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California Lifts F2F Meeting Restrictions, but Not Completely

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Those who are vaccinated [but contract the virus] generally have seen very mild symptoms,” he added. “If The ECA also pointed out that neighboring states Arizona and Nevada had issued guidance for restarting trade shows and exhibitions immediately. billion in direct spending and $130 million in state and local taxes.

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When Is the Right Time to Host Your Event Live?

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While in Arizona, all restrictions on organized events have been lifted. Finances and Contracting. How flexible are the terms of your venue and supplier partners’ contracts if you need to cancel the event? If you are restricted to hosting your event in a particular city, the answer may already be decided for you.

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California Continues to Attract Global Visitors

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A lot has changed in two years since the actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announced they had contracted what was then known as novel coronavirus on a film set in Australia. What hasn’t varied is the desire around the world to visit California for business, pleasure or both.

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Top 9 Legal Questions About Event Safety and Liability

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associate professor at Arizona State University and health economist for the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Your venue and vendor contracts should include an indemnification clause that requires them to abide by the code of conduct and any local or state rules, regulations, and laws pertaining to COVID.

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How Will Hybrid Meetings Hit 2021 Budgets?

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Contracting for the bare minimum level of technical support is a bad idea. Craig Jacobs began his career at Hyatt Hotels, went on to leadership positions at the Arizona Biltmore, Hotel del Coronado and Preferred Hotel Group and co-founded an online software company five years ago called Close the Gap.

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RNC Goes In-Person: Hope Or Mistake?

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And that’s obviously Arizona. Number one, that’s a crazy thing with contracts and everything else. I’m sure Florida isn’t doing quite hot either”, he adds. Florida, President Trump’s state, will be home to the RNC this year. And then you layer the pandemic on it.

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2019 40 Under 40: Pamela Wike Boyd, CMP, The Solid Waste Association of North America

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I also manage the pre-show selection process, including contracting, site selection and visitation. What I am working on now: I’m gearing up for our annual WASTECON conference in Phoenix, Arizona. I am also the key contact for all partnered vendors.

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