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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach

Smart Meetings

Trimmer, who became the city’s agricultural director in 2008, parallels the city’s agricultural education with how the city and many other states have been showing and continue to show off their wineries. “We He recounted last April when he visited a farm and had a meal where all the food was local. Trimmer asks.

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Miami and More

Smart Meetings

OVG360 , Oak View Group’s sustainability-focused venue management division, named O’Dell president of venue management. Bringing 30 years of hotel and food and beverage management, Roy most recently served as Hilton Boston Logan Airport’s general manager. Greg O’Dell. Previously, O’Dell was president and CEO of Events DC.

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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More

Smart Meetings

Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. Chandra Allison. Most recently, Mardell worked as opening hotel manager for Thompson Austin and tommie Austin in Texas.

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Four Tips for Planning a Memorable Last-Minute Holiday Party

Connect Your Meetings

From booking a venue that will help with the preparation process to how to “wow” attendees with fun and creative food and beverage options that don’t break the bank, I’ve provided my top four tips for hosting a memorable event this holiday season. Secure a Venue Now.

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Agency Spotlight: INVNT

Event Industry News

Formed: 2008. Formation: INVNT was established in the summer of 2008 – at the height of the financial crisis – with the aim of challenging and changing perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours. Teams were responsible for budget, venue, supplier and talent management, and we oversaw all scheduling and logistics. Agency: INVNT.

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The best pharma event management companies in 2023

SpotMe Blog

Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process. Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. This minimizes risk to your organization and brand.

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How Do You Handle Special-Meal Requests?

PCMA Convene

When it comes to special requests, Strader has pretty much seen it all — and since the National Academies helps write national food policy, Strader “almost always has a healthy food option” for guests, he said. Strader’s catalogue of special food requests probably comes as little surprise to planners. Chef Andy Strader.

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