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Buycott, Don’t Boycott

Smart Meetings

That thought lingered until last year, when Gerstmann’s wife, Beth Surmont, FASAE, CMP-Fellow, CAE, was about to attend a conference in a state “that had recently put forward harmful anti-LGBTQ+ policy.” Additional sponsorships to date have come from Birmingham, Alabama; Dallas; and Orlando, Florida, as well as Destinations International.

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The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Event Planning

GEVME

When organising a successful party or a business meeting for one of the most demanding category of event-goers, corporate staff, you need a well-laid-out plan. Discuss company improvements or project outcomes or motivate your team (business dinners or board meetings). How do you know what bells and whistles will wow your audience?

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Fighting Fyre: Epic Event Fails and How to Avoid Them

TicketBud

FAIL 1 – Not Living Up to the Brand In January 2019, the Clemson University football team was scheduled to be honored with dinner at the White House after their National Championship win against The University of Alabama. Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Not every event needs to offer a swanky, over-the-top experience.

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