PCMA Convene

MARCH 31, 2021

With travel off the table for this tech company’s retreat, organizers created a virtual trip, from snowy mountains to tropical beaches. Two virtual events are making Richmond, Virginia, central to their education — and diversity and inclusion — programs. Prepare for Landing. Passport required. Neighborhood Watch. Virtual Field Trips.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 8, 2021

3 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Arlington, Virginia, with a program online Nov. Once I saw the space, I thought that if I’m sitting in the back of one of the main sessions and I see somebody heading over to get another cup of coffee or the tech demo, I want to be able to get up and see them and talk to them. Courtesy Lippman Connects).

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

and holds a degree in hotel & restaurant management from Virginia Tech. George, Utah. In his career, he has worked in hospitality for over 30 years in locations across the U.S.

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JUNE 12, 2019

We are wowed by the leading-edge visualization and collaboration technology available at the Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center in Arlington, VA. The Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center is ready to help you coordinate seamless and impressive presentation experiences for your guests. Linthicum Heights, MD.

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Click & Pledge

JANUARY 27, 2021

Blacksburg, Virginia: Although the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is beginning, we still have many strides to overcome the obstacles in achieving herd immunity. That’s why Virginia Tech alumnus Kamran Razvan (1981), is leading Click & Pledge to inspire and educate the community about the vaccine.

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Click & Pledge

AUGUST 9, 2021

Ferrante received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Cornell, then proceeded to earn her PhD in animal science from Virginia Tech. After watching a few close friends serve the Blacksburg and Virginia Tech communities with the Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad , Pam expanded her resume to include EMT.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2022

According to Hotel Tech Report , which uses statistics from organizations such as American Hotel & Lodging Association and Statista, 833 hotels opened in the United States, 29% of which were extended-stay properties. A resilient market, the segments U.S. Read More : The Why, Where, How and Who of Ecotourism Today.

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Attendease

MAY 2, 2023

Eighteen years later he embarked on his college career in Washington, DC and during that time developed a passion for campaigns and elections that started with an internship on the campaign of the first woman ever elected to Congress from the State of Virginia.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Melis has previously been director of North American operations at key4events, a French hybrid event and digital tech company, vice president of business development at Showcare event services and more. The Tides Inn in Irvington, Virginia appointed Keurajian to director of marketing and resort programming. Luis Arturo Aguilar.

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 7, 2020

Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center. Washington, DC. AMA Conference Centers. various locations. Maritime Conference Center. Linthicum Heights, MD. University of Regina. Regina, SK. Emory University. Atlanta, GA. Arlington, VA. Toronto, ON. AAMI Conference Center. Arlington, VA. Conferences@Johns Hopkins University. Baltimore, MD.

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The Planner's Lounge

DECEMBER 1, 2023

I went and studied theatre at Virginia Tech but found about halfway through that I wanted a career where I could use my creativity and organizational skills. My faith is important to me, so I prayed about it and literally heard “event planning”—wild!

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Event Farm

JANUARY 30, 2018

And Harlan would know—her company, Composition ID, offers high-tech screenings that measure body fat mass, lean mass, bone density, and more. If I had to do it all over again, I’d take the process [of starting a business] slower,” Virginia told us. “I In other words, Harlan helps clients focus on the numbers that actually matter.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Altizer holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and both a Bachelor of Science in Management Science and a Bachelor of Science in Management from Virginia Tech. Event Tech. Altizer’s experience includes successfully leading teams at Dean Foods, PepsiCo, and Bain & Company. Areas of interest. Brand Events.

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Event Farm

JANUARY 30, 2018

And Harlan would know—her company, Composition ID, offers high-tech screenings that measure body fat mass, lean mass, bone density, and more. If I had to do it all over again, I’d take the process [of starting a business] slower,” Virginia told us. “I In other words, Harlan helps clients focus on the numbers that actually matter.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 30, 2018

The Florence Elston Inn and Conference Center in Sweet Briar, Virginia, feels bigger than it is due to its location on the Sweet Briar College campus, says Elizabeth Young, outside sales officer at I Hotel and Conference Center. Williamsburg, Virginia. Joe’s Clubs & Resorts in Panama City Beach, Florida. Best-Value Destinations.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Esperanza An Auberge Resort Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, New York City High-tech meets classic comforts with features including an indoor 75-foot lap pool bathed in natural light and surrounded by comfortable chaise lounges.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

He brings 29 years of hotel management experience and has held food and beverage leadership and executive roles at Hilton properties in Hawaii, Oregon, Maryland and Virginia. The global event tech and production company Encore welcomed Duffy as director of external communications. Jennifer Duffy.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Today’s intense focus on key performance indicators, event-tech stacks and designing brilliant experiences has made the need for advanced education—from a university, association or DIY commitment—almost a requisite for getting hired…and for thriving. Flexible lifelong learning options to future-proof your career.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 4, 2021

These young techs-in-the-making are getting valuable hands-on experience, working alongside and training with some of our top staff. Virginia Tong – Senior Project Manager. Virginia leads a team of engineers and has outstanding leadership, organisation, communication and proactivity skills.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 24, 2020

The University of Delaware’s other Newark venue, the Tower Audion and Atrium provides innovative building design with modern tech space. The 7,000 sq. ballroom is great for larger engagements, and the event space has a beautiful theatre-style auditorium, private meeting rooms, and a striking lobby with an open design.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center. The National Housing Center. Washington, DC. AMA Conference Centers. Atlanta - DC - New York. Maritime Conference Center. Linthicum Heights, MD. Vanderbilt University. Nashville, TN. Arlington, VA. The National Press Club. Washington, DC. Infinity Park Event Center. Glendale, CO. ALX Community.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

And check out the rest of our Top Picks for Corporate Trainings below!

