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Capitol Hill Addresses Visa Wait Time Issue

PCMA Convene

events industry many would-be international attendees, buyers, and exhibitors. Tommy Goodwin “The big-picture, 30,000-foot story is that Washington, D.C., Ongoing Challenges While Washington, D.C., works to reduce visa processing times, event organizers have been left to navigate the issue themselves.

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Hosting Your Perfect Meeting in Northern Virginia

Smart Meetings

Fairfax County, Virginia is the ideal place to hold your next meeting, conference, convention, or special event. Our proximity to Washington, D.C. , our unique attractions , and our affordable pricing make us the best event value in the National Capital region. Reason #1: Making the trip is easy.

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2018 40 Under 40: Jim Clapes

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Jim Clapes, 37, works in New York City as conference and events manager at the Drug Policy Alliance. As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, Clapes discusses his passion for the events industry. and marry my interest in event coordination with the non-profit sector. Connect with Clapes on Instagram.

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More Associations Are Sounding the Climate Alarm

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An Eco-Friendly Events Ecosystem. For most associations, hosting meetings and conferences fall into their regular operations. We also prioritize virtual events over in person when it’s practical,” Bender said. “We For in-person events, Smith thinks that big venues can be part of the solution. “A On the Program.

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Unclear and Present Danger

PCMA Convene

For James Schultze, CMP, the realities of security at meetings and events in the post-9/11 era are encapsulated by a client he worked with on two events in the aftermath of the attacks. Marine Corps officer who has nearly 20 years of experience planning business events. “I You don’t make a good target for terrorists.

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Unclear and Present Danger

PCMA Convene

For James Schultze, CMP, the realities of security at meetings and events in the post-9/11 era are encapsulated by a client he worked with on two events in the aftermath of the attacks. Marine Corps officer who has nearly 20 years of experience planning business events. “I You don’t make a good target for terrorists.

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Promiseland Project’s Traveling Front Porch Debuts with Message of Respect

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In the second of our series on The Promiseland Project, we’re on site for the initiative’s inaugural event to see how a big idea about meaningful conversation plays out in a tiny North Dakota town. According to the airwaves, Heitkamp “hosted parties with a convicted North Dakota activist in her swanky Washington, D.C.,

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