The Castle Group

APRIL 10, 2023

Castle’s Role in PRGN Castle lends expertise in public relations and is one of four agencies specializing in event management. Sandy previously served as secretary and Wendy has chaired the conference and site committee since 2009.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 10, 2023

Joining the podcast from Dallas, Texas, Holmgreen talks host James Dickson through MPI’s method behind its live events ahead of the European Meetings & Events Conference […]

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Event Industry News

MARCH 10, 2023

Joining the podcast from Dallas, Texas, Holmgreen talks host James Dickson through MPI’s method behind its live events ahead of the European Meetings & Events Conference […]

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Shaffer has also been association and corporate sales manager at The DeSoto Savannah in Georgia, sales manager for Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center and more. Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years. Tiffany Alves Hafer. Bree DiBernardo.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Bruggemans was most recently an adjunct faculty member in the Hospitality Management Program at California State University, San Bernardino. She has previously been executive director of Sumba Hospitality Foundation in Indonesia, F&B manager for Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, conference services manager for Riviera Palm Springs and more.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

Senior Business Events Manager. RIMS, Risk Management Society. Destination Management Connection. Senior Director of Conference and Events Management. Manager, Meetings/Events & Exhibits. International Meeting Managers, Inc. Houston, Texas. Michael Downs, CAE, CMP.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2023

Kristen Babich Babich is events manager for The Gant Aspen in Colorado. Riggs is also involved in environmental advocacy in other ways, including serving on the Net Zero Carbon Events Measurement Working Group, the Events Industry Council APEX Commission and the Global Wellness Institute’s Workplace Wellbeing Working Group.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 30, 2018

Hammons Convention Center Northwest Arkansas and the Alpharetta Conference Center, home of Connect Georgia 2018. Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas, got the love from Kat Sanford, chief fun officer at Kat Sanford Events. Hilton Americas , Omni Dallas , Gaylord Texan and Hilton Anatole were also among Texas hotel favorites.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

While these event professionals you will learn more about are young, there is much everyone in the industry can learn from them. They are proactively changing the world for the better through conference, meetings and other events. 38 • Sales Manager. 37 • Conference and Events Manager. Wylie, Texas.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Prior to joining the OLC, Lisé was the global event strategist for the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM), where she managed a virtual team for the organization’s annual conference that experienced rapid growth during her tenure. Of course, like every other event, we had to stay on budget.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Eventbase

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Event managers can capitalize on this growing trend to make their event experiences more appealing to business travelers who want a bit of leisure on the side. How can event managers appeal to the bleisure traveler? For example, SXSW offers a ‘Guest Pass’ option for access to free events during the conference.

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 30, 2017

There remains a litany of conferences for meeting and event professionals to receive education and valuable networking throughout the duration of 2017. Following are highlights, including events with hosted buyer programs (*), which can reduce or limit the cost of a planners’ attendance. PCMA Education Conference.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Codianne has 30 years of experience in hospitality and food and beverage management. Most recently, Codianne was director of operations at Daytona Beach Resort & Conference Center. Hotel Emma , a luxury boutique property in San Antonio, Texas, promoted Sakshaug to general manager. Jon Sakshaug. Tony Ovalle.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) wrapped up its 2019 annual conference at Four Seasons Houston with a pledge to increase the visibility of the association globally. Red Velvet Events and Realize Colorado, a Global DMC Partner, paired up for Best Collaborative Event.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Martin managing director of Delta Hotels-Marriott Dallas Allen & Watters Creek Convention Center scheduled to open in Allen, Texas, in January of 2019. Martin was previously Benchmark’s general manager for The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Martin Benchmark named Stacy T.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Check out Event Leadership Institute’s on-demand library with over 100 courses & interview videos for as little as $25 per month, as well as our online Professional Development courses in event management. Meeting & Event Job Openings | January 2018. Events Manager | Creative Circle | Scottsdale, AZ.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Planning an event in Austin? What started as a small outpost for Spanish colonists in the 1700s has blossomed into Texas' fourth most populous city and the fastest growing city in all of America. For sophisticated and elegant events, book Vintage Villas. Oasis Texas Brewing Company. Austin, TX is having a moment.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Dennis Cross , Senior Event Manager, Kansas City Convention Center Nominated by Mia Short, CMP, WATT Global Media “Dennis is a strategic, creative, collaborative, solutions-centric partner. Ariane Estepa, CMP , Meeting and Event Manager, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. CONVENTION SERVICES / HOTEL. He was amazing!

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 16, 2016

Plano Centre named Karen Fey as sales representative for the convention center in North Texas. She has also worked for Texas Instruments, Texas Health Resources and Travelers Insurance. “We We are excited to add Karen to our sales team,” said Mark Jarrell, general manager of Plano Centre. “Her It has more than 12,500 sq.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Check out Event Leadership Institute’s on-demand library with over 100 courses & interview videos for as little as $25 per month, as well as our online Professional Development courses in event management. Meeting & Event Job Openings | February 2018. Experience Manager | Live Nation | Phoenix, AZ.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 2018

Check out Event Leadership Institute’s on-demand library with over 100 courses & interview videos for as little as $25 per month, as well as our online Professional Development courses in event management. Meeting & Event Job Openings | April 2018. Freelance Event Producer | AlliedPRA | Phoenix, AZ.

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Bizzabo

JULY 3, 2019

What started in 2003 as a small sales and software trade show has steadily grown into one of the most popular can't miss events of the year. Everything about the conference is huge and well done. Event goers hear from top speakers, engage in networking sessions, get access to hands-on training sessions, and more.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Likewise, many industry employers reach out to us looking for good candidates to fill a variety of job positions, knowing that we strive to help event pros raise the caliber of their work to the best possible industry standards. Fundraising Event Management. Technical Meeting & Event Production. Post A Job.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

The agency specializes in connecting fans with their favorite artists, sports teams and brands at thousands of live events around the world each year. Chicago Event Management. Since 1995, Enterprise Events Group has delivered exciting, inspiring events that transform the brands of their customers. Dallas, TX.

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