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 30, 2017

Luxurious, temperature controlled hitting bays outfitted with televisions and high-tech equipment draw crowds, and snacks, meals, beers and premium cocktails keep them onsite. The George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria, Virginia. The clientele is not limited to the links-obsessed: 85 percent are non-golfers.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 2018

Lighting Tech | Creative Visions | Raleigh, NC. 4-H Operations & Events Coordinator | Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA. Wine Marketing & Event Coordinator | The Biltmore Company | Asheville, NC. Production Manager | Live Nation | Charlotte, NC. Event Coordinator | QuintEvents | Charlotte, NC. Westerville, OH.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Joe Colangelo, CEO and cofounder of Arlington, Virginia–based Bear Analytics , a consulting and tech firm for associations and events, said that associations realize that they must pivot faster. As we move into May, the immediate future of live events remains uncertain.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Bryan Panhorst , Director of Event Services, Greater Richmond Convention Center (GRCC), Richmond, Virginia Nominated twice, including by Karen Surmacewicz, Virginia Chamber of Commerce “Bryan is an outstanding professional representative at the GRCC. AV / TECH SUPPORT. APP / TECH PROVIDER. THIRD-PARTY SUPPORT.

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Capterra Event Management

DECEMBER 6, 2016

EventSource101 is a mass event services, tech, and wedding supplies trade show for those who want to get a hands on experience with all things new in the event planning industry. Location: Hilton Hotel – Springfield, Virginia. Location: Sheraton Hotel – Austin, Texas. Next Date: January 6-8, 2017. EventSource101.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Lighting Tech | Creative Visions | Raleigh, NC. 4-H Operations & Events Coordinator | Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA. Coordinator, Industry Events and Productions | NASCAR | Charlotte, NC. Event Coordinator | QuintEvents | Charlotte, NC. Associate, Hospitality & Events | MKTG | Charlotte, NC.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 29, 2017

Annette Suriani, CMP AMS Meetings Solutions Fairfax, Virginia Time as an independent planner: 5 years. Valerie Sumner VRS Meetings & Events Falls Church, Virginia Time as an independent planner: 12 years. How did you become an independent planner?

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Cvent, which is based in Tysons Corner, Virginia, will become a privately held company. Cvent stockholders will receive $36 per share in the all-cash deal, representing a 70 percent premium over Cvent’s average closing price over the past 30 trading days. The headquarters will remain there. A Mutually-Beneficial Deal. “We

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JUNE 29, 2018

She’s a University of Virginia alumnus and a huge UVA Basketball Fan. Some of the links above are to the Cvent Community, a go-to resource for step-by-step help articles & tutorials, user forums, 24×7 support, and more. Visit the Cvent Community to learn more. A fun fact: she’s both a U.S. and Australian Citizen!

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SmartMeetings

MAY 10, 2018

Women travelers are among the most enthusiastic users of offerings such as Hilton’s Five Feet to Fitness rooms, now at 10 properties— Parc 55 in San Francisco, plus three Hiltons and six DoubleTrees in Texas, Virginia, New York, Florida and Illinois.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Why You Should Attend: Not only is this a great West Coast option for those who can't attend the Oregon or Virginia installments, the San Luis Obispo event will also have local growers, brands, and startups you can experience in one of the most cutting edge cannabis towns in the U.S. CBD Expo Midwest. Source: CBD Expo. 2020 Marketing Events.

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Unique Venues

MAY 19, 2021

Their portfolio includes the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, Webster Hall in New York City and The National in Richmond, Virginia, among many others, in which the department focuses on booking social gatherings, corporate meetings and third-party promoted events. Live Event Venues Have Extra Perks.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

Feeling overwhelmed by technology is a common sentiment expressed by meeting-professional respondents to Convene surveys, who say that they struggle with the fast pace of change, the latest tech tools and up-to-the-minute applications, and the shiniest new things. What should they pay attention to? Artificial Intelligence. Christopher Durso.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

For Jeff Slobotski and Dusty Davidson, however, the region’s flourishing startup culture was a story that needed telling, which is why, in 2008, they founded an online publication called Silicon Prairie News (SPN) — taking its name from a tech-friendly area that includes Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

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 meeting and event space, including 33 newly renovated meeting rooms with the newest tech. Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel. sheratonlax.com.

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