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Conference Go/No-Go Decisions in a Pandemic

Velvet Chainsaw

Summertime V-shape – deeper contraction, bigger recovery. Fall Recovery – Extended contraction. In the beginning of this crisis, organizers of major conferences and trade shows were canceling with very little lead time. We like using an outside resource to set the scenario goal post. Identify expenses that can be cut.

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Mortgage Group Brokers Deal for Face-to-Face Convention

PCMA Convene

Attendees could interact with Freedom account executives on one screen via Zoom while another monitor showed pre-loaded video content. For the past 60 years, the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP) has hosted a State Annual Convention and Trade Show for its members who are mortgage brokers and lenders from across Florida.

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When Is the Right Time to Host Your Event Live?

SmartMeetings

Are you prepared to follow all of the federal, state, and local guidelines? Talk with your venue and supplier partners to ensure they are aligned with your position on event guidelines and that they, too, are prepared to mitigate risks. Finances and Contracting. Our Duty of Care includes our duty to recommend, plan and inform.

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California Lifts F2F Meeting Restrictions, but Not Completely

MeetingsNet

“Those who are vaccinated [but contract the virus] generally have seen very mild symptoms,” he added. “If A recent study conducted by Oxford Economics estimates that for every month that trade shows and conventions are not happening, the state is losing $1.4 billion in direct spending and $130 million in state and local taxes.

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2019 40 Under 40: Natasha Stamper Pedigo, The Asphalt Institute

Connect Your Meetings

From site selection with our meetings task force to contracting, logistics planning, execution and post-event wrap-up—if it has to do with one of our meetings, I am there. Upon my first week of starting my new position as director of events for the Building Industry Association of Central Kentucky, I was asked to develop a public trade show.

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Event Speakers: How To Find, Introduce and Thank Your Guests

Eventmobi

Getting the right speakers for your event can make or break the success of your conference, trade show, or seminar. Get contracts signed. A signed contract helps protect both parties and outlines expectations clearly. This usually involves signing a contract and paying a deposit. A friendly nudge can go a long way!

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist

Guidebook

Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops. Check their availability and start working on a contract.