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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, New York and More

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In this new role, Michaels will expand her scope to oversee all legal, risk management, internal audits, compliance and workers compensation functions within the company. She has previously held roles in business development for Hilton Hotels and served as a National Sales Manager for Caesar’s Entertainment.

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First Class: Meet the Inaugural 15 Over 50

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Oakland, California. Senior Business Events Manager. RIMS, Risk Management Society. Destination Management Connection. Seal Beach, California. Kiwanis International. Indianapolis. President/CEO. Tradeshow Logic. Acworth, Georgia. Mark Everton. Visit Oakland. Blanca Ferreris, CMP, CMM. Woodhaven, New York.

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How Can We Protect Ourselves After the Marriott Data Breach?

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Greg Sparrow, senior vice president and general manager at CompliancePoint, an Atlanta-area consultant for cybersecurity and risk management, bemoans the fact that repeated occurrences of data theft at major companies in recent years has led to a “desensitization” of public reaction.

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Case Studies

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We sat down with Erin Scholes, president of SD Meetings & Events, to talk about the work that goes on behind the scenes at the California STEAM Symposium. However, some industries put more emphasis on risk management than others. Case Study: ‘Peerology’ Promotes STEAM. Case Study: The Celebrity Fundraiser to Rule Them All.

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Evacuation Tips in Case of Fire Disaster

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Fires raging in Southern California have already destroyed 1,000 structures. By the end of that month, most of the region’s 1,200 wineries were open for business with fewer than 10 seriously damaged, according to Visit California reports. Conduct regular risk management evaluations. Photo credit: Silverado Resorts.

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6 Steps to Planning a Safer Meeting

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Here’s our checklist for meeting safety, with thanks to a pair of veteran event planners—Greg Jenkins, partner at Bravo Productions in Long Beach, California, and Brady K. Create a risk management assessment prior to the event, along with a protocol and policy for handling emergency situations.

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10 Best U.S. Cities for Business Travel

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This short list of places, spaces and notations compiled by the travel risk management company On Call International can help narrow down the options. With a meeting in California’s capital your attendees can indulge in Central Valley’s farm-to-fork abundance. Sacramento. Meeting space: 384,000 sq. Guest rooms: 16,000.

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