MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

To understand the attendee experience at your events, all you have to do is ask. Sample Questions for Attendees • How would you rate your overall event experience? Ranked) • Would you recommend this event (or similar events) to friends, colleagues, or customers? Ranked) • What motivated you to attend this event?

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Unique Venues

JUNE 10, 2020

Having your event in the Midwest region of the United States is a wonderful idea. We’ve scoured the region – check out our choices for Top Picks for Meetings in the Midwest! We’ve scoured the region – check out our choices for Top Picks for Meetings in the Midwest! Kansas City, MO. Illinois State.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 23, 2020

The push by meeting and event facilities to be known for implementing “the industry’s highest standards for cleaning and disinfecting” is in full swing. Effective communication between the venue and both event planners and attendees is part of the accreditation program as well. Besides those in L.A.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Popular brand personality Jake from State Farm made appearances at two live tailgating events. To meet their expectations, State Farm launched a digital + live sponsorship program to kick off the NFL season with an augmented reality-fueled scavenger hunt for fans that yielded prizes like NFTs.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 17, 2020

COVID-19 has wreaked economic havoc on many industries, particularly the meetings, hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors, where many employees have been furloughed or laid off. Members of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) are among them. Henry and vice president Nicholas I. Putting It Together.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

These individuals are leaders, mentors and stars who moved the events industry forward for decades. Executive Vice President & COO , International Association of Exhibitions and Events. Director of Conventions & Meetings. Senior Business Events Manager. Senior Director of Conference and Events Management.

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Unique Venues

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

In fact, for meeting planners that want to create memorable conferences, events, and tradeshows, it’s game on to utilize these championship venues in a new way. Arrowhead Stadium, where the Kansas City Chiefs play home games, has more than 20 spaces for 10 to 1,000-plus guests. Kansas City, MO. Pittsburgh, PA.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Check your airline’s and your destination’s government or tourism bureau travel restrictions website to ensure your negative result meets every qualification. The most recent update to Kansas’ travel restrictions came Thursday, Nov. The most recent update to Kansas’ travel restrictions came Thursday, Nov.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Are you ready for some…meetings? From football to baseball to figure skating and more, college, professional and amateur sports bring in a lot of dough and tourism to popular meeting destinations. The event will also utilize the Indiana Convention Center for a fan fest. “We San Jose & Kansas City. Indianapolis.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2022

Newly opened Thompson Austin is tailored to the needs of meetings and events professionals. of indoor and outdoor event space between one ballroom, four boardrooms and a fourth-floor restaurant. of event space, Origin Austin’s Flight Room can accommodate up to 49 guests for small to mid-sized meetings. With 799 sq.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

That is the real talk delivered by Robert Bronstein and John Harris, partners behind Prevent , a Lynchburg, Virginia risk mitigation company created to help meeting professionals cross the unknown to return to meeting responsibly. The pair sat down with Smart Meetings to talk about best practices for mitigation and what not to do. “The

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

*TWT means “This Week in Travel”: a curated selection of stories specially chosen for meeting planners and meetings professionals. JetBlue is waivering four airports: Chicago (ORD), Kansas City (MCI) Milwaukee (MKE) and Minneapolis/St. Winter Drops a Weather “Bomb”. 1426 which authorizes zoning for the construction of its $1.7-billion

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. to Kansas City. Read More: Smart Moves in San Diego, New York and More The post Smart Moves in Chicago, Arizona and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 5, 2021

Preparing for meetings. Taking meetings. Kansas City Tech Council. The KC Tech Council organized a virtual career fair for local tech companies to meet top-tier candidates that are enthusiastic about tech in Kansas City. This event also included pre-built student skill profiles integrated into the event.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 18, 2021

PCMA Convening Leaders 2021 attendees were among the first to experience the meeting space Jan. 13, when it was the backdrop for a session with Kansas City Chiefs right guard, medical professional, and Montrealer Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. Duvernay-Tardif was filmed there for a pre-recorded session, as well as during a live Q&A.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2022

The flexible Pavilion indoor event space at the Javits Center in New York City opens onto an outdoor terrace. The Convene editors have each chosen three trends from Wunderman Thompson’s report and connected them to meetings and events. I want to meet the farmer. Courtesy of Javits Center). Rewilding the Office.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

She would wander around the farm she grew up on in Central Kansas—but hotels were especially exciting. Although I had no clue of what was involved to execute an event of that size, I decided I wanted to figure it out.” Attending PCMA conferences in college solidified her interest in events specifically. Where is She Now?

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

And the meetings and events industry is taking the lead when it comes to creating sustainable events. Check the website, interview past clients and ask to speak with some of his/her suppliers to ensure that they all meet the green targets you’ve set for the function. will only continue to grow.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Members can refer to these membership lists when seeking to connect with others within the same organization or community, and it can also be used by those outside your organization to find a professional or contact for other reasons (jobs, events, etc.). They’re typically distributed to members at meetings, events, or sent in the mail.

