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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach

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Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. Why sell something wholesale if you can sell it at retail?” Trimmer asks. We all play a part in that.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sustainability Efforts Cause Ripple Effect

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The conversation was between Kera Abraham Panni, who is now senior outreach manager for the aquarium’s conservation and science team, and Andrew Fischer, now vice president of sustainability and conservation for SSA Group, a Denver-based company that partners with cultural attractions across the U.S., Making Waves. We’re thriving.”.

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Corporate Event Themes: 45+ to Choose From

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For instance, outdoor retailer REI goes for nature-inspired themes like “Reach the Peak” for its employee summits. SaaS company HubSpot is known for its inbound marketing expertise, so they aptly chose “Inbound” as the theme for their annual conference. Give employees food truck coupons or tickets to sample different offerings.

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SIAL America 2023 Kicks Off in Las Vegas

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Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. “We Distributors from the U.S.,

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Are Regenerative Meetings Even Possible? Ask Paso

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A quest to find sustainable event experts leads to an emerging wine region in California’s Central Coast It’s not your imagination. This is more than a sustainability moment for meetings. Food & Wine called the region the “Wild West” when it comes to wine production because of the creative approach to growing and blending.

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Smart Moves in Lake Tahoe, Laguna Beach and More

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Maeder brings 20 years of hospitality experience to the position, most recently serving as director of food and beverage at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Among other properties he has worked for are Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara and The Setai, Miami Beach, as director of food and beverage at both.

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Get Excited for the Biggest Hotel Brand Openings of 2024

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Element Albuquerque Uptown While admiring the picturesque Sandia Mountains, guests at the new Element Albuquerque Uptown will enjoy the endless inspiration of the property’s nature-inspired, sustainable design. Hilton Signia by Hilton Atlanta The opening of Signia by Hilton Atlanta kicks off 2024. The 976-room hotel offers over 100,000 sq.

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