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How—and Where—to Pair Wine and Business in California

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The region has since become synonymous with world-class vintages, and an entire lifestyle—and associated meeting spaces—have grown to support the $57.6 Other Northern California wineries offering blending sessions include: Conn Creek Winery, Raymond Vineyards and Joseph Phelps Vineyards in St. Southern California.

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CalSAE Seasonal Spectacular Brought the Festive

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The holiday spirit took over Sacramento’s renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center last week as 400 association meeting professionals came together during the return of CalSAE ’s Seasonal Spectacular event Dec. Associations pivoted faster than they ever have before,” said Jim Anderson, CalSAE president and CEO. “The

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How Planners Are Celebrating GMID 2022

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MPI Minneapolis will be meeting in person at Delta Hotels Minneapolis from 1-5p.m. to cover the state of the meetings industry and post-Covid experiences, featuring experts from Meet Minneapolis, Experience Rochester, and local and regional meetings industry associations.

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10 Things to Do While in Sacramento for CalSAE

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Are you one of the more than 1,000 association meeting professionals attending the California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE) Holiday Spectacular at Sacramento Convention Center this week? It is also an opportunity to explore California’s capital city. If so, you are in for a treat. Trend Watch.

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And Then There Were 20

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Lastly, I’d like to generate more interest in association meetings management and make this industry more attractive to students, who potentially will be the future leaders of our field. Marketing Manager, Kenes Group. Associate Meeting Planner, Harborside. Senior Meeting Planner, Right Hand Events.

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Don’t Believe Everything You See on Twitter About a San Francisco Meeting Apocalypse

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Kristin Hankins, director of sales and marketing, San Francisco Marriott Marquis Since the first day our doors opened 34 years ago, we’ve been a tower of strength and reliability in times of crisis for all in need. Regional recovery will depend on the continued growth of the convention market and the rebound of visitors from Asia.