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New Realms, New Ideas: Virtual Reality Tech Is Transforming Events, Experiences

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a multimedia design and tech company, to map out best practices for putting the technology to work in the conference center, and he shared experiences developed alongside event organizers who understood the possibilities. “For Detroit” at Michigan Central Station; Photo credit: Bluewater Tech.

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Best Cities for Farm-to-table Dining

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With several dining options for private events and designated meeting and conference space, San Francisco’s STEM Kitchen and Garden provides farm-to-table cuisine in an urban setting with sweeping views of the city. Detroit, Michigan. STEM Kitchen and Garden. San Francisco, California. Read More : New York: All That Glitters.

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How Did You Get Started in the Events Industry?

Endless Events

It’s a wild time to be having conversations about how we gather, how to make it not suck, and how not to revert to in-person events with elitism that happened in most onsite conferences.” . My dad got me a job washing dishes there, and I eventually started working in food prep. How Nick Got Started in Events.

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Artists of Assembly: 2017 40 Under 40

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To most, the idea of putting together a set of dates, a venue, a program, a speaker lineup, an education schedule, food and beverage orders, audiovisual packages, marketing materials and more is overwhelming, to say the least. 35 • Marketing and Conference Administrator. 31 • Member Services and Conference Planner.

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The Meeting That Used a Ton of Rice — Really

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Like many culinary professionals, master chef Josef Huber — who oversees culinary operations for five hotels in Grand Rapids, Michigan — has learned to adjust to evolving food preferences and restrictions, from vegetarianism and gluten intolerance to shellfish allergies or aversion to pork. We had not served this food before.”.

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Raise a Glass to 7 Great Wine Cellar Meeting Spaces

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With more groups heading out of the boardroom and into creative locations , why not schedule an event in a cozy space with great food and a wine tasting guided by a sommelier? This casual and inviting private dining and meeting space holds up to 20 and is located within the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Apiary.

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Get InsPIred to Take A Slice Out of Pi Day

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The resort has conference facilities and a range of guest room types, including cabins, condos and chalets. Michigan: Cherry Pie. A tradition since 1926, the National Cherry Festival takes place each summer in Traverse City, Michigan, where you can learn to make cherry pie or participate in a pie-eating contest.

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