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What Are the Benefits of Using Crypto as a Meeting Prof?

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There are more subtle benefits to be had, which can be used by the future-ready meeting professional wanting to explore a new way of conducting business. Augustine, Florida; Asheville, North Carolina; and Mountain Brook, Alabama, among others. The post What Are the Benefits of Using Crypto as a Meeting Prof?

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National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals’ Virtual Event Uplifts Spirits During Pandemic

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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.

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Your Favorite Meeting Venues in the South

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Your favorite venues in the South represent some of the best facilities in the country. Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama is “well run,” says Hank Isenberg, president of IronMountain Solutions. The post Your Favorite Meeting Venues in the South appeared first on Connect Association. Convention Centers. Chattanooga.

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Spooky Venues for Groups

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Professional planners can get into the spirit by organizing a meeting or an event in a haunted venue. of meeting space and 200 guest rooms. Sloss Furnaces (Birmingham, Alabama). On the bright side, there five beautiful venue options grace the building. of meeting space. Oakland Cemetery (Atlanta).

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Montgomery: A Mecca for Meeting and Event Space

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Known for its Southern hospitality and revitalized downtown, the riverfront capital city of Montgomery is the ideal destination for groups of all sizes to book their next meeting or event. Downtown Montgomery offers meeting space and venues to fit every style and budget. hours from Atlanta, 1.5 hours from Birmingham and 3.5

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10 Cost Saving Tips for Planners

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On the heels of multiple studies showing that event professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less, Smart Meetings asked a veteran planner for tips on how to create “wow” on a budget. Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved. Contracting.

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An EIC Conclave to Elevate Them All

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What are the takeaways from the annual reunion of certified meeting professionals ? Related: Accessibility Rules: How to Make Everyone Comfortable at Event Venues. Make the ‘why’ of the meeting the touchstone, and hard decisions about what to put on stage will be easier.”. We thought you would never ask.