PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Standups — or short meetings — can be a great tool for teams who are having to shift skills in order to meet the needs of digital event planning. If they have a live meeting planned in 2020, Colangelo said, they see that they must take it down — like a house, brick by brick. What is the plan: Hit pause?

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JANUARY 3, 2017

There are many acronyms in the world of meetings, but SMERF is one you should not forget. While SMERF meetings tend to be smaller in size, the numbers do add up. The Obama administration has loosened the reins on government conference spending. Locations such as Virginia Beach, Virginia , have long benefited from SMERF groups.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Gabriela Ong Gabriela Ong was promoted to vice president of sales for Meet Puerto Rico, where she has been brand sales manager, northeast for three years. Based in the New York area, Ong will drive sales and grow brand awareness through meetings, incentives and marketing events. Email us the good news at editor@smartmeetings.com.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

Legions of meeting professionals today are get-it-done machines with nary a moment to wind down or hide from intrusions. Dr. Timothy Wilson, a social psychologist at the University of Virginia conducted an experiment to explore the consequences of this new reality that gave participants two options.

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JULY 26, 2017

She previously held the position of head of sales, and will be promoted to vice president of Incentive Conference & Event Society Asia Pacific (ICESAP) in South East Asia. Chris Ferrier Chris Ferrier will become director of food and beverage for Airlie in Warrenton, Virginia. Email us the good news at editor@smartmeetings.com. .

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JUNE 21, 2017

The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBT MPA) named Alexis Dinyovszky as a new member of the board of directors. Dinyovszky currently serves as the president of the board of directors for Southern Comfort (SoCo) Conference Organization and chairman of TGV Holidays, LLC, a booking agent for ocean cruises and travel.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, Virginia. What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. After college, I started as a conference concierge at The Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C.

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Most recently, Vilain has held positions as executive chef at Bridgeport Conference Center and corporate chef for Charles Pointe Hospitality, both in his hometown of Clarksburg, West Virginia. The post 5 Smart Moves at Palace Hotel, Wilmington Convention Center and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JANUARY 30, 2017

Inject a jolt of variety into your roster of meeting venues to keep attendees engaged and excited before, during and after the event. Board meetings, conferences, panel discussions, team-building activities , brainstorming sessions and private dinners will all find a home here. Jane’s Carousel, Brooklyn.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

She’ll focus on booking meetings for Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland-based associations. Richter-Piraino most recently worked as sales manager for group meetings and events at the Westin New York at Times Square. of indoor/outdoor meeting space. Email us the good news at editor@smartmeetings.com.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 29, 2017

How do you become an independent meeting planner? Annette Suriani, CMP AMS Meetings Solutions Fairfax, Virginia Time as an independent planner: 5 years. I’m using my strongest skills in meeting and event planning, so I kind of took a winding route, but it’s a really, really great fit for me.

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MAY 31, 2017

Best Conference Center Hotel. Add a heap o’ meeting space—34,000 sq. A multi-million-dollar transformation added a fresh design scheme, all-new plush furnishings and tech in the 802 guest rooms, and enhancements to its 38 versatile meeting and functions rooms. of indoor meeting space. of meeting space. The Mirage.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Virginia and Maryland to draw large meetings to Indianapolis, which was named the number one convention city in the U.S. She joins the team from Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Krysten Douglas Visit Indy has promoted Krysten Douglas to senior sales manager, D.C. by USA Today.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, Virginia. What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. After college, I started as a conference concierge at The Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C.

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

More venues are reporting their efforts and recording their waste numbers so that they can measure their progress year to year and also so that planners who want to host meetings in green venues can evaluate the venue based on the center’s practices. Waste, Water & Energy Efficiency . An impressive 93 percent compost food waste.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Because the meeting and event professionals who are honored are rather young and already quite accomplished. As a “government” meeting planner, I am con-stantly challenged with limited budgets, outdated technology, and long-lasting traditions. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far? Derek Anderson.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Experiences that bring employees together outside of a corporate or meeting environment foster connections, camaraderie, trust and employee engagement, while encouraging a spirit of creativity and collaboration that carries over into the workplace. Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia. Adventurous Outings.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Experiences that bring employees together outside of a corporate or meeting environment foster connections, camaraderie, trust and employee engagement, while encouraging a spirit of creativity and collaboration that carries over into the workplace. Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia. Adventurous Outings.

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