunteering at a variety of nonprofit organizations. Connect with Jankowski on Twitter. .

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2019 Sponsorships Healthcare Trade Shows 70

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 11, 2021

Convene asked individuals from inside and outside the business events industry to talk about behaviors and other changes brought on by the pandemic that are lasting, and in particular, to share which ones they think are likely to transform events. Bill Grusich: ‘We will see more demand for in-person gatherings.’. Ben Goedegebuure.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

As a 2019 15 Over 50 honoree, Bradley discusses his passion for the events industry. How I got here: From desk clerk to representing a great southern community, I got here through hard work and delivering expectations to the boss, team and customers at every turn. I have learned much about living in the south.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

A s a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Quinn discusses her passion for the events industry. What I do: I’m helping to shape the image of a revitalized steel and industrial region into a vibrant arts and entertainment community that provides quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, Kovats discusses her passion for the events industry. Specific improvement I’ve made: Our reorganization took 15 smaller meetings and integrated them to create a community feel. What I do: I am responsible for the strategic and operational management of the organization.

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2018 Sponsorships Education Management 40

SmartMeetings

MARCH 1, 2017

Men make about 29 percent more than women on average, according to the Professional Convention Management Association’s 2014 salary survey, with male planners earning an average $102,222 and female planners earning an average $72,880. Last week, Smart Meetings announced the winners of the second annual Smart Women in Meetings Awards.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

As a 2017 40 Under 40 honoree, Liszka discusses his passion for the events industry. About two years later, I’m hiring around 60 people on contracts. We wanted to organize an event to connect business communities of Krakow, stimulate corporate employees to get involved and contribute to charity. Connect with Liszka on Twitter.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

You write that all commercial creativity is, in the end, about the same thing: creating products that match and intersect with an audience’s taste at a particular point in time. Allen Gannett, author of The Creative Curve, suggests event professionals “look at the things that work at other events. … and add your own novel twist.”

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

As a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Wakefield discusses her passion for the events industry. . What are you working on right now that you’re excited about? In 2018, we piloted a first-timer welcome activity and a more experiential community gathering general session which were very successful.

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Boomset

AUGUST 28, 2019

We are thrilled to be an official "honoree” and there’s more on the horizon when it comes to #TheBoomsetWay. and our very CEO have to say about this honored recognition. Thank you to our team, our customers, partners, family, friends, the #eventprofs community…and so many more. Have a look at what Inc.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Schwartz’s roots in the artisan culinary community run deep. There’s not many people trying to bridge that gap between culinary and corporate,” said Schwartz, who is part of PCMA’s new class of 20 in Their Twenties honorees. specialty channels for the Kellogg Company, and a member of WFF’s board. KIMCHEESY RICE BALL, ANYONE?

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Corporate Events 2017 Conference Meetings 53

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

“This is our fourth class,” said PCMA President and CEO Deborah Sexton, “and with each one, we are struck by the passion and insights these individuals bring to the business-events community. Director of Communications and Member Services Washington State Association of Counties Olympia, Washington, USA. Derek Anderson. HOLLY LAMMERT.

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2017 Education Hospitality Meetings 69

Event Guru

MAY 5, 2023

A brief overview of the event planning industry The event planning industry is a booming sector that encompasses organizing, coordinating, and executing various types of events such as conferences, weddings, seminars, social gatherings, and more.

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Sports Fashion Entertainment Education 40

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Chosen by a committee of industry veterans and previous 20 in Their Twenties winners, the latest class of honorees are dedicated, focused, and inspired by their work on business events — everything kids aren’t supposed to be today, yesterday, and probably tomorrow, too. What do you like most about your job? Alexandra Adsit.

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2018 Conference Trade Shows Management 76

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Congratulations to this year’s Best in Show honorees! So when we decided to do something different for the fifth year of our Best in Show awards, it didn’t take long to figure out what. this year we’re honoring some of those relationships. . this year we’re honoring some of those relationships. Our readers did not disappoint.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

When I hear my industry counterparts talking about it, they want to understand how they can better educate their senior management to say, ‘Hey, I can do the same thing that they can do, and I know my industry better,’” said Megan D. Tell that to meeting professionals, however, and they might grumble. Balsam said.

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