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Smart Moves in Colorado, Utah and More

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Before joining Aspen Hospitality, Azevedo worked as vice president of acquisitions and development for Loews Hotels and vice president of development for the Americas for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events.

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Killing It! Event-Related Companies on the Fast Track

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Smart Moves in South Carolina, Missouri and More

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Dallas hospitality management company Makeready added Hafer to the team as director of global group sales. Hafer has served in sales and event management and marketing for the past 15 years, most recently as director of group sales at The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel in New York City. Tiffany Alves Hafer.

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Interviews with Planners - Lisé Puckorius

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A veteran in the meetings industry, Puckorius brings extensive experience in event planning and education management to the Center. While at AT Kearney, we hosted 100 international executives at Texas Stadium, where the Dallas Cowboys used to play. Of course, like every other event, we had to stay on budget. Puckorius , CEO.

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Interviews with Planners - Lisé Puckorius

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As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Interviews with Planners - Lisé Puckorius

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As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Independent Planners ‘Unite’ after Marriott Commissions Cut

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The purpose of the group is to “show the hospitality industry the power of the independent planner and the unity we have as an industry to change the way the true independent is portrayed,” says group founder David Bruce, managing partner of Dallas-based CMP Meeting Services. The “little guy” did not have a voice before now, he says.

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