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Stova

JANUARY 17, 2023

Kellen Company 2,500 attendees and 300 exhibitor booths managed by Stova Event software with the commitment to keep clients’ ever changing needs in mind Kellen supports, guides and promotes the professions and industries that impact people around the world every day. That was key for us,” Hope says.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In 2019, Neal left ATL Airport District to work with 1600 Hospitality Group as meetings and events consultant. During his years in hospitality, he has worked with convention and visitors bureaus and hospitality organizations in Atlanta and Macon, Georgia; Kansas City, Missouri; and Cleveland. Casper van Eldik Thieme.

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Unique Venues

MAY 25, 2021

At Unique Venues, the Heartland offers a dynamic mix of places to host your next event. Whether you are looking for the tranquility of a venue located near nature or a bustling conference center in or near Chicago, we have identified some of our Top Picks for meeting in the Heartland. Hope College.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 18, 2017

Venues along its path are hosting special events and hotels are offering promotional rates for this astronomical phenomenon. Although reservations are already booked for the big day in August, many of these sites are also great places to hold meetings another time. Pop the cork on a great meeting held at Brooks Winery.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 28, 2020

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association used a new COVID-19-symptom screening tool — 42Chat’s HealthShield — to help ensure the 450 attendees at the live portion of its Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting met safely. How do you ensure your event adheres to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for gatherings?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

The 1,700 attendees checking in live at Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference ( WEC ) at Moscone Center in San Francisco this week were treated to a performance in three acts designed to provide “perspective,” “approach” and “action,” according to Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO. Forward Looking.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 28, 2022

Featured experience at Smart Meetings Incentive Experience Mexico. The venue was a Kansas City brewpub and it was my birthday. How do you explain the experience to meeting professionals considering incorporating it into an agenda? It makes them look forward to earning the incentive next year, if that is the kind of event it its.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 6, 2017

It used to be, planners could focus their efforts solely on the success of the meeting or event. Severe weather, earthquakes, protest demonstrations and, yes, acts of terrorism or mass violence must concern every meeting planner now. Miller, CSEP, owner of Unbricked Communications in Topeka, Kansas. Map all exit routes.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2023

She also worked as a meeting planner for American Public Works Association in Kansas City, Missouri. Christopher Roden Roden is senior public events manager for Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This promotion follows his previous position at the complex as events trust fund program coordinator.

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Unique Venues

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Whether you are looking for a space that is artsy, sporty or anything in between, the Chicago Southland CVB has so much to offer through an array of unique special event spaces. So, if you are looking for accessibility, affordability and versatility, reach out to the team at the Chicago Southland CVB to begin planning your holiday event.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 27, 2023

Two Buffalo Bills fans scored Marriott’s grand prize: a stay in a replica hotel room at State Farm Stadium and the chance to meet NFL legends like Jim Kelly. The experience began for the husband and wife duo with access to the NFL Honors event in Phoenix on the Thursday before the big game.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

D’Wayne Leatherland D’Wayne Leatherland Leatherland has been promoted to chief operating office (COO) at Agenda: USA , Kansas City’s first and only Destination Management Company (DMC). Jillian Stevens Jillian Stevens Broken Sound Club appoints Stevens as director of event sales.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

D’Wayne Leatherland D’Wayne Leatherland Leatherland has been promoted to chief operating office (COO) at Agenda: USA , Kansas City’s first and only Destination Management Company (DMC). Jillian Stevens Jillian Stevens Broken Sound Club appoints Stevens as director of event sales.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

15 winning brand activations that hyped up NFL Fans and Las Vegas locals Up and down the Las Vegas Strip, excitement for Super Bowl LVIII—in one of the most active event and tourist cities—was in the air. Agency: Dorothy) INVISALIGN Invisalign offered meet-and-greets and star sightings—and signings. Brown and Reggie Wayne.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

She’ll focus on booking meetings for Washington, D.C., 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. She’ll oversee sales planning for group, catering and banquets and help the revenue team meet sales goals.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Today, many companies and brands in the hospitality industry are celebrating Black History Month with special events and offerings to celebrate and honor the legacy of African Americans. Marriott Celebrates Black History Month with Complimentary Events On Feb.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 12, 2019

There are special challenges for event planners who have to coordinate events for large groups of 1,000 or more. Whether you have to plan for a concert, a business meeting, or something else, you need to find a venue you can trust with events of this magnitude. Kansas City, MO. The details can be endless.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Johnston has worked for Union Pacific Railroad in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas and R.L. Wirkler has extensive comprehensive experience in hospitality and events managements and operations. One of Smart Meetings ’ 2020 Smart Women Rising Star award winners, Wirkler has spent over a decade in the industry. in Washington, D.C.

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