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2019 40 Under 40: Pamela Wike Boyd, CMP, The Solid Waste Association of North America

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As a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Boyd discusses her passion for the events industry. . I also manage the pre-show selection process, including contracting, site selection and visitation. Impressive stats: Since the implementation of both events in 2016, our Training@HQ program has brought in more than $50,000 per year.

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Meeting Safety Trends in 2022

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However, the FBI reports active shooter events increased 33 percent in 2020 compared to 2019 and 100 percent compared to 2016. His safety topics have included site selection, event safety, emergency operations and crisis communications. Active Threats : These days the bad guys use more than guns.

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28th Annual Meetings Market Survey: Slower Growth Ahead

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One respondent actually was hoping for a slowdown, mentioning this wish-list item for 2019: “A downturn in the market so hotels become more flexible in their revenue-management practices.”. 2019 attendance vs. 2018 attendance (projected) — +4.4 Number of 2019 exhibitors vs. 2018 exhibitors (projected) — +1.9 percent vs. +1.4

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2019 ASAE Preview: 8 Ways to Enjoy Columbus, Ohio

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The organization announced this first-time host city all the way back in July 2016, for cryin’ out loud! If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. The post 2019 ASAE Preview: 8 Ways to Enjoy Columbus, Ohio appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Top Event Agencies: The Ultimate Directory (2019)

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We've compiled the most comprehensive list of US event agencies on the internet for 2019. According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. IBM acquired the digital marketing company Resource/Ammirati in 2016. Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency?

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A Higher Meetings Education: Future-Proof Your Career

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Occupational data from the 2016 U.S. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management in 2019. The curriculum for the graduate program you are launching with San Diego State includes stakeholder management, finance fundamentals and demonstrating ROE (Return on Experience), but nothing on site selection or F&